'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66674898?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 2:44 PM
One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.
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Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66676097?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 4:08 PM
Donald Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud case, waiving the right to appear in court next week.
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Israeli soldier killed, Palestinian teen attack suspect shot dead amid violent surge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66645883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 3:06 PM
A group of soldiers was hit during a spate of violent incidents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv confirms drone attack on Russia's Pskov airbase
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66675108?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 3:31 PM
A number of transport planes are said to have been damaged or destroyed in the attack.
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Gabon coup leaders name Gen Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66666585?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 9:55 AM
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
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Watch: Where had the best view of the blue supermoon?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66663534?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 1:55 AM
The rare spectacle, not expected again until 2037, lit up the skies - here are the best views from around the world.
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Abba's Agnetha Fältskog returns with solo song: 'I didn't know if I could do this'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66616991?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 7:44 AM
In a rare interview, she discusses new music and the "strange" experience of watching her 3D avatar.
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China tells India to 'stay calm' in border map row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66669341?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 11:39 AM
India is angry at a new Chinese map which it says lays claim to its territory in the Himalayas.
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Andrew Tate: Chats in 'War Room' suggest dozens of women groomed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66604827?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 4:54 AM
Messages seen by the BBC appear to show how the influencer's "War Room" targeted possible victims.
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Five rail workers killed in Italy after being hit by train
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66666981?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 6:47 AM
They were hit by an empty train at a reported 160km/h (100mph) while repairing tracks near Turin.
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Australia mushroom deaths: Memorial for couple draws hundreds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-66667514?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 9:26 AM
Don and Gail Patterson died days after a beef Wellington lunch cooked by their former daughter-in-law.
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West Point time capsule: Coins and medal found in mysterious box
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66667189?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 7:01 AM
The 200-year-old box appeared to contain only silt but closer study revealed otherwise.
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Fishing with fear as Philippines stands up to China
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66668658?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 4:00 PM
Fishermen are on the frontline of a worsening territorial standoff as Manila asserts itself against China.
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South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66674284?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 2:44 PM
Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.
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Gabon coup: Why young Africans are celebrating military takeovers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66657571?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 1:30 AM
Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.
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Nerves and patriotism in Moscow after 18 months of war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66660121?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 30, 2023, 11:08 PM
The BBC's Will Vernon finds resignation, patriotism and nervousness on the streets of Moscow.
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Is China's economy a 'ticking time bomb'?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66636403?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 30, 2023, 9:33 PM
The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.
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Why India's soaring food inflation is a global problem
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66655642?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 30, 2023, 10:06 PM
India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?
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Police pull over car with huge bull in passenger seat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66668411?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 1:11 PM
The car had half of its roof cut off in order to fit the animal in.
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Hurricane Idalia: 12 hours in 80 seconds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66665397?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 30, 2023, 11:36 PM
Footage shows the aftermath of the strongest storm to hit this part of Florida in 100 years.
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Hurricane Idalia: Incredible footage shows destructive storm from space
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66665241?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 30, 2023, 5:14 PM
Satellite imagery shows the deadly US storm moving in and also Franklin threatening nearby.
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Gabon coup: Ousted president Ali Bongo calls for support
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66662175?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 30, 2023, 2:05 PM
Sitting in what he calls his residence, Ali Bongo called on his supporters to "make noise" after his ousting.
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Pilots capture rare weather phenomenon from cockpit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66653889?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 29, 2023, 10:44 PM
Before Hurricane Idalia hit, personnel evacuating a Florida military base saw St Elmo's Fire.
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Fukushima: Japan PM eats fish from region after waste water row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66655801?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 30, 2023, 10:37 AM
A row developed over the controversial decision to discharge treated radioactive wastewater into the sea.
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Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66653069?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 29, 2023, 5:58 PM
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried.
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