France shooting: Clashes and tear gas in Marseille as chaos continues
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66078723?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 2, 2023, 4:07 AM
There has been widespread unrest in France for a fifth night over the police killing of a teenage boy.
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French teen shooting: Piecing together what happened
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66075798?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 2:39 PM
Prosecutors are due to interview a witness after he posted a version of events online.
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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66076564?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 8:01 PM
William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66076562?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 2:41 PM
King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.
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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighter from dam
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66077414?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 7:17 PM
The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.
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Golden Ears Park: Missing Canadian teen found after 54-hour search
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66076558?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 3:47 PM
Esther Wang disappeared in Golden Ears Park, Canada, sparking 16 search teams into action.
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Deciphering Vladimir Putin's many appearances since mutiny
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66065551?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 30, 2023, 11:03 PM
The Russian president has popped up on TV screens multiple times since last weekend's dramatic events - but to what end?
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Shell still trading Russian gas despite pledge to stop
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66021325?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 11:36 PM
The firm is still shipping gas from Siberia despite its promise to withdraw from the Russian energy market.
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France shooting: Macron accuses rioters of exploiting teen killed by police
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66069080?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 30, 2023, 10:02 PM
At a crisis meeting, France's president condemns three nights of riots as "unjustifiable".
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Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody, says US Gen Mark Milley
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66075786?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 1:32 PM
The counter-offensive against Russia is advancing steadily but will be difficult, US Gen Mark Milley says.
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Sex life of rare 'leopard-print' frog revealed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66001590?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 12:05 AM
Conservationists tracked it down amid deadly snakes and 50C heat in a forest known as 'hell on Earth'.
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US Supreme Court strikes down student loan forgiveness plan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65931653?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 30, 2023, 9:16 PM
Mr Biden pledged to find another way to forgive student debt following the Supreme Court's decision.
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Florida murder suspect arrested after 40 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66073441?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 30, 2023, 10:05 PM
Police say the suspect featured thrice on America's Most Wanted and used 13 aliases to evade arrest.
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Mystery sea urchin deaths threaten Red Sea coral reefs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66046722?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 11:09 PM
Sea algae could take over coral reefs after an unknown disease decimated sea urchin populations.
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The man who helped Orban and Netanyahu rise to power
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66065550?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 11:13 PM
"It's good to have an enemy," says George Birnbaum, one of the godfathers of modern populism.
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Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65259426?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 10:02 PM
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
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Load-shedding could switch South Africans off the ANC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65962769?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 11:32 PM
With South Africans experiencing worsening power cuts, the crisis is fuelling demands for change.
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India's spirited rum revolution
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66063111?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 11:29 PM
A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.
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California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66058835?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 11:03 PM
The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.
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France riots: Why are police using guns during traffic stops?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66066438?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 30, 2023, 12:36 PM
Nahel M's death follows an increase in police using firearms on drivers who fail to stop.
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France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66078692?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 10:31 PM
Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city.
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Watch: 'Dark explorer' telescope launches into space
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66077409?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2023, 3:41 PM
The launch is part of a mission that will map the cosmos to try and investigate so-called dark matter.
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France shooting: How a teenager's death sparked riots
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66068964?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 30, 2023, 1:04 PM
The death of 17-year-old Nahel M, during a traffic stop, has provoked anger across the country.
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Watch: Protesters attack Nike store in central Paris
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66062542?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 30, 2023, 6:05 AM
Crowds attempted to break into a Nike store, kicking and hitting windows, as violent riots rocked Paris for a third night.
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Clashes intensify on third night of French riots
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66062572?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 30, 2023, 3:42 AM
Forty thousand police officers have been deployed as violent protests spread beyond Paris to major cities in France.
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Anita Anand: Presenter interviews Canadian minister with same name
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66070489?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 30, 2023, 2:32 PM
The BBC presenter and Canadian politician joke about all the times they have been mistaken for each other.
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Virgin space plane takes off with first customers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66060602?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 29, 2023, 6:21 PM
The 70-minute mission was purchased for the Italian Air Force and the Italian National Research Council.
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