Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67252297?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 8:04 PM
The former US vice president says he has "no regrets" after ending his bid to be the Republican nominee.
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Armita Geravand: Iranian girl who collapsed on Tehran metro dies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67248449?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 9:36 AM
Authorities deny that Armita Geravand fell into a coma after being assaulted by morality police.
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Kazakhstan mine fire leaves at least 32 dead
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67248267?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 1:18 PM
At least 32 people have died after a fire broke out at an ArcelorMittal-owned mine in Kazakhstan
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Maine mass shooting suspect found dead
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67247726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 4:08 PM
Police in the city of Lewiston said the man had an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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At least 32 dead and 63 injured in Egypt car crash
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67248455?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 11:31 AM
Multiple vehicles collided on a road north of Cairo, with several cars catching fire, state media say.
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Fisherman missing for two weeks found in raft and ate salmon to survive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67246163?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 11:08 PM
The man caught and ate a salmon to survive after nearly two weeks floating in the frigid Pacific Ocean.
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Donald Trump and children to testify in fraud case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67243100?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 7:07 PM
A judge ruled Ivanka Trump must testify in a case that accuses her father and brothers of financial fraud.
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Going undercover to reveal people smugglers' sales tactics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66984050?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 11:33 PM
They say their routes from Pakistan are “safe”, with one claiming “hundreds” are transported daily.
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Doubt cast on indigenous roots of Buffy Sainte-Marie
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67242752?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 7:19 PM
A new investigation by Canadian broadcaster CBC has questioned her claims of indigenous ancestry.
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Spanish Church sexual abuse affected 200,000 children, commission finds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67238572?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 6:09 PM
The country's first in-depth public inquiry into abuse linked to the Catholic Church presents its findings.
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Lawsuit accuses Abercrombie & Fitch of funding sex-trafficking operation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67238812?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 3:36 PM
The US fashion brand is jointly accused with its former CEO of participating in a sex-trafficking venture.
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FTX: 'Crypto King' admits people got hurt as he speaks out in trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67242519?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 8:53 PM
Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried says he made many mistakes when running the cryptocurrency exchange.
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Bela bill: South Africans face jail if children not in school
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67231637?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 4:29 PM
Parliament passes the biggest education reform since the end of apartheid in 1994.
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Gaza 'disconnected from the planet' - but messages of fear trickle out
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67252107?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 6:16 PM
A connectivity blackout means people cannot contact friends, family or even ambulances to help the injured.
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Netanyahu meets Israeli hostages' families anxious over Gaza war plans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67248317?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 3:17 PM
Relatives want to know whether a ground operation endangers the well-being of 229 hostages held by Hamas.
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'Biggest ever' strikes hit northern Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67250801?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 5:33 PM
Gaza's health ministry, which is run by Hamas, says hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours.
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Israel has no plan for Gaza after war ends, experts warn
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67248457?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 5:26 PM
Former intelligence officers tell BBC it is unclear how Hamas could be kept out after Israeli forces leave.
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Gaza sees heaviest night of Israeli bombardment since start of war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67248320?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 5:40 PM
Hamas-run authorities say hundreds of buildings were destroyed in the past day, with 377 people killed.
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Israeli troops clear Gaza areas 'slice by slice', but is this an invasion?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67248454?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 12:35 PM
The Israeli army is focusing on northern Gaza in what promises to be a very large military operation.
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Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67084141?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 6:14 PM
Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas.
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What is happening in Israel and Gaza, and what is Hamas?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67039975?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 8:40 AM
How is Israel responding to the deadly attack by Hamas three weeks ago?
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Israel angrily dismisses UN truce resolution on Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67245797?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 10:50 PM
The UN General Assembly has called for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas.
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Gaza before and after: Satellite images show destruction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67241290?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 5:17 PM
Israeli aerial strikes on the Palestinian territory have reduced parts of the north to rubble.
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Israel-Gaza: Explosions pierce Gaza darkness as Israel steps up bombing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67243928?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 9:16 PM
Israel's attacks in Gaza intensified on Friday night, and Gaza was left in darkness.
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Hostage negotiations appear to have stopped - Jeremy Bowen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67246680?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 10:18 PM
Israel and Hamas were discussing a possible ceasefire and exchange of hostages.
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People in Gaza uncontactable and all communication down as Israel intensifies bombing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67241362?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 12:43 AM
The Palestinian Red Crescent says people cannot call the emergency 101 number due to the outage.
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Sharone Lifschitz's mother was freed but her father is still held by Hamas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67236448?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 1:38 PM
Sharone Lifschitz is calling on the Israeli government to prioritise the release of hostages held by Hamas.
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Giving birth in Gaza amid shelling and power cuts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67226957?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 26, 2023, 11:07 PM
Gaza resident Jumana Emad describes being in labour “among continuous shelling”.
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UN agencies reduce Gaza aid operations as fuel runs out
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67227534?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 26, 2023, 5:49 PM
The UN says it has enough to maintain water supplies for a day, after reducing support for hospitals.
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'We will win, we will prevail', promises Israeli PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67250802?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 6:17 PM
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is launching "massive air strikes" as it expands its ground offensive in Gaza.
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What happened in Gaza overnight?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67248397?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 7:17 AM
Israel carries out heavy airstrikes as it announces the expansion of ground operations.
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Video appears to show Israeli ground forces in Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67248398?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 8:04 AM
Dozens of tanks and military vehicles are seen in footage released by the IDF.
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In 60 seconds: Who was China’s Li Keqiang?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-67236498?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 6:16 AM
A trained economist, Li was once tipped to be the country's future leader.
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Shooting survivor recalls hiding above bowling pin machine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67210525?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 26, 2023, 7:15 PM
The Lewiston resident had just entered the local bowling alley when the gunman opened fire.
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Shakira's ex and former footballer Gerard Pique falls off stage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67234333?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 26, 2023, 6:29 PM
The Spanish World Cup winner fell off the stage at a launch event for a new footballing tournament in Mexico.
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'My family is in Gaza': Solo vigil sparks protests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67221219?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 25, 2023, 9:41 PM
When Avichai Brodutch began a solo vigil outside the Ministry of Defense, others began to join him.
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History of slavery continues to haunt British royals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67150357?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 28, 2023, 12:06 AM
As the King heads for Kenya, royal links to colonialism and slavery will be under scrutiny.
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Taylor Swift's biggest album 1989 returns with new tracks from the vault
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66910595?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 9:12 AM
As the pop star releases a re-recorded version of 1989, here's a look behind the songs.
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Why Li Keqiang's death is dangerous for Xi Jinping
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-67236049?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 9:53 AM
The beloved leader represents a way of potentially governing China with very different priorities.
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Maine shootings: Lewiston a ghost town as manhunt drags on
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67235757?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 4:59 PM
Streets were empty, stores and schools were closed as the search continued for the Maine shooting suspect.
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Elon Musk and X a year on: Four problems he needs to fix
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67226795?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 26, 2023, 11:06 PM
How the billionaire's purchase of Twitter has changed the platform and what the future may hold.
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How does China fix the Evergrande mess?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67191262?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 12:18 AM
The heavily indebted company has become the poster child of the country's flailing property sector.
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Obituary: Li Keqiang
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-19870221?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 1:29 AM
Li Keqiang, once the second most powerful man in China, suffered a sudden heart attack, state media said.
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Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 October 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67227818?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 27, 2023, 6:18 AM
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Mahua Moitra: The firebrand Indian MP in ‘cash-for-query’ scandal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67225656?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 26, 2023, 11:16 PM
Mahua Moitra is known to ask tough questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government.
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David Shrigley: Artist pulps 6,000 copies of The Da Vinci Code and turns them into 1984
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67218454?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 26, 2023, 6:34 AM
The idea came about when Shrigley heard an Oxfam shop had stopped accepting copies of Dan Brown's book.
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Alan Wake 2: How one of gaming's lost sequels finally got made
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67204018?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 26, 2023, 1:24 PM
After 13 years, Alan Wake's creator finally gets to release the sequel many thought wouldn't happen.
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