Ukraine war: Volodymyr Zelensky visits front-line city of Bakhmut
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64038140?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 4:32 PM
The Ukrainian president meets troops in a city badly damaged after months of fierce fighting.
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China Covid: Five deaths under country's new counting method
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64044204?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 5:51 PM
China has been experiencing a surge in Covid cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.
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Irmgard Furchner: Nazi typist guilty of complicity in 10,500 murders
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64036465?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 3:15 PM
Irmgard Furchner, 97, who worked for a Nazi commandant, is convicted in Germany.
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Islamic police raid 'gay wedding' in Nigeria's Kano city
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64033115?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 2:33 PM
Nearly 20 guests have been detained, but the couple who planned to marry are on the run.
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FBI warns of explosion in sextortion cases targeting teenagers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64042266?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 4:11 PM
There has been a rise in cases of teenage boys being tricked into sending explicit pictures online.
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Tourists stuck in Machu Picchu due to Peru protests airlifted out
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64037002?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 10:36 AM
Hundreds of tourists have been evacuated from the Inca citadel where they were stranded amid protests.
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Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64003233?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 12:33 PM
The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos.
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Pakistan hostages: 33 militants killed at police station
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64041270?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 2:55 PM
The siege ended with all militants killed, and all hostages freed, the defence minister said.
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Thai navy ship sinking: Rescuers find bodies of six sailors
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64035391?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 2:40 PM
Authorities say they have a narrowing 48-hour window to find survivors from a Thai warship that sank.
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty in second sex crimes trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63867784?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 3:10 AM
The 70-year-old is already serving 23 years in jail after he was convicted two years ago.
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Benin Bronzes: Germany returns looted artefacts to Nigeria
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64038626?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 4:26 PM
The return of 22 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany's efforts to deal with a "dark colonial history".
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Robert De Niro: Woman charged over burglary in NYC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64036259?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 1:38 PM
The 79-year-old actor came downstairs in his dressing gown after he heard the commotion.
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Ice soldiers mark Russia's very patriotic Christmas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64026344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 6:03 AM
A Siberian city is marking Christmas with ice statues of soldiers. But not all locals back the war.
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Kerala: Indian woman asks for £5 help, gets £54,000 in donations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64035719?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 11:07 AM
Subhadra's life changed after she asked her son's teacher for money to buy food for her children.
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Ethiopia civil war: The boy named Wealthy who weighs half what he should
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63994851?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 1:34 AM
Ethiopia's civil war has left tens of thousands, including large numbers of children, malnourished.
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Poachers target hippos for giant teeth in place of ivory
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63931103?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 1:37 AM
As bans on elephant ivory are tightened, poachers are killing hippos for their teeth, experts warn.
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‘We long for Ukraine - but our son has chances here’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-64000114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 1:11 AM
For some disabled refugees, fleeing Ukraine has given a better quality of life, provoking a dilemma.
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The cargo hauling aircraft with no pilots on board
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63595481?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 12:04 AM
Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraft.
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Explaining the criminal charges January 6 committee recommended for Trump
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64034782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 19, 2022, 11:13 PM
The 6 January committee says there's enough evidence to prosecute the former president on four charges.
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BBC correspondent mobbed by joyous Argentina fans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64037345?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 2:46 PM
The BBC's Katy Watson is surrounded by fans when reporting on World Cup celebrations in Buenos Aires.
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Triumphant Argentina given heroes' welcome in Buenos Aires
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64037344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 9:26 AM
Lionel Messi's World Cup winners are greeted by thousands of fans in the early hours in Buenos Aires.
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Chaos as severe turbulence hits Hawaiian Airlines plane
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64034756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 2:04 AM
At least 36 people were injured, 11 seriously, during the passenger jet's flight to Honolulu.
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Venezuelans ignore dangers of Darién jungle
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-63919161?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 20, 2022, 12:05 AM
A record number of people attempt the trek this year on foot in search of a better life in the US.
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Thailand warship capsizes during storm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64024305?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 19, 2022, 7:09 AM
Video from the Thai Navy shows the ship on its side, as it is about to capsize.
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World Cup 2022: 'Argentina really needed this win'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64022968?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 19, 2022, 6:44 AM
Victory in the 2022 World Cup has bought relief to many in a country facing continuing economic problems.
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