Ukraine war: US says Iran now Russia's 'top military backer'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63921007?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 1:56 PM
Washington says it has seen reports that the countries are considering jointly producing drones.
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World Cup 2022: US sports journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63927054?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 12:45 PM
Grant Wahl, 48, collapses suddenly while watching the Argentina-Netherlands game.
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George Floyd: Ex-officer J Alexander Kueng sentenced for manslaughter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63923234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 8:53 PM
J Alexander Kueng is already serving time for a federal sentence for violating Mr Floyd's civil rights.
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The self-proclaimed kingdom that doesn't recognise Germany
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63916812?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 10:55 PM
Money, ID cards, flags, and even their own king: meet the Germans who refuse to recognise the state.
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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai gets over five years for fraud
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-63926374?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 12:09 PM
Billionaire Jimmy Lai is sentenced to prison and fined, as his son calls on the UK to help.
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'I have no business with fraud' - Nigerian star D'banj
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63923522?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 8:35 AM
The Afrobeats star maintains his innocence after his arrest on allegations of fraud by authorities.
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Paul Whelan: US and Russia to explore more prisoner swaps
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63925341?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 12:40 AM
President Joe Biden's administration tells Paul Whelan, convicted of espionage, to "keep the faith".
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Qatar 2022: The World Cup fans in love with local style
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63920950?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 2:29 AM
Thousands of visitors to Qatar have backed their teams by putting their own twist on traditional Arab dress.
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Idaho murders: Tips pour in about white car sought by police
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63920538?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 4:54 PM
Police say they are looking for the car and any occupants, who may have information about the case.
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Kremlin critic Yashin jailed for 8 years for 'fake news' on Russia war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63915301?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 1:53 PM
Prominent opposition figure Ilya Yashin gets more than eight years for discussing alleged war crimes.
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Canada: Premiers demand to meet Trudeau over health crisis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63924362?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 10:27 PM
All 13 provincial leaders renew their calls for more funding from the federal government.
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Madhya Pradesh: India boy, 8, dies after being trapped in well
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63928144?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 9:53 AM
An eight-year-old boy dies after being stuck inside a 400ft-deep borewell in India's Madhya Pradesh state.
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WTO says Trump's US steel tariffs broke global trade rules
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63920063?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 6:40 PM
The US said it disagreed with the ruling and would not remove the border taxes.
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Canada: Quebec makes oath to King optional for politicians
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63924746?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 9:34 PM
The bill tries to amend the constitution, which means it could be challenged in court.
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FurFest: Inside the world's 'largest' furry convention
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63911432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 12:44 AM
Thousands gathered in Chicago at the 2022 Midwest FurFest, the world's 'largest' furry convention.
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Sam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63911363?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 12:00 AM
The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors.
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Young Moroccans in Europe thrilled by World Cup success
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63915304?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 2:29 AM
Fans have partied in the centre of European capitals, but some of the celebrations have turned ugly.
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The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar's royal and rich
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63851215?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 10:50 PM
Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law.
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Bangladesh accused of violent crackdown on free speech
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63917621?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 3:27 PM
Thousands join protests in Bangladesh as the government denies cracking down on freedom of expression.
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Week in pictures: 3 - 9 December 2022
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-63915602?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 12:52 AM
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.
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World Cup 2022: Brazil 'in pain' after exit on penalties against Croatia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63923927?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 9:11 PM
Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showpiece jig in the final ended in tears at Education City Stadium.
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How the Brittney Griner prisoner swap with Russia was done
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63908670?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 8, 2022, 9:32 PM
The US and Russia were willing to talk despite worsening relations - but there were limits to the deal.
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How Seychelles ocean plants could help tackle climate change
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63901644?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 12:42 AM
Seychelles is one of the first countries to map its seagrasses nationwide, which are a huge store of carbon.
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Respect for Marriage Act: Why interracial marriage is also in the bill
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63801108?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 8, 2022, 4:29 PM
The bill just approved also includes interracial marriage - not protected by federal law until now.
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Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63927607?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2022, 10:44 AM
Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities.
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King Charles and Camilla meet Ryan Reynolds in Wrexham
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63923288?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 7:20 PM
King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status.
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The brothers running the Great Wall of China
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-63757951?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 8, 2022, 10:25 PM
Jimmy and Tommy Lindesay are covering the equivalent of a marathon every day for six months.
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Pope breaks down in tears over war in Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63911202?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 8, 2022, 6:20 PM
Pope Francis stops mid-prayer as he starts crying while talking about the suffering of Ukrainians.
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Peru's political whirlwind in three moments
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-63894883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 7, 2022, 11:15 PM
Pedro Castillo is impeached and replaced by Dina Boluarte hours after he attempted to dissolve parliament.
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China zero-Covid: Hope and worry in Beijing as key policies scrapped
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-63894878?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 7, 2022, 5:46 PM
People in Beijing see a cautious return to life after China lifts its most severe Covid restrictions.
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Inside Honduras’s abortion pill black market
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-63905544?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 12:53 AM
Honduras's president pledged to relax abortion laws, but an abortion-pill black market still thrives.
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Selma Blair: 'Multiple sclerosis took my career down'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63792626?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 9, 2022, 12:54 AM
The US actress says she hasn’t landed a Hollywood role since revealing her MS diagnosis.
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‘Doctors fitted a contraceptive coil without my consent’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63863088?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 8, 2022, 12:05 AM
A Danish investigation will look at a historic scandal in Greenland, but women tell the BBC of recent involuntary contraception.
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Women's basketball: ‘I’ve been spat at in the face for the colour of my skin’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63841874?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 8, 2022, 12:06 AM
Sarah Chan has overcome racism and violence to become the first woman to manage African scouting for an NBA team.
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Nirbhaya 10 years on: The lives the Delhi gang rape changed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63817388?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 6, 2022, 1:43 AM
A horrific gang rape and murder shocked the world in 2012 - has anything changed for women in India?
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BBC 100 Women marks 10th year with focus on progress
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63863089?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 6, 2022, 1:36 AM
The innovative BBC season reflects on a decade of change in a tumultuous year which has seen women taking centre stage.
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'They allow us to name something we know is wrong': The new words defining sexual abuse
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-63811380?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 6, 2022, 1:34 AM
From stealthing to downblousing, the coining of specific terms is allowing women around the world to share experiences of abuse that have traditionally gone unrecognised - but what is actually changing?
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Olena Zelenska: We will endure
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63743657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 11:11 PM
Olena Zelenska tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet cold and blackouts are not the worst things Ukraine has faced.
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