Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader handed further 19 year jail term
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66408444?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 2:52 PM
The opposition leader is found guilty of further offences by a court at a behind closed doors hearing.
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Russian ship hit in Novorossiysk, Black Sea drone attack, Ukraine sources say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66402046?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 11:40 AM
Ukraine intelligence sources say the Olenegorsky Gornyak was damaged during a strike at Novorossiysk.
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Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election charges in latest arraignment
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66400315?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 2:27 AM
The former president says his latest indictment amounts to "persecution of a political opponent".
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Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66387537?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 4:00 AM
The oceans are a vital regulator for the climate and our weather but are rapidly heating up.
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Chance discovery helps fight against malaria
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66394117?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 12:19 AM
Scientists have found a strain of bacteria which they believe could prevent spread of the disease.
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Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coup
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66402037?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 12:52 PM
Mohamed Bazoum warns that the region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner group.
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Andrew Tate's Romania house arrest lifted
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66405285?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 11:29 AM
The controversial influencer faces rape and human trafficking charges, which he denies.
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Two US Navy sailors charged with spying for China
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66365641?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 1:41 AM
The two men are accused of sending sensitive photos, videos and diagrams to Chinese intelligence.
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Hyundai fire risk warning as 91,000 vehicles recalled
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66402202?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 2:59 AM
The recall is the latest in a series of fire-related recalls of Hyundai and Kia models in recent years.
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Rahul Gandhi: India Supreme Court suspends opposition leader's conviction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66404405?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 9:51 AM
The ruling paves the way for Mr Gandhi to return to parliament and contest the 2024 general elections.
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Cardi B: US police drop battery investigation over thrown microphone
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66403783?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 8:38 AM
The rapper faces no charges after throwing a microphone into the audience at a recent gig.
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Canadian province Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66402140?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 7:38 AM
It comes weeks after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Games.
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Ukraine's invisible battle to jam Russian weapons
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66279650?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 1:05 AM
Ukrainian and Russian electronic warfare units are trying to gain the upper hand on the battlefield.
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Monu Manesar: The wanted Indian cow vigilante who's at large online
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66380406?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 9:12 PM
Monu Manesar is accused of being at the centre of the religious violence in Haryana. He denies any role.
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US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66206671?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 12:20 AM
Over the past decade, thousands have competed to kill some of the planet's biggest serpents in Florida.
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The Chinese town engulfed by a flood to save Beijing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-66391331?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 7:18 AM
Floodwaters were diverted from Beijing, but the water had to go somewhere - So Zhuozhou took the brunt.
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Africa's week in pictures: 28 July - 3 August 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66394367?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 1:14 AM
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Beirut port blast survivors still suffering three years on
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66340023?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 12:07 AM
Joelle's life was turned upside down by the 2020 catastrophe which devastated the Lebanese capital.
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Devastating wildfires spur new detection systems
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66266186?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 11:02 PM
Firms are using AI, drones and satellite tech to help detect and suppress wildfires.
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Moment sea drone approaches Russian ship on the Black Sea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66405081?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 4, 2023, 9:17 AM
The footage was shared with the BBC by a source at Ukraine's security service.
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Officer calls parents on Florida teen driving 132mph (212km/h)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66400461?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 4:48 PM
The teen was going double the posted speed limit and the officer dialled up his father right away.
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Trump's day in court for election lies...in 60 seconds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66401963?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 10:43 PM
The former US president was arraigned in Washington on charges tied to his role in the Capitol riot.
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Helmet camera shows hiker rescue in extreme heat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66378087?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 3:34 PM
Arizona State Troopers used helicopters to rescue five people stranded with heat exhaustion.
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Dancers say Lizzo 'needs to be held accountable' over harassment claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66400669?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 8:26 PM
The US pop star says harassment claims made by three of her ex-dancers are "false".
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'This is messed up': Las Vegas sphere displays massive eyeball
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66400465?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 7:15 PM
The venue displays different sphere-shaped images, but the blinking eye has stood out.
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Freddie Mercury: Contents of former home being sold at auction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66389492?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 6:06 AM
More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer's home are up for sale.
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