Greece wildfires: Eighteen bodies found in Greek forest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66579193?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 3:04 PM
Initial reports suggest those who died in a national park in northern Greece may have been migrants.
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Former Thai prime minister ends 15 years of exile
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66577725?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 10:39 AM
Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Thailand's most divisive figures, is home after 15 years in exile.
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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water in 48 hours
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66578158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 11:16 AM
The UN-approved plan will proceed despite opposition from locals and neighbouring countries.
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Crispin Dye: New person of interest identified in AC/DC manager death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-66580109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 11:54 AM
The death of Crispin Dye is being investigated as part of an Australian inquiry into gay hate crimes.
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South China Sea: Philippines resupplies Spratlys shoal troops
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66579853?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 11:30 AM
Manila claims mission success despite Beijing's attempts to "block, harass and interfere".
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Scooter Braun: Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato part ways with manager
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66579665?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 9:16 AM
The music mogul loses two of his main clients, with reports Justin Bieber is also looking to leave.
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Trump says he will be arrested on Thursday in Georgia election case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66576277?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 8:56 AM
After being warned in a bail deal about social media use, he blasts "a radical left district attorney".
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North Korea airline flies first international flight since Covid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66578171?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 8:31 AM
Flight tracking data showed an Air Koryo flight landing in Beijing from Pyongyang on Tuesday morning.
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Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery in the UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66582585?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 3:40 PM
Diezani Alison-Madueke is alleged to have accepted financial rewards for awarding oil contracts.
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Moscow sewer: All eight members of tour party confirmed dead in floods
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66584453?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 2:23 PM
A guide and seven others had embarked on the underground tour despite a forecast of heavy rain.
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Two Ukrainian drones downed over Moscow region, says Russia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66576996?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 6:54 AM
Authorities say two other drones were intercepted over Bryansk, near the Ukrainian border.
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What is Pakistan's homemade cable car system?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66580112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 3:06 PM
For many who need to travel between mountains in Pakistan, makeshift chair-lifts are the only option.
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Ukraine war: The men who don't want to fight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66542065?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 4:01 AM
Ukraine has a soldier shortage. Though many have volunteered, others are dodging the draft.
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California resident: 'Who has flood insurance in a desert?'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66585591?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 3:06 PM
People are returning to clear up the debris after Storm Hilary devastated much of the US south-west.
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Brics summit: How China's and Russia's clout is growing in Africa
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66562999?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 21, 2023, 11:39 PM
China's and Russia's clout is increasing in Africa, as resentment builds towards Western nations.
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Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66106162?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 9:31 AM
Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.
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Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards - report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66545787?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 21, 2023, 2:53 PM
Migrants tell the BBC they were shot on the Saudi border as a new report alleges "mass killings".
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Katty Kay: Why bad news is good news for Trump - for now
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66574268?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 21, 2023, 11:52 PM
It's not politics as usual for Biden and Trump going into the 2024 US presidential election.
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Jasprit Bumrah: Why the bowler is so important for the Indian cricket team
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66568745?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 21, 2023, 8:56 PM
The bowler's return to cricket after injury bodes well for the Indian side at the Asia and World Cups.
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What to know about the first Republican debate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66573967?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 2:42 PM
Eight candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week.
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Hawaii wildfires: The red Lahaina house that survived Maui fires
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66575234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 21, 2023, 7:26 PM
The 100-year-old wood structure was recently renovated but not fireproofed, say owners.
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Women's World Cup: Fans rejoice in Madrid as Spain makes football history
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66564318?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 20, 2023, 4:28 PM
As their team wins its first-ever World Cup in Sydney, supporters of women's football celebrate back home.
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Ecuador divided after bloody election campaign
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66567418?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 21, 2023, 4:57 AM
The search for peace will now be at the heart of campaigning in October's presidential run-off.
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Zimbabwe election: Chicken and chips put a taste for democracy to the test
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66542696?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 20, 2023, 11:07 PM
Finger-licking crowds have not distracted from concerns about the fairness of this week's elections.
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Watch: Moment child rescued from Pakistan cable car
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/66584881?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 2:48 PM
See the moment a passenger was rescued from a dangling cable car in Pakistan.
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Watch how the Pakistan Cable Car story unfolded
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66582428?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 3:41 PM
Four people have been rescued amid strong winds. As darkness descends here's a recap of the story so far.
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'Commando' seen descending from helicopter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66582427?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 11:05 AM
Video shows what is being described as a "commando" attempting to rescue those trapped.
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Watch: Pakistan cable car seen dangling over ravine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66579614?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 9:39 AM
Several people including children are trapped in a cable car over a ravine in Pakistan's north-west.
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Pakistan cable car: Why it's such a difficult rescue
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66582425?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 11:03 AM
The cable car rescue is challenging due to its shape and fragility, explains BBC's Courtney Bembridge.
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Teacher describes scene of helicopter rescue
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66582014?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 11:28 AM
The eyewitness says he has already seen multiple rescue attempts.
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Seek help to save our children, worried relative says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66579615?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 22, 2023, 1:05 PM
A man whose son is stuck in the chair lift says he's seen several helicopters come around.
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