Ukraine War: Counter-offensive troops punch through Russia line, generals claim
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66702244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 3, 2023, 3:56 PM
Kyiv says its troops are gaining momentum in what continues to be a lengthy and bloody counter-offensive.
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Burning Man: Police investigating death during heavy rain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66700006?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 3, 2023, 2:38 PM
Thousands of people remain stuck at the event in Nevada and could remain so for several more days.
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Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66700307?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 3, 2023, 11:45 AM
PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots.
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Paul McCartney: Global search for missing Beatles' 1961 Höfner guitar
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66700300?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 3, 2023, 2:25 PM
Paul McCartney changed music history playing iconic Höfner guitar - but it hasn't been seen since 1969.
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Hubert Aiwanger: Bavarian deputy leader keeps job after antisemitism claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66700010?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 3, 2023, 2:39 PM
Firing Hubert Aiwanger would be a disproportionate move, says Bavaria's leader.
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Sudan conflict: Air strike on Khartoum kills at least 20
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66701958?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 3, 2023, 3:28 PM
Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.
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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/66701564?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 3, 2023, 3:41 PM
Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix.
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Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66659361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 11:41 PM
The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance.
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Former top US diplomat Bill Richardson dies aged 75
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66698953?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 10:57 PM
The former US envoy to the UN won praise for his work freeing detained Americans around the world.
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Berliners rave against motorway extension threatening cultural venues
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66697756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 11:45 PM
Clubbers hold street party protesting against plan to flatten 20 venues in path of ring road extension
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Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky held in anti-corruption drive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66699004?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 10:43 PM
Ihor Kolomoisky is accused of fraud and is the latest target of Ukraine's anti-corruption drive.
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Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-66695682?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 12:50 PM
An icebreaker is sent from Tasmania to evacuate an Australian with a "developing medical condition".
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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66694147?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 3:26 PM
The Margaritaville musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.
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Threats, insults, and Kremlin 'robots': How Russian diplomacy died under Putin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66509180?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 11:25 PM
Russian diplomacy is no longer about co-operation but "putting Westerners in their place", say ex-Kremlin insiders.
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Why your burger may not always look like the advert
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66668739?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 11:06 PM
Burger King is facing a US lawsuit over images of its Whoppers, but advertisers are allowed to exaggerate.
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Johannesburg fire: Hijacks and death traps in a crumbling South African city centre
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66695688?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 11:33 PM
Criminal gangs 'hijack' buildings in South Africa, and then they burn down. And no-one seems able to stop them.
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Mitch McConnell: After health scare, voters weigh in on whether politicians are too old
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66681055?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 11:35 PM
The 81-year-old Republican appeared to freeze for the second time in just over a month while speaking to reporters.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-66658979?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 11:00 PM
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Ukraine war: Putin influencers profiting from war propaganda
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66653837?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 11:07 PM
Russia's military bloggers are reaping the rewards of a growing advertising market on Telegram.
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Burning Man: Torrential rain turns desert festival into mud bath
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66700233?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 3, 2023, 1:31 PM
Thousands of people are stranded at Burning Man festival in the US state of Nevada after torrential rain.
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Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66698292?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 8:23 PM
Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum.
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Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66698291?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 6:29 PM
People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water.
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Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66694188?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 2, 2023, 8:03 AM
The high-profile Egyptian businessman lost his son Dodi in the car crash that killed Princess Diana.
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Typhoon Saola rips ups trees as Hong Kong braces for storm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-66689462?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 4:43 PM
The highest level of storm alert is in effect in Hong Kong, with people being warned to stay indoors.
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Woman sets record for world's longest mullet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66689773?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 6:52 PM
Tami Manis' hair is 172.72cm (5ft 8in) long. She says she has to braid it to keep it safe.
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Italy: Mother bear seen with cubs days before being shot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66682329?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 11:20 AM
Villagers in San Sebastiano Dei Marsi were surprised to see a family of bears walking the streets.
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