Ukraine war: Drone attack on Pskov airbase from inside Russia - Kyiv
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66682503?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 3:03 PM
Ukraine's military intelligence chief says two planes were damaged and two destroyed in Tuesday's attack.
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Johannesburg fire: 'The desperate search for the bodies of my sisters'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66682871?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 4:02 PM
Following Johannesburg's deadly fire, families have been trying to identify loved ones.
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Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66678886?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 12:15 PM
The Algerian coastguard reportedly shot at four French-Moroccan tourists who strayed into Algerian waters.
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Germany prosecutes ex-Nazi camp guard aged 98
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66686146?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 2:04 PM
A man is accused of complicity in the murder of thousands of Sachsenhausen concentration camp inmates.
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Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66682673?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 10:52 AM
The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?
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New Zealand: Lord of the Rings film duo stop divisive land development
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66682674?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 1:50 PM
Sir Peter Jackson and his partner say they want to restore Shelly Bay's natural beauty.
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Shock after popular bear shot dead in Italian town
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66680522?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 2:21 PM
A bear named Amarena is killed in central Italy and a man has claimed he opened fire out of fear.
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Ecuador prison violence: Dozens of guards taken hostage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66679911?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 3:27 PM
More than 60 officials are held in separate jails, as car bombs target the country's prisons authority.
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Thaksin: Former Thai PM's prison sentence reduced to a year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66679570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 10:31 AM
After years in exile, Mr Thaksin returned home in August and was jailed for graft and abuse of power.
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Luis de la Fuente: Spain men's head coach asks for 'forgiveness' for applauding Luis Rubiales
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66682535?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 1:22 PM
The head coach of Spain's men's team asks for "forgiveness" after applauding the speech in which Luis Rubiales said he would not resign for kissing player Jenni Hermoso.
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Danelo Cavalcante: Convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66684074?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 11:51 AM
Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life last week for killing an ex-girlfriend in front of her children.
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Ruby Franke: '8 Passengers' parenting mum arrested on child abuse suspicion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66651506?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 4:34 PM
The Utah vlogger's malnourished son escaped to her neighbour's home to seek help, police say.
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X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66679922?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 12:01 PM
The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent.
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'Any story could be your last' - India's crackdown on Kashmir press
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66155796?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 2:14 AM
The BBC has spoken to over two dozen Kashmiri journalists who are wary of the government's actions.
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What a doctor's death in a lift may tell us about Africa's debt crisis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66674287?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 1:10 AM
Nigeria spends twice as much on debt repayments as on health and education combined, a report says.
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When a child is shot, doctors must heal more than just bullet holes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66601294?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 12:58 AM
The number of youth who have been shot is on the rise in the US, especially after the pandemic.
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Akon: Success allows me to explore my African roots
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66656883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 12:48 AM
The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
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Diver ‘Merman Mike’ finds your treasures under water
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66679211?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 11:35 PM
A California scuba diver returns lost trinkets to their owners for free and picks up trash along the way.
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Philippines stands up to Beijing in South China sea tussle
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66668658?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 1:45 AM
Fishermen are on the frontline of a worsening territorial standoff as Manila asserts itself against China.
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Ukraine war: Back to school under Russian attacks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66668091?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 1:04 AM
Ukrainians defy Russian air strikes and occupation to start the new school term.
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Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66670677?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 12:55 AM
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66674898?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 2:44 PM
One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.
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Typhoon Saola and Storm Haikui head towards China seen from satellite
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66684666?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 1, 2023, 11:35 AM
A multi-day timelapse shows typhoon Saola and storm Haiku moving across the Pacific Ocean.
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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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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/66678942?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 9:47 PM
England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.
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Police pull over car with huge bull in passenger seat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66668411?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 1:11 PM
The car had half of its roof cut off in order to fit the animal in.
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Hurricane Idalia: 12 hours in 80 seconds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66665397?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 30, 2023, 11:36 PM
Footage shows the aftermath of the strongest storm to hit this part of Florida in 100 years.
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Watch: Where had the best view of the blue supermoon?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66663534?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 31, 2023, 1:55 AM
The rare spectacle, not expected again until 2037, lit up the skies - here are the best views from around the world.
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Hurricane Idalia: Incredible footage shows destructive storm from space
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66665241?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 30, 2023, 5:14 PM
Satellite imagery shows the deadly US storm moving in and also Franklin threatening nearby.
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