Putin sets midnight deadline over rouble gas payments
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60945248?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 2:42 PM
Vladimir Putin orders "unfriendly" foreign buyers of Russia's gas to open Russian bank accounts.
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Ukraine war: Ukraine sends buses to Mariupol for rescue effort
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60938429?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 2:19 PM
A convoy of 45 buses is heading for the besieged city in the latest attempt to rescue trapped civilians.
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Chris Rock says he is still processing Smith slap
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60939316?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 8:46 AM
The comedian says he is "still processing what happened" and denies reports he has spoken to Smith.
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UK weather: Spring snow as parts of country hit by cold snap
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60941529?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 11:34 AM
"Spring is on hold," says BBC Weather, in a sharp change to last week which saw highs of 20C.
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Energy websites crash in meter readings rush
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60938730?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 2:12 PM
Suppliers including Shell and EDF are working to resolve issues, ahead of a price rise on Friday.
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Lincoln City to silence Dambusters March and air raid sirens due to Ukraine war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-60938930?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 12:02 PM
Lincoln City has asked supporters to support the move, sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Rotherham: Grooming gang detective cleared of misconduct
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-60940507?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 2:05 PM
David Walker is cleared of all misconduct proceedings against him, a panel finds.
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Covid: Last day of free tests in England fuels concern
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60938624?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 9:06 AM
From Friday, most people in England will have to pay if they want to check if they have Covid.
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French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60938538?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 1:31 PM
Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion.
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Covid: Tutoring cash to go straight to English schools in shake-up
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-60941001?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 1:54 PM
The government axes its contract with a private company running the Covid catch-up scheme in England.
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Russian TV figures sanctioned by UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60939144?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 11:39 AM
A TV anchor and the boss of state-backed news channel RT are among the latest names to be sanctioned.
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Basingstoke deaths: Babysitter jailed for murdering child's parents
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-60940708?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 12:27 PM
Stanley Elliott killed Geoffrey and Michelle Hibbert when they returned from a night out.
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Gareth Bale's golf-themed bar: Opposition mounts to Bristol bar planned
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-60942589?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 12:27 PM
Wales and Real Madrid footballer Gareth Bale wants to open the venue on Bristol's harbourside.
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War in Ukraine: President Zelensky addresses Australian parliament
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-60944942?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 1:18 PM
Ukraine's president received a standing ovation after speaking to the Australian parliament.
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Liz Truss visits India on same day as Sergei Lavrov
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60939406?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 1:01 PM
Rival trips seek to enlist Delhi's support over the war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine: 'I am safe, my daughter is safe, that's the main thing'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60928946?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 3:04 PM
Diana Sachavo and her mother Olena are among the first to arrive under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
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Ukraine war: Mariupol's refugees carry wounds of battered city
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60935734?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 5:09 AM
Residents who have escaped the besieged city are trying to leave behind memories of its destruction.
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Ukraine war: The Syrians signing up to fight for Russia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-60931180?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 2:10 PM
Recruits are being offered thousands of dollars to be deployed on the front line in Ukraine.
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Why has Russia invaded Ukraine and what does Putin want?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56720589?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 11:01 AM
Weeks after Russia's leader unleashed war on Ukraine, there is no sign yet of when it will end.
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Ukraine round-up: Little progress in peace talks as shelling continues
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60931910?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 8:31 PM
No breakthrough, says Russia, while Ukraine says Russia has broken a promise to pull back troops.
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The Ukrainian woman shot by Russian soldiers on the front line
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60922393?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 5:05 AM
One woman tells the BBC from hospital that a Russian soldier opened fire on her for no reason.
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Kevin Lee: The Briton who plays the bad guy in China's patriotic movies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-60798556?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 11:43 PM
Actor Kevin Lee has carved out his niche - playing the Western villain in China's patriotic films.
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New women's football crowd record set at Nou Camp
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60935635?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 10:03 PM
Barcelona's Champions League match with Real Madrid is watched by a record-breaking crowd of 91,553 fans.
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Nigerian student's search for a new university after fleeing Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-60939147?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 10:45 AM
Chinaza, a Nigerian student, is scrambling to continue his studies since escaping the war in Ukraine.
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African frog found in bag of mint after 5,800-mile trip
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-60943132?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 12:04 PM
Minty the frog was discovered in Northumberland, after being imported from Ethiopia.
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Ghazipur fire: Gasping for air as massive Delhi landfill burns
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-60929949?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 11:31 PM
A fire at a rubbish mountain is choking residents while firefighters work round the clock to put it out.
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The UK video games market is worth a record £7.16bn
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-60925567?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 11:28 PM
Gamers in the UK spent more last year than they did during the height of lockdown.
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Covid: Why are so many people catching it again?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60913637?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 4:56 PM
As Covid continues to spread rapidly, are many people catching Omicron for a second time?
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Why are energy bills so high and when should I take a meter reading?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58090533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 8:15 AM
Electricity and gas bills for a typical household will go up £693 a year in April.
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Are we entering a 'golden age' for trade unions?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60912464?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 11:04 PM
The pandemic has led to an increase in the number of people joining a union to get support at work.
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Alopecia: 'So much of black beauty is derived from your hair'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-60940277?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 10:01 AM
Women who have experienced alopecia speak about Jada Pinkett-Smith's 'bravery' after Oscars joke.
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'We need more school governors who look like me'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-60912316?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 11:32 PM
Nine out of 10 governors who responded to a questionnaire were white, and 57% were over 55.
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Pakistan's Imran Khan is fighting for his political life
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60932864?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 11:46 PM
Pakistan's prime minister faces a vote of no confidence and could be out of office within days.
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Pub chain warns of higher food prices as VAT rises
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60925823?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 6:38 AM
With hospitality businesses facing soaring costs, some are warning they will have to increase prices.
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Shropshire baby deaths: The parents whose lives were changed forever
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60902129?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 9:39 AM
"I can still hear them saying, we can't hear the heartbeat" - one of the many parents on losing their child.
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Is Prince Andrew trying to return to public life?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60932142?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 3:33 PM
Does the Duke of York's role at Prince Philip's memorial mark the start of more public appearances?
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Premier League clubs agree to five substitutes from 2022-23 season
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60945430?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 2:27 PM
Premier League shareholders agree to change the rules relating to the use of substitutes, allowing five to be used from next season.
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Cricket World Cup: Heather Knight 'so proud' of England for reaching final
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60924358?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 10:21 AM
An emotional Heather Knight says she is "so proud" of her England team after they beat South Africa to reach the final of the Women's World Cup.
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Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: Everything you need to know about Friday's draw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60810068?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 11:37 AM
The World Cup draw is on Friday - so how does it work and who could England, Wales or Scotland play?
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Fifa did not propose biennial World Cup, says Gianni Infantino
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60937907?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 2:16 PM
Gianni Infantino says Fifa has explored the feasibility of a biennial World Cup but has not made firm proposals.
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Sebastian Vettel: Aston Martin driver fit for Australian GP after Covid-19
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/60879914?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 1:10 PM
Sebastian Vettel will begin his Formula 1 season at the Australian Grand Prix after recovering from Covid-19.
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World Cup 2022: 'Issues of concern' remain for LGBTIQ+ people in Qatar
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60938023?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 9:59 AM
LGBTIQ+ organisations engaging with Fifa over the 2022 Qatar World Cup say "progress has been slow" and "issues of concern" remain.
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Women's World Cup: England reach final thanks to Wyatt's 129 & Ecclestone's six wickets
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/60937563?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 8:34 AM
Danni Wyatt's magnificent century and Sophie Ecclestone's 6-36 propels England to a 137-run defeat of South Africa and into the Women's World Cup final.
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UK elections 2022: A really simple guide
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60304595?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 28, 2022, 12:03 AM
Local elections in England, Wales and Scotland, and a general election in Northern Ireland, will happen on 5 May.
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Election 2022: Is there an election in my area?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60695244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 17, 2022, 5:42 PM
National elections in Northern Ireland and local elections in the rest of the UK happen on 5 May 2022.
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England local elections 2022: What's at stake for the parties?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60840043?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 28, 2022, 12:04 AM
Elections in England this year will reflect voters' views on the cost-of-living crisis, says the BBC's Alex Forsyth.
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NI election 2022: Why Northern Ireland's election is different
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-60854472?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 28, 2022, 12:04 AM
Parties make pledges but the nature of Northern Ireland's government means they're harder to honour.
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Scotland elections 2022: Five things to watch in May's council vote
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-60834736?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 28, 2022, 12:05 AM
Elections for all 32 Scottish local councils will be held on 5 May. Here are some of the things to look out for.
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The popular apps aiming to tame the chaos of family life
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60213795?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 15, 2022, 12:22 AM
How tech is helping young families and couples regain their busy social lives after Covid.
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