Alex Batty: Teen from Oldham missing for six years found in France
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67718158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 11:14 PM
Alex Batty borrowed a stranger’s phone to text his grandmother: “I love you, I want to come home”.
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Gaynor Lord: Friend 'feels terrible' over call from missing woman
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-67718635?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 5:54 PM
A friend of Gaynor Lord says she "keeps going over" a call she had with her on the day she went missing.
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Prince Harry to find out rulings on hacking claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67332563?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 15, 2023, 12:05 AM
A judge is going to publish landmark decisions on Prince Harry's claims against Mirror newspapers.
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Head teachers in 'despair', union warns after Ruth Perry's death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-67718327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 15, 2023, 12:07 AM
Almost half needed support for their mental health or wellbeing in the last year, a survey suggests.
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Bereaved parents' anger at 'broken' online safety promise
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67714572?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 15, 2023, 12:10 AM
The government denies watering down online protections promised to bereaved families.
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Inside Putin's carefully choreographed annual news conference
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67718655?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 4:21 PM
The four-hour TV extravaganza was inescapable, writes BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg.
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Treforest fire: Body found after industrial estate explosion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67713161?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 7:27 PM
A body is discovered after an explosion and fire at Treforest Industrial Estate in south Wales.
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'Betrayed' Afghan special forces references ignored
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67714584?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 15, 2023, 12:09 AM
Members of the Afghan special forces were denied help under a UK scheme to settle those in danger.
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Watch skier narrowly miss bear on California slopes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67722456?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 7:01 PM
The bear escaped collision-free and is said to have reunited with its mother on the other side of the trail.
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Rebecca Welch to become Premier League's first female referee
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67705029?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 4:31 PM
Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee to take charge of a men's Premier League match on 23 December.
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher died of lung cancer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67723055?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 8:54 PM
The Emmy winner was diagnosed with the disease several months ago, his publicist says.
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Geminid meteor shower lights up night sky
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67658650?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 9:58 PM
You don't need a telescope to catch what has been dubbed one of the year's most reliable meteor showers.
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Ukraine war: Shell shortages force us to limit firing, Ukrainian troops tell BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67714719?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 5:51 PM
The BBC visits a front line where ammunition is low and hears troops' fears of wavering Western support.
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How a four-year-old boy helped solve schoolgirl's 1996 murder
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-67666606?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 2:51 PM
Archie Wilson witnessed the fatal attack on Caroline Glachan on the banks of the River Leven in Renton.
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Israel-Gaza war: What is the price of peace?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67701700?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 6:01 AM
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen asks Israeli and Palestinian activists about their hopes for resolving the conflict.
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The hospitals struggling the most as winter bites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67714151?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 11:44 AM
NHS leaders say patients in England are at risk due to dangerous delays in the emergency care system.
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Lesley Joseph on how relaxed performances should be more common
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67639243?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 6:13 AM
It is where the lights stay on, it is not as noisy, and the cast explain they are not scary.
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EHCP: 'My autistic daughter has not been in school for 10 months'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-67705749?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 10:44 AM
There has been a record rise in the number of parents lodging appeals at SEND tribunals.
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Name that whale! How AI aces animal spotting
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67649177?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 12:01 AM
Artificial intelligence helps people identify what animals they are looking at and aids conservation.
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Aitana Bonmati: Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner forged by adversity
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67691132?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 12:01 AM
From the moment she was named, Aitana Bonmati has stood out from the rest and stood up for something more than herself.
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EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67722252?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 11:56 PM
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky hails the decision as "a victory" for his country and Europe.
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Great Yarmouth circus acrobat making 'good recovery' after fall
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-67711199?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 9:20 PM
The manager and ringmaster says he is confident the performer will be "back even stronger".
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More than 300,000 in England face being homeless at Christmas, charity estimates
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67719970?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 8:40 PM
A lack of social housing and rising rents has seen numbers in England rise this year, Shelter said.
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Germany arrests over alleged Hamas anti-Jewish plot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67715120?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 9:03 PM
Prosecutors said the suspects intended to store weapons in Berlin for possible use in an attack.
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Christmas: Baubles stolen from 'Ireland's tallest tree'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-67720157?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 6:28 PM
People have also been seen climbing the Christmas tree and a giant bauble, the council says.
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Cats purrfectly happy to play fetch, research finds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67719709?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 6:55 PM
Scientists find many cats instinctively want to play throwing and retrieving games, just like dogs.
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Gang jailed for £1m cocaine-coated broom handle plot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67595266?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 4:28 PM
Police said 30kg of cocaine was chemically converted into lacquer and used as broom handle varnish.
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Putin speaks to AI version of himself in news conference
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67718139?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 3:17 PM
The avatar asks the president if he has "a lot of doubles" during a marathon news conference.
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Rare daytime footage captures Lincolnshire beavers on camera
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-67722639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 7:36 PM
Two Eurasian beavers have been caught on camera bonding in their enclosure on a Lincolnshire farm.
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Twitch revamps rules on sexual content
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67715846?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 5:22 PM
The Amazon-owned site, popular with gamers, says previous rules around nudity were "confusing".
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Sienna Miller condemns age gap 'double standards'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67713911?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 12:04 PM
The actress discusses comments about expecting a baby at the age of 41 with her 27-year-old partner.
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GCHQ Christmas challenge: Agency reveals 2023 codebreaker
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67707647?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 1:49 AM
The annual brainteaser this year features a puzzle described as the toughest to date.
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Job of minister for disabled people downgraded
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67717311?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 6:16 PM
Work and pensions minister Mims Davies takes on the role but stays at the most junior level of government.
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Watch: Moment before acrobat falls from 'wheel of death'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-67713927?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 9:39 AM
The man, in his 20s, fell from about 10m (33ft) above the circus ring during the act.
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The English city still celebrating a Roman god
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-67680824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 1:08 AM
Christmas in Chester means a celebration of more than one set of 2,000-year-old traditions.
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Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths has convictions quashed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-67700410?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 1:21 AM
An Australian court quashes Kathleen Folbigg's four convictions, after she was pardoned earlier this year.
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Monster iceberg found to weigh nearly trillion tonnes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67694164?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 12:40 AM
Scientists use a radar satellite to take a "tape measure" to the world's biggest block of ice.
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Nicholas Rossi: US fugitive loses appeal over extradition
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67717777?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 2:38 PM
Prosecutors want Nicholas Rossi returned to his homeland to face rape charges in Utah.
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Doctors' warning after man tears hole in throat trying to stop sneeze
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-67714469?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 1:34 PM
The patient was taken to hospital in severe pain after he pinched his nose and closed his mouth.
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Little Simz and Stormzy lead Mobo nominations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67713985?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 11:03 AM
Central Cee, PinkPantheress, J Hus and Raye also feature heavily in the UK's premier black music awards.
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Real Betis 2-3 Rangers: Philippe Clement's side prevail in Europa League thriller
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67640872?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 10:24 PM
Resilient Rangers prevail in an absorbing Europa League thriller with Real Betis to top the group and progress to the competition's last 16.
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West Indies v England: Brandon King stars as hosts go 2-0 up in T20 series
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/67709731?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 9:45 PM
Opener Brandon King hits an unbeaten 82 as West Indies beat England by 10 runs in the second T20 in Grenada.
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'Best moment of my life' - Pedro sends Brighton into last 16
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67709364?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 10:47 PM
Joao Pedro scores an 88th-minute winner to help Brighton beat Marseille and advance directly to the Europa League last 16 as Group B winners.
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Chelsea Women 0-0 Hacken Women: Blues held to frustrating draw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67706953?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 11:29 PM
Chelsea fail to make the most of a dominant performance and are held to a goalless draw by Swedish runners-up Hacken in the Champions League.
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Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca given permanent ban for punching referee, says Turkish FA
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67723180?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 9:18 PM
MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca receives a permanent ban for punching referee Halil Umut Meler, says the Turkish Football Federation.
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'Avoiding play-off is massive' - Moyes on beating Freiburg
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67708087?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 11:00 PM
West Ham beat Freiburg to clinch their place in the Europa League last 16 and avoid a play-off against a side dropping down from the Champions League.
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Sports Personality of the Year: Relive Muhammad Ali's classic humour
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/sports-personality/67719960?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 5:04 PM
BBC Sport revisits some of Muhammad Ali's classic moments on Sports Personality of the Year, to celebrate the 70th edition of the annual show.
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Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57764601?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 1:48 PM
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, but borrowing costs remain comparatively high.
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Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62435432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2023, 9:35 AM
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48445674?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 21, 2023, 5:30 PM
The national living wage will go up next April, boosting 2.7 million people's pay.
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Debt: What should I pay first and what can I do?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64291327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 25, 2023, 11:59 AM
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?
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Mortgages: What happens if I am struggling to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63486782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 10, 2023, 12:44 PM
Many homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.
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Buy now, pay later: Things you need to know about the loan schemes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63910427?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 26, 2022, 12:22 AM
With the winter sales season in full swing here's what you need to know before borrowing money.
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Interest rate and mortgages: What you can do about rising payments
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66384295?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 3:44 AM
Watch the BBC's Lora Jones tell you five things you can do about your mortgage, in a minute.
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Cheaper train tickets: Five ways to save money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64827711?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 16, 2023, 8:56 PM
As rail fares increase, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible.
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Mortgage calculator: how much will my mortgage go up?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63474582?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 5:18 PM
Use our calculator to find out how much mortgage payments could go up for your household.
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The best way to de-ice a car and other winter tips
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63888234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 8:21 AM
Much of the UK is facing another cold snap amid rising fuel costs.
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First time home buyers: How much can I borrow?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65544554?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 12, 2023, 9:47 AM
With rents rising, more people are crunching the numbers to see if they can afford to buy.
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