Netanyahu publicly rejects US push for Palestinian state
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68025945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 9:22 PM
The Israeli PM's rejection of Washington's efforts shows the growing disagreement between the two allies.
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Israeli troops push deep into Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68024249?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 9:32 PM
The army says soldiers are engaged in "close quarter combat" after reaching the city's southernmost area.
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Why did Iran launch strikes on its allies' territory?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68021483?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 6:17 PM
Iranian attacks hit targets in Syria, Iraq and Pakistan over two days. Why, and why now?
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'Chaos and confusion' hindered police response to Uvalde
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68020254?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 8:23 PM
A critical federal report spanning nearly 600 pages focuses on the slow response to the school shooting.
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Melania Trump gives eulogy at mother's funeral
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68026771?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2024, 12:55 AM
Donald Trump skipped a court session in his defamation trial in New York to attend the funeral.
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Ecuador security forces launch major prison operation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68022873?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 11:40 PM
The operation, led by the Ecuadorean army and police, is part of the government's war on drug gangs.
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Peregrine lander: American Moon mission destroyed over Pacific Ocean
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67962397?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 10:41 PM
The Peregrine One spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere after failing to reach the Moon.
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Georgia: Stalin Icon removed from Tbilisi church
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68020286?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 6:32 PM
The icon showed the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint, but the Church says it has to be changed.
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Biden says US strikes on Houthis in Yemen have not stopped Red Sea attacks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68025279?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2024, 2:33 AM
The remarks come as Houthi forces launched a new missile attack on a US-owned tanker ship on Thursday.
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Russian dog-lovers fight to save strays from cull in Siberia's Ulan-Ude
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68019150?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 1:53 PM
Eighteen have been put down in Siberia's UIan-Ude but hundreds are sent on trains to safety.
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Hunter Biden agrees to testify in impeachment probe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68026773?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2024, 1:08 AM
The president's son's refusal to testify had prompted Republicans to hold him in contempt of Congress.
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Pope Francis says sexual pleasure is 'a gift from God'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68016311?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 6:06 PM
Pope Francis's sermon on lust followed criticism of an old book on sexuality by his head of doctrine.
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Brent Sikkema: Arrest after death of prominent US art dealer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68023849?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 8:15 PM
Police say Brent Sikkema was stabbed multiple times in a "premeditated and cruel" attack.
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Second Israeli footballer disciplined in Turkey
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68021795?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 4:19 PM
Istanbul Basaksehir fine and loan out Israel's Eden Karzev following his social media post in support of his compatriots being held hostage in Gaza.
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Suspected Jordanian air strikes in southern Syria kill 10 - activists
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68017376?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:17 PM
Jordan is thought to have targeted suspected drug smugglers in a number of strikes in the past year.
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India boat accident: At least 10 schoolchildren dead after vessel capsized
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68022869?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 5:11 PM
Two school teachers are also thought to have died when a vessel ferrying the group to a picnic capsized.
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North Korea: Rare footage shows teens sentenced to hard labour over K-drama
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68015652?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 11:06 AM
Footage obtained by BBC Korean shows two 16-year-old boys handcuffed and sentenced to hard labour.
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Japan Airlines names ex-flight attendant as president after crash
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68015617?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:49 PM
Mitsuko Tottori joined the flag carrier as a flight attendant in 1985, before working her way up.
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Abuja kidnapped sisters: Nigeria defence minister hits out at crowdfunding for ransoms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68019139?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 2:02 PM
The defence minister hits out at those paying ransoms to kidnappers after the abduction of six sisters.
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US Congress speedily backs new government funding before snowstorm approaches
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68022847?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 9:58 PM
Lawmakers rushed through temporary funding to keep the government open ahead of a Friday deadline.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger detained over EU tax for luxury watch
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68015612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 10:06 AM
The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction.
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Spotify attacks Apple's 'outrageous' 27% commission
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68018618?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 6:51 PM
The music streaming firm is concerned about a new payment system introduced by Apple in the US.
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US launches fourth round of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68014127?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 2:50 AM
Officials say 14 Houthi missile sites were targeted in the latest round of pre-emptive strikes.
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Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Wang Yafan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68016106?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 1:36 PM
Emma Raducanu felt sick during her loss to Wang Yafan in the Australian Open second round but says her injury troubles have made her tougher.
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E Jean Carroll trial: Judge threatens to remove Trump from court
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68009461?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 2:11 AM
The threat came after the ex-president was overheard criticising his accuser's testimony in court.
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Ecuador prosecutor probing TV studio attack killed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68014040?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 10:38 PM
César Suárez was shot dead in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, the attorney general said.
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El Salvador woman freed after abortion conviction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68014699?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 3:07 AM
Lilian's baby died in hospital, but she was charged with murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
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West Bank strike: Israel accused of targeting civilians in deadly attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68006126?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 5:43 PM
The IDF says the strike hit a “terrorist squad”, but witnesses tell the BBC the group posed no threat.
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Intense Israeli strikes in south Gaza city as hostages sent medicine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68004449?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 4:11 PM
Khan Younis residents report intense fighting, as Qatar says Hamas will give medicines to hostages.
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Israel Gaza war: Deal reached on aid to Gaza, including to hostages
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68000227?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 9:38 PM
Under the deal, brokered by Qatar and France, new aid is to reach both Gaza civilians and Israeli hostages.
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Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67999094?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 6:33 PM
Husam Zomlot says the UK's policies towards Israel have caused it "reputational damage".
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Mother of killed Israeli calls Hamas videos 'psychological warfare'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67991427?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 5:35 PM
Iris Haim wants the world to know her son died a free person.
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They were Israel's 'eyes on the border' - but their Hamas warnings went unheard
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67958260?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 15, 2024, 12:19 AM
A unit of young female soldiers warned of a big attack. They were among the first Hamas killed on 7 October.
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Drone video shows Gaza destruction after 100 days of war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67977694?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 15, 2024, 4:52 AM
Drone shots taken in Gaza show the extent of destruction in the enclave after 100 days of war.
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100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67972962?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2024, 2:21 PM
Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the unprecedented war against Hamas.
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Israel strikes southern Gaza city swollen with displaced people
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67968533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2024, 6:24 PM
Ten people in a Rafah house sheltering displaced people were killed, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
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Yemen: US shoots down missile from Houthi-run area fired towards warship
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67978143?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 15, 2024, 6:36 AM
A fighter jet downs the missile from a Houthi-run area following US-UK strikes in Yemen.
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US delivers 'private message' to Iran after Yemen strikes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67967233?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 14, 2024, 3:47 AM
Joe Biden's comments follow a second US strike on the Houthis, who have attacked shipping in the Red Sea.
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Tough choices for Israel in US's Middle East vision
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67949952?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 13, 2024, 12:02 AM
The US plan sees diplomatic normalisation with Arab neighbours if Israel ends its offensive.
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Strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen show war in Gaza has already spread
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67955729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 12, 2024, 1:13 PM
War spreading in the Middle East is not just a risk - it has already happened, writes the BBC's international editor.
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What we know about strikes on Houthis and strategy behind them
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67955727?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 12, 2024, 3:20 PM
Everything we know about how and why the US and UK attacked targets in Yemen.
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Gaza journalists’ families reject Israeli military's ‘terrorist’ claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67946441?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 11, 2024, 8:49 PM
An Al Jazeera journalist and a freelancer were killed in an Israeli air strike in Rafah on Sunday.
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'This is my home’ – a 13-year-old vlogger's life in Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67952301?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 11, 2024, 5:53 PM
Nadin Abdullatif moved home three times since the war began, and an Israeli air strike killed her brother.
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What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67922346?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 12, 2024, 10:54 AM
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
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Watch: Armed man in clown mask robs store
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68015158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 5:53 AM
CCTV footage shows a man waving what appears to be a gun and threatening an employee in Australia.
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Watch: Why do weird things happen when it gets so cold?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68012886?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 9:32 PM
The science behind viral spectacles as North America is hit with severely cold temperatures.
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Russia protest: Crowds throw snowballs at police as activist jailed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68007949?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 1:23 PM
Protesters clash with riot police in Bashkortostan after a local activist was sentenced to years in a penal colony.
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Fujitsu CEO 'sorry' over postmaster scandal - BBC exclusive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-67999236?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 4:24 PM
When asked if he would apologise, Takahito Tokita said: "Yes, of course."
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Watch: Invasive fire ants raft in Australian flood waters
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68002735?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 1:59 AM
Fire ants are forming rafts to travel across storm ravaged Queensland, aiding the spread of one of the world's most invasive species.
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Emmy Awards 2024: Who won what this year?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67991603?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 9:28 AM
The 75th Emmy Awards saw Succession win big and a touching tribute to the late Friends star, Matthew Perry.
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Cash-in-transit heists bring terror to South Africa’s roads
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68023079?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2024, 1:08 AM
Police struggle as cash-in-transit heists increase and the murder rate hits a 20-year high.
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Torrid lives at the bottom of people-smugglers' pyramid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67991658?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:34 AM
The Balkan migrant route is growing in prominence and local smugglers take high risks for little money.
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Courtney Dauwalter: Step inside the 'pain cave', where rules are remade
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/67945344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:01 AM
Courtney Dauwalter used to teach biology. Now her ultrarunning achievements are challenging centuries-old ideas about the differences in physical capabilities between men and women.
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Iran demonstrates missile capabilities with regional strikes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68004451?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 2:28 PM
Jiyar Gol analyses the message Iran is seeking to send with its strikes in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan.
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What is behind the TikTok thirst for Stanley water cups?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67999424?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 6:32 PM
People are camping outside supermarkets in the US to try to buy the latest internet on-trend item.
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Why these Taiwanese Americans flew home to vote
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68004459?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 11:09 PM
They returned to vote in an election that China framed as a choice between war and peace.
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Poland's journalists caught up in battle for airwaves
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67993372?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 8:23 AM
Public TV and radio are entangled in a political battle as Poland shifts away from the right.
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Iowa caucuses: What Trump's dominant win means for his rivals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67989443?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 5:40 AM
A landslide victory shows it is still his Republican Party, while no clear rival emerged as a challenger.
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US voters react to Trump's commanding Iowa win
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67994816?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 10:11 PM
As the ex-president tightened his grip on the party, Republican voters say only he can "save" the US.
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Griselda: Colombian 'Cocaine Godmother' given Hollywood makeover by Sofia Vergara
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67921672?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 12:38 AM
The ruthless criminal mastermind ran one of the most profitable cartels in history in 1980s Miami.
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Alain Delon: Tragic finale as film great's family is torn apart
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67991657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 1:16 PM
Old feuds and past rivalries re-emerge in public as ailing cinematic great's children fight for his legacy.
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Selena Gomez, Jenna Ortega and more walk red carpet at Emmy Awards
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67989266?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 4:30 AM
Stars of Succession, Better Call Saul and Wednesday were all seen arriving for the ceremony in LA.
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