Salman Rushdie: Author on ventilator and unable to speak, agent says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62528689?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 10:25 AM
The Satanic Verses author was stabbed in the neck and abdomen at an event in New York state.
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Who is Salman Rushdie? The writer who emerged from hiding
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62523259?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 4:29 AM
Rushdie suffered years of Islamist death threats after writing The Satanic Verses in 1988.
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Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62506673?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 9:14 PM
The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles.
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Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62531942?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 9:41 AM
At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Helen Skelton completes star line-up
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62532622?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 10:18 AM
The TV and radio host is revealed as the 15th and final contestant for this year's dance contest.
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Trump search warrant: FBI took top secret files from Mar-a-Lago
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62527628?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 2:07 AM
The former president says the cache, including information about the "President of France", was declassified.
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My son with schizophrenia was 'unlawfully deported' to Jamaica
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62462947?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 3:00 AM
Eric Hall has 28 convictions but his family says he was not well enough to be put on a Home Office plane to Jamaica.
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Welsh Secretary Robert Buckland switches his support from Sunak to Truss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62528855?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 4:41 AM
Robert Buckland tells a national newspaper Liz Truss is "the right person to take the country forward”.
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Train strikes cause more disruption for passengers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62517114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 8:34 AM
Some rail operators are running no services as 6,500 train drivers walk out in pay dispute.
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Some antidepressants may make heatwave challenging
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62496985?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 3:50 AM
Some types of mental health medication may make it difficult for the body to regulate temperature.
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Climate change: Drought highlights dangers for electricity supplies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62524551?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 4:16 AM
Dry conditions in the UK and Europe are stress on facilities including nuclear, say experts.
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Ramsgate: Man charged over family hit-and-run deaths
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-62532388?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 10:12 AM
A father and daughter died and others were hurt when a car struck a family walking on a Kent street.
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Rare gull sighting leaves twitchers aflutter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-62494444?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 6:11 AM
Birdwatchers at a reservoir say it is the first time the bird has been spotted in the UK.
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The Papers: Stabbing of Sir Salman, and drought 'will shrink crops'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-62528263?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 5:25 AM
The attack on author Salman Rushdie in New York and fears that a lack of water will harm UK harvests lead the papers.
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The Afghan cyclists who fled to pursue their Olympic dreams
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62498517?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 11:02 PM
Two sisters are among five women from Afghanistan's national cycling team now training in Italy.
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Ibiza: The birth of the 'party island'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-62506050?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 11:02 PM
In June 1973, the nightclub Pacha opened in Ibiza and it changed the island forever.
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'I got told off for playing football'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-62522340?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 11:01 PM
Sue Foulkes says she was in trouble for playing the sport, which was banned in the UK for women.
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In pictures: Defying Mozambican jihadists to go to school
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-61669943?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 11:32 PM
Riding motorbike taxis has become a lifeline for young men fleeing Mozambique's Islamist insurgency.
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Bus funeral procession for Manchester veteran driver
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-62523864?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 7:03 PM
Harry Winstanley is transported to his final resting place on board on the last bus he drove.
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Bournemouth daughter turns detective to find dad's stolen car
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-62518359?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 2:23 PM
Becky Harrington flooded social media with posts about the stolen car and found it three days later.
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Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-62519493?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 10:19 AM
The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron honey.
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In pictures: Stunning Sturgeon Moon lights up skies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-62518102?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 11:23 AM
Photographers around the globe capture the final supermoon of the year.
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Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62532032?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 9:07 AM
The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.
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The man looking after the rocky island loved by Star Wars fans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62280677?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 5:55 AM
For 34 years, Pat O'Shea has been caretaker of an ancient monastic island beloved by Star Wars fans.
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Edinburgh Fringe: The doctors having a laugh about the NHS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62459786?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 11:37 PM
Medics are seeing the funny side of hospital work in stand-up comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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How the king's visit saw kilts become Scotland's national dress
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-62464709?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 8:01 AM
Tartan-clad crowds lined the streets of Edinburgh to welcome King George IV in August 1822.
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Ukraine war: Predicting Russia's next step in Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62520743?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 4:11 PM
A decisive shift in southern Ukraine is unlikely in the coming months, says a top UK intelligence official.
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India independence to lockdown: Meet Indians named after historic events
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-62516273?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 11:38 PM
The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth.
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The 'traumatic experience' of US monkeypox patients
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62438263?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 11, 2022, 5:06 PM
"If you haven't lived through it, you have no idea the kind of pain this is," one man tells the BBC.
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Ex-inmates reveal details of Russia prison rape scandal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62465043?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 9, 2022, 11:20 PM
Former prisoners expose how and why rape is being used as a weapon inside Russian jails.
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HIV medicines: India patients say hit by drugs shortage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-62516285?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 11:39 PM
India's health ministry denies supply disruptions, but activists allege a shortage of essential drugs.
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Bridgerton: How musical by TikTok stars became so controversial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62523256?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 4:42 PM
An unofficial Bridgerton musical cancels a planned London show after Netflix intervenes.
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Malta: The only EU country where abortion is illegal leaves women scared
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62479624?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 11, 2022, 11:38 PM
Malta is the only EU state with a total ban on abortion, but some believe change could be coming.
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FedEx Cup Play-offs: Rory McIlroy misses cut at St Jude Championship
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/62531494?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 6:30 AM
World number three Rory McIlroy misses the cut for the first time since March at the FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis.
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Your greatest all-time Premier League team revealed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61909781?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 7:38 AM
As the Premier League celebrates its 30th birthday, you have picked the greatest XI in the competition's history.
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Willian: Brazil winger leaves Corinthians after 'receiving death threats'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62527267?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 8:34 PM
Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian leaves Corinthians after claiming he and his family received death threats on social media.
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European Championships: Non Stanford wins triathlon gold for Great Britain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/triathlon/62526544?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 6:48 PM
Watch Non Stanford win triathlon gold for Great Britain at the European Championships in the final international appearance of her career.
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Check your postcode: Is your area vulnerable to extreme heat?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62243280?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 20, 2022, 4:49 PM
With Britain reaching record temperatures, use our postcode tool to find out how your area experiences extreme heat.
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Heatwave: How to keep your home cool
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62209480?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 18, 2022, 4:39 PM
With temperatures rising, how can you stop your home overheating?
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Hosepipe bans: What are water companies doing to tackle leaks?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62464387?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 3:27 PM
Hosepipe bans are being introduced but what are water companies doing to tackle leaks?
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Is there a hosepipe ban in my area?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62406916?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 10:23 AM
A hosepipe ban is being introduced for some areas, but what about the rest of the UK?
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UK heatwave: Five common myths debunked
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62505711?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 13, 2022, 12:53 AM
Bad information and myths about UK heatwave circulate on social media, we debunk them
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Drought hits Germany's Rhine River: 'We have 30cm of water left'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62519683?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 3:03 PM
The Rhine is a key shipping route for Germany and Europe - so what happens if it's too shallow to use?
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How to protect your skin in the heat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62525197?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 5:04 PM
Dermatologist Adeline Kikam on coping with conditions that can develop in rising temperatures.
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The science of drought explained in pictures
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62519107?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 11:53 AM
What does drought mean and what are the implications for water, food, rivers and wildlife?
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In pictures: How heatwave is changing landscapes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-62497772?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 11, 2022, 2:18 PM
High temperatures and lack of rain continues across Europe, as governments to issue health warnings
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Latest UK weather forecast: Extreme heat to continue through weekend
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62518855?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 9:57 AM
Extreme temperatures could have an impact on health and transport.
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Why has a drought been declared in parts of England?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62298430?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 12, 2022, 3:47 PM
An official drought has been declared in parts of southern, central and eastern England, what happens now?
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Heatwaves: All you need to know
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/61813474?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 15, 2022, 12:12 PM
Matt Taylor explains exactly what defines a heatwave in the UK.
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What are the heat exhaustion and heatstroke symptoms?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62120167?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 15, 2022, 3:23 PM
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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Can I refuse to work?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62147992?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 10, 2022, 3:46 PM
With much of the UK enduring another period of hot weather, some workers will face very high temperatures.
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How hot is it where you are?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23252638?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 16, 2022, 9:24 AM
Compare the temperature in your area to other locations in the UK and around the world.
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'Every day it doesn't rain, the pressure mounts'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62495034?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 11, 2022, 1:42 AM
The heatwave will make conditions on England's farms worse as experts warn of smaller harvests.
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Carrot ice lollies keeping animals cool in heatwave
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-62491654?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 11, 2022, 5:13 AM
More shade, extra fans and ice blocks are also being used at Hatton Country World near Warwick.
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