Video shows police beating and kicking Tyre Nichols while he was restrained
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64435109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 1:47 PM
The 29-year-old cried out for his mother during the violent arrest in Memphis that led to his death, footage shows.
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Petr Pavel: Ex-general beats populist rival in Czech election
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64438955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 5:13 PM
Defeated former PM Andrej Babis conceded to retired Nato general Petr Pavel on Saturday afternoon.
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Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old Palestinian held over second attack in days
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64438905?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 7:03 PM
The boy opened fire wounding two Israelis, a day after an attack in the city killed seven people.
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Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64440319?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 2:57 PM
A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.
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Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64437573?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 8:54 AM
The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened.
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Bodycam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64428041?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 8:28 PM
A US court authorised the release of video from the October 2022 assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband.
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AP deletes ‘the French' tweet and apologises after it is widely mocked
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64436973?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 9:24 AM
The news agency had warned journalists that references to "the French" could be dehumanising.
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Canadian couple rescues moose with bare hands
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64417733?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 4:48 PM
Kirk Barharn and his wife spotted the moose tangled in a fence while driving in British Columbia.
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Ukraine war: UN accuses Russia of breaking child protection rules over refugees
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64429377?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 10:04 PM
Moscow is accused of giving refugees Russian passports and allowing them to be adopted.
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Adani Group: Fortune of Asia's richest man hit by fraud claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64431235?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 4:54 PM
A report of fraud has sparked a mass sell-off in businesses led by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.
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Ukraine war: Auschwitz anniversary marked without Russia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64429625?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 6:04 PM
Moscow accuses Poland of attempting to "rewrite history" after it is not invited to the event.
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Colorado bear poses for roughly 400 'selfies' on wildlife camera
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64428039?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 3:08 PM
One motion-detecting camera captured roughly 400 images of the surprise selfie star.
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US to make it easier for gay men to donate blood
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64433434?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 9:10 PM
The FDA will soon remove a three month abstinence policy for donations for men who have sex with men.
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Andrew Tate: Judge explains extended detention of 'dangerous' influencer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64428277?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 5:34 PM
The statement is the clearest indication yet of the evidence against the British-American influencer.
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Tyre Nichols video: What the footage of police beating shows
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64422576?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 3:10 AM
The bodycam footage shows Mr Nichols being severely beaten and crying out for his mother.
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Tyre Nichols: Memphis reckons with police killing by black officers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64434333?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 11:13 PM
All five officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were black. Experts say that's not unusual.
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In photos: A makeover for 200-year-old India heritage building
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64300791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 12:13 AM
The building, formerly the British Residency in Hyderabad city, is now a women's university.
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The Somali funk spirit that has overcome anarchy and exile
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64414472?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 12:17 AM
Somalia's music scene is booming once again after years of conflict and Islamist threats.
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Who is Jeff Zients, Biden's new chief of staff? 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64433494?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 6:47 PM
The former Covid czar returns to one of the most powerful jobs in the US government.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky's government launches anti-corruption drive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64401190?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 6:42 AM
The government in Kyiv is trying to tackle corruption head-on, but it’s a risky strategy.
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George Santos: Drag queen claims embroil embattled congressman
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64388524?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 2:47 AM
A Republican who has criticised LGBT people becomes television comedy fodder as pictures from his past resurface.
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Tyre Nichols: What is the 'Scorpion' unit of Memphis police?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64421705?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 3:31 AM
The special police squad unit focuses on violent crime, but critics say it has a reputation for brutality.
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South Korea: 'Protesting for 20 years and still no equal rights'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64369810?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 12:44 AM
Disability rights activists are disrupting rush hour in Seoul's subway stations to demand better access.
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Police kick and punch Tyre Nichols during violent arrest in Memphis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64435339?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 12:51 AM
Expletive-filled footage shows Memphis Police drag him from his car, in the moments before fatal beating.
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New Zealand: Auckland cleans up after 'unprecedented' floods
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64441561?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 4:39 PM
At least three people are killed as New Zealand's largest city is hit by record rainfall.
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Can these rocks really generate electricity?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-64434453?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 9:52 AM
Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible?
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Downward dog is easy in this pup-filled yoga class
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64417730?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 28, 2023, 2:04 PM
An animal shelter teamed up with a gym to bring some furry friends into workout classes.
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Haiti police riot on streets after gang attacks on officers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64424601?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 9:24 AM
The protesters blame the government for not taking action over a number of gang attacks on police stations and officers.
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Tennessee official 'sickened' by footage of Tyre Nichols arrest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64418613?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2023, 8:51 PM
Tyre Nichols, 29, was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died three days later.
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