Greece boat disaster: Ship tracking casts doubt on Greek Coastguard's account
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65942426?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 4:27 PM
The BBC finds evidence an overcrowded fishing vessel was not moving for at least seven hours before it capsized.
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Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65946888?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 19, 2023, 12:22 AM
A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.
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US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/65946664?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 19, 2023, 3:53 AM
Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.
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Woman who knocked on coffin at her funeral dies after week in hospital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65942430?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 7:28 PM
The Ecuadorean woman died days after mourners at her funeral were shocked to find her alive in her coffin.
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Iraq: displays 2,800-year-old stone tablet returned by Italy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-65944282?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 5:33 PM
Italian authorities handed over the ancient tablet to Iraq after more than four decades.
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Vienna Pride parade attack foiled, Austrian police say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65944514?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 1:25 PM
Police say the three people arrested - one a boy of 14 - were suspected Islamist sympathisers.
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Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins to equal Ayrton Senna victories total
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/65945886?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 7:55 PM
Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Antony Blinken hails 'candid' talks on high stakes China trip
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65941659?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 8:05 PM
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is the first US diplomat to visit China in almost five years.
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World Cup 2022: Almost 20,000 abusive social media posts - Fifa report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65940135?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 8:11 AM
Almost 20,000 abusive social media posts were aimed at players, coaches and officials during last year's World Cup, says a Fifa report.
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Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65842149?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 10:10 PM
Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.
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South African taps run dry after power shortages
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65933882?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 11:15 PM
Electricity problems have led to water shortages and those with money are digging their own boreholes.
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What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65889047?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 11:36 PM
Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.
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What is on the agenda at crucial US-China talks?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65941187?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 19, 2023, 1:52 AM
The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension.
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She was denied an abortion in Texas - then she almost died
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65935189?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 17, 2023, 11:31 PM
Over a dozen women are suing Texas after being denied abortions they say were medically necessary.
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Influencers in firing line as France tackles scams
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65916250?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 17, 2023, 11:00 PM
Influencers who promote fake products like miracle cancer cures are being called out - and face jail.
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'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65928725?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 17, 2023, 11:26 PM
Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.
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Greece boat disaster: Tracking data sheds light on migrant shipwreck
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65945527?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 4:20 PM
BBC Europe correspondent reveals data challenging the Greek authorities' account of boat disaster.
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Philippines passenger ship catches fire at sea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65942742?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 18, 2023, 7:32 AM
All passengers and crew on board have been accounted for and no casualties were reported.
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Trooping the Colour: Charles's first birthday parade as King in 57 seconds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65937832?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 17, 2023, 12:48 PM
This is Charles's first Trooping the Colour, a ceremony that marks his official birthday, as king.
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Poland: Thousands march through Warsaw in LGBTQ+ Pride
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65941814?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 17, 2023, 10:38 PM
The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland.
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President Biden closes gun control speech with 'God save the Queen'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65936994?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 17, 2023, 2:11 AM
The US president makes the remark at the end of speech calling for tougher gun control measures.
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Greece boat disaster: People smugglers 'brainwashed' my son
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65936996?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 17, 2023, 4:02 AM
Shehryar Sultan was told he would only be at sea for two to three days, before the boat he was in sank.
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'It makes your skin crawl': Mormon crickets invade US town
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65933964?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 16, 2023, 4:26 PM
The bugs are in their migratory phase and have taken over some houses and roads in Elko.
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How Trump, Biden and Clinton secret files cases compare
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64230040?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 12, 2023, 3:26 PM
There are some key differences between the four cases, which centre on the handling of secret material.
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How Trump's arraignment in Miami federal courthouse will unfold
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65881780?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 13, 2023, 4:24 PM
Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at a federal courthouse in Miami amid tight security on Tuesday.
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Donald Trump is 'toast' if indictment correct, William Barr says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65875898?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 12, 2023, 9:42 AM
The ex-attorney general criticises Mr Trump after he was charged with mishandling classified files.
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Who is Walt Nauta, the aide charged alongside Donald Trump?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65862112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 13, 2023, 10:34 PM
Mr Trump accused officials of "trying to destroy" the life of his aide, calling him a wonderful man.
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Trump says he 'did nothing wrong'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65852405?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 9, 2023, 1:46 AM
The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social.
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