Ukraine war: Kremlin says 20 dead after attack on Russian city
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67847463?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 10:24 PM
Officials say children were among the dead; Ukraine blames Russian air defences for civilian casualties.
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Inside Russia as war in Ukraine grinds into new year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67843830?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:13 AM
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg looks at life in a town near Moscow, and asks residents about the war.
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Tom Wilkinson: The Full Monty actor dies at 75
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65823240?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 10:06 PM
The British star won a Bafta for the hit 1997 film, and was nominated for two Oscars.
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Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67851201?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:59 AM
The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism.
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Chris Mason: Get ready - general election talk will dominate 2024
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67771076?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:23 AM
A new year, and all the political parties are focusing their planning and attention on the polls ahead.
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Eurostar services to resume after major disruption
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67851052?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 11:33 PM
Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains.
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Teenager Littler beats legend Van Barneveld at World Darts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/67849359?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:09 AM
Luke Littler's historic run at the PDC World Darts Championship continues as the 16-year-old stuns Raymond van Barneveld to reach the quarter-finals.
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EastEnders: Max Bowden leaving role as Ben Mitchell
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67851337?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 1:04 AM
He departs next year but it is unclear if his character will be killed off or return at some stage.
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Preet Chandi: Army officer 'fastest' woman to ski to South Pole
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-67848500?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 2:33 PM
Preet Chandi completes a solo ski expedition, which she says breaks her third world record.
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Israel-Gaza war: Displaced Gazans 'living in the open', UN says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67849224?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 9:24 PM
The southern city of Rafah saw an influx of 100,000 people seeking shelter in recent days, officials say.
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Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-67848608?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 6:55 PM
The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.
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Croydon house fire: Three men dead and one in critical condition
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67847768?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 8:59 PM
The blaze broke out at a home in Sanderstead Road, south Croydon, just before 23:00 on Friday.
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Man Utd ‘inconsistent and awful’ - Neville on latest defeat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67850900?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 10:23 PM
Manchester United ended a dismal 2023 with defeat at Nottingham Forest as the pressure grows on manager Erik ten Hag.
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Newspaper headlines: Politics, parties and the monarchy - the last front pages of the year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-67851107?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 11:40 PM
The Sunday newspapers offer contrasting assessments of Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer's chances of becoming the next prime minister.
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Tom Wilkinson's career in pictures: The Full Monty, Shakespeare in Love, Rush Hour and more
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65891396?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 5:14 PM
His credits ranged from British films like The Full Monty to Hollywood hits like Rush Hour.
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Vogue model Ellie Goldstein: 'Doctors said I wouldn't walk or talk'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-67613146?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:33 AM
Model Ellie Goldstein, who has Down's syndrome, says people should never give up on their dreams.
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Baldur's Gate 3, Lego Fortnite, and 7 other games that defined 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67726601?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:15 AM
Despite lay-offs and the end of a gaming mainstay, 2023 was a year filled with brilliant video games.
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Rick Astley: Ready to roll into 2024 with BBC One New Year's Eve concert
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67732552?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:26 AM
The singer will be joined by Rylan Clark and Sharleen Spiteri for the BBC's New Year's Eve concert.
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Big Ben: New Year's Eve marks 100 years of live bongs on radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67632538?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:31 AM
The UK's most famous chimes were first broadcast live by the BBC on New Year's Eve 1923.
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Billie Eilish, Blur and SZA: The best songs of 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67617420?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 12:39 AM
Pop music was in a state of flux in 2023, but here are some of the year's most memorable tracks.
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Why 2023 was an uncomfortable year for the West
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-67845056?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 1:06 AM
This year has seen a series of setbacks, writes Frank Gardner, but there are also glimmers of hope.
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The worshippers caught between China and Taiwan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67779220?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 11:34 PM
Many Taiwanese follow religions with deep ties to China, which delights Beijing but worries Taipei.
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Wolves win against farmers as Swiss cull put on hold
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67770731?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 1:32 AM
Farmers in Switzerland want the predators to be reduced in number to protect livestock.
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Heat: The silent killer stalking Australia's summer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-67633892?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 4:17 PM
Extreme heat is the nation's deadliest natural hazard, but its impacts aren't being felt equally.
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The Hadrian's Wall tree that witnessed treasured memories
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-67787521?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 12:58 AM
The National Trust has received thousands of photos and memories of the iconic landmark.
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Ruel Fox: The ex-Premier League star battling to save his boyhood club
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-67766828?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 1:20 AM
The winger turned Whitton United chairman speaks of the "hard times" in non-league football.
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'Like a wow!' and other Indian social media hits of 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67758413?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 1:55 AM
From making history at the Oscars to landing on the Moon - viral moments that had Indians talking.
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Blackpool Tower fire: Five other times people were fooled by false alarms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67802959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 2:15 PM
After orange netting was mistaken for flames, we revisit five other big public "whoops" moments.
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Quiz of the week: Which fast food chain fed Japan for Christmas?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-67835655?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 28, 2023, 4:56 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days?
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Bangladesh sees dramatic rise in lightning deaths linked to climate change
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67779223?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:21 AM
Reported deaths and injuries due to lightning have risen dramatically in Bangladesh.
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The Pavilion: The Pakistani cricket show that charmed Indians in 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67650892?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:22 AM
A show featuring top Pakistani cricketers won thousands of fans across the border in India in 2023.
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Sahara migrant smuggling: Double-edged sword of overturning Niger's ban
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67771597?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 31, 2023, 12:27 AM
Will Niger's ending of a seven-year ban on migrant-trafficking lead to more deaths?
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'Shooting star' streaks through English night sky
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67848135?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 2:09 PM
Videos posted on social media show what appears to be a meteor flying over England.
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Photographer stops time to snap butterflies and birds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-67785102?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 9:22 AM
Andrew Fusek Peters says he takes more than 10,000 images to get one butterfly sequence in focus.
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Protesters and police clash 'amid community tension' in London
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67850395?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 9:00 PM
Eight people are arrested and traffic is brought to a standstill as police and protesters clash.
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Eighty years since families left 'ghost village' on Salisbury Plain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-67750589?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 9:39 AM
Families of former inhabitants of Imber attend a carol service in memory of the village.
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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah fear Chinese exchange student was kidnapped
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67847465?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 10:55 AM
Officers in Utah say Kai Zhuang's parents were sent a ransom demand and a picture of their son.
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No-plane family have to take flight to make Sydney wedding
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-67839665?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 2:44 PM
After four months the family eventually ran out of travel options in South East Asia.
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Retiree travels on free bus pass to pick litter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c72yljdp5njo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 11:28 AM
Former teacher Ruth Major, 79, says her litter picking odyssey has given her a new lease of life.
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Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by venomous snake on court
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/67847517?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 9:58 AM
A highly venomous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International.
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Banksy writes tribute to pioneering comedian Tony Allen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67840897?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 6:01 PM
The secretive artist pens a rare statement about the late comedy pioneer and "born troublemaker".
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Ex-Air India scrap plane gets stuck under bridge in Bihar
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67843833?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 11:17 PM
The scrap fuselage was on its way to Assam from Mumbai on a lorry when it got stuck.
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Celtic 2-1 Rangers: Kyogo Furuhashi wonder goal shows visitors where they trail reigning champions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67851024?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 10:13 PM
While there is relief in victory for Celtic, defeat in the Old Firm derby highlights dead wood Rangers must cut adrift, writes Tom English.
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Man City 2-0 Sheff Utd: Rodri and Julian Alvarez score as defending champions close gap at top
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67809578?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 6:37 PM
Manchester City end a stellar year on a high note by beating a battling Sheffield United side to move within two points of leaders Liverpool.
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MOTD analysis: How Nottingham Forest punished Manchester United
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/67851007?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 11:50 PM
Match of the Day pundits Martin Keown and Dion Dublin discuss how Nottingham Forest exploited and overcame Manchester United to win 2-1 at the City Ground.
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Aston Villa 3-2 Burnley: Unai Emery admits 'struggle' but side happy to win ugly title race
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67850421?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 6:56 PM
Aston Villa's victory over Burnley signals they are genuine Premier League title challengers... even if they have to win ugly.
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Edinburgh 19-14 Glasgow Warriors: Glasgow miss chance to go top of URC but retain 1872 Cup
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67849612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 5:16 PM
Edinburgh gain revenge on Glasgow with victory in front of a record crowd at Murrayfield, but are unable to overcome their aggregate deficit as Warriors retain the 1872 Cup.
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Wolves 3-0 Everton: Max Kilman, Matheus Cunha & Craig Dawson score
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67809568?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 6:06 PM
Wolves end the year on a high with an impressive Premier League home victory over lacklustre Everton.
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MOTD analysis: Chelsea's Cole Palmer a 'rare talent' - Martin Keown
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/67851010?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 11:58 PM
Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown says Chelsea's Cole Palmer is a "rare talent" following his match-winning performance in their 3-2 win against Luton.
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New Year Honours 2024: Michael Eavis and Jilly Cooper lead list
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67834723?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 10:30 PM
The Glastonbury Festival founder is among hundreds of people featured on this year's honours list.
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Emilia Clarke: Actress and mum Jenny both get MBEs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67840896?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 6:00 AM
Actress Emilia Clarke and her mother Jenny are named in the New Year Honours for brain charity work.
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Peter Shilton 'delighted' by CBE in New Year Honours
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-67849112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 3:35 PM
England's most-capped player is recognised for services to football and prevention of gambling harm.
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Charity founder, 9, youngest to get New Year honour
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-67841156?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 12:33 PM
Tony Hudgell lost both his legs because of injuries inflicted by his birth parents, who were jailed.
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Elizabeth line: Rail worker Rizwan Javed honoured for saving 29 lives
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67796155?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 10:42 PM
Rizwan Javed, 33, has helped vulnerable people while working on the railways in London.
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Broad and Lionesses recognised in honours
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/67835939?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 30, 2023, 11:56 AM
Former England cricketer Stuart Broad and England footballers Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp are recognised in the New Year Honours.
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On becoming a dame and 'Dishy Rishi' being a fan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67843831?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 10:50 PM
The author speaks to the BBC after being recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours list.
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New Year Honours: Dame Shirley Bassey 'humbled'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67836515?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 10:30 PM
Other Welsh recipients include a teenage cancer fundraiser and a water safety campaigner.
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Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67843268?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 29, 2023, 10:33 PM
The pub chain founder and Brexit campaigner is recognised for services to hospitality and culture.
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