Israel-Gaza war: Israeli forces pushing into south Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67607243?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 8:45 PM
The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in southern Gaza.
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Paris attack near Eiffel Tower leaves one dead and two injured
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67604591?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 7:35 PM
The suspect tells police he was upset by "so many Muslims dying in Afghanistan and in Palestine".
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South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67576270?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 10:21 PM
The BBC's Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year - 30 years since apartheid ended.
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Ukraine war: Russia accused of killing unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67607857?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 4:03 PM
Kyiv investigates a video said to show two surrendering Ukrainian soldiers being shot by Russians.
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Hong Kong: Protest leader Agnes Chow jumps bail
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-67605633?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 4:55 PM
The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.
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Mindanao: Four killed in explosion at Catholic Mass in Philippines
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67604592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 5:30 AM
Four are killed and 42 wounded in a blast officials suspect was carried out by Islamist militants.
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Queens New York: Four killed including two children in stabbing attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67605632?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 3:16 PM
Two police officers were injured and the suspect was taken to hospital but later declared dead.
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Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67588067?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 10:44 PM
Hundreds of hours go into Gaurav Gupta's designs for Beyoncé, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67599937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 11:56 PM
Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive?
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Essequibo: Venezuela votes on claim to Guyana-controlled oil region
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67583582?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 1:22 AM
The referendum asks if Venezuelans support the claim to two thirds of the land controlled by Guyana.
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Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67605630?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 10:49 AM
The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".
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The country where Kissinger left a legacy of bombs and turmoil
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67582813?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 12:46 AM
Henry Kissinger died aged 100 this week. His policies caused widespread destruction in Cambodia.
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Nelson Mandela's granddaughter slams "climate apartheid" by rich nations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-67606344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 1:10 PM
Social activist Ndileka Mandela says "the global north is using economic and legal power to subjugate poor nations".
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Philippines earthquake: Video shows chaos in shop as tremors hit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67603527?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 9:48 PM
Video shows violent tremors shaking goods off shop shelves and blowing out street lights.
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COP28: UN climate talks go big on ending fossil fuels
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67599925?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 4:44 PM
Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.
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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67600260?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 12:57 PM
Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.
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Flights grounded and trains cancelled as snow paralyses Europe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67603426?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 5:54 PM
Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.
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Russia LGBT: Police raid Moscow gay clubs, media say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67601647?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 3:37 PM
The reported raids come a day after the country's Supreme Court outlawed the "LGBT movement".
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Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67599067?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 6:06 AM
Work has begun on a barrier around the Garisenda Tower and authorities say the situation is "critical".
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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67601891?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 8:42 PM
Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues.
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'I’m not ready to lose hope': The hostages still in Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67595798?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 9:35 PM
There are still over 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, including at least 16 women.
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Released Palestinians allege abuse in Israeli jails
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67581915?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 12:59 AM
Palestinians tell the BBC they were beaten and had dogs set on them while in Israeli detention.
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Israel Gaza: How missiles and destruction quickly returned after ceasefire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67591768?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 1:25 PM
A seven-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended, bringing with it explosions and bloodshed.
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Why has the Gaza ceasefire come to an end?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67589259?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 12:40 PM
Both Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for violating the terms of the agreement.
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Mia Schem: Wounded festival-goer in Hamas hostage video freed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67582027?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 30, 2023, 10:14 PM
Mia Schem is among eight more people released from Gaza on Thursday, in a swap for Palestinian prisoners.
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Video 'shows armed police approach Paris suspect'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67607518?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 2:17 PM
Video posted on social media shows a man dressed in black who appears to be carrying a knife.
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'A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67606343?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 9:48 AM
The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.
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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67599893?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 9:19 AM
Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.
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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67586213?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 3:52 AM
The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.
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'Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!' - Home Alone actor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67598887?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 4:31 AM
Macaulay Culkin unveils his Hollywood star and says the honour is meaningful to him as a father.
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Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67573279?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 30, 2023, 6:08 PM
A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.
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Filmmakers discover 128-year-old shipwreck
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67585811?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 12:02 AM
The hulk of the 'Africa' is found on the bed of Lake Huron in Canada by filmmakers looking for mussels.
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A young couple's ordeal captivates Chinese internet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-67563596?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 10:26 PM
Their struggles mirror the dashed hopes of so many people confronting a slowing economy.
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Oreo fritters to teacup pizza: Indian street food gets trendy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67563837?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 12:11 AM
The need for viral food videos is driving some unusual experiments - but do they work?
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How scientists are fighting climate-fuelled disease
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67591422?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 12:12 AM
As leaders gather in Dubai for the UN climate summit, experts say global warming is having a ‘profound effect' on health.
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Host country of COP28, UAE, to ramp up oil production, BBC learns
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67513901?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 12:02 AM
The state oil company Adnoc is set to be the world's second biggest producer, analysis shows.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Locals ask if they're worth the trouble
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67564177?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 2:22 AM
Metro tickets will cost more, rentals are soaring and Paris faces months of disruption.
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Bowen: US sets clearer red lines for Israel as ceasefire ends
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67579364?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 12:59 AM
If Israel kills as many in south Gaza as in the north, Biden will face some tough questions over US support for its ally.
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Congo cobalt: TikTokers quit vaping over mining concerns
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67569996?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 3:09 AM
A swell of online interest in the central African nation has young adults questioning what they puff.
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Ethiopia pilgrims return to Aksum for festival in Ark of Covenant city
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67589089?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 5:08 PM
Aksum's authorities say half a million people are there for the first time since the Tigray war ended.
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Climate change: The young activists changing the sceptics' minds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67521051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 12:48 AM
Engaging with climate sceptics can be a challenge - but some people are trying to change their minds.
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Gloria Steinem: Feminist icon on 'lethal' desire to control wombs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-67445694?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 12:40 AM
Bodily autonomy should be top of the women’s rights agenda, says the 89-year-old activist.
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The Indian siblings taking the chess world by storm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67516871?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 10:07 PM
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and his sister Vaishali are the first Grandmaster brother-sister pair in history.
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Week in pictures: 25 November - 1 December 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-67580280?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 12:51 AM
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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'Sued by my abuser for millions, I set up a social network instead'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67559541?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 12:18 AM
The app that gives women a place to speak out about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues.
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Sandra Day O'Connor: A ranch girl who became 'queen of the court'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54937286?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 4:37 PM
As the first woman on the Supreme Court, Justice O'Connor was a trailblazer and a powerful moderate.
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What US agents knew before a Sikh separatist was killed in Canada
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67582825?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 30, 2023, 11:02 PM
A foiled murder plot in the US has links to a case which sparked Canada's diplomatic row with India.
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Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 November 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67577884?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 1:57 AM
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
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Henry Kissinger: China mourns 'a most valued old friend'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-67563597?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 30, 2023, 10:00 PM
The death of the contentious former US secretary of state draws nostalgia and compliments in China.
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Climate change: Saving Uganda's mountain gorillas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67469712?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 1:25 AM
Rising temperatures are putting the health of endangered mountain gorillas at risk.
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