Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64273969?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 6:01 PM
The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric".
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Top secret documents reportedly found in Biden cache
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64270906?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 2:25 AM
Material with the highest level of classification was discovered at the president's old office, according to CBS.
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Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64275368?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 2:44 PM
Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January.
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Romanian police seize luxury cars from Andrew Tate's property
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64273973?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 2:55 PM
Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce and Mercedes were taken away from the influencer's Romanian home.
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China coronavirus: 60,000 Covid-related deaths in just over a month
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-64276608?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 4:06 PM
It is the first major death toll released since the country stopped its zero-Covid policy.
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Lisa Marie to be buried next to son at Graceland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64271642?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 11:53 PM
The singer was the only child of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", Elvis Presley.
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Peru protests: President Boluarte 'will not resign' despite weeks of violence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64274088?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 11:51 AM
Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.
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Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64274089?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 3:57 PM
Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history
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Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty wins music rights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64270913?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 2:05 AM
The founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival has fought for the copyrights over five decades.
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Newport News: Staff were alerted six-year-old may have had a weapon
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64252261?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 10:22 PM
School chief says at least one staff member was alerted the child had a gun before the shooting.
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Lithuanian gas pipeline hit by large explosion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64267736?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 10:48 PM
Latvia's defence minster says sabotage could not be ruled out as a cause of the blast near its border.
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Hanged Erdogan effigy protest in Sweden angers Turkey
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64265911?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 5:58 PM
Sweden's PM says the effigy protest in Stockholm is an attempt to sabotage Sweden's Nato bid.
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Christian missionaries target the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64235873?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 12:00 AM
Missionaries help grow a Christian community in Nepal - even though converting people is illegal.
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Who can die? Canada wrestles with euthanasia for the mentally ill
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64004329?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 12:56 AM
Canadians with mental illness could soon qualify for assisted death. It's ignited debate in the country.
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The Gambian man who took on a tyrant and made history
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64262310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 2:46 AM
Ebrima Solo Sandeng, killed by Gambian agents nearly seven years ago, is finally honoured as a hero.
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California youths help storm clean-up as schools reopen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64270669?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2023, 1:00 AM
The clean-up effort is ongoing, even as more storms force closures and disrupt life for millions.
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COP28: Why has an oil boss been chosen to head climate summit?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64269436?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 5:52 PM
The UAE has named state oil company chief Sultan Al Jaber as president of the UN climate conference.
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Families flee the town that cracked
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64258918?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 5:58 AM
Families in the Himalayan town of Joshimath, which is sinking, say they yearn to go back to their homes.
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Hunting for Nazi gold in a Dutch village
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64254209?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 6:05 AM
A 76-year-old sketch map drawn by a German soldier shows where he said treasure had been buried.
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China Covid: New year optimism sees hopes of moving beyond virus
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-64246021?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 12, 2023, 10:00 PM
The true scale of the Covid wave is unclear, but many are now looking to the new year with optimism.
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Does easing US inflation point the way for the world?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64030276?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 12:06 AM
It may be good news for the rest of the world if price increases in the US continue to slow.
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India targets China's dominance in mobile phones
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63806296?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 12:46 PM
There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry.
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Bursts of flames after Lithuania gas pipeline explosion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64269957?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 7:51 PM
A gas pipeline connecting Lithuania and Latvia exploded outside Pasvalys in Lithuania.
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Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins German coal mine protests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64270147?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 7:03 PM
The Swedish climate activist joined coal mine protesters in the German village of Lützerath.
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Elvis actor Austin Butler thanks Presley family at Golden Globes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64269955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 5:35 PM
Austin Butler thanked Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley after winning a Golden Globe for playing Elvis.
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Deadly tornadoes sweep through Alabama
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64263869?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 11:58 AM
Roofs are torn from homes and buildings flattened as tornadoes tear through the US state.
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Elvis's only daughter Lisa Marie Presley has died aged 54
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-64263477?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2023, 11:10 AM
Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to hospital on Thursday after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.
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Harry book: Prince William asked by reporter if he has read Spare
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64257067?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 12, 2023, 6:57 PM
William and Catherine were on their first public outing since Prince Harry's tell-all book went on sale.
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