Covid: English secondary pupils to be tested before starting term
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59854920?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 1:59 AM
All English secondary schools have been asked to provide an on-site test for students returning this week.
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China: Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59855881?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 5:20 AM
The move comes as the debt-laden property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations.
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ScotRail to introduce temporary timetable for January
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59851385?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:03 AM
Staff shortages caused by Covid mean the rail operator is making changes to services in the central belt.
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Richard Leakey: Kenyan conservationist dies aged 77
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59855445?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:54 AM
The Kenyan, who died at 77, was famous for his campaigns against poaching and work on human fossils.
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Sudan coup: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns after mass protests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59855246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 3:22 AM
Abdalla Hamdok's resignation comes weeks after he was reinstated by the military following a coup.
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Covid: Thousands needed hospital treatment after lockdown DIY
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59854919?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:58 AM
Among those admitted to hospital were eight people aged over 90 who fell from playground equipment.
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Twitter bans US Congresswoman for Covid post
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59854916?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 7:13 PM
The congresswoman was suspended after tweeting falsely about high levels of vaccine related deaths.
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Aoife Beary: Berkeley balcony collapse survivor dies, aged 27
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59854917?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 8:46 PM
The Irishwoman suffered serious injuries in a Californian balcony collapse that killed six students.
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'Crunch week' as latest Scottish Covid data awaited
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59852123?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:04 AM
Health officials say the impact of the Omicron variant may become clearer in the coming days.
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Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-59824917?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 5:02 AM
The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News.
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Chaperones help keep pupils safe on school walk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59759420?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:02 AM
Schools in areas of high crime in the West Midlands are taking part in a Home Office-backed scheme.
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Thousands arrested for West Midlands car thefts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-59852968?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 3:17 PM
West Midlands Police recovered more than 1,000 stolen cars and arrested upwards of 2,000 suspects.
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Smith and Wright to meet in PDC World Darts final
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/59855208?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:07 AM
Peter Wright and Michael Smith will meet in the final of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London.
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The Papers: 'Backlash' at masks in schools and NHS staffing 'crisis'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-59855294?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 5:20 AM
Several front pages report on the impact of coronavirus on schools and staff shortages in the NHS.
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Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kyiv character stereotype
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59855440?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 11:08 PM
Ukraine's culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from Kyiv as "insulting".
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NHS hospital uses robot technology
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-57756988?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 6:41 AM
Southmead hospital in Bristol is using robots to help improve services.
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Green Connect: The farm helping refugees build a life in Australia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-59383184?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:00 AM
It has employed 5,000 people in the past decade and "dramatically" changed fortunes, refugees say.
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Games to look out for in 2022
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59688232?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:00 AM
The BBC's gaming reporter Steffan Powell runs through what to look out for over the coming year.
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Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-59728593?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:00 AM
Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in the face of right-wring ire.
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Can fitness apps be as effective as a personal trainer?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59651335?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:20 AM
A growing number of fitness apps use artificial intelligence software to personalise workouts.
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Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59853010?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 2:42 PM
Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities.
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How Falklands War and rugby led to 40-year friendship
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59838958?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 7:05 AM
How Argentine prisoner of war and his Welsh guard struck an unlikely friendship on a mutinous ship.
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Sound Of 2022: Lola Young's slow-burning anthems are bubbling over
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59727359?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:02 AM
After recording the John Lewis Christmas song, Lola Young's smouldering songs are aimed at the top.
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Books 2022: A pick of what's coming up
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59373644?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 28, 2021, 12:04 AM
Love reading? We're here with a taste of new titles you might want on your wishlist.
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In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-59566983?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 12:55 AM
When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps.
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James Webb: A $10bn machine in search of the end of darkness
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-59476869?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 15, 2021, 12:59 AM
The biggest space telescope ever built is ready to show us the first stars to light up the cosmos.
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Chelsea fight back in breathless Liverpool draw - Man City 10 points clear
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59792567?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 7:10 PM
Chelsea come from two goals down to claim a point against Covid-hit Liverpool in a Premier League classic at Stamford Bridge.
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Stokes has no ambition to be England captain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/59838328?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 8:22 PM
Ben Stokes says he does not aspire to be England captain and gives his backing to current skipper Joe Root.
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Brown 'no longer a Buc' after walking off in middle of NFL game
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/59855335?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 11:10 PM
Wide receiver Antonio Brown is "no longer" with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after dramatically walking out of their game at the New York Jets.
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MOTD2 analysis: 'Goal of the season contender' - How Kovacic scored his 'unbelievable' goal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/59855650?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2022, 12:03 AM
Match of the Day 2's Mark Chapman, Jermaine Jenas and Alan Shearer look at the "individual brilliance" of Mohamed Salah and Mateo Kovacic, who both scored during Chelsea and Liverpool's 2-2 draw.
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England head coach Silverwood tests positive for Covid-19
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/59850944?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 10:08 AM
England men's head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for Covid-19, having already been set to miss the fourth Test after a family member's positive test.
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Omicron: Will schools stay open in January?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-51643556?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2022, 7:57 AM
A number of schools across the UK are preparing to switch to online learning after Christmas.
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Omicron symptoms: Is a runny nose a cold or Covid?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54145299?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 23, 2021, 12:39 PM
Could a runny nose be a sign you have Omicron?
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Omicron: How do I get a lateral flow or PCR Covid test?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51943612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2021, 12:03 PM
Many people across the UK are struggling to get lateral flow or PCR tests due to soaring demand.
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Omicron: What are the rules for face coverings and masks?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51205344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 10, 2021, 3:28 PM
Face coverings will become compulsory in more places in England from Friday.
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Omicron: When can I have a booster jab and how do I book one?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55045639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2021, 11:31 AM
Booster numbers have reached record levels in the fight against the Omicron variant.
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What are the new Covid rules for the UK?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52530518?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2021, 11:02 AM
Covid rules have been strengthened in response to the Omicron variant.
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What does future warfare look like? It's here already
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-59755100?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2021, 1:55 AM
There's one area where the West is falling dangerously behind Russia and China - hypersonic missiles.
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Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? The story of her downfall
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59733623?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2021, 11:28 PM
How she went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker.
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Three ways to be more rational this year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-59740588?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 1, 2022, 12:54 AM
Harvard psychology professor Steven Pinker discusses three common irrationality traps and offers advice on how to avoid them.
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‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-59733533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 28, 2021, 12:04 AM
Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?
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