Ukraine war: The families who made it through the new Iron Curtain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63137511?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 9:33 PM
The families fleeing Russian-occupied areas speak of their hopes and fears as the border hardens.
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Ukraine war: Russia warns US of direct military clash risk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63140098?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 7:10 AM
Moscow says a US decision to send more military aid to Ukraine is an "immediate threat" to Russia.
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Iran protests: Schoolgirls heckle paramilitary speaker
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63143504?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 12:08 PM
A video appears to show teenagers shouting "get lost, Basiji", as protests spread to the classroom.
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Three scientists win Nobel for chemistry 'Lego'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63121338?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 1:18 PM
Their work on linking molecules like in living cells can be used in cancer treatment drugs.
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South Korea military apologises after failed missile launch sparks alarm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63140095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 4:19 AM
Social media posts showing what appeared to be an explosion caused some residents in Gangneung to panic.
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Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' in more than 100 games, investigation finds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63140246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 10:15 AM
It is likely Hans Niemann has cheated "much more often" than he has acknowledged, an investigation finds.
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Uttarakhand avalanche: At least 10 dead and dozens missing in Indian Himalayas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63132996?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 8:17 AM
The 41-strong team were practising high-altitude navigation when they were hit on their way down.
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Asteroid struck by Nasa probe leaves 10,000km trail
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63140097?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 4:01 AM
A telescope in Chile captures an image of a comet-like plume of debris behind the giant rock.
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Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of abuse on private plane
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63139650?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 10:13 AM
Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt grabbed her head and attacked two of their children, which he denies.
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Brittany Higgins felt 'trapped' during alleged rape in Australian parliament - court
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-63140276?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 7:45 AM
Brittany Higgins told police she said "stop" and "no" during the alleged rape in 2019, a jury hears.
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Uttarakhand: At least 25 killed as bus plunges into gorge in Pauri Garhwal district
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63140811?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 5, 2022, 5:18 AM
The bus was carrying a wedding procession when it veered off the road and fell into a ravine.
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Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63083486?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 9:00 PM
This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat.
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Mahsa Amini: How one woman's death sparked Iran protests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/63132235?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 11:04 PM
The BBC has analysed over 1,000 videos of unprecedented protests following Mahsa Amini's death in custody.
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Somalia drought: The fight for survival as famine looms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63116210?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 8:54 PM
Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years.
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US midterms: The Trump voters who see a coming storm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63133259?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 11:11 PM
Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy.
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Bodies, dogs and burnt-out buildings: Inside liberated Lyman
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63130571?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 11:36 AM
The BBC's Orla Guerin finds desolate scenes in Lyman, a town Ukraine recaptured from Russia.
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North Korea: What missiles does it have?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41174689?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 2:41 PM
North Korea has been conducting regular missile tests as part of its weapons development programme.
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Confidence Man: Key revelations from new book on Donald Trump
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63125238?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 12:08 AM
The former president weighed bombing Mexican drug labs and nearly fired his daughter, a new book claims.
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Four women to run post office and count penguins in Antarctica
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-63125638?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 5:06 AM
The team will also monitor a colony of gentoo penguins on Goudier Island for five months.
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Calais migrants: Smugglers cause fresh problems for police
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63119180?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 5:00 AM
New Calais smuggling networks are making it even harder to stop rising numbers of Channel crossings.
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Pakistan floods: 'It’s like fighting a war with no end'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63080101?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 10:39 AM
Pakistan's worst floods in years have left millions homeless and lacking clean drinking water.
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Aluu 4: Ten years from the lynching that shocked Nigeria
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63065229?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 11:29 PM
Little has changed 10 years after the mob killing of four students that shocked Nigeria.
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Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63085348?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 11:31 PM
Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil.
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A rare glimpse of daily life in occupied Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63076570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 4:25 AM
Post-apocalyptic is how one resident describes his city, from which many people have fled.
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Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63077437?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 11:06 PM
Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public.
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Ros Atkins on...why protests are happening in Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63125721?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 11:00 PM
Demonstrations are happening following the death of a woman detained by 'morality police'.
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Indonesia football crush: Candlelight vigil for fans who died at stadium
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63126014?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 11:54 PM
At least 125 people died after police fired tear gas at football fans who ran onto the pitch in Java.
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WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63128933?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 11:20 AM
The animal was given the nickname "Wile E." after the Warner Brothers character.
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Sacheen Littlefeather dies aged 75
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63125361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 6:33 PM
Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American actress and activist, has died aged 75.
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