How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67480680?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 5:05 PM
BBC Arabic and BBC Verify have pieced together how armed groups came together to train for the assault.
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COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67508331?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 6:00 AM
Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals.
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Vermont shooting: Victim jumped fence to escape attack after he was hit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67548649?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 7:33 PM
Court documents show how a Palestinian-American fled an attack after he was shot in Burlington on Saturday.
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Russia and Ukraine storm leaves two million without power
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67541166?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 1:55 PM
Hurricane winds and heavy flooding batter southern Russia and Ukrainian regions seized by Moscow.
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Ghana Cardinal Peter Turkson: It's time to understand homosexuality
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67518215?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 12:59 PM
Cardinal Peter Turkson is at odds with bishops in his country, who back a harsh anti-gay proposal.
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Slovenia Covid: Thousands to get lockdown fine refunds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67548705?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 5:41 PM
One man fined €400 (£350) for eating a burek pasty outdoors in 2020 will get his money back.
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Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67547730?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 7:58 PM
Mirza Shahzad Akbar said the chemical missed his eyes but caused injuries on his body.
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Lightning and hailstorms kill 24 in western India
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67543528?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 3:19 PM
Heavy storms are unusual for Gujarat in winter, and the ferocious downpour caught many off guard.
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Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67544945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 9:35 PM
The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president.
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Ancient Ukraine treasures returned after court battle
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67541168?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 6:41 PM
Golden helmets and precious gems are sent to Kyiv after a 10-year row with Russia over their ownership.
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Ecuador police arrest alleged leader of Los Lobos gang
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67509693?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 12:44 PM
Los Lobos is one of Ecuador's most powerful criminal organisations with thousands of members.
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US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67542550?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 11:34 AM
Houthi rebels fired missiles towards the warship which chased the armed men trying to escape by boat.
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Sierra Leone prison breaks: Thirteen soldiers killed in violence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67541728?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 5:28 PM
The government is determining if armed attacks on the capital, Freetown, were an attempted coup.
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Samuel Paty: Six French teenagers on trial over teacher's murder
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67543278?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 11:18 AM
The suspects are accused of inciting the murder and pointing out the teacher to the killer.
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New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67540190?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 12:28 PM
Health experts are appalled as the new government plans to repeal the policy to fund tax cuts.
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers explore new ways to reach trapped Indians
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67540250?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 8:18 AM
The workers have been stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.
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Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: China investigates major shadow bank for 'crimes'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67539910?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 5:01 AM
Zhongzhi Enterprise, one of China's biggest shadow banks, has lent billions to real estate firms.
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Israel-Gaza war: The Red Cross's delicate role in hostage crises
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67520263?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 4:02 PM
The part played by the Red Cross in the Gaza hostage releases highlights its unique role.
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Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67497299?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 26, 2023, 9:07 PM
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.
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Avigail Idan: Four-year-old girl among released hostages
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67538443?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 26, 2023, 9:16 PM
Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released.
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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67508534?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 10:37 AM
As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.
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More Palestinian teen prisoners freed amid hopes of extended hostage deal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67539533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 12:21 AM
Abdurahman Al-Zaghal, who was shot in the head, is among the latest prisoners to be released.
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For some Israeli hostage families, the painful wait goes on
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67536423?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 26, 2023, 1:08 PM
There was a mix of hope and fear this weekend for the families of hostages expected to remain in Gaza.
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Who are the released hostages?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67477240?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 12:39 PM
Fifty-eight people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released by Hamas.
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Gazans take stock of their damaged neighbourhoods during temporary truce
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67533899?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2023, 10:38 PM
Some residents have returned to northern Gaza during a four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas.
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Watch: Moment Israeli boy reunites with dad after hostage ordeal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67531102?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2023, 12:55 PM
Nine-year-old Ohad Munder, held by Hamas for seven weeks, ran towards his father on Friday.
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Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67548875?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 5:03 PM
Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.
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Gaza families live in tents with no winter clothing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67548831?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 5:16 PM
The BBC's Adnan Elbursh says he's seen many return to destroyed homes to search for clothing and blankets.
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Ukraine and Russia hit by snow storms and floods
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67547361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 3:59 PM
Snowstorms and flooding have hit parts of Russia and Ukraine, leaving nearly two million people without power.
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Emily Hand among the 13 Israeli hostages released by Hamas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67534947?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 26, 2023, 2:24 AM
Irish-Israeli Emily Hand, who was kidnapped on 7 October, was freed as part of a truce deal with Hamas.
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Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67535925?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 26, 2023, 12:41 PM
The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures.
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Dublin riots: Bus and cars on fire, fireworks thrown at police and looting
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67517106?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2023, 3:32 PM
The Irish capital saw outbreaks of violence after a knife attack left several injured earlier on Thursday.
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Police bodycam captures traffic stop marriage proposal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67517667?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2023, 11:01 AM
Officers helped with staging the surprise proposal, pulling over the couple in Wisconsin.
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Kenya abortion: Women go to backstreet clinics amid legal ambiguity
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67473183?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 12:49 AM
An estimated seven Kenyan women die a day after unsafe abortions even though they are legal in some cases.
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Delhi pollution: Indian Supreme Court's 40-year quest to clean foul air
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67411826?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 27, 2023, 12:44 AM
The Supreme Court has a mixed record in cleaning up pollution in India's capital.
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The homeless handyman and the wealthy widow: Love or something darker?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-67507646?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 26, 2023, 1:11 AM
When a drifter moves in with an older rich woman they say they are in love - but a family is torn apart.
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Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67440357?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 26, 2023, 12:21 AM
Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don't.
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The last of their kind: The unique life of Pakistan's Wakhi shepherdesses
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67510670?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 26, 2023, 1:40 AM
The Wakhi shepherdesses share life in Pakistan's mountains and how they have changed things for a new generation.
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Argentina election: Javier Milei's radical proposals face test of reality
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67509691?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 26, 2023, 1:45 AM
A closer look at what Argentina's president-elect has said he will do once he is in office.
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