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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UAE has funded political assassinations in Yemen, BBC finds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67945137?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 2:50 AM
The United Arab Emirates has paid for the killing of its political enemies in Yemen, whistleblowers say.
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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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What’s at stake for Trump and Haley?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68065217?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 1:23 AM
The two remaining Republican presidential candidates will face off in the country's second primary contest.
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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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Death penalty: Kenneth Eugene Smith says wait for untested execution like 'torture'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68053917?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 9:50 PM
Kenneth Smith, the first US man facing execution by nitrogen gas, says waiting on death row is like torture.
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United Airlines to lose money over Boeing groundings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68064948?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 1:15 AM
United Airlines is the biggest operator of Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes.
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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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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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Tencent's Riot Games cuts 11% of global workforce
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68064952?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 2:10 AM
Riot Games is the latest to cut jobs in the gaming industry after Amazon, ByteDance and Epic Games.
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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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Florida assault charge against Marcus Rashford's brother dropped
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68064312?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:45 AM
Dane Rashford, 31, was detained in Miami, Florida, last October on a charge of battery.
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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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Martin Luther King Jr's youngest son Dexter Scott dies of cancer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68063738?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 8:55 PM
Family members said the 62-year-old civil rights activist died after a battle with prostate cancer.
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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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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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Israel-Gaza: Netanyahu defies Biden over Palestinian state
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68045247?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 9:08 AM
The comments deepen a rift with the US which believes a two-state solution is vital for long-term stability.
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More than 25,000 now killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68050172?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 6:53 PM
The grim milestone comes as Israel presses its war in Gaza and rejects calls for a Palestinian state.
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Palestinians tell of fears for the future as war destroys Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68034128?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2024, 7:21 AM
Palestinians in Gaza scramble to survive Israeli attacks and secure basics as they fear a return to Hamas rule, too.
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Understanding a week of missile strikes across Middle East
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68017051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 10:32 AM
From the Red Sea to Gaza to Iran, the past week has deepened fears of conflict spreading.
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Eisenkot: Key Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu over Gaza strategy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68035744?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2024, 11:17 PM
Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory".
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West Bank strike: Israel accused of targeting civilians in deadly attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68006126?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 5:43 PM
The IDF says the strike hit a “terrorist squad”, but witnesses tell the BBC the group posed no threat.
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Iran's sudden strikes show just how perilous region has become
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68017444?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2024, 12:43 AM
Iran wanted a message to be heard loud and clear - at home, and a long way beyond.
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Gaza destruction risks lost generation of children, says UN official
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68023080?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2024, 11:28 AM
A senior United Nations official tells the BBC that civilians may have no choice but to leave entirely.
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Intense Israeli strikes in south Gaza city as hostages sent medicine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68004449?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 4:11 PM
Khan Younis residents report intense fighting, as Qatar says Hamas will give medicines to hostages.
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Israel Gaza war: Deal reached on aid to Gaza, including to hostages
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68000227?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 9:38 PM
Under the deal, brokered by Qatar and France, new aid is to reach both Gaza civilians and Israeli hostages.
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Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67999094?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 6:33 PM
Husam Zomlot says the UK's policies towards Israel have caused it "reputational damage".
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Mother of killed Israeli calls Hamas videos 'psychological warfare'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67991427?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 5:35 PM
Iris Haim wants the world to know her son died a free person.
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They were Israel's 'eyes on the border' - but their Hamas warnings went unheard
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67958260?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 15, 2024, 12:19 AM
A unit of young female soldiers warned of a big attack. They were among the first Hamas killed on 7 October.
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Explosions and flashes near Yemen's capital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68062245?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 11:22 PM
The US and UK have conducted a fresh series of joint air strikes against eight Houthi targets in Yemen.
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Storm Isha causes crazy flight diversions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68062244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 5:03 PM
Passengers ended up hundreds of miles away and sometimes in different countries than intended.
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Families of Israeli hostages storm Knesset parliament meeting
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68054982?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 12:16 PM
The group whose relatives are still in Gaza broke into a meeting inside Israel's parliament building.
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Ron DeSantis: Watch the rise and fall of self-proclaimed no drama candidate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68054727?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 9:52 AM
The Florida governor drops out of the presidential race - watch his ups and downs here.
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Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68052002?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 9:11 PM
The Florida governor dropped out of the 2024 presidential race whilst endorsing Donald Trump.
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Lake Michigan: Freezing weather causes striking ice formations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68047456?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 2:26 PM
The cold weather in the US has caused natural ice sculptures to form in Grand Haven, Michigan.
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Nikki Haley finally gets her solo showdown with Donald Trump in New Hampshire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68052806?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 11:17 AM
But her battle with Mr Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday may not turn out exactly as she hoped.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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In Ukraine's river war, drones mean nowhere is safe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67991772?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 9:46 AM
Ukraine aims to build a million military drones in 2024. In Kherson, the BBC saw how vital they are.
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Jerusalem: Armenian Christians fight controversial land deal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68034722?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 7:28 AM
Armenian Christians are trying to block a deal to redevelop their part of the holy city.
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Ayodhya: Temple to open at India’s religious fault-line
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68030712?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 1:50 AM
The new temple in Ayodhya has stirred up memories for the community caught up in 1992's violence.
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'Drugged, robbed, killed': The city catching US tourists in dating trap
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68022288?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 2:09 AM
Relatives of men killed in Medellin after meeting local women for dates are now searching for answers.
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'Say you're sorry': Russia's trend for humiliating videos
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68016310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 2:32 AM
Forced video apologies have become increasingly common since Russia's war in Ukraine began.
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Red Sea 'scary' for ships' crews, says captain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68030306?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 12:37 AM
The captain of a vessel in the Red Sea shares his concerns about the Houthi attacks on shipping.
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Trump helped a vote scandal go viral. What really happened?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68025894?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 2:07 AM
A mayoral election in New England is being re-run after alleged ballot-stuffing was caught on camera.
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Ugandan internet propaganda network exposed by the BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67803493?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 2:22 AM
A BBC investigation exposes a sprawling network of fake social media accounts operating in Uganda.
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The Color Purple stars 'want to make Oprah Winfrey proud'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67917529?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 12:20 AM
Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks take on roles previously played by Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey.
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Will Félix Tshisekedi deliver war or peace for DR Congo and Rwanda?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68021220?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2024, 3:03 AM
President Félix Tshisekedi had threatened that he could take the war to Rwanda if re-elected.
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Past Lives: The film on lost love that crosses continents
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67995566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2024, 12:45 AM
The Oscar-tipped film sees two childhood friends reunite and try to reconcile their separate lives.
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