Turkey earthquake: Death toll could increase eight-fold, WHO says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64533851?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 8:33 PM
Many more victims are likely to be discovered in Turkey and Syria, the World Health Organisation says.
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Turkey earthquake: Aleppo among worst-hit areas in Syria
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64544478?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 8:00 PM
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria after a huge earthquake struck neighbouring Turkey.
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Former aide accuses Republican George Santos of sexual misconduct
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64543009?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 7:09 PM
The prospective staffer has asked the House ethics panel to look into a sexual misconduct claim.
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Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64541944?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 6:25 PM
A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator.
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Palestinian gunmen killed in Israeli raid in Jericho
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64517703?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 3:49 PM
Five Hamas militants were killed, as a particularly bloody period between the two sides continues.
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Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall - US defence official
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64548140?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 8:32 PM
An official says the size of the object informed the decision not to shoot it down before Saturday.
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Second balloon over Latin America is ours - China
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-64537098?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 11:23 AM
A Chinese spokeswoman says the aircraft is for civilian use, but "deviated" from its intended route.
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Ukraine braced for renewed Russian offensive later in February
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64528580?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 6:28 AM
A large Russian attack is likely to come from the east and south, Kyiv says.
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Hong Kong: Largest national security trial begins
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-64533716?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 5:55 AM
A total of 47 pro-democracy activists including Joshua Wong are connected to the landmark case.
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Nissan warns costs must fall to make new electric cars in UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64533672?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 5:54 PM
A senior boss at the car company says the UK faces challenges to be competitive with other countries.
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Australia shark attack victim identified as schoolgirl Stella Berry
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64533760?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 2:08 AM
The 16-year-old was riding jet skis and swimming with friends when she was attacked, police say.
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Turkey earthquake: Screaming, shaking... how it felt when the quake hit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-64537446?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 3:27 PM
"There is an earthquake," one man said to his family. "At least let's die together in the same place."
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Chinese balloon: What investigators might learn from the debris
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64541671?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 4:43 PM
Experts believe contents from the wreckage are the key to uncovering its purpose and capabilities.
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Bakhmut, Kyiv, and the other key Ukrainian cities and towns in Russia's sights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64533495?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 12:32 PM
There are signs Russia is preparing a new offensive - James Waterhouse in Kyiv looks at the targets.
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Andrew Tate was violent and coercive, says ex-girlfriend
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64475908?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 5:59 AM
A British woman tells the BBC how the influencer persuaded her to work for his webcam business.
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Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64533242?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 12:05 AM
All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64480726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2023, 11:56 PM
Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers and can heal the sick.
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What is hybrid warfare? Inside the centre dealing with modern threats
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64511670?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 7:44 AM
Frank Gardner visits the Helsinki centre where a joint EU-Nato team is focused on so-called hybrid threats.
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Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-64529922?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 9:51 AM
Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US's top diplomat.
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Biden's State of the Union: What it takes to write a speech for the president
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64493028?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 4, 2023, 12:42 AM
It's often the US president's most important address of the year - but for speechwriters it's the assignment from hell.
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BBC on the scene of earthquake devastation in Turkey
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64546246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 4:54 PM
Anna Foster is in Adana, one of the cities hit by the earthquakes.
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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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Turkey earthquake: TV crew flee live broadcast as second quake hits
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64539131?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 3:46 PM
A building collapses causing a reporter and his team to run in panic in Malatya, Turkey.
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Syria-Turkey earthquake: On the ground inspecting the damage near the epicentre
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64539605?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 12:14 PM
Video obtained by BBC News shows the destruction in the town of Gaziantep in Turkey.
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Building collapses in Turkey after deadly earthquake
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64535666?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 12:25 PM
Footage from Sanliurfa province shows people running for cover as the multi-storey building comes down.
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: 'We need help, north-west Syria is a disaster area'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64535668?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 11:18 AM
A spokesman for the Syrian Civil Defence calls on the international community to act.
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Turkey and Syria earthquake: Aerial footage shows Syria aftermath
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64539126?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2023, 10:46 AM
Drone footage shows the earthquake aftermath and the search and rescue operation in Idlib, Syria.
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