Ukraine war: 80 years on, we are facing German tanks again - Putin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64502504?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 6:44 PM
He was speaking in Volgograd - formerly Stalingrad - to mark a World War Two anniversary.
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Russian army officer admits: 'Our troops tortured Ukrainians'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64470092?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 6:00 AM
The former senior lieutenant tells the BBC he witnessed the mistreatment of prisoners.
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Israel says Sudan peace deal to be signed in Washington
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64503867?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 7:50 PM
It would normalise relations between Israel and another member of the Arab League.
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Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from powerful House committee
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64493018?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 6:43 PM
Party members say it is due to past comments about Israel - but Democrats have called it revenge.
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Italian fugitive Edgardo Greco tracked down as pizza maker after 16 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64495564?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 6:20 PM
Edgardo Greco was wanted for the grisly murder of two brothers in Italy in 1991.
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Boeing 747: Last plane delivered in regal send-off
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64498820?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 1:32 PM
After 50 years in production, the last of the iconic planes to be built flies a crown-shaped route.
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Jean-Pierre Jabouille: First Renault driver to win a Formula 1 grand prix dies, aged 80
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/64505541?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 8:32 PM
Frenchman Jean-Pierre Jabouille, who was a key figure in Renault's entry into Formula 1 and claimed their maiden victory, dies aged 80.
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Mikheil Saakashvili: The former Georgian president's condition has sparked concern
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64495403?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 1:15 PM
Mikheil Saakashvili appeared in court via video link where world leaders were shocked by his appearance.
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US secures deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64479712?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 1:16 PM
Washington now has more access to Philippines military bases facing the South China Sea and Taiwan.
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Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64485092?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 6:47 PM
The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine.
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Pakistan mosque blast: Bomber used police uniform as disguise, official says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64496434?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
CCTV footage reveals the movements of the man who blew up a mosque on Monday.
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Qatargate: Two MEPs lose immunity in corruption case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64495562?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 2:48 PM
Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino deny wrongdoing as a scandal rocks Brussels.
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Iran blames Israel for Isfahan drone attack, warning of revenge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64460139?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 11:19 AM
Iran warns of a "resolute response" after three drones targeted a site deep inside the country.
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How a tiny radioactive capsule was found in Australia's vast outback
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64483271?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2023, 4:15 PM
Australian experts joined forces and methodically tracked down the hazardous pea-sized device.
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Anger and hope for change at Tyre Nichols funeral
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64494062?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 3:51 AM
People in Memphis said they did not need to watch the bodycam to know how police behave in their city.
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Can Sri Lanka trade its way back to prosperity?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64464220?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 12:13 AM
Ben Chu, Newsnight's economic editor, takes a closer look at the country's economic woes.
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Why lifting Tanzania's opposition ban suits President Samia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64485779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 12:25 AM
How democracy is faring as President Samia dismantles some of her predecessor's dictatorial policies.
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Panchayat: The rural drama that became India's most-loved show
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64409282?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 12:08 AM
Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job in a remote Indian village.
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Ukraine war: Russian threat growing, front line troops fear
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64455123?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2023, 12:16 AM
While morale remains high, Ukrainian forces in the east fear the Russians are improving.
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Russia in Africa: How disinformation operations target the continent
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64451376?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2023, 11:46 AM
The man behind a new pro-Kremlin social media network tells the BBC he wants Africa to embrace Russia.
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Wrestling Federation of India: Is Indian sport seeing its #MeToo moment?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64396084?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2023, 12:30 AM
India's wrestling administration has been roiled by allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct.
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Punxsutawney Phil is not the only furry forecaster
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64489462?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 8:10 PM
Punxatawney Phil may be the star of Groundhog Day, but US towns have many other predictive rodents.
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Driver rescued seconds before car engulfed in flames
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64490278?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2023, 3:55 PM
Police and a bystander pull an unconscious man from a crashed car moments before it catches fire.
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'I apologise to the whole Ukrainian nation' - former Russian army officer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64495520?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 7:50 AM
A former Russian military officer speaks to the BBC about abuses he says he witnessed in Ukraine.
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Decade-old footage of Tyre Nichols skating goes viral
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64492792?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2023, 7:42 PM
Videos of Nichols skateboarding have resurfaced on social media after his death.
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Bringing music to the masses... on a tram
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64500904?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2023, 1:53 PM
Two French musicians brought a piano to entertain travellers in Nantes, France.
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Andrew Tate: 'You know I'm innocent' - influencer yells to reporters
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64481845?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2023, 10:32 AM
The influencer and his brother Tristan arrive at court to appeal against the decision to keep them detained.
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Pope in DR Congo: Dancing and huge crowds greet Pope Francis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64484329?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2023, 10:52 AM
The BBC's Aleem Maqbool joins worshippers on the streets as Pope Francis makes a long-awaited appearance.
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