Deadly Russian strikes hit power in Ukraine again
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63997749?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 4:06 PM
Three people die and electricity goes down in several cities as civilian infrastructure is struck.
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Malaysia landslide: At least 21 campers dead and more missing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63995931?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 4:50 PM
Children are among the at least 21 people killed after a landslide struck a holiday campsite.
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Jane Fonda: Hollywood star 'feels blessed' her cancer is in remission
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64000396?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 11:51 AM
The Hollywood icon says her doctor has told her she can stop her chemotherapy treatment.
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Wagner Group: Burkina Faso anger over Russian mercenary link
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63998458?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 2:46 PM
Ghana's president says the presence of Wagner fighters in its neighbour is distressing.
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Berlin's giant AquaDom hotel aquarium containing 1,500 fish explodes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63996982?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 1:50 PM
Two people are injured as the Berlin aquarium, containing a million litres of water, bursts open.
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A third of US executions botched in 2022 - report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64003124?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 4:31 PM
Seven of 20 execution attempts were visibly problematic or took an inordinate amount of time.
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Pokemon to go on without Ash Ketchum and Pikachu
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-64006161?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 5:33 PM
The long-time lead characters of the anime series will bow out in January, as the show continues.
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Sweden Furuvik zoo: Anger over shooting of chimpanzees in zoo escape
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64005819?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 5:44 PM
Critics ask why the Swedish zoo shot the chimpanzees instead of tranquilising them.
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Japan defence: China threat prompts plan to double military spending
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64001554?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 1:22 PM
The country is doubling military spending, citing threats posed by China and North Korea.
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Lyon fire: Ten dead, including five children
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63997158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 12:53 PM
Four people are in a critical condition after the fire in an apartment block near Lyon.
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Jacob Zuma sues South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of ANC conference
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64000634?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 5:27 PM
Rivalry between South Africa's former and current president spills over into a possible criminal case.
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Twitter condemned by UN and EU over reporters’ ban
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63996061?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 4:39 PM
The United Nations joins the EU in warning Elon Musk over a "disturbing" move to suspend journalists.
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Thousands of unedited government JFK assassination files released
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63994729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 11:28 AM
The CIA reiterates it "never engaged" the alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, as over 13,000 files go online.
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Former US President Donald Trump launches $99 NFT trading cards
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63995563?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 3:49 AM
The former US president flogs 'gifts' showing him as a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver.
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Toxic spinach causes hallucinations and delirium in Australia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-63995469?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 12:23 AM
Authorities have urged anyone suffering from a range of severe symptoms after eating it to go to hospital.
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Delhi bus rape victim’s mum fighting for India’s daughters
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63968198?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 15, 2022, 10:50 PM
How Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi transformed from a quiet housewife into a crusader for justice.
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Africa's week in pictures: 9 - 15 December 2022
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63983910?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 12:44 AM
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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US-Africa: President Joe Biden courts the continent as rivals make advances
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63984968?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 12:42 AM
Washington makes a renewed effort to strengthen African ties in competition with China and Russia.
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After the FTX chaos, is crypto down and out after a torrid 2022?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63990215?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 12:41 AM
If Bitcoin was a boxer it would be on its back on the canvas. It is down but is it out?
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Skilled tech workers snapped up despite downturn
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63871090?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 12:43 AM
For those with experience in AI, automation and cloud computing the tech downturn is not a big problem.
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As South Korea abolishes its gender ministry, women fight back
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63905490?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2022, 9:41 PM
Seoul is abolishing its equality ministry, despite a vast gender pay gap and pervasive sexism.
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Fish tank explodes at Berlin Radisson Blu hotel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63999464?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 9:33 AM
The giant aquarium at the Radisson Blu hotel was home to around 1,500 exotic fish before it burst.
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'Use my correct title': Australia's female Speaker repeatedly called 'Mr'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-63996035?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 3:51 AM
Opposition leader Peter Dutton called Sharon Claydon "Mr Speaker" in parliament on Thursday.
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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63993158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 15, 2022, 5:58 PM
BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.
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How Antwerp became the cocaine gateway to Europe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63987777?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 16, 2022, 12:09 AM
So much of it has been seized in Europe's cocaine capital that authorities struggle to destroy it all.
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Storm Efraín: Waist-deep floodwaters in Madrid metro after heavy rain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63992960?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 15, 2022, 9:16 PM
Video shows gushing water and submerged platforms as Storm Efraín shuts forces several stations.
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World Cup: France fans jubilant as Morocco's dream ends
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63977885?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2022, 9:31 PM
Celebrations for Les Bleus as Moroccan fans are left in silent despair.
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