Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66337767?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 2:00 PM
Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani takes to the airwaves in military fatigues after staging a dramatic coup.
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Russia urged to renew Ukraine grain deal at Africa summit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66334467?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 12:17 PM
Egypt's leader says it is "essential" the deal allowing Kyiv to export produce be revived.
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Israel-Lebanon border tension raises fears of bloody escalation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66304498?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 8:34 AM
The Israeli-Lebanon front line holds ever-present risks of a new and devastating conflict.
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Donald Trump faces further charges in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66333370?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 7:11 AM
A revised indictment in the Mar-a-Lago classified files case adds new charges against Donald Trump.
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Greek fires at Nea Anchialos prompt blasts forcing F-16s to evacuate base
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66334787?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 1:56 PM
Residents escape by boat and the air force evacuates fighter planes as an ammunition depot explodes.
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Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off coast of Italy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66337902?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 12:34 PM
The cargo ship was found laden with hundreds of Roman pottery jars, most of which are intact.
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Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66334788?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 10:54 AM
The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice.
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False claims that heatwave is bogus spread online
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66314338?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 11:19 PM
Weather forecasters wrongly accused of using misleading data to "drive fear".
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Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official's request to ban song
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-66334335?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 10:08 AM
The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv claims success as southern fighting intensifies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66323354?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 10:06 AM
Ukraine's armed forces say they are solidifying positions after an advance east of Zaporizhzhia.
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S Korea tunnel tragedy: Officials ignored multiple warnings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66333778?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 6:43 AM
Thirty-six officials in South Korea are under investigation for failing to prevent the tragedy.
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Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66334524?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 11:10 AM
The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California.
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Prigozhin: Wagner boss spotted in Russia during Africa summit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66333403?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 5:17 AM
Meanwhile at the summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready to send free grain exports to Africa.
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Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66332876?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 2:35 AM
The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors.
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Ukraine war: Western armour struggles against Russian defences
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66306150?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 8:04 AM
Russians use layers of mines to prevent Ukraine's advance on the southern front.
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Africa's week in pictures: 21 - 27 July 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66323739?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 11:11 PM
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Are arsonists behind Italy's devastating wildfires?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66332399?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 3:58 AM
Residents suspect most of the blazes blighting their stunning region are intentionally lit.
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Women's World Cup: Steel Roses outkick men in Chinese football
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-66313636?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 9:32 PM
China's women's national team is a source of pride under a system that lavishes resources on men.
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Tunisia fires: 'We had no water to douse the flames'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66329884?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 11:23 PM
The Mediterranean wildfires have killed dozens in Algeria and left Tunisian homes and business in ashes.
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Winnipeg: A daughter's quest to find her mother's remains
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66317924?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 11:28 PM
Police believe the remains of four indigenous women murdered by a serial killer were dumped in a landfill.
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Quiz of the week: How has Barbie broken box-office records?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66326343?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 4:00 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
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India LGBT couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66245194?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 9:37 PM
Indians from the LGBT community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.
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Shush emojis and orders from the boss - new Trump charges in full
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66333592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 1:42 AM
A revised indictment sets out new charges against Donald Trump, Walt Nuata and another employee.
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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66322914?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 7:29 PM
One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.
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Greece wildfires trigger massive explosions at air force ammunition depot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66334495?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 9:29 AM
The blasts happened at an air force depo as firefighters continue to tackle wildfires in Greece.
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Why July is the 'world's hottest month'... in 61 seconds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66332670?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 6:49 PM
With July "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.
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Ousted president's party HQ set ablaze in Niger
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66332360?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 5:44 PM
Supporters of a coup take to the streets, with looting and demonstrations in the capital Niamey.
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Rhodes fires: View from Glystra beach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66326435?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 11:21 AM
The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri has been to Glystra beach near Kiotari, one of the areas worst affected by wildfires.
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Fire breaks out on cargo ship carrying 3000 cars off Dutch coast
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66319222?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 26, 2023, 4:48 PM
Videos from the Dutch coastguard show the vessel engulfed in smoke.
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Algeria fires: Locals return to burnt homes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/66318218?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 26, 2023, 4:33 PM
Locals in northern Algeria take stock after fires destroy homes and char large areas.
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The moment an NYC crane catches fire and collapses
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66316840?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 26, 2023, 2:09 PM
Four people are injured in midtown Manhattan as crane working on a 50-storey building falls.
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