Rail strike: Grant Shapps dismisses calls for government involvement as a 'stunt'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61874811?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 8:09 AM
It's the job of employers to meet unions, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says.
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Rail strikes: Parties struggle to deal with the politics of pain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61869655?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 9:23 PM
Strikes and inflation create major headaches for both the Conservatives and Labour.
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Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-61875061?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 9:57 PM
The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour.
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Stonehenge summer solstice: Thousands welcome back celebrations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-61876944?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 7:59 AM
More than 6,000 people have gathered at the ancient site to mark the longest day of the year.
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Dementia patients not allowed to use toilet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61826067?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 12:12 AM
A culture of relying on continence pads means dementia patients are denied the basic dignity of care.
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Prince William turns 40: Birthday photos show duke's priorities
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61873273?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 9:45 PM
As he turns 40, the duke conveys his focus on issues like homelessness and the environment.
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France elections: Macron to meet rival parties after losing majority
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61874751?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 12:05 AM
France's president will hold talks with the country's main political parties to find a way forward.
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Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov auctions Nobel medal for $103m
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61875391?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 1:25 AM
Dmitry Muratov says all the money from the auction will go to help refugees from the war in Ukraine.
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Rugby League bans trans athletes from top events
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/61875651?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 5:55 AM
Transgender players are banned from women's international matches while the sport's governing body does further research on its inclusion policy.
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UN whistleblowing complaints 'dismissed too early'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-61826551?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 6:18 AM
Some staff who tried to expose alleged abuse and wrongdoing say they were penalised or even sacked.
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Rolls Royce to give staff £2,000 living-cost bonus
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61874786?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 7:20 AM
More than 14,000 workers could get a one-off sum after firm holds talks with union.
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Assam: India floods destroy millions of homes and dreams
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-61862035?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 11:25 PM
Unprecedented rainfall and flooding have left behind a trail of death and destruction in Assam.
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Newspaper headlines: Britain 'runs into buffers' as PM 'inflames' rail dispute
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-61874861?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 3:17 AM
The biggest rail strike in 30 years, which starts on Tuesday, leads nearly all the front pages.
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Ben Stiller meets Zelensky in Kyiv as ambassador for UN refugee agency
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-61875351?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 11:47 PM
The actor has been a Goodwill ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) since 2016.
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Fatboy Slim DJ sessions to help people's mental health
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61868870?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 5:23 AM
Norman Cook is volunteering for an NHS scheme to help those with severe mental health problems.
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'We drove through the night to see the solstice'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-61876282?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 6:01 AM
Scores of people gathered at the UK's most easterly point to see the sun come up.
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Mystery of Orkney bird tag tracked to London is solved
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-61870711?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 5:20 AM
Researchers were baffled when the tag used for tracking oystercatchers was traced to London.
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World's largest freshwater fish found in Cambodia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-61862169?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 3:03 PM
A 300kg stingray found in Cambodia is the biggest freshwater fish on record, scientists say.
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Mountain gorillas: The ripple effect of conservation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-61788828?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 19, 2022, 11:31 PM
Justin Rowlatt finds out what gorilla conservation can teach us about protecting other species.
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Pwllheli: Lucky rabbit survives 40-mile ride in car grille
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61869120?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 3:22 PM
A driver describes hearing a "dreaded thump" and fearing the worst - yet the rabbit survived.
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Ukraine war: Band members reunite after fleeing invasion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61845941?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 19, 2022, 11:02 PM
The four members used to speak mostly Russian but now say they cannot use the language of their oppressors.
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International Space Station captured travelling in front of Sun
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-61856975?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 6:27 PM
Jamie Cooper planned for days to capture the moment, which lasted for less than a second.
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Wiltshire: Massive 60-year teddy bear collection up for auction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-61862697?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 8:59 AM
Ms Fairhurst bought her first bear in the 1960s and now has a 1,500 strong collection.
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'People used to make fun of my scarring'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-61814350?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 19, 2022, 11:07 PM
Chrissie Riedhofer has spent most of her life learning to cope with people staring at her.
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The woman who could upend US abortion rights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61789443?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 8:26 PM
Lynn Fitch says she wants to empower women. Her next step is to repeal Roe v Wade.
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A simple guide to the Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton by-elections
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61845406?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 12:20 AM
Two by-elections on Thursday could provide another blow to Boris Johnson’s authority.
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Thailand cannabis: From a war on drugs to weed curries
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/61836019?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 11:12 PM
The country now has one of the world's most liberal marijuana regimes. How did that happen?
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Supreme Court: Where would abortions be illegal in the US?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61804777?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 11:07 PM
Abortion restrictions could vary widely by state if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.
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Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61483491?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 11:16 PM
Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages.
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The family separated by war in both life and death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61866727?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 1:57 PM
A bereaved father in Ukraine is separated from his daughter, who is receiving medical treatment abroad.
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Ghana's Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to reclaim Africa's history
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-61631437?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 11:18 PM
A new museum in Ghana aims to tell the story of Africa using African voices, tools and culture.
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A social media murder: Olly’s story
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61813959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 19, 2022, 11:15 PM
What role did social media play in the murder of 13-year-old Olly Stephens?
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Why Belgium is returning an African hero's gold tooth
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-61838781?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 2:06 PM
All that remains of Congo's murdered leader Patrice Lumumba is handed to his family in Brussels.
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Free school meals: Wales' rollout starts in September
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61853137?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 1:50 PM
Reception classes are the first, with every primary age pupil entitled to them by 2024.
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Sudden unexplained death in childhood: 'Why did my beautiful son die?'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-61177113?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 12:04 AM
Cot deaths have inspired much awareness work - but what about when an older child dies unexpectedly?
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County lines: Inside the complex battle against drug gangs exploiting children
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61835100?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 12:03 AM
The BBC has been given access to a new team that has to decide if children are criminals or victims.
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Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61830923?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 19, 2022, 11:27 PM
The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy.
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US parents turn to black market due to formula shortage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61752799?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2022, 11:30 PM
As the US grapples with a formula crisis, parents are turning to the black market for supplies.
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How bulldozers became a vehicle of injustice in India
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-61837134?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 19, 2022, 11:36 PM
Critics say India's ruling government is using bulldozers to intimidate the minority Muslim community.
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Ryan Giggs: Ex-Manchester United winger resigns as Wales manager
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61868824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 8:17 PM
Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs announces he has resigned as Wales manager.
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Eastbourne: Jodie Burrage and Harriet Dart both come back to win opening matches
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61865714?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 7:03 PM
Britons Jodie Burrage and Harriet Dart both come back to win in three sets in their respective first-round matches at Eastbourne, but Heather Watson loses.
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Christian Eriksen: Manchester United interested in Denmark midfielder
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61876717?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 7:47 AM
Manchester United hope to persuade Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen to join them before the start of the new season.
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Wimbledon 2022: Periods, tennis and the tradition of whites at SW19
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61785521?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 5:08 AM
BBC Sport looks at the impact of periods on tennis players and asks whether the problem of wearing white at Wimbledon while menstruating should be discussed.
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Fabio Vieira: What can Gunners fans expect after agreeing deal for Porto midfielder?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61841060?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 5:58 AM
Arsenal have agreed a 40m euros (£34.2m) deal for Porto's Fabio Vieira, so how will he fit in and will he hit the ground running?
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Fight Talk: Joshua v Usyk rematch confirmed, and why everyone fears Artur Beterbiev
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/61873495?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 6:54 AM
Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk II announced, why everyone is scared of Artur Beterbiev and Josh Taylor highlights online abuse.
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Rail strike: When is it and which trains are running?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 4:41 PM
Railway workers have voted to go on strike over pay and jobs.
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'Rail strikes have lost us £500,000 of bookings'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61866089?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 8:09 PM
Businesses, commuters and pupils sitting exams anticipate disruption from this week's train strikes.
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Ros Atkins on… Why rail strikes are happening
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61871442?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 7:45 PM
Ros Atkins examines why a dispute between the RMT union and employers has led to strike action.
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London Underground strike: Fourth 24-hour walkout of 2022 begins
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-61873467?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 21, 2022, 8:04 AM
Stations close as 10,000 RMT union London Underground staff stage further industrial action.
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Rail strikes: The passengers set to miss life events
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61866971?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 4:29 PM
The BBC hears from people set to miss holidays and stag dos, as rail strikes are confirmed.
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Train strike: How much are rail workers paid?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/61840077?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 4:17 PM
There have been different claims made about how much rail workers get paid.
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Which trains will run in Scotland during the strike?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-61826685?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 6:19 AM
The operator will cancel 90% of its trains during three days of strike action by the RMT this week.
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How the strike will affect passengers in Wales
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61845212?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 3:26 PM
There will be no trains west of Cardiff or north of Merthyr Tydfil when rail workers strike this week.
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Glastonbury Festival: Half of all trains to site cancelled
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-61863063?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 10:51 AM
Travel problems are expected as 200,000 people descend on Pilton amid national rail strikes.
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Britons wary of impending rail strikes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61862548?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2022, 8:28 AM
Rail users are braced for days of disruption across England, Scotland and Wales ahead of the biggest rail strike in 30 years.
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