China signals it could miss economic growth target
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62343087?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 5:31 AM
It comes as Beijing is pursuing a zero-Covid policy that has put major cities in harsh lockdowns.
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Samuel Alito: Top US judge mocks world leaders over abortion ruling
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62344354?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 8:03 AM
Samuel Alito dismisses Boris Johnson and others who condemned the move to restrict abortion.
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Migrants in Mexico: Mass escape from abandoned truck after recent deaths
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62344840?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 9:25 AM
It comes after 53 people died in a locked lorry in stifling heat in Texas last month.
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Ex-child bride among 32 executed in Iran - report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-62342689?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 12:43 AM
Human rights groups report that Iran puts more women to death than any other country.
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Invasive species bullfrog and snake cost world $16bn - study
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62342698?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 4:27 AM
The American bullfrog and brown tree snake damage crops, cause power outages, and disrupt ecosystems.
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Apple and Amazon sales up despite rising prices
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62336340?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 5:43 AM
The companies are closely watched for signs of how people are spending as the economy slows.
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Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62340814?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 11:12 PM
The pair also proposed a face-to-face meeting, which would be the first of Mr Biden's presidency.
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Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-62335828?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 7:35 PM
Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror.
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Ukraine war: Russia hits Kyiv area as Ukraine seeks to retake south
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62339767?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 3:28 AM
Russia carries out deadly strikes in Ukraine, as Kyiv seeks to cut off Russian troops in the south.
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Washington DC at 'tipping point' as migrants arrive from border
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62339594?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 10:17 PM
Texas and Arizona have transported thousands of migrants north in protest over the Biden border policy.
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Hershey warns of Halloween treats shortage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62342854?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 3:21 AM
Nestle chief executive Michele Buck says the firm "will not be able to fully meet consumer demand".
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Gorgosaurus: Ancient dinosaur skeleton sells for $6m at auction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62339887?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 9:09 PM
The Gorgosaurus - a "fiercer" cousin of the T-rex - is the first of its kind sold to a private buyer.
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US economy shrinks again sparking recession fears
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62310355?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 7:16 PM
The US economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in the three months to July.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62341328?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 7:11 PM
A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019.
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Nepal: Return of the tigers brings both joy and fear
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62264158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 12:14 AM
The increase in tiger numbers in Nepal has brought challenges to the local community.
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Climate change: Will naming heatwaves save lives?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62297346?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 12:18 AM
Will naming heatwaves help stem rising heat-related deaths and hospitalisations across the US?
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Why Dutch farmers are protesting over emissions cuts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62335287?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 1:15 AM
Farmers say proposals to cut livestock and reduce intensive farming unfairly target their industry.
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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Lavrov shows diplomatic clout in Africa
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-62316313?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 10:46 AM
The red carpet was laid out for Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his four-nation tour.
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Kenya election: How a handshake changed Odinga's heartland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-62244843?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 12:22 AM
The BBC visits the home of presidential hopeful Raila Odinga, where a dramatic deal is paying off.
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Ukraine war: West's modern weapons halt Russia's advance in Donbas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62317366?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2022, 11:46 PM
Ukrainian soldiers credit the arrival of modern Western weapons for a sharp fall in Russia's attacks.
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The public relations and ad firms refusing fossil fuel clients
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62303026?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2022, 11:08 PM
Climate change concerns have prompted a change of strategy for 295 firms.
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Every Ukrainian living in constant stress since February - Zelenska
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62335827?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 11:53 AM
Ukraine's first lady says the Russian invasion is taking its toll on civilian mental health.
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Neighbours: On set with the stars for the finale
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-62315068?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 10:59 AM
The actors behind Paul Robinson and Harold Bishop reflect on the TV soap coming to an emotional end.
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Protesters storm Iraqi parliament in Baghdad
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-62328055?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2022, 10:01 PM
Hundreds of people break through barriers into the highly protected Green Zone in the Iraqi capital.
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Climate change killing elephants, says Kenya
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-62323058?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2022, 11:06 PM
In the past year the country has recorded 179 elephant deaths due to the ongoing drought.
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BBC footage reveals abuse of disabled Ukrainians
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62297526?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 26, 2022, 4:01 PM
Widespread abuse of disabled children and adults exposed in BBC investigation.
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