Chris Pincher: No 10 not telling the truth, says ex-senior civil servant
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62047883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 8:47 AM
Boris Johnson was "briefed in person" about an inquiry into Chris Pincher's behaviour, says a former top civil servant.
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Highland Park shooting: Man arrested after 4 July mass shooting
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62045932?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 4:16 AM
A gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade near Chicago, killing six people.
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Cost of living: Firms warned consumers want more than low prices
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62037395?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 8:29 AM
As complaints and prices rise, experts say businesses need to concentrate on offering choice and value.
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Australia floods: 50,000 on evacuation alert after deluge hits Sydney
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-61991112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 2:42 AM
Roads have been cut, houses are under water and thousands have been left without power.
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Drought emergency declared in northern Italy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62046165?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 7:41 AM
The drought is threatening more then 30% of Italy's farm produce, an agricultural union warns.
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Climate change: 'Sand battery' could solve green energy's big problem
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-61996520?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 12:12 AM
A storage device made from sand may overcome the biggest issue in the transition to renewable energy.
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Bedford gas explosion: Neighbours unable to return home
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-62044438?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 5:46 AM
Police said further bodies could be found in the coming days as crews searched the scene in Bedford.
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Climate protesters glue themselves to John Constable masterpiece
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62038615?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 5:52 AM
The pair covered the Constable painting with their own art in the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square.
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Premier League player arrested on suspicion of rape in north London
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62042674?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 5:29 PM
A Premier League and international footballer is arrested on suspicion of rape in north London.
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Sainsbury's customers switching to own-brand products
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62047475?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 8:42 AM
Customer behaviour is changing with pressure on household budgets set to increase, supermarket says.
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Twelve religious group members arrested over Australian girl's death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-61991114?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 8:40 AM
The 12 members of a religious group denied the girl medical treatment for six days, police say.
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Ukraine war: Putin presses on after Lysychansk capture
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62033619?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 6:29 PM
With Luhansk region entirely in Russia's hands, its president orders the offensive to be continued.
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The Papers: Johnson 'did know about Pincher' and UK on go-slow
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-62045508?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 5:05 AM
Fresh questions about what the PM knew of the Chris Pincher claims feature in Tuesday's papers.
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Harleston schoolboy gets 7m views on Twitter for prom dress
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-62041127?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 5:24 AM
Korben "living his best life", photographed by his proud mum, has gained praise around the world.
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Minions: Cinemas ban teens in suits over #gentleminions trend
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61988793?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 6:27 PM
Young people following the #gentleminions TikTok trend are accused of disturbing others.
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Wimbledon: How does tennis work when you're blind?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-62041246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 11:05 PM
Wimbledon brings tennis to the spotlight every summer, though how does the sport work when you're blind?
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The story behind Adele's Hyde Park Pride flag
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62038158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 11:20 AM
Dean William was approached by one of the star's team before Saturday's sold-out BST Hyde Park gig.
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Rescuers try to save stranded cargo ship near Sydney
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-62037494?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 11:20 AM
Teams have been deployed to rescue a cargo ship that is stranded off the coast of Australia.
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Commercial flight escorted by fighter jet after bomb hoax
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62036779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 1:47 PM
A British holidaymaker was arrested after posting a bomb threat on social media.
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Big Zuu on breaking the mould for cookery shows
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61549423?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 4:47 PM
TV cook Big Zuu reflects on his Dave show's double Bafta win and the importance of representation.
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'I use my eating disorder experience to help others'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-61927941?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 5:12 AM
Nicola Chan had non-purging bulimia and disordered eating, now she's helping others.
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Scientists discover new giant water lily species
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-61725827?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 4:00 AM
Scientists discover the first new species of giant water lily in more than a century.
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Finding the Higgs: ‘Incredible’ moment in science
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-61998895?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 11:02 PM
Cern physicist Dr Andre David describes the moment scientists found the ‘God particle’
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The Railway Children sequel gets premiere at original Yorkshire station
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62014506?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 3:36 PM
Jenny Agutter and her new co-stars travel to Oakworth, 52 years after the classic film's release.
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Using human hair to fight oil spills
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-62015006?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 11:29 PM
A hairdresser in Wales is collecting her customers' hair and turning it into something useful.
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Pink Ladies' Tractor Road Run helps breast cancer research
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-62030466?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 6:21 AM
More than 100 women drive miles on decorated tractors on a journey to raise £1m for a cancer charity.
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Emotional Sue Barker gets Centre Court ovation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/tennis/62029228?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 1:41 PM
Watch Sue Barker receive a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd after John McEnroe pays an emotional tribute to the BBC presenter.
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'Drawing doodles for Ant and Dec was my dream job'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-61868699?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 2, 2022, 11:18 PM
Katie Abey from Derbyshire illustrated the TV favourites' book about mental health.
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Inside a US abortion clinic in its final days
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61975857?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 2, 2022, 11:02 PM
The BBC spent time with staff before they had to stop work and turn patients away.
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St Paul's Carnival: Scaled-down event honours elders
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-62023355?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 12:18 PM
Instead of the full event, community elders were honoured at St Paul's Carnival in Bristol.
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Sri Lanka: 'I can’t afford milk for my babies'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62032761?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 12:31 AM
As fuel, food and medicines run out, Sri Lanka is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, the UN warns.
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How the US Supreme Court is reshaping America
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62000677?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 1:18 AM
America's top court has issued decisions that have divided the country and challenged lawmakers.
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Michael Sheen: I broke down hearing kids' care stories
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61954808?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 5:12 AM
Michael Sheen speaks to young people in care as part of a BBC investigation into the system.
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Conversion therapy: 'I thought God hated me because I was gay'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-61816257?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 11:55 PM
A Methodist minister tells of his struggle with sexuality and how he was sent for conversion therapy.
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Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61717600?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 11:06 PM
Better data and real-time software is allowing companies to improve the precision of flood warnings.
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Frugal businessman captures young Nigerian hearts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-61865502?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 1:25 AM
An army of social media users backs Peter Obi for Nigeria's presidency, but will that translate into votes?
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Avabai Wadia: The lawyer who became India’s family planning pioneer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-62033246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 12:32 AM
Avabai Wadia played a major role in India becoming the first country to officially promote family planning.
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Fuel prices: Why is petrol so expensive in the UK?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52188448?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 10:41 AM
Why are UK pump prices at record highs, and when might they fall?
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Chris Mason: Why Labour's leader has made peace with Brexit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62045237?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 10:12 PM
Sir Keir Starmer's vow to "make Brexit work" feels like a moment for Labour after years of argument.
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Copenhagen shooting: Harry Styles fans praise Danish police for attack response
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62035582?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 12:16 PM
People near the scene of Sunday's shooting say police did a good job in getting them to safety.
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Bihar: Their son vanished - then an imposter took over for 41 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-61981241?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 11:17 PM
An Indian man, pretending to be a missing son, deceived the boy's family for over four decades.
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F1 British Grand Prix: What is halo and how does it save lives?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-62037334?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 3:15 PM
Driver Zhou Guanyu says the halo device saved his life after a horror crash at Silverstone on Sunday.
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China: Buyout of UK's largest microchip plant raises concerns
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-62014792?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 9:22 AM
Welsh microchip producer has become a front-line in the tech war between the West and China.
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Cost of living: How can I save money on my food shop?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61798003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 10:24 AM
The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
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Wireless Festival experience 'upsetting' for disabled fans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-62038374?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 11:26 AM
Wheelchair users were faced with steep hills and obscured views of the stage at the music festival.
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Ben Raemers: The skateboarding hero who couldn't handle fame
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-61882028?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 11:36 PM
When Ben Raemers killed himself at the top of his game, it left many skateboarders asking questions.
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Terrence Higgins: A name that gave hope to those with HIV and Aids
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61925013?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 5:01 AM
Higgins' friends talk about the man whose death was the catalyst for change for people with HIV.
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Kenya's cost-of-living crisis: 'I can't afford rice for my children'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-61881651?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 11:37 PM
Florence Kambua has no choice but to salvage waste from a dump site in Kenya's capital to survive.
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The retailers setting up shop in the metaverse
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61979150?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 11:10 PM
As brands join the new virtual universe they have to choose exactly where to locate themselves.
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Wimbledon: The 'brutal' world of doubles tennis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/62004807?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 2, 2022, 6:08 PM
Venus Williams and Jamie Murray have taken their first step as a pairing into the "brutal world" of doubles tennis - but what exactly does that entail?
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England v India: Belief carrying hosts towards historic triumph
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/62044318?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 7:33 PM
Cricketing logic says England should not chase 378 to beat India, but belief is carrying the home side towards a stunning win, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt.
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Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie prepares for Centre Court, with Novak Djokovic later on Tuesday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/62038705?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 5:42 PM
Cameron Norrie attempts to be the first British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals since 2016 when he plays David Goffin on Tuesday.
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Ian Poulter allowed to play Scottish Open after ban lifted - DP World Tour boss 'disappointed'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/62035651?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 8:48 PM
Ian Poulter will be allowed to play in this week's Scottish Open after an appeal against his ban is upheld, to the "disappointment" of DP World Tour.
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Jonny May: Winger set to miss second England Test against Australia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/62048293?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 7:27 AM
England wing Jonny May is set to miss the team's second Test against Australia on Saturday as he recovers from Covid.
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Wimbledon 2022: Simona Halep hits best shot of day eight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/tennis/62045214?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 7:41 PM
Simona Halep hits an extraordinary shot in her victory against Paula Badosa to win the best shot of day eight at Wimbledon.
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Euro 2022: Five great goals from five players to watch
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/62044932?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 7:03 AM
Watch great goals from players set to star at the Women's European Championship this summer, including England's Lauren Hemp and the Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema.
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Belgorod: Fear and denial in Russian city hit by shells
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62042455?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 4:00 PM
Residents of Belgorod are divided on how to respond to Ukraine after the city was hit by explosions.
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Ukraine war: What is Putin's plan now Luhansk has fallen?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62040787?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 4, 2022, 2:26 PM
The fall of the city of Lysychansk means the whole Luhansk region is now under Russian control.
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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 4, 2022, 11:33 AM
Ukrainian troops are under heavy bombardment as Russian forces inch towards key targets.
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War in Ukraine: Can we say how many people have died?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61987945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2022, 10:15 AM
Russia and Ukraine have different claims of how many people have died in the conflict. The BBC explores the data.
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Ukraine weapons: What military equipment is the world giving?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62002218?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 1, 2022, 4:11 PM
Military equipment is pouring into Ukraine, but President Zelensky says more is needed to stop Russia.
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Ukraine: The teachers swapping classrooms for trenches
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62003180?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 2, 2022, 11:28 PM
A number of teachers in Ukraine are educating their students online from the front line.
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Ukraine round-up: Russia takes Lysychansk and border city hit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62030058?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2022, 8:20 PM
After weeks of heavy fighting Ukraine withdrew from Lysychansk - the latest eastern city to fall.
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