Kerch bridge is hated symbol of Russian occupation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66221252?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 10:36 AM
With Ukraine aiming to deal a decisive blow to Russian forces, the bridge is a key target.
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Australia baffled as unidentified mystery object washes up on beach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-66220494?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 2:00 PM
The item is under police guard as state and federal authorities work to identify its origin.
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Russia officially pulls out of Ukraine grain deal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66223280?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 12:39 PM
After months of threats to not renew the deal, Moscow has officially announced it will come to a de facto end.
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Tunisia-EU migration: Deal signed to strengthen borders
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66222864?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 1:49 PM
The memorandum of understanding includes $118m to stop smuggling and return irregular migrants.
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Rescuers battle to reach cars in flooded S Korea tunnel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66209578?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 7:34 AM
At least 40 people have died in floods and landslides in one of the country's worst monsoon seasons.
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Gilbert Deya: Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor acquitted of child trafficking
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66221990?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 11:26 AM
Televangelist Gilbert Deya was accused of stealing five children two decades ago.
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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66219125?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 8:05 AM
Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale.
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Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66218318?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 11:35 AM
The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality.
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China youth unemployment hits high as recovery falters
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66219007?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 6:32 AM
The jobless rate of 16 to 24 year olds in urban areas rose to 21.3% last month, official figures show.
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Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-66216191?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 12:37 AM
Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella ate raw fish and drank rainwater during their ordeal in the Pacific.
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Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66218999?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 2:58 AM
Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.
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Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66217641?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 6:23 AM
Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected.
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Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66218679?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 16, 2023, 11:11 PM
The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.
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Tour de France 2023: Fan taking selfie causes crash on stage 15
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/66216893?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 16, 2023, 6:21 PM
A fan causes a crash on stage 15 as Wout Poels claims his first Tour de France stage win and Jonas Vingegaard maintains his overall lead.
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Ukraine grain deal: why is Russia pulling out?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-61759692?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 12:29 PM
Russia has pulled out of the grain deal which allowed grain to be shipped from Ukrainian ports.
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Jane Birkin: Artist and style icon's life in pictures
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66216663?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 16, 2023, 2:07 PM
France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language".
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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66152708?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 16, 2023, 11:54 PM
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
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Spain's hot summer election: A simple guide
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66186284?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 16, 2023, 12:05 AM
This highly unusual election takes place at the height of summer, after four years of left-wing rule.
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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-55858490?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 16, 2023, 1:32 AM
It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-66164723?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 15, 2023, 11:17 PM
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Turkey's deepening economic crisis prompts Erdogan to look West
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66188739?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 15, 2023, 12:28 AM
Turkey's leader hopes to mend relations and reassure foreign investors who ditched his struggling economy.
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Week in pictures: 8-14 July 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-66199570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 14, 2023, 11:06 PM
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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SAG strike: Why Hollywood actors have walked off set
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66208226?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 15, 2023, 1:21 AM
One TV actor who's worked in Hollywood for a decade says he makes $20,000 (£15,200) a year.
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Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66072812?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 14, 2023, 11:37 PM
Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.
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Africa's week in pictures: 7-13 July 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66187685?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 14, 2023, 12:05 AM
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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What happened on the Crimea bridge? And why does it matter?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66222181?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 12:44 PM
The BBC's analysis editor examines what happened to the bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea.
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Watch: How hot will it get in southern Europe heatwave?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66222174?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 9:13 AM
BBC Weather has the latest as temperatures intensify in countries including Spain and Italy.
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La Palma wildfires: Firefighters battle raging blaze on Spanish island
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66222132?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 17, 2023, 9:44 AM
Officials say more than 4,000 people had been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island.
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South Korea: Deadly landslides and floods wreak havoc in South Korea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66209886?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 15, 2023, 10:15 AM
Thousands have evacuated their homes amid heavy rain and floods in the country.
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Writers' strike: Jason Sudeikis and Susan Sarandon among stars on picket line
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66209012?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 14, 2023, 9:42 PM
Stars including Susan Sarandon and Jason Sudeikis are join the strike in New York and LA.
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How the Hollywood strike affects you... in 75 seconds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66207556?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 14, 2023, 9:09 PM
From artificial intelligence to blockbusters on the backburner, the stoppage has wide repercussions.
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What is that? Rare animal sighting delights onlookers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66200508?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 14, 2023, 3:23 PM
Experts in Hong Kong believe it to be a rarely-spotted whale mid-feed, filtering small fish into its mouth.
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