French state schools turn away dozens of girls wearing Muslim abaya dress
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66716533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 12:28 PM
Dozens of girls are sent home after turning up at school wearing the now-banned abaya robe.
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Ukraine war: Kim Jong Un 'to visit Putin for weapons talks'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66713476?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 2:28 PM
North Korea's leader will discuss supplying weapons for Russia to use in Ukraine, US media report.
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Jorge Vilda: Spanish federation sacks World Cup-winning coach amid Luis Rubiales kiss row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66721003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 4:18 PM
Jorge Vilda, Spain's Women's World Cup-winning head coach, has been sacked amid the ongoing Luis Rubiales kiss row.
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Emmanuelle Béart: French actress says she was victim of incest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66721298?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 4:23 PM
The star of Mission: Impossible and Manon des Sources reveals the alleged abuse in a new documentary.
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China's Great Wall damaged as workers look for shortcut
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-66714547?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 11:27 AM
Part of the wall running through China's Shanxi province was dug open, causing severe damage.
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Rédoine Faïd trial: Top security for French 'jailbreak king'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66716327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 1:36 PM
Rédoine Faïd was one of France's most notorious gangsters when he escaped from prison in 2018.
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Conservationist group African Parks to free 2,000 rhinos from South Africa farm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66717076?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 12:58 PM
African Parks plans a decade-long rewilding project to help preserve a near-threatened subspecies.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns lucrative music rights to Bad Boy Records artists
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66716206?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 11:16 AM
Ma$e, Faith Evans and the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. all regain control of their music.
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President of India: Government's G20 invite from 'Bharat' sparks row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66716541?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 11:31 AM
India's opposition has criticised the government for sending a dinner invite from "President of Bharat".
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Cuba uncovers Russia-Ukraine war trafficking ring
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66715773?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 1:44 PM
Cuban officials say a human trafficking ring is recruiting Cubans to fight in the war in Ukraine.
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Spain floods: Boy survives by clinging to tree overnight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66715731?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 12:14 PM
The 10-year-old climbed on to a tree after his family's car was swept into a river by deadly floods.
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British Challenger 2 tank 'hit' in Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66716788?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 3:31 PM
A video shared on social media appears to show a damaged British-made Challenger 2 tank.
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Woody Allen greeted by cheers, praise and protests at Venice Film Festival
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66714923?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 10:48 AM
The divisive director is met by cheers and positive reviews, but also loud protests on the red carpet.
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How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66714546?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 8:33 AM
An arms deal between North Korea and Russia could suit both sides, and allow them to work more closely.
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Somalis with albinism: Pelted with stones and raw eggs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66221755?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 4, 2023, 11:01 PM
People with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier.
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Ukraine's Olena Zelenska tells of war's impact on family life
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66711845?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 11:11 AM
In a highly personal interview, Olena Zelenska says she needs "my husband, not a historical figure".
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Happiness bottled: Meet indie-pop supergroup Fizz
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66572766?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 3:36 AM
Frustrated by the music industry, four solo singers made an album together in secret in two weeks.
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‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66567371?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 4, 2023, 9:10 PM
Pakistani Gulzar Khan and his wife want to stay together after he married her illegally in India.
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Burning Man festivalgoers on the mood from the mud
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66705875?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 3:36 PM
Revellers describe dreadful conditions and disappointment but also resilience and generosity.
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New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66461769?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 3, 2023, 11:01 PM
In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions.
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Venice: Scuffles occur outside Woody Allen film premiere
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66710299?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 4, 2023, 11:43 PM
The protesters chanted "no rape culture" as they attempted to get on to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.
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Burning Man: Drone footage shows huge queues as people leave festival
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66715207?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 5, 2023, 6:48 AM
Drone footage shows people leaving the festival after heavy rain caused a mud bath.
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Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66705222?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 4, 2023, 10:37 AM
Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold.
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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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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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