Train strike hits weekend rail passengers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62351226?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 9:28 AM
Birmingham's Commonwealth Games and the kick-off to the football season are among the events affected.
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Blood scandal victims need quick payouts - lawyer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62359181?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 7:01 AM
A lawyer representing some claimants says they should receive compensation "immediately".
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Kentucky: At least 19 dead in worst Appalachia floods for years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62351166?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 9:15 AM
Rainfall in the region was "virtually unprecedented", a state geologist says.
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Ukraine war: UN and Red Cross should investigate prison deaths, says Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62356211?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 9:36 AM
The prisoners of war were killed in a prison camp in the occupied part of Donetsk region.
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Euro 2022 final: Georgia Stanway says England's men have made ticket requests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62353740?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 5:16 AM
Georgia Stanway says the England men's team have been in touch, giving advice and looking for Euro 2022 final tickets.
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Winland Academy caught hiring writers for uni applications
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62305043?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 12:40 AM
A social mobility charity expresses alarm at adverts for people to write personal statements.
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The Pope's health: I could step down - but not yet, says pontiff
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62360114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 7:40 AM
He was speaking on the way home from a trip to the Canada, where he apologised to indigenous people.
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Tory leadership: Tom Tugendhat backs Liz Truss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62354297?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 9:47 PM
The former leadership candidate says the foreign secretary could unite the Conservative Party.
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UK troops in Finland drills amid Russia threats
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62356696?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 12:15 AM
About 150 UK personnel took part in a four-day joint "high-readiness exercise", according to the MoD.
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Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62350022?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 9:55 PM
Brazil and Spain report fatalities from the virus, but most infections are mild and overall risk is low.
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Misdiagnosed fractures saw children put in care
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61748408?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 7:20 AM
The boys, aged eight months and three, were placed into care for eight days due to radiologists' errors.
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The Papers: Truss 'heads for No 10' and 'Coleen plots revenge'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-62356181?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 4:24 AM
Saturday's papers report that Liz Truss is making gains in the Conservative leadership contest.
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Bluey: How a cartoon dog became a role model for dads
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62335678?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 11:01 PM
The hit Australian children's TV show Bluey has been streamed more than 100 million times in the UK.
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Shauna Lennon: From wheelchair to walking on stage at graduation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-62339866?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 5:42 AM
University student Shauna Lennon from County Tyrone was involved a serious car accident last year.
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The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-62325802?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 11:54 PM
“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa
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Week in pictures: 23 - 29 July 2022
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-62336344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 11:47 PM
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.
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Viking-age treasure hoard goes on show in Aberdeen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-62321817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 8:54 AM
The Galloway Hoard continues to surprise experts and new discoveries can be seen in Aberdeen.
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Euro 2022: Young players talk about diversity in England's squad
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-62346385?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 12:05 PM
Euro 2022 has made the Lionesses household names - but some young want more diversity in the squad.
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Will Smith says he has 'reached out' to Chris Rock about Oscars slap
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62348252?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 3:46 PM
The actor has posted a five-minute video online, answering questions from fans about the altercation.
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Neighbours: 10 best moments from the Australian soap
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62250155?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 11:52 PM
After more than 37 years on TV, here are some of the moments the soap will be remembered for most.
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Beyoncé album Renaissance a dance-floor hit with critics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62344821?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 9:55 AM
The star's seventh studio album is seen as having potential to "joyously redefine dance floors".
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Quiz of the week: What did the EuroMillions winner splash out on?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-62327832?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 3:11 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
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Harry Potter cafe left in limbo after fire damage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-62297791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 5:10 AM
Almost a year on after a fire broke out on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh businesses remain shut.
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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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Teenage pilot could fly before he could drive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-62335508?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 5:41 PM
Liam Garrett, 18, funded his flying career by working 900 hours in a local supermarket.
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Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 July 2022
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-62332375?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 12:00 AM
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack on prisoners of war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62353657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 7:50 PM
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over a prison camp attack and a reprieve for a Russian teen.
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'Witness protection threw my life into turmoil'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-62319384?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 8:47 AM
Reece was 11 when his mother was a witness in a murder investigation, which led to years of turmoil.
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Train strikes: 'I cycled 33 miles to get to a gig'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62337044?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 5:39 AM
Many people's travel plans have been disrupted but some aren't willing to let train strikes get in their way.
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Train strikes: When are they and which rail lines are running?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 1:30 PM
Thousands of train drivers and rail workers are striking in July and August.
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Migrant deaths: How an American dream ended in horror
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-62338715?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 12:44 AM
Funerals are being held for some of the 53 migrants who died in a van in the sweltering heat in Texas.
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Wagatha Christie case: Judgement at a glance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62345915?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 4:30 PM
Rebekah Vardy has lost her High Court libel case against fellow footballer's wife Coleen Rooney.
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Nancy Pelosi's long history of opposing Beijing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-62343675?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 11:26 PM
The US speaker is aggravating China over Taiwan - but has a long history of taking on Beijing.
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Pride jersey controversy - a reckoning for Australian sport?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-62331136?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 8:05 AM
A boycott by seven rugby league players over a pride jersey has sparked a massive backlash.
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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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Fast fashion: How clothes are linked to climate change
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60382624?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 10:43 AM
Fashion is responsible for 10% of global emissions - buying less and renting clothes could help.
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Chris Mason: Truss courts Johnson loyalists as Sunak faces jibes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62342965?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 4:17 AM
Liz Truss continues to emphasise her loyalty to the outgoing prime minister, while Rishi Sunak stands accused of stabbing him in the back
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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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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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The super material reinforcing rinks, cars and buildings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61913871?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 11:09 PM
From roller rinks to skyscrapers the addition of graphene could make concrete construction stronger.
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Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60506682?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 11:12 AM
Ukrainian troops are attempting to retake the southern city of Kherson as fighting continues in the east.
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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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Commonwealth Games: David Weir punctures as Johnboy Smith wins Men's T53/54 Wheelchair Marathon gold
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/62360275?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 9:28 AM
England's Johnboy Smith wins the Men's T53/54 Wheelchair Marathon after compatriot David Weir suffers a puncture when leading.
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Commonwealth Games: Sophie Unwin left in tears after not being awarded bronze medal despite third-place finish
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/62356017?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 10:11 PM
England's Sophie Unwin was left in tears after she was not awarded a Commonwealth Games bronze medal despite placing third in the tandem B sprint.
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Commonwealth Games 2022: Johnboy Smith wins gold after David Weir's puncture
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/commonwealth-games/62360822?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2022, 8:27 AM
Watch as England's Johnboy Smith wins gold in the T53/54 Wheelchair Marathon after eight-time London Marathon winner David Weir suffers a puncture when leading.
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Commonwealth Games: Anahat Singh, 14, wins debut squash match
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/commonwealth-games/62355193?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 7:30 PM
Watch 14-year-old Indian squash player Anahat Singh beat Jada Ross of St Vincent and the Grenadines in her first ever match at the Commonwealth Games.
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Scottish Premiership: Four managers under pressure & VAR looms large as season begins
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62337416?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 8:08 PM
A quarter of the 12 managers are under pressure, and the implementation of VAR is looming large, as another compelling Scottish Premiership season kicks off this weekend.
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Community Shield: How Man City & Liverpool are shaping up for Premier League title fight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62217146?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 6:47 AM
As Manchester City and Liverpool prepare to meet in the Community Shield, BBC Sport takes a look at how the two sides are shaping up for what is expected to be another battle for the Premier League.
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Day-by-day guide & schedule
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/62222629?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 10:15 PM
Your day-by-day guide to all the action at the 22nd Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Commonwealth Games 2022: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Gretel Bueta, Samu Kerevi among stars to watch
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/61865383?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 23, 2022, 8:44 AM
Olympic medals, world titles, social media millions and a hill named in their honour. Meet some of the world superstars descending on Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games.
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Commonwealth Games: England's 'incredible performance' wins team gymnastics gold
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/commonwealth-games/62355843?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 9:04 PM
Watch England cruise to a brilliant win in the men's team gymnastics final on day one of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Commonwealth Games: Neil Fachie wins Scotland's first gold as England claim team pursuit bronze
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/62352472?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 10:53 PM
Para-cyclist Neil Fachie wins Scotland's first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games as Laura Kenny spearheads England to team pursuit bronze on the track where she made her name.
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Commonwealth Games: Brinn Bevan aces parallel bars for Wales
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/commonwealth-games/62351850?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 2:21 PM
Watch Wales' Brinn Bevan score a huge 14.450 on the parallel bars during the artistic gymnastics men's team final & individual qualification on day one of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Commonwealth Games: Scots creator reveals secrets of metal bull
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-62348411?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 1:06 PM
The 10m high sculpture was a highlight of the Commonwealth Games' opening ceremony.
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Commonwealth Games 2022: England's Alex Yee wins first gold
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/commonwealth-games/62349499?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 11:37 AM
Watch England's Alex Yee win the first gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in dramatic style as New Zealand's Hayden Wilde is given a 10-second penalty.
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Commonwealth Games 2022: Birmingham attempts to leave 'carbon neutral legacy'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/62036615?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 22, 2022, 6:05 AM
Organisers are aiming to stage the "most sustainable" Commonwealth Games yet, so how are they doing it and what challenges do they face?
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Birmingham Commonwealth Games: How can I get to events?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-62332208?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 5:33 AM
Visitors to Birmingham are being encouraged to leave the car at home and use public transport.
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Commonwealth Games 2022: Reese Lynch on Josh Taylor, his family & medal ambitions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/61966505?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2022, 12:06 PM
Scottish light welterweight Reese Lynch says his family support can help him emulate world champion Josh Taylor.
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Commonwealth Games: Tom Daley protests anti-LGBT laws at opening ceremony
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/commonwealth-games/62341228?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2022, 11:25 PM
Watch diving star Tom Daley carry the Queen's baton in support of LGBT rights during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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