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Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65567143?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:55 PM
Pro-Russian sources say Kyiv's forces have made advances on the front line in east Ukraine.
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Train strikes: Passengers warned of significant disruption
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65552029?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 5:01 PM
The train drivers' union leader insists Eurovision events in Liverpool were not targeted by strikes.
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Eurovision semi-final: Australia break this year's rock 'curse'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65561578?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 9:38 PM
The five-piece band, whose singer is an immigration lawyer, are one of 10 acts going to the final.
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Hospital boss claims unfair dismissal after chairman 'bullied' her
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65538005?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:08 PM
The Countess of Chester trust chief executive also accuses the chairman of putting finance over safety.
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Hacker marketplace still active despite police 'takedown' claim
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65558612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 12, 2023, 12:01 AM
Police said the "dangerous" Genesis Market had been dismantled, but it is still selling hacker products.
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Coronation: Royal fan held for 13 hours after being mistaken for protester
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65567316?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 12, 2023, 12:25 AM
Alice Chambers was handcuffed on the Mall when police officers mistook her for a Just Stop Oil protester.
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Ukraine war: WFP chief Cindy McCain says grain deal with Russia needed to feed world
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65565800?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 12, 2023, 12:46 AM
Cindy McCain tells the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme the deal must be renewed by 18 May.
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Jordan Neely: Daniel Penny to be charged over New York subway death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65567073?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:16 PM
Daniel Penny, 24, will be arrested for Jordan Neely's manslaughter on Friday, the district attorney says.
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UK confirms supply of Storm Shadow long-range missiles in Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65558070?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 12:54 PM
The Storm Shadow cruise missile will give Ukraine new capabilities in its conflict with Russia.
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Wildfire smoke from Alberta and British Columbia reaches US
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65566072?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 12, 2023, 12:13 AM
Satellite images show much of Canada and parts of US blanketed by smoke from the Alberta wildfires.
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UK interest rates: Prices to be higher for longer, Bank of England warns
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65554797?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 5:56 PM
Interest rates rise to 4.5% - their highest level for almost 15 years in an attempt to slow soaring prices.
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E Jean Carroll: Donald Trump appeals against $5m verdict in sex abuse trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65566501?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 10:04 PM
A jury on Tuesday found Mr Trump liable for the sexual assault and defamation of writer E Jean Carroll
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New York City passes law barring weight discrimination
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65562288?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 7:41 PM
America's largest city joins a movement to make size a protected trait on par with race and gender.
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Gig halted after The View band members clash on stage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-65558954?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 2:32 PM
The concert by The View was halted after the lead singer apparently threw a punch at the bassist.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Interest rate pain' and 'inflation warning'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-65566930?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 10:56 PM
The Bank of England's decision to increase rates yet again dominates the front pages on Friday.
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Eurovision 2023: The man who made a living betting his house on a song
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65388335?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:37 PM
Are you tempted to bet on the outcome of a song contest? Here's how one man made a living out of it.
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Quiz of the week: What's Tom Hanks' debut novel called?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-65549323?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 3:10 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
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Wooing expat voters with post-Brexit woes in Spain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65269398?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:38 PM
British candidates are canvassing UK expats in Spain's first local polls since Brexit took effect.
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Thailand election: The party they can't stop winning
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65531574?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 9:18 PM
The opposition Pheu Thai party looks set to win most seats after nearly a decade of military-backed rule.
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Local elections 2023: What's in store for England's first Green council?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-65557814?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:43 PM
The Green Party secured its first sole control of an English council with victory in Mid Suffolk.
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Hannah Waddingham: From Ted Lasso to a Eurovision Song Contest star
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65556783?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 6:00 PM
The English actress, one of the song contest's co-hosts this year, is already a fan favourite.
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Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: Why Nintendo's latest game is more than a sequel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65533470?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 12:15 PM
The games giant releases the highly anticipated sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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Title 42: Confusion and fear at US border as law change looms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65556004?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 8:53 AM
A dramatic shift in US policy is just hours away, which could spark a surge of people to its border with Mexico.
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Race Across The World made us closer, say finalists Monique and Ladi
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-65559476?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 12:11 PM
Monique shares the highs and lows of travelling 16,000 kilometres across Canada on a tiny budget.
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An American watches Eurovision for the first time
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65551109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 10, 2023, 11:48 PM
US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances.
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Sweden's returning champion, Loreen. Eurovision Q&A
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65539426?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 10, 2023, 11:43 PM
The bookmaker's favourite could be the first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice.
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Why tall, leggy people run faster in the heat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65551343?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 8:25 AM
Some physiques perform better in different climates - just like animals, a study of athletes suggests.
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Turkey elections: Young voters who could decide Turkey's future
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65533680?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 1:52 AM
Five million first-time voters have never known their country without Recep Tayyip Erdogan in charge.
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My son the hostage: Dissident families targeted in Belarus
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65473370?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 1:56 AM
The sons of two anti-government figures are in jail because of their fathers' actions, the BBC hears.
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Confectionery firms try to sugar coat price rises
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65532112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 10, 2023, 11:00 PM
Makers of sweets and chocolates are aiming to shield customers from their higher costs.
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Blackadder's 40th anniversary celebrated with new stamps
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65560306?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:53 PM
The classic sitcom, which spanned hundreds of years of British history, was first broadcast in 1983.
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Wind is main source of UK electricity for first time
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65557469?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:53 AM
Wind power overtakes gas for the first time in the UK during first three months of year.
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Woman injured in royal police escort crash
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-65554648?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 12:34 PM
A police motorcycle was escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh when the crash happened, police say.
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Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65562286?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 3:41 PM
The sportswear giant has about 1.2bn euros of Yeezy shoes sitting in storage.
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Which European nations are winning the heat pump race?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65317369?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:04 PM
Nordic countries are way ahead when it comes to installing energy efficient heat pump systems.
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D-Day veteran Edward Gaines from Poole dies aged 98
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-65562428?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 2:24 PM
Mr Gaines, known as Eddie, transported 35 tonnes of dynamite to Omaha beach in June 1944.
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Leasehold system will not be abolished this year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65556089?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 3:02 PM
Michael Gove says the system is unfair but getting rid of it will take longer than he hoped.
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Monkeypox: WHO declares global emergency over
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65564033?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 4:12 PM
The World Health Organization says future outbreaks remain possible, as it ends the highest level of alert.
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Watch minister get angry telling-off for media leaks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65558694?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 10:15 AM
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch is told off by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle over Telegraph leaks.
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Imran Khan: Pakistan's Supreme Court rules arrest was illegal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65561807?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 4:12 PM
Judges order the immediate release of Pakistan's former PM, who has been charged with corruption.
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Sanna Marin: Finnish PM to divorce as she prepares to leave office
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65555222?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 7:31 AM
Outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin says she is "still best friends" with her husband.
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Mercedes-Benz shooting: Two killed at factory in Germany
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65557774?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 10:45 AM
A suspect has been arrested after opening fire at the plant in south-western Germany.
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Monkey dust drug clampdown could be coming in UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65556046?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 9:04 AM
Tougher penalties may be introduced for the street drug that has led to people jumping off buildings.
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TransPennine Express loses contract over poor service
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65555262?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 2:59 PM
The government will now run the service after months of delays and cancellations.
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Stephen Tompkinson trial: Actor found not guilty of grievous bodily harm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-65548524?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:06 AM
DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson maintained he only pushed Karl Poole and that it was self-defence.
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Richard Sharp: BBC had no concerns about integrity, review finds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65558174?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:40 AM
Richard Sharp resigned as BBC chairman last month, after failing to disclose dealings with Boris Johnson.
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Brixton Academy: Fans asked to help save venue after concert crush deaths
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-65561065?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 3:17 PM
A campaign to stop the permanent closure of the O2 Academy Brixton after a fatal crush is launched.
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Brexit: Rishi Sunak broke his word over EU laws, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65555608?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:28 AM
The government's decision to drop deadline to scrap EU laws sparks a row in the Conservative Party.
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Chris Mason: Sunak pledge to scrap EU laws collides with reality
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65553658?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 12:42 AM
The PM has U-turned on a government plan to get rid of thousands of EU laws by the end of the year.
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Coronation: I took painkillers before carrying sword, says Penny Mordaunt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65543022?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 4:20 PM
After her celebrated sword carrying at the Coronation, Penny Mordaunt describes preparing for the role.
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West Ham United 2-1 AZ Alkmaar: Hosts fight back to secure slender first-leg lead
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65550420?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 10:10 PM
West Ham come from behind to secure a narrow Europa Conference League semi-final lead Dutch side AZ Alkmaar at London Stadium.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan 'lost himself' to alcohol and drugs for seven years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/65555948?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 1:11 PM
Ronnie O'Sullivan says he "lost himself" for seven years to alcohol and drugs, and has come to learn that "happiness is an inside job".
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Jose Mourinho on course for European success with Roma but could he head to Paris St-Germain?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65566280?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 10:36 PM
Jose Mourinho's bid for back-to-back European titles with Roma continues but could he be set to join Paris St-Germain?
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Celtic 3-1 Glasgow City: Hosts win in front of record crowd to close in on SWPL leaders
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65561000?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 8:23 PM
Celtic come from a goal down to beat Glasgow City 3-1 and move to within two points of the SWPL leaders.
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Italian Open: Andy Murray argues with umpire during loss to Fabio Fognini
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/tennis/65561836?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 2:04 PM
Andy Murray argues with umpire Mohamed Lahyani during his loss against Fabio Fognini in the Italian Open after a close line call goes against him.
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Super League: Wakefield Trinity 6-26 Hull FC - Listless hosts fall to 12th straight defeat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/65545802?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 9:12 PM
Wakefield's wretched start to the season continues as Hull FC consign them to a 12th successive defeat.
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Gary Lineker on the J-League: 'It began with an earthquake and a 5-0 loss. And then things got worse'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65530665?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:02 PM
Gary Lineker planned on finishing his playing career with Tottenham. But then came an offer from leftfield and East Asia that changed everything.
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Vesna 'are not your dolls': Eurovision Q&A
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65556806?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:45 PM
Six piece girl band Vesna have already made the final, with a song that urges support for Ukraine.
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Eurovision 2023: How TikTok has taken over the song contest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-65531176?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 11:46 PM
Content for this year's song contest has been viewed 1.5 billion times on the social media platform.
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Can fans finish popular Eurovision song lyrics?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65561867?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 2:14 PM
Think you know Eurovision tunes? Fans in Liverpool try to sing along.
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Douze pointers for acing your Eurovision spread
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/eurovision_party?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 10, 2023, 1:42 PM
Make your Eurovision menu just as fun and full of flavour as the song contest itself.
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Here's how the Eurovision semi-final part two went
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65564195?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 9:28 PM
As usual, the Eurovision song contest brings the most eclectic mix of performers.
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Eurovision 2023: How the stage is changed between acts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65544470?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 12:02 PM
The BBC got access to film the rehearsal of the Eurovision semi-final.
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Eurovision 2023: Jamala on rescuing Crimean folk songs from Russian invasion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65542799?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 10, 2023, 11:45 PM
How Ukraine's 2016 Eurovision winner Jamala saved traditional Crimean folk songs from the war.
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BBC editor (and Eurovision superfan) plays 10 nostalgic hits
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65552525?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 10, 2023, 6:11 PM
Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg takes a brief break from the day job to indulge his musical passion.
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Interest rates: How the rise affects you and your money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57764601?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 1:43 PM
The Bank of England has raised the rate to 4.5% from 4.25%, pushing up mortgage costs.
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First time home buyers: How much can I borrow?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65544554?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 7:11 AM
With rents rising, more people are crunching the numbers to see if they can afford to buy.
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UK inflation rate calculator: How much are prices rising for you?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62558817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 19, 2023, 6:55 AM
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.
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Mortgages: What happens if I miss a payment?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63486782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 23, 2023, 1:17 PM
Homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.
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What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 11, 2023, 12:30 PM
The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.
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Cost of living: What are your rights as a tenant when you're renting?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65038459?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 26, 2023, 11:05 PM
With one in five people now renting in the UK, it's important to understand your rights as a tenant.
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