Ukraine tension: Urgent US-Russia talks in Geneva as invasion fears grow
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60077776?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 6:59 AM
The top US and Russian diplomats will meet in Geneva as fears of an invasion of Ukraine grow.
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Singer Meat Loaf dies aged 74
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60080934?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 8:41 AM
The US rock star's Bat Out Of Hell album is one of the best-selling of all time.
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Tearful Adele postpones entire Las Vegas residency
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60078151?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 1:10 AM
"My show ain't ready," the star tells fans, one night before her concert series was due to begin.
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Covid: Fans return to Welsh stadiums, and Adele cancels Vegas residency
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60079201?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 7:28 AM
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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Sue Gray's report: What exactly is she looking at?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60045126?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 8:23 PM
The senior civil servant is leading the investigation into parties at Downing Street.
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Women's state pension shortfalls a shameful shambles, MPs say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60069329?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 12:01 AM
A damning report says errors could be repeated after 134,000 people were underpaid their state pension.
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Ukraine tension: Foreign Secretary Liz Truss urges Putin to step back
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60078959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 8:41 AM
An invasion by Russia into Ukraine "would come at a massive cost", the UK foreign secretary warns.
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US charges four Belarus officials with aircraft piracy over flight diversion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60077773?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 1:02 AM
Prosecutors say the men reported a fake bomb threat to detain an opposition journalist in Minsk.
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Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60078540?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 6:49 AM
More ships and planes are due to arrive in coming days bearing critical supplies for the island nation.
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Britishvolt: Electric car battery plant gets millions in funding
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60066432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 7:19 AM
Britishvolt says the money unlocks huge private investment for a protect that will create thousands of jobs.
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Fly-tipping: Government plans to tackle 'new narcotics' of waste crime
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60031410?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 1:29 AM
Illegal dumping of rubbish is on the rise as criminals exploit flaws in the system.
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Trains told to get rid of torrent of 'Tannoy spam'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60069429?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 8:48 AM
Rail chiefs are set to get rid of unnecessary on-board announcements to make journeys more peaceful.
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The papers: Tory MPs retaliate in 'blackmail storm'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-60077777?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 5:41 AM
Many of Friday's papers lead with the claims that Tory rebels have been blackmailed, which the PM has rejected.
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Sewage pollution: How clean are our rivers?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60059465?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 6:08 AM
Footage of what looks like untreated sewage being discharged into the River Thames in Oxfordshire.
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Can this app help to keep women safe on the streets?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60074025?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 12:09 AM
A new safety app has been developed by a team of volunteers with experience of abuse and violence.
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Quiz of the week: Could you be the ruler of a remote island?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-60057134?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 5:50 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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The radio station bringing worried Tongans together
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-60072418?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 12:05 AM
A community broadcaster in Brisbane, Australia, is bringing information and support following the tsunami.
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Gateshead's Kieran Reilly lands 'world's first' BMX triple flair
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-60073895?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 4:37 PM
Kieran Reilly says he is the first person to perform three backflips and a 180-degree spin on a bike.
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The woman dressing as a household item every day in January
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60075139?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 11:32 PM
Taryn de Vere has gained global attention for outfits including pot noodle and curry powder.
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Rare twin elephants born in Kenya
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-60075135?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 6:12 PM
Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.
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Covid: NHS in push to vaccinate the final four million
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60055436?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 1:53 AM
Hard-to-reach groups – from rough sleepers to fairground workers – are being targeted in a final vaccine push.
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London violence: Children as young as 10 fear being stabbed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-59916035?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 1:54 AM
Thirty teenagers were stabbed to death in London last year. What can be done to save lives in 2022?
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Like a drone that you sit in – but would you feel safe?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59372326?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 1:11 AM
Personal drones that can transport one or two passengers will soon be available for anyone to buy.
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Why an OnlyFans creator could go to jail for posting nudes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60022424?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 12:48 AM
Titus Low is one of Singapore's most successful OnlyFans creators - but now he might find himself in jail.
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Sally J Morgan wins Portico Prize for novel inspired by a brush with killers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60067264?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 1:55 AM
Sally J Morgan wins the Portico Prize for a book inspired by her encounter with Fred and Rose West.
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Pork pies, curry and pizza - a history of tasty parliamentary plots
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60067671?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 3:56 PM
The "pork pie plot" is just the latest in a long line of attempted Westminster coups.
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Kazakhstan unrest: 'If you protest again, we'll kill you'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60058972?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 1:14 AM
Activists in Kazakhstan say they are being arrested and beaten as police crack down after unrest.
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French elections: Divided left fight doomed race of their own
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60059542?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 1:19 AM
For the first time in living memory there is no left-wing candidate challenging for the presidency.
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Covid: Did Pfizer's boss cast doubt on his own vaccine?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/59994912?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 12:06 AM
Inaccurate posts about the Pfizer vaccine's protection against Omicron took the drug company's boss out of context.
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South Georgia: The museum at the end of the world reopens for business
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60010608?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 12:05 AM
On a British island at the edge of the Antarctic is one of the most remote tourist spots in the world.
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'A huge missed opportunity for Arsenal' - but is Arteta heading for failure?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60078091?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 11:23 PM
BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the impact of Arsenal's EFL Cup exit to Liverpool.
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Azarenka brushes aside Svitolina to reach Australian Open last 16
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/60079109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 5:50 AM
Two-time winner Victoria Azarenka beats 15th seed Elina Svitolina to reach the Australian Open fourth round for the first time since 2016.
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Is Ranieri leading Watford towards relegation?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59984569?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 6:15 AM
Watford are on a miserable run under Claudio Ranieri and now face a potentially season-defining run of games.
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England's next white-ball star? Garton hoping to finally make England debut after Covid misfortune
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/59998885?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 6:43 AM
George Garton is hoping to finally make his England debut after last year's Covid outbreak frustrations.
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'The match electrifies the city' - cultures collide in Hamburg derby
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60042276?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2022, 6:29 AM
HSV host St Pauli in the Hamburg derby with both rival sides seeking to earn promotion to the Bundesliga.
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What are the Covid rules in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52530518?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 6:06 PM
England is scrapping "Plan B" as Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also ease rules.
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What are the latest rules for face coverings and masks?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51205344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2022, 3:46 PM
People in England will soon no longer be legally required to wear facemasks.
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What are the Covid self-isolation rules and will they be scrapped?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-54239922?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 12:04 PM
People with Covid in England may soon no longer have to self-isolate after testing positive.
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Should I be working from home now?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52567567?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2022, 2:38 PM
The advice to work from home has been removed in England but will remain across the rest of the UK.
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Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51768274?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 4:56 PM
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
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Covid passports: Where do I need a pass and how do I get one?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-55718553?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2022, 1:03 PM
Mandatory Covid passports will be scrapped in England but remain across the rest of the UK.
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What are the Covid rules in schools and will they stay open this term?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-51643556?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 4:01 PM
Schools have reopened across the UK with a variety of Covid restrictions in place.
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Covid: How to look after yourself at home
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59683083?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2022, 12:46 PM
What can you expect if you have Covid, and when should you get extra help?
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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
January 18, 2022, 11:22 AM
Some companies are cutting sick pay for unvaccinated staff who have to isolate after exposure to Covid.
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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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Long Covid: What is it and what are the symptoms?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-57833394?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 6, 2022, 5:53 PM
Significant numbers of people have had long-term problems after recovering from coronavirus.
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Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-56237778?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2022, 6:02 PM
Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.
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How do I get a lateral flow test or a PCR?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51943612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2022, 9:25 AM
Across the UK, people without symptoms no longer have to confirm a positive LFT result with a PCR.
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What Covid tests do I need to travel abroad?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52544307?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2022, 4:02 PM
France is softening its entry requirements for vaccinated travellers from the UK.
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Covid rules: What are the restrictions in your area?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54373904?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2022, 4:11 PM
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
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Omicron: How do I know if I have it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59460252?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2022, 12:25 PM
The symptoms are similar to a cold, while genetic analysis is the only way to confirm the variant.
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Coronavirus treatments: What progress is being made?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52354520?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 21, 2021, 9:22 AM
Medical teams around the world are learning which medicines work best against Covid.
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Covid: What are the social distancing rules?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51506729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2022, 4:45 PM
Scotland and Wales are relaxing some of their restrictions around gatherings and mixing with others.
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The battle for Steaua Bucharest - an Eastern European giant at war with itself
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59974018?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2022, 12:02 AM
European Cup winners in 1986, Steaua Bucharest's story of decline is unlike any other. A bitter dispute has split the club in two.
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Specialist mental health unit failures exposed by patients
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59964353?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2022, 2:04 AM
Patients say they’ve been placed in unsafe environments, often far from home.
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Secret audio sheds light on toppled dictator’s frantic last hours
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59972545?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2022, 12:10 AM
The BBC has obtained extraordinary recordings believed to be of phone calls made by Tunisian ex president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali as he flew out of the country in 2011.
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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60030615?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2022, 7:19 PM
Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler.
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