House of Representatives to open Biden impeachment inquiry, Kevin McCarthy says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66779228?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 4:27 PM
Senior Republican Kevin McCarthy says the inquiry will investigate allegations of abuse of power.
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Kim Jong Un crosses Russian border for talks with Putin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66787449?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 2:36 PM
The two leaders could meet at the Vostochny space centre in Russia's far east, according to reports.
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Stolen Van Gogh handed to Dutch art sleuth in Ikea bag
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66785150?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 3:32 PM
Arthur Brand met an unnamed man under a tree during a mysterious, years-long quest to find the work.
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One Moroccan village's search for its last earthquake victim
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66785729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 10:31 AM
No one has any hope of finding Fatima alive, but they say it is important her body is recovered.
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Dozens of crocodiles in China escape during floods
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-66784618?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 12:07 PM
Around 75 crocodiles escaped from a breeding farm after Typhoon Haikui caused flooding in Guangdong.
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Danelo Cavalcante: 'Desperate' US prison fugitive armed with stolen rifle
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66785066?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 3:04 PM
Danelo Cavalcante has stolen a rifle from a homeowner, who fired shots at the prowling prison fugitive.
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Israel Supreme Court showdown over controversial judicial reform
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66751706?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 6:15 AM
For the first time ever, all 15 judges convene to consider blocking a controversial new law.
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Aerosmith postpone six farewell tour shows due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66783490?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 8:09 AM
Singer Steven Tyler says he is "heartbroken" to push back six shows after "doctor's orders".
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Justin Trudeau: Stranded Canadian PM leaves India after plane snag fixed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66781931?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 2:14 PM
Canada's leader was to leave after tense talks with PM Modi on Sunday but plane problems delayed him.
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US releases $6bn in frozen Iran funds for prisoner swap
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66784817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 11:24 AM
The US allows banks to move $6bn from South Korea, paving the way for the release of five Americans.
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Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66784678?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 11:09 AM
A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered.
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Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66783492?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 10:15 AM
The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.
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Maria Ressa: Philippines Nobel laureate acquitted in court
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/66782826?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 8:54 AM
Renowned Filipina journalist Maria Ressa has been acquitted in the last of five tax evasion cases.
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Venice to back €5 fee for day-trip tourists
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66778379?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 12:15 AM
The charge - which will apply to all visitors aged over 14 - is designed to tackle soaring tourism.
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Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-66782703?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 4:11 AM
Karen Andrews says the physical harassment and crude comments occurred inside parliament.
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Putin and Kim: Friends in need (of ammunition)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66784830?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 10:01 AM
Russia needs weapons. N Korea has weapons. It's a match made in the geo-political realities of 2023.
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Why mobile saunas are being sent to Ukraine's front line
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66723324?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 5:00 AM
The Ukraine war has put Russia's nervous neighbours on high alert, reports Europe editor Katya Adler.
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Why is Egypt worried about Ethiopia's dam on the Nile?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66776733?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 12:10 PM
Egypt is concerned that Ethiopia is using water from the Nile to fill its giant Renaissance dam.
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Google trial: US takes on tech giant in landmark case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66755272?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 7:49 AM
A landmark trial against the search engine will be a key test of whether the US can rein in the industry.
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Nuzo Onoh - the Queen of African horror who is terrified of ghosts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66707505?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 12:40 AM
British-Nigerian horror writer Nuzo Ono tells the BBC that she sleeps with a "bright light on".
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Morocco earthquake: Why authorities accept only limited international help
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66773427?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 11, 2023, 3:31 PM
Only four countries so far have been allowed to send teams to the quake-hit region.
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Libya floods: Floods devastate city of Derna
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66787997?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 12:45 PM
Eyewitness footage shows a torrent of water flowing through Derna, causing massive destruction.
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Libya floods: Footage shows aftermath of catastrophic floods
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66790360?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 2:58 PM
The floods in the city of Derna which caused two dams to collapse have been likened to a tsunami.
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River of red wine floods Portuguese village after distillery mishap
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66787998?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 3:22 PM
More than 2.2 million litres of wine flowed through the streets of a Portuguese village after an accident.
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Morocco earthquake: 'The destruction is complete, vast'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66790363?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 4:31 PM
Hassan Ghani Sheikh from Islamic Relief Worldwide says people in the earthquake zone are traumatised and helpless.
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BBC reporter zip wires between London skyscrapers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66776424?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 12, 2023, 5:00 AM
The charity event saw 850 people riding by zip line from the Leadenhall Building to the Gherkin.
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The Pennsylvania manhunt... in 90 seconds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66781099?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 11, 2023, 5:53 PM
How a convicted murderer from Brazil escaped a prison and eluded police so far.
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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66772396?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 11, 2023, 9:08 AM
One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.
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