US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis in Yemen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68064422?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:03 AM
The second joint operation between the US and UK targets underground storage and missiles, they say.
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UK officials probe Iran generals' antisemitic talks to students
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68016330?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 10:00 PM
A watchdog is investigating videos of online speeches urging students to join an "apocalyptic war".
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Joliet shooting: Manhunt as seven found dead in two homes in Illinois
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68065165?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 2:29 AM
The suspect knew the victims, who were found in two homes across the street from each other, say police.
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UK weather: Storm Jocelyn to bring strong winds and heavy rain in wake of Isha
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68062166?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 1:16 AM
Weather warnings have issued for most of the UK with strong winds forecast.
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Oscars nominations 2024: Barbie and Oppenheimer set to dominate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68016860?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 1:40 AM
The two films which conquered the 2023 box office are likely to be recognised at the Academy Awards.
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Two million could see energy cut off this winter, charity warns
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68060452?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:01 AM
New research from Citizens Advice suggests many will not be able to top up their prepayment meters.
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Fake Biden robocall tells voters to skip New Hampshire primary election
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68064247?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 11:39 PM
An investigation is opened into the calls, which are suspected to have been artificially generated.
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Bailiff referrals rise by 20% over council debts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68054306?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:01 AM
A BBC investigation finds Birmingham council tops the list with a 500% increase between 2022 and 2023.
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Israeli father fears hostage daughter was sexually abused
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68059132?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 10:37 PM
Eli Albag says his daughter Liri may still be in captivity in Gaza because Hamas did "something wrong" to her.
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New Hampshire primary: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley to go head-to-head
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68064703?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 1:23 AM
Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday as the race for the presidential nomination enters its next stage.
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Medibank hack: Russian sanctioned over Australia's worst data breach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68064850?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 1:16 AM
Aleksandr Ermakov has been targeted for his role in a "devastating" cyber-attack which rattled the nation.
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China: At least 11 dead, dozens missing in Yunnan landslide
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-68065197?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 1:29 AM
Most of the city's residents were either elderly or children, one villager told a local news outlet.
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MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68061020?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 9:50 PM
The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.
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The Papers: 'Weight-loss horror' and Elon Musk visits Auschwitz
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68064313?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 2:28 AM
A range of stories in Tuesday's papers - including a woman's death who went to Turkey for weight loss.
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How do Storms Isha and Jocelyn get their names?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67135325?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 3:33 PM
Storm Isha brought the strongest winds in at least a decade.
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Kim Jong Un: Is North Korea's leader actually considering war?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68052515?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:23 AM
Kim Jong Un's recent military actions and a significant departure in ideology has worried watchers.
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Where have all the UK tech 'unicorns' gone?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67921461?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:02 AM
Only six UK firms became a unicorn last year by achieving a valuation of more than a billion dollars.
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Umar Khalid: Indian activist languishes in jail without bail or trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67980484?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:32 AM
Umar Khalid, who was arrested three years ago for alleged involvement in riots, is still waiting for a trial.
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North Sea oil and gas claims fact-checked
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67945281?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 5:46 PM
The government wants to guarantee annual oil and gas licensing rounds to "improve energy security".
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All of Us Strangers: Andrew Scott film explores trauma and loss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67758544?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 1:54 AM
All of Us Strangers explores the comfort of having imagined conversations with relatives no longer with us.
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Travel Photographer of the Year: Lyrical landscapes win awards
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-68021767?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 4:23 PM
Travel Photographer of the Year awards recognise incredible pictures from around the planet.
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Dozens reported killed as battle rages in Gaza's Khan Younis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68055933?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 3:37 PM
Residents say Israeli forces have surrounded a hospital amid fierce fighting in the south Gaza city.
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Rwanda asylum scheme: Peers vote against approving Rwanda treaty
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68059862?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 10:21 PM
Kigali must improve its asylum procedures before parliament ratifies the treaty, House of Lords says.
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Bath University makes students resit exam after giving answers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68056937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 9:01 PM
A university accidentally printed the answers on one of their exams and is making students resit.
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Yes or snow? Reese Witherspoon's viral brew divides opinion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68059755?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 6:29 PM
The actress shares a recipe for a "snow salt chococinno" - but not everyone is excited to try it.
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Christopher Kapessa: Boy died after dangerous prank at river, inquest rules
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68053021?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 7:19 PM
A coroner said there is no evidence Christopher Kapessa's death was "racially motivated".
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Narco-sub with $27m of 'scorpion' cocaine seized in Colombia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68059754?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 3:47 PM
The 15m-long "narco-sub" is the first to be detected this year in Colombian waters, its navy says.
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British man Aditya Verma appears in Spanish court over plane-bomb hoax
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68056421?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 5:35 PM
Aditya Verma sent a Snapchat message in July 2022 saying he was about to "blow up" a plane.
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Norman Jewison: Renowned Canadian film director dies at 97
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68064514?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 10:22 PM
A versatile storyteller, Norman Jewison tackled issues such as racism and civil rights.
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Razzie nominations: Sylvester Stallone's Expend4bles leads with seven
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68032148?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 3:31 PM
The fourth instalment of The Expendables is nominated in seven out of nine Razzies categories.
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Families won't miss out on expanded free childcare despite delays, says minister
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68059858?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 6:06 PM
Parents have been warned they may be unable to access 15 hours per week free childcare due to IT issues and delays.
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir: India PM Modi inaugurates Hindu temple on razed Babri mosque site
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68003095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 4:00 PM
The rituals were led by PM Narendra Modi, while opposition leaders and some Hindu seers stayed away.
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Afcon 2023: Cape Verde 2-2 Egypt - Pharaohs through after dramatic finale
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67977898?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 11:25 PM
Egypt reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing with Cape Verde following a dramatic Group B finale in Abidjan.
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Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Duo play out goalless draw in Premier League
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67977924?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 10:52 PM
Brighton and Wolves cancel each other out in a goalless Premier League affair at Amex Stadium.
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Ipswich snatch late leveller against Championship leaders Leicester
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67977889?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 11:03 PM
Substitute Jeremy Sarmiento returns Ipswich to the automatic promotion spots with a last-minute equaliser against Championship leaders Leicester.
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Owen Farrell: Racing 92 announce signing of England and Saracens fly-half
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67897176?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 9:12 PM
French side Racing 92 say England and Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell will join them on a two-year deal from 1 July.
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Mohamed Salah: Injured Egypt star to return for 'intensive' treatment at Liverpool
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68051344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 11:04 PM
Mohamed Salah's injury is "worse than first feared" and he will return from the Africa Cup of Nations for 'intensive' treatment at Liverpool.
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Tully Kearney: Paralympic champion makes formal complaint over classification process
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/68063982?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:02 AM
British Paralympic champion Tully Kearney makes a formal complaint to World Para Swimming over what she describes as an "insulting" classification process.
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Elfstedentocht: The famed, frozen race that may never return
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/67926417?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:01 AM
Every winter, a cross-country skating race is organised in the Netherlands. For the past 27 winters it hasn't happened. But a nation holds out hope.
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Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62435432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2023, 9:35 AM
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
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Energy prices: How much will you pay from January?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67489975?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2024, 2:34 PM
Use our interactive calculator to find out how much more you'll be paying for energy each month.
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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55992592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 12:32 PM
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.
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Energy saving tips: Five ways to cut costs this winter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62738249?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2023, 4:22 PM
Energy prices will be lower this winter than last - but you may be able to save even more on your bill.
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How to save money even when the budget is tight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66855566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2024, 10:01 AM
The interest paid on savings is better than anything seen for years, so how can you save when bills are rising?
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UK inflation rate calculator: How much are prices rising for you?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62558817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 7:15 AM
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.
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Food prices: How can I save money on my grocery shop?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61798003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 29, 2023, 3:53 PM
The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
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January debt: What should I pay first and what can I do?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64291327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 9:37 AM
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?
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What is the energy price cap and how much are bills going up?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58090533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2024, 12:47 PM
As the new energy cap increases bills, firms must offer more help to customers who are struggling.
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