Nusrat Ghani: PM orders Cabinet Office to investigate 'Muslimness' claim
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60108377?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 8:58 AM
Tory MP Nusrat Ghani says she was told her faith was given as a reason for her sacking as a minister.
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Ukraine: UK withdrawing some embassy staff from Kyiv
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60106416?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 8:01 AM
About half of the staff working in Kyiv will return to the UK amid concerns of a Russian invasion.
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Cleo Smith: Man pleads guilty to kidnapping Australian girl
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-60107053?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 5:37 AM
The four-year-old girl was taken from a campsite and held in a locked house for 18 days.
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Covid: PM faces crucial week and nightclubs reopen in Scotland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60105369?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 7:46 AM
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
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Shooting of British scientist was 'senseless act'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-60109296?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 9:05 AM
Matthew Willson's sister described him as "a joy to be around".
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Liverpool bomber papers raise fresh questions for Home Office
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60091127?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:53 AM
New papers emerge, raising questions about why Emad Al Swealmeen was not deported before the attack.
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Thierry Mugler: French fashion designer dies aged 73
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60107017?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 8:31 AM
The French designer's theatrical creations were worn by David Bowie, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.
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Online Safety Bill: Harmful and illegal content could evade new laws, MPs warn
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60103156?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 2:14 AM
The sharing of child abuse images and deepfake pornography need to be addressed further, MPs warn.
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Australian Open: Navratilova blasts Peng Shuai T-shirt ban
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-60078517?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 6:30 AM
Australian Open organisers asked a spectator to remove a T-shirt mentioning the Chinese player.
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Mohamud Hassan and Mouayed Bashir: Families want answers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-60066630?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 6:10 AM
Mohamud Hassan and Mouayed Bashir both died after encounters with police in 2021.
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Covid in Scotland: Nightclubs return as restrictions eased
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60098531?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 8:54 AM
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the changes following a significant fall in new case numbers last week.
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The Papers: Russia-Ukraine tensions and No 10 police quizzed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-60106377?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 5:26 AM
The papers report on the partygate investigation and fears that gas prices might rise if Russia invades Ukraine.
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Kenya's 'hidden epidemic': Gender-based violence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-60089165?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:00 AM
When Covid hit Kenya, cases of gender-based violence exploded but many cases still go unreported.
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Mercedes Gleitze: Film celebrates first British woman to swim English Channel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60091382?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:00 AM
Mercedes Gleitze was the first British woman to swim the English Channel, but kept her accomplishments hidden from her family.
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Vafaei first Iranian to win snooker ranking title
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/60106607?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2022, 11:40 PM
Hossein Vafaei becomes the first Iranian player to win a snooker ranking title, beating Mark Williams in the final of the Snooker Shoot Out.
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Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60092069?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:00 AM
The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to make a documentary.
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Viking torch parade marks Celtic Connections in Glasgow
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60104954?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2022, 4:00 PM
The march celebrates the history of Shetland, which is featured at this year’s hybrid music festival.
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How will Tonga's broken internet cable be mended?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60069066?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:13 AM
What does its breakage tell us about the problems of getting coverage to remote areas?
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Srikanth Bolla: The blind CEO’s £48m company which nearly didn’t happen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-59879753?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:20 AM
As a teenager, blind businessman Srikanth Bolla sued an Indian state to study maths and science.
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The people deciding to ditch their smartphones
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60067032?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:27 AM
The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives.
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Is anti-social behaviour still seen 'as a bit of bother'?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60102528?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:01 AM
BBC Panorama has found an important tool to help victims of anti-social behaviour is rarely used.
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Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60001143?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:43 AM
Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom.
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German Covid protests turn nasty in row over rules and vaccinations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60059543?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:35 AM
Tens of thousands of Germans take to the streets every week and politicians are being targeted.
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Beijing 2022 vs 2008: Two Olympics and two very different Chinas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-60078516?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:32 AM
In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008.
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Root named ICC Test player of the year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60109305?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 8:41 AM
England captain Joe Root is named men's Test cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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Medvedev comes through 'most unlucky day of my life' to make last eight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/60108098?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 9:01 AM
Russia's Daniil Medvedev demonstrates again why he is the man to beat at the Australian Open with a patient win over Maxime Cressy in the Melbourne heat.
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Chiefs and Rams clinch thrilling play-off wins to cap weekend of high drama
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/60106118?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 4:15 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams complete an extraordinary weekend in the NFL play-offs by moving within one win of Super Bowl 56.
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England beat West Indies by one run after thrilling finish in Barbados
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60105632?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 12:15 AM
England dominate the majority of the second T20 against West Indies but ultimately win by just one run after some astonishing late hitting.
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Tottenham: Back Antonio Conte now, or regret it - Jermaine Jenas analysis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60072955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 6:25 AM
MOTD2 pundit Jermaine Jenas says Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has to back manager Antonio Conte in the transfer market.
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Covid passports: Where do I still need to use one?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-55718553?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2022, 8:44 AM
Mandatory Covid passports will be scrapped in England but remain across the rest of the UK.
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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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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 24, 2022, 8:55 AM
England is scrapping "Plan B" as Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also ease rules.
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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 24, 2022, 8:58 AM
Scotland and Wales are relaxing some of their restrictions around gatherings and mixing with others.
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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 23, 2022, 4:59 PM
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
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‘His voice became my constant companion’ – how Dan Johnson kept his dad’s memory alive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60084596?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2022, 10:05 PM
Dan Johnson's project capturing his father's voice made him consider the importance of preserving memories.
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‘Hi, thanks for calling. Are you OK? How far away are you?’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-60055916?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2022, 12:56 AM
A telephone helpline launched in Edinburgh last year, is keeping people company when they walk home alone.
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Finding love as a trans woman
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60086567?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2022, 12:57 AM
Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing.
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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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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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