Food crisis: Ukraine grain export deal reached with Russia, says Turkey
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62254597?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 22, 2022, 8:08 AM
Turkey says a deal has been reached with Russia to let Ukraine ship grain through the Black Sea.
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Capitol riot: Trump ignored pleas to condemn attack, hearing told
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/62261164?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 22, 2022, 7:14 AM
The ex-president was "pouring gasoline on the fire" during the Capitol attack, the inquiry hears.
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Eurozone raises interest rates for first time in 11 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62240730?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 4:26 PM
The European Central Bank has raised rates as it tries to tackle soaring eurozone inflation.
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Sri Lanka: Forces raid anti-government protest camp
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62260678?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 22, 2022, 7:29 AM
A BBC video journalist was beaten by the army and one soldier snatched his phone and deleted videos.
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Brazil violence: At least 18 killed in police raid on Rio favela
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-62260948?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 11:31 PM
Police say victims in the huge raid included a police officer and a bystander.
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Russia 'looting' steel bound for Europe and UK, says Metinvest boss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62252704?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 11:01 PM
A Ukrainian steel boss accuses Russia of stealing metal that had been meant for Europe.
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Russia about to run out of steam in Ukraine - MI6 chief
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62259179?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 5:37 PM
In a rare public appearance, the UK secret intelligence service chief says Ukraine could hit back.
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What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62249051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 6:35 PM
Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed.
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Thomas Lane: Ex-policeman jailed for role in George Floyd killing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62260950?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 22, 2022, 1:01 AM
Thomas Lane is sentenced to two-and-a-half years for violating the civil rights of George Floyd.
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Polio: New York reports first US case in nearly a decade
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62260454?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 9:47 PM
An unvaccinated young adult in New York is experiencing paralysis after contracting the virus.
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US President Joe Biden 'doing great' after testing positive for Covid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62256544?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 9:25 PM
The 79-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to work, the White House says.
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Europe wildfires: Are they linked to climate change?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/58159451?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 7:03 PM
A series of wildfires across the Europe has caused alarm - how do they compare with previous years?
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Ukraine war: Family given sight back settle into Polish life
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62189546?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 11:24 PM
Five-year-old twins who were blinded by a missile attack update us on life in Poland after surgery.
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Quiz of the week: How did Boris Johnson sign off from PMQs?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-62253293?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 3:27 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
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What UK aid cut means for one South Sudan hospital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-62244845?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 11:39 PM
One of the few doctors serving 1.3 million people may have to leave because he would lose his salary.
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Reena Varma: Teary-eyed Indian welcomed in Pakistan after 75 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-62250407?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 11:52 PM
Reena Varma and her family left their home in 1947, weeks before the India-Pakistan partition.
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Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 July 2022
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-62249895?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 22, 2022, 12:03 AM
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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Germany scrambles for energy with no faith in Russian gas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62234188?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 20, 2022, 11:18 PM
Moscow has in effect weaponised gas exports, so Germany is having to restart old coal-fired power stations.
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Pesticide made us sterile, banana workers say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-62120058?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 20, 2022, 11:22 PM
US companies are accused of having used a pesticide in Latin America even though its health risks were known.
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On the ground as security forces push back protesters in Sri Lanka
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62259383?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 11:56 PM
Security forces raid the main anti-government protest camp in Colombo in the early hours of Friday.
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Splendour in the Grass: Rain causes chaos at Australian music festival
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-62262678?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 22, 2022, 7:16 AM
Festival-goers at Splendour in the Grass endure muddy campsites, hours-long queues, and cancellations.
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Comic-Con returns in-person to San Diego after pandemic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62229956?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2022, 11:03 PM
More than 100,000 fans are gathering in San Diego for Comic-Con.
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Killed for blasphemy in Nigeria: 'It felt like a spear pierced my heart'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-62243068?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 20, 2022, 11:02 PM
Twelve states in Nigeria's north have Islamic courts that view blasphemy as an offence punishable by death.
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