Ukraine war: US approves $2.6bn in aid for Ukraine and allies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62832881?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 11:06 AM
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces military support at a meeting with other ministers in Germany.
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Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62836057?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 12:08 PM
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled there, with the Duke of Cambridge on his way.
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Canada stabbings suspect Myles Sanderson dies after arrest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62829432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 5:58 AM
Myles Sanderson experienced "medical distress" and died after a high-speed chase, police say.
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UN sees life expectancy, education and income fall
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-62824357?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 4:06 AM
The UN's Human Development Index, a measure of global well-being, drops for the second year in a row.
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New malaria vaccine is world-changing, say scientists
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62797776?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 12:25 AM
The jab could be used on a mass scale next year with the aim of ending deaths from the disease.
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Australia sets new climate target in landmark bill
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-62829709?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 8:10 AM
The new target brings one of the world's biggest emitters more in line with allies.
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Climate change: Europe's warm summer shatters records
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62833937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 10:22 AM
Heatwaves and a record drought drove record heat all over Europe this summer, according to satellite data.
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Afghan twins, 11, reunited in London a year after Kabul rescue
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62831774?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 8:33 AM
Obaidullah Jabarkhyl had been stranded in France before his visa was sorted out by the Home Office.
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Marshall Islands: Chinese pair plotted 'mini-state' in Pacific nation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62830548?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 8:24 AM
US prosecutors say the couple bribed Marshall Island MPs to try to create a "semi-autonomous region".
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Snapchat removes Maori tattoo filters after outcry
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62830322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 8:01 AM
The tool allowed users to virtually impose Maori tattoos, which are seen as sacred, on their faces.
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New York state ends 28-month mask mandate on public transport
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62823094?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 7, 2022, 9:55 PM
Masks will no longer be required on public transport, in airports or ride-share vehicles.
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Central Vista: Delhi's iconic landmark gets a facelift
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-62816676?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 7:28 AM
PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped version of the 3km long Central Vista avenue.
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Greece wiretap and spyware claims circle around PM Mitsotakis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62822366?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 7, 2022, 11:03 PM
It's been dubbed the Greek Watergate and it all began when a journalist found out he was being tracked.
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How the ‘man in black’ was exposed by the Russian women he terrorised
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62799246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 7, 2022, 11:27 PM
A Russian policeman’s takeaway order helped the group expose his identity, after he threatened and hit them.
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Ukraine urges Europe not to wobble on war support
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62817563?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 7, 2022, 5:48 PM
EU leaders say their backing for Ukraine is unwavering and Kyiv hopes the energy crisis won't change that.
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John Pennycuick: The British-era colonel revered in Tamil Nadu
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-62816672?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 7, 2022, 11:06 PM
Tamil Nadu state remembers John Pennycuick for the dam he built and is giving the UK a bust in his honour.
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WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-62831574?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 8, 2022, 11:16 AM
The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space.
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Watch: Firefighters tackle Italy chemical plant fire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62823049?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 7, 2022, 2:28 PM
The fire broke out in the industrial area of San Giuliano Milanese, near the Italian city of Milan.
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California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62821271?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 7, 2022, 12:14 PM
A rapidly-spreading wildfire in southern California has killed two people and torched homes.
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On a mission with China's pet detectives
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62661308?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 6, 2022, 10:08 PM
They not only help owners find lost animals, but also teach them how to look after their cats and dogs.
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South Korea: 'They cancelled my job interviews because I'm disabled'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62797448?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 6, 2022, 11:08 PM
Dayeon's interviews were called off after recruiters discovered she had hearing loss.
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