'My memory is fine' - Biden hits back at special counsel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68244352?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 3:23 AM
The president rejects findings he disclosed classified material and denies he forgot when his son died.
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Israel-Gaza war: US says it will not back unplanned Rafah offensive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68247050?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 1:36 AM
Officials warn Israel over sending troops into Rafah without due consideration for refugees there.
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Putin tells Tucker Carlson deal can be reached to free jailed US reporter Evan Gershkovich
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68247956?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 2:21 AM
The Russian leader spoke to Tucker Carlson in his first interview with a Western journalist since the Ukraine invasion.
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Piers Morgan to move TalkTV show Uncensored to YouTube
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68247739?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 1:12 AM
The broadcaster, who has 2.4m subscribers online, said TV schedules had become a "straitjacket".
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Watch: BBC returns to Japan’s earthquake 'wasteland’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68237510?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 12:48 AM
A month after the deadly New Year’s quake, Shaimaa Khalil investigates the extent of devastation in Wajima.
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TikTok and Temu pull cheap heaters after testing revealed fire risk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68210675?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 12:01 AM
It comes after consumer group Which? said most of the devices they tested posed a 'serious safety risk' to users.
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Keir Starmer defends Labour U-turn on £28bn green spending
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68244772?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 7:49 PM
The Labour leader's move to slash green investment plans follows weeks of confusion about the policy.
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US Supreme Court sceptical of Colorado's move to bar Donald Trump from ballot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68244607?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 8:22 PM
Justices intensely questioned attorneys who argued he should be removed from Colorado's primary ballot.
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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68244813?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 7:14 PM
Ukraine's president fires the popular head of the country's armed forces, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
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Labour MP says party lost Muslim voters' trust over Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68244592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 10:59 PM
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood says Labour needs to "rebuild" relations with Muslim voters.
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Pakistan elections 2024: Count under way after controversial election
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68223977?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 12:19 AM
Election officials are calling for results to be speeded up, after delays in announcing vote tallies.
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Women and girls' football teams in England double in seven years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68239308?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 1:46 AM
Lioness Ella Toone says the team's successes have had an impact on girls wanting to play.
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The Papers: Labour's £28bn 'U-turn' and fury at 'blue card' plans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68247728?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 3:40 AM
A decision by Labour to scrap a green investment pledge and plans for football sin bins lead the papers.
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Five things in the Biden classified documents report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68244611?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 1:56 AM
Probe describes top secret files in a garage and "significant limitations" with the president's memory.
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Your Fat Friend: Documentary examines the way fat people are seen on screen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68227820?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 12:29 AM
A new documentary Your Fat Friend takes an unflinching look at societal perceptions of fat people.
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Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68055288?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 12:03 AM
Sales of electric bikes are booming but defective batteries and chargers can cause fires.
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Mehrauli: A mosque demolished, and orphans displaced in India
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68137664?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 12:21 AM
Authorities have demolished a 600-year-old mosque in Delhi, claiming it was illegally built on forest land.
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‘Get it up ye!’ How 17-year-old Kevin Bridges conquered the world
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp4ed5qegxjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 11:00 PM
It's exactly 20 years since the teenager from Clydebank performed his first stand-up gig.
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Quiz of the week: Who beat Miley Cyrus to win Song Of The Year at the Grammys?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68243686?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 2:24 AM
How closely have you been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days?
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'We are surrounded' - Guarding the Middle East's most dangerous border
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68231543?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:00 AM
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah are intensifying as the risk of a wider regional conflict grows.
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What happened to Labour’s £28bn for green projects?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/67801144?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 5:26 PM
Labour is abandoning the figure of £28bn a year for investment in green projects.
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Abdul Ezedi: What we know about Clapham attack suspect's movements
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68241904?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 1:56 PM
Abdul Ezedi remains missing a week after the attack but a detailed picture of his movements on the day has emerged.
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Bahrain activist gets Home Office apology for Gatwick detention
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68245640?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 7:00 PM
Sayed Ahmed Alwadei will receive compensation, after the Border Force detained him for over two hours.
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UK weather: Snow and ice warnings as cold blast to continue
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68227264?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 10:04 PM
Forecasters say "we've had the worst of it" but yellow warnings are in place for many on Friday.
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King doing 'extremely well' after diagnosis, says Queen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68244440?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 8:38 PM
The Queen says Charles is "very touched" by public messages after news of his cancer treatment.
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Clapham chemical attack: Police raid addresses in North Tyneside
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68238467?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 5:34 PM
The week-long police hunt for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi continues after a mother and two girls were hurt.
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The Apprentice: 'I prayed to avoid boardroom firing in week one'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68238050?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 5:08 PM
DJ and businessman Virdi Mazaria says he's keen to be a positive representative for his community.
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Heston Blumenthal restaurant among those targeted in cloning scam
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68156910?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 11:53 AM
Heston Blumenthal and Yotam Ottolenghi among those affected by new identity fraud, BBC finds.
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Blue cards for sin-binned players to be trialled by football's lawmakers Ifab
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68246971?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 9:22 PM
Football's lawmakers Ifab are to trial sin-binning players and issuing blue cards, it will be announced on Friday.
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Lava flows over roads and bursts water pipe after Iceland eruption
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68247428?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 8:38 PM
A key water pipe has been burst by the stream of lava, leaving 28,000 people without hot water.
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Cancer waiting times in 2023 worst on record in England
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68240096?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 1:53 PM
Proportion starting treatment within 62 days in England drops to new low after 11 years of decline.
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Christian Horner allegations: 'Red Bull team future in spotlight before Friday's hearing'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68244253?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 6:42 PM
The future of the Red Bull F1 team is in the spotlight as their boss Christian Horner faces an internal hearing on Friday into a complaint of inappropriate behaviour.
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Premier League darts: Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler in night two final in Berlin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/68243962?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 11:23 PM
Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler 6-5 in a thrilling final on night two of the Premier League in Berlin.
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Nations League draw: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales discover group fate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68235884?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 10:52 PM
England will face the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League group, while Scotland's opponents include Portugal.
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Six Nations 2024: Jamie George will be 'very emotional' leading England against Wales
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68242559?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 6:28 PM
England captain Jamie George says he will be "very emotional" when he leads out the team for the first time in a Six Nations match at Twickenham this weekend.
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World Aquatics Championships 2024: Tom Daley and Noah Williams take silver to secure Olympic spot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/68243540?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 7:14 PM
Tom Daley wins silver on his international comeback alongside partner Noah Williams in the 10m synchronised event at the World Championships.
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Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/68243979?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 6:49 PM
Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel before their EuroBasket 2025 qualifier in Riga.
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Cristobal del Solar cards 57 at Astara Championship on Korn Ferry Tour
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68247040?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 8:20 PM
Cristobal del Solar cards one of the lowest scores in the history of professional golf with a 13-under-par 57 in the Astara Championship.
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Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62435432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2023, 9:35 AM
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
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How to drive in snow and icy weather
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16946762?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2024, 12:27 PM
Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather.
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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55992592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 12:32 PM
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.
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State pension and triple lock: What is it worth and when do you get it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53082530?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 4:05 PM
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.
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Cost of living payment: When is it and who gets it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61592496?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 7:51 PM
Millions of low-income households will receive a final cost of living payment soon.
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Mortgages: What happens if I am struggling to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63486782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2024, 1:01 PM
Many homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.
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Fuel cost: How to save petrol and diesel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61745697?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2023, 1:01 PM
With weak competition adding to fuel prices, are drivers doing the right things to save money?
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Train strikes: All you need to know about action in February and March
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 12:01 AM
More than 300 London Overground workers will go on strike from midnight on Monday 19 February.
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National Insurance calculator: What will I pay and how is tax changing?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-63635185?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 10:45 AM
National Insurance rates are falling, but other changes mean many people are paying more tax.
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How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64939070?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 14, 2023, 4:03 PM
There are 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started.
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Mortgage rates: Five ways to save money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65984415?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2024, 9:53 AM
Experts give advice for those who might be worried about their monthly mortgage payments.
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Rent increases: What you can do about a rise from your landlord
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63290805?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 17, 2022, 10:42 PM
The BBC's Lora Jones tells you four things you can do, if your landlord asks for more money.
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Renting: What are your rights as a tenant?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65038459?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2023, 9:03 AM
With one in five people now renting in the UK, it's important to understand your rights as a tenant.
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How to save money even when the budget is tight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66855566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2024, 10:01 AM
The interest paid on savings is better than anything seen for years, so how can you save when bills are rising?
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