Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Ayia Napa: Mother of convicted Briton backs Cyprus boycott

The mother of a woman convicted of lying about being raped says she believes Ayia Napa is unsafe.

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Palau is first country to ban 'reef toxic' sun cream

The move is designed to protect marine life around the Pacific island state.

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North Korea threatens to resume nuclear and ICBM testing

Kim Jong-un says his country is developing a new 'strategic weapon', but leaves room for US talks.

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Australia fires: More than 200 homes burn down on coast

Australia's fires have killed at least three in recent days and left hundreds homeless or displaced.

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New Year's Eve: London fireworks celebrate start of 2020

Some 12,000 fireworks lit up the UK capital's skyline to usher in the start of the new decade.

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Who'd be a lifeguard for cold water swimmers?

Enthusiasts rave about cold water swimming - but the lifeguards must be ready to save lives in icy water.

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What year is it?

While lots of people are celebrating the start of 2020, it's a different year altogether for some.

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Taking on Germany’s tampon tax: 'Periods are not a luxury'

Their petition gained more than 180,000 signatures and led to a change in the law.

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Bodybuilding: 'It's made me address my false leg'

Craig Earley turned to bodybuilding after he was seriously injured in a car crash.

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The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja

Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.

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Are your friends bad for your health?

We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce.

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Why mature dating apps are coming of age

An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.

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Could relatives of measles virus jump from animals to us?

A group of viruses, of which measles is one, are adept at jumping to species barrier.

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The region which legislates who you can love

LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws.

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What does it mean to be a black traveller?

Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.

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'How Pokémon Go has changed my life'

Players say the virtual reality game makes them happier and healthier.

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20 things to look out for in 2020

Christmas is over, it's dark and cold - but there are plenty of bright spots on the horizon.

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Lewis Capaldi named the UK's biggest-selling musician of 2019

The Scottish star helped the UK music industry towards a fifth consecutive year of growth.

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Smokers past and present 'live in more pain'

Smokers and ex-smokers who have quit report being in more pain than people who have never smoked.

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'I still have confidence in package holidays'

New research suggests most people still want to book package holidays despite what happened after the collapse of Thomas Cook.

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Heal divisions in 2020, says Archbishop of Canterbury

"Begin cementing our unity one brick at a time," Archbishop of Canterbury says in new year message.

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Baby Archie and Prince Harry cuddle in new photo

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex release the image on Instagram to mark the turn of the year.

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Man City top & Newcastle bottom - the Premier League according to expected goals

At the turn of the year, Liverpool hold a dominant lead in the Premier League, but expected goals paints a different picture.

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Two arrested over Bognor takeaway kebab 'poison pills'

Three women find pills in their food after returning home from a takeaway.

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India cold wave: Delhi reels from coldest day in more than a century

The maximum day temperature plummeted to 9.4C on Monday setting a new record for the chilliest day.

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Monday, December 30, 2019

Not enough NHS staff for people with cancer, charity warns

Macmillan Cancer Support says patients feel that doctors and nurses are overstretched.

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New Year's Eve: Police warning as UK prepares for 2020

People are warned against attending a display in London without a ticket as areas prepare to usher in 2020.

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'I feel complete' in Uganda - George the Poet

London-born spoken word artist and podcaster George the Poet reflects on belonging, diaspora and his Ugandan heritage before his first gig in the country.

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Mallacoota: Where Australia's bushfires turned day to night

Thousands of people fled to the beach in Mallacoota, Victoria as fires approached the town.

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What were the top business stories of 2019?

It was a year of unrest and upheaval, with protests in Hong Kong, and US-China trade tensions.

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Civil partnerships: First mixed-sex unions to take place

Thousands of heterosexual couples in England and Wales are expected to enter into the unions from today.

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National archives: Sir John Major snubbed separate Scottish time zone

Sir John wrote that having two time zones in the UK would '"feed the separatist debate".

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Huawei: 'Survival will be our priority' in 2020

The firm admits life will be "difficult" after the Trump administration banned the firm in the US.

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National archives: MPs floated 'farcical' idea of Russia joining Nato

Including Russia in the defence alliance was considered in 1995 as a way of integrating it in the West.

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China internet: Top talking points of 2019 and how they evaded the censors

From rebellious numbers to state-backed trends, China's internet was a noisy place in 2019.

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Citizenship Act protests: Why fear has gripped Muslims in this Indian state

The Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh is living in fear after a new citizenship law came into effect.

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'Why I stuck by my drug addict son'

Sue Hopkins stuck by her son Martin who has been a drug addict for most of his adult life.

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Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories

Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year.

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'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs

The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine.

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Local shops urge action to save cash machines

The Link network should raise the fee it pays cash machine operators, say convenience store owners.

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2019 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, the weird stories that caught the eye this year.

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The Hogmanay cinema panic that killed 71 children

Children found the exits locked as they tried to escape what they thought was a fire in the cinema.

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National living wage to rise by 6.2% in April

The government says it will boost pay by more than four times the rate of inflation.

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Record sightings of whales, dolphins and seals in UK, says Wildlife Trusts

More than 800 sightings of whales, dolphins and seals have been logged in British waters this year.

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The digital links of 2019's global protests

Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements.

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Sunday, December 29, 2019

US attacks Iran-backed militia bases in Iraq and Syria

The air strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack on an Iraqi base that killed a US contractor.

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More than £100,000 in payouts for three teachers attacked by pupils

The EIS union says the compensation payouts went to three teachers who were assaulted at work.

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Student loan online accounts to undergo overhaul in 2020

The government says a new online service will offer graduates more up-to-date balance information.

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Surge in teenagers setting up businesses, study suggests

The number of UK teenagers with their own businesses has gone up 700% in 10 years, research suggests.

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Bank of England chief Mark Carney issues climate change warning

The world will face irreversible heating unless firms shift priorities, Mark Carney tells the BBC.

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Greta Thunberg's father: 'She is happy, but I worry'

The activist's father says he thought her skipping school to fight climate change was a "bad idea".

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Rebecca Long-Bailey outlines vision for Labour's future

The Corbyn ally pledges to champion "progressive patriotism" as she considers standing to be party leader.

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Kim Jong-un calls for 'positive and offensive' security policy

The North Korean leader was speaking to senior party officials at a meeting in Pyongyang.

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Gay in Nigeria: 'Everybody sees me as an abomination'

Five years on from Nigeria's Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, discrimination appears to have worsened.

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TV in 2020: Shows coming to small screen near you

The choice of great TV shows is strong as traditional broadcasters and online services do battle.

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'We can give a lot of the power back to the fans'

How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users.

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The best space images of 2019

With some blockbuster space missions underway, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth.

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The Syrian town with more cats than people

The few remaining inhabitants of a bombed-out Syrian town take comfort from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats.

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Tablets to smart speakers: The 2010s in spending

What did we buy and what did we leave on the shelf during a decade of invention and changing habits?

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Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'

People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien".

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'Why feeling the cold from a drinks can blew my mind'

Just before her first "handiversary", transplant miracle Cor Hutton explains why the smallest things mean so much.

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Pictures that people in solitary confinement ask for

Artists and everyday people send images of life outside prison to inmates in solitary confinement.

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Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel

Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed.

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The decade in grime

Grime's prospects were shaky in 2010, but the genre has ended the decade triumphantly.

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MOTD2: Should offside be included in VAR? Keown & Wright can't agree

Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Martin Keown discuss changing the offside rule in light of recent VAR controversies in the Premier League.

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Rangers win at Celtic in dramatic Old Firm derby

Rangers win at Celtic Park for the first time in nine years and cut the gap at the top to two points, with a game in hand. (UK only)

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Ten questions from the past 10 years

How well do you remember events in England from the past decade?

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Australia v New Zealand: Hosts secure crushing 247-run victory in Melbourne

Australia complete a 247-run victory over New Zealand on the fourth day in Melbourne to win the three-Test series with one match remaining.

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'World's oldest rhino' Fausta dies in Tanzania aged 57

Fausta, a female eastern black rhino, lived in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.

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New Year Honours: Publication of addresses a 'complete disaster'

Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith calls the breach "concerning" for police officers affected.

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Car owners in Wales could be fined for roadside litter

Tougher action is planned as few are caught for a crime which costs councils millions of pounds.

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Manuel Pellegrini: How West Ham faith dwindled - and could David Moyes return?

BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at where it wrong for Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham and who the Hammers could turn to now.

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Saturday, December 28, 2019

Trump faces criticism after sharing tweet naming alleged whistleblower

The president retweets a post naming the alleged whistleblower whose complaint led to his impeachment.

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Monsey stabbing: Several wounded at rabbi’s home in New York

Reports say a man entered the home and attacked guests during a Hanukkah party.

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Defeated Labour MPs call for 'fundamental change' at top of the party

An "unflinching" look at the causes of Labour's defeat is needed, rather than a "simple review", ex-MPs say.

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Felixstowe Victoria Hall murder inquiry: Family's 'hope' 20 years on

Victoria Hall, 17, was abducted and killed on her way home from a nightclub.

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Almost 37,000 Scots paid less than minimum wage

A charity watchdog says the UK government needs to make the statutory rate a "legal reality".

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Ten brands that disappeared from the High Street over the last decade

Toys R Us, Borders, Maplin and BHS are some big names that have disappeared over the last decade.

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How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989

The BBC's John Simpson recalls witnessing the communist bloc's collapse in three revolutions.

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The town that raised thousands to save their own

Christel Callow and Nick Haves both needed money for specialist cancer treatment.

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Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst

Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law?

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The best science long reads of 2019

A selection of the best science and environment features published this year.

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Gym wear: The 22-year-old trying to take on the world's biggest brands

Grace Beverley just graduated from uni and has turned her side project into a full-time career.

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US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals

Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.

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Why international rock stars are flocking to India

U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India.

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The Papers: Honours leak and 'troubling' police use of AI

The accidental publishing of more than 1,000 addresses of New Year Honour recipients is among the front page stories.

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Striking photojournalism from around the world in 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world in 2019.

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Stay-at-home dads set up father-friendly playgroup

Dan Rainsford and Sam Chatterley set up a group so other stay-at-home fathers don't feel alone.

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‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’

Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore.

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Little boxes of love help families with dementia

The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia.

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Friday, December 27, 2019

Thai cave rescuer dies from year-long blood infection

Thai Navy Seal Beirut Pakbara contracted the infection during the rescue at Tham Luang cave.

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UK railways need ‘radical overhaul’, campaigners say

A pressure group says ending "nightmare rail journeys" can happen - but only with major reforms.

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Myanmar Rohingya: UN condemns human rights abuses

The UN General Assembly passes a resolution calling on Myanmar to stop hatred towards minorities.

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Uruguay seizes record 4.4 tonnes of cocaine in Montevideo

The 4.4 tonne, £765m haul was found in the port of Montevideo bound for Togo in West Africa.

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Tom Watson stood down over Labour Party 'brutality'

The former deputy party leader says constant criticism and hostility informed his decision to quit.

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India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police'

Muslims in India tell the BBC of police brutality, and why they fear losing their citizenship rights.

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Plastic pollution: Calls to do more to cut bag use

"Bag for life" numbers remain high with many treating them as "disposable", Welsh Government report says.

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French government to scan social media for tax cheats

French court says government can comb profiles, posts and pictures for evidence of undeclared income.

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Edward Gallagher: Navy Seals called platoon leader 'freaking evil'

Newly released video shows testimony against Seal accused of war crimes but championed by Trump.

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Hawaii tour helicopter wreckage found on Kauai island

Six passengers and a pilot were on board the aircraft, which was touring Kauai island.

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New Year Honours 2020: Famous names on the list

A picture-focused round-up of some of the famous names on the 2020 New Year Honours list including.....

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Sudan after Bashir: 'The revolution is on the curriculum'

Months after long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was toppled, how has life changed for Sudanese?

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Huda Kattan: Hijab wearers can still express themselves

Beauty entrepreneur Huda Kattan says women can still express themselves in conservative Muslim societies.

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2019 in pictures: Striking images from around the UK

A selection of the best news photographs from around the UK in 2019.

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'We fell in love on the dance floor’

Taiwan has been declared polio free since 2000 and some of the last polio survivors have decided to band together to dance wheelchair ballroom dancing.

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How puppetry can help with trauma

After being trafficked for sex by her family as a child, puppeteer Raven wants to show people healing is possible through art.

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The man who spent 30 years caring for crocodiles in Ethiopia

Tomas Tama has spent 30 years protecting the reptiles in Ethiopia, despite once being bitten.

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10 musical moments to look out for in 2020

From Adele's comeback to Glastonbury's birthday bash, here's the best music of the next 12 months.

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Extinction: A million species at risk, so what is saved?

With around one million species at risk, how do conservationists decide what species to save?

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Transgender in Pakistan: Maya, the woman who almost broke free

Maya was one of dozens of trans women killed in Pakistan in recent years, many of the murders unsolved.

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Gare du Nord: Why Europe's busiest station needs a makeover fast

The plan to revitalise Gare du Nord will include sports areas and medical labs - but critics are not convinced.

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The anti-vaccination movement that gripped Victorian England

Opposition to vaccination has its roots in a militancy that was at its height more than 100 years ago.

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Duchess of Cambridge praises UK midwives' 'amazing work'

"You are there for women at their most vulnerable," the Duchess of Cambridge says in an open letter to midwives.

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Thursday, December 26, 2019

Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport

One hundred people were on board the Bek Air plane, which came down after take-off near Almaty.

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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippine death toll rises to 28

It led to the evacuation of more than 58,000 people and stranded thousands over the holiday period.

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Australia fires: Crews brace for dangerous heatwave

Crews are bracing for another dangerous period as calls grow for volunteer firefighters to be paid.

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Thornton Heath stabbing: Second murder arrest

The 60-year-old victim died minutes after being found injured in a street in Thornton Heath.

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End of the decade: How the 2010s changed my life

Like every decade, the past 10 years has seen huge cultural shifts and social trends.

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Mecca 1979: The mosque siege that changed the course of Saudi history

An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society.

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Art in 2020: The exhibitions hotlist

Take your pick of art from Raphael and Jan van Eyck to the film special effects of Ray Harryhausen.

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Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes

Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes.

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Baby video messages 'amazing' for new parents

Victoria's triplets spent nine weeks in Southampton's neonatal unit and staff sent updates via a new app.

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'There was a gasp in the courtroom' - retiring Supreme Court President Lady Hale

The retiring president of the Supreme Court reflects on a momentous ruling, her career and "that" spider brooch.

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Is 'super coral' the key to saving the world's reefs?

Scientists in the Seychelles have started the world's first large scale coral reef restoration project.

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Inside China's child pop star factory

Young, mostly female, wannabe stars are trained for a booming industry worth billions of dollars.

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Soldier's mission to give shoes to vulnerable in Uganda

A British soldier has been inspiring others to donate their spare shoes for local people in Uganda.

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Has #MeToo changed Bollywood?

India's film industry was rocked by the #MeToo campaign more than a year ago - what's happened since?

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The African women standing up for change in 2019

Here are the women on the continent who've been shaking the table this year.

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Climate change: Migrant species do well in warm and wet UK in 2019

The National Trust says it's been a good year for migrant butterflies but not for water voles.

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Free NHS hospital parking for thousands in 'greatest need'

People with disabilities and NHS staff on night shifts will be among those to benefit from April.

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Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge

Challenger Gideon Saar, an ex-minister, concedes defeat, pledging now to rally behind Mr Netanyahu.

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Home Alone 2: Canada's CBC broadcaster defends cutting Trump scene

CBC say edits to Home Alone 2 were not politically motivated, but their decision was criticised.

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Kulubá: Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico

Archaeologists believe the palace was used at the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago.

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The Papers: Fury at fox-killing lawyer and MI6 HQ plans 'lost'

The papers are outraged at the admission of a leading QC and claim builders misplaced MI6 blueprints.

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New video by OfficialOAFC on YouTube

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Tortoise rescued after setting Great Dunmow house on fire

The "angry-looking" reptile was home alone when it knocked over a heat lamp, starting a fire.

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Rowan Williams: Climate change 'largest challenge ever'

Dr Rowan Williams says some people don't believe in the climate crisis as it is hard to face up to.

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Nut allergy: Family renews warning for Christmas

A severe reaction to nuts left a woman in her 20s with brain injuries.

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Demand for BBC Action Line advice doubles in 2019

There was a rise in the number of people seeking advice about sexual abuse and mental health after BBC shows.

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Migrant crisis: Seven die as boat sinks in Turkey's Lake Van

The boat with 71 migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan sank in Lake Van at night.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Annular solar eclipse: Crowds in Asia gather to see 'ring of fire'

In an annular eclipse the moon covers the centre of the Sun, giving the appearance of a bright ring.

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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm

Typhoon Phanfone, with gusts of close to 190km/h, hit an area devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.

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Books 2020: What you could be reading

Titles to look forward to - from David Mitchell and Hilary Mantel to new writers and celebrities.

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The children at risk of eating themselves to death

"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome.

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The ordinary people who went viral in 2019

Including: A kombucha for the first time, a hot junior doctor, and Alex from Glasto.

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Christmas shopping online or in person - who wins?

Online shopping is on the rise, with more and more people choosing the sofa to buy goods, but which is better?

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Readers' pictures of the year 2019

Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights.

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Morpurgo's Christmas (fire) cracker

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the yuletide offering from children's author, Sir Michael Morpurgo.

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Dog walker helps men talk about mental health

Rob Osman started the group Dudes And Dogs when he realised dog walking had pulled him out of depression.

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The bakery in a mental health hospital

In an unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing, the patients are the bakers.

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Boxing Day family puzzler 2019

This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.

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Radio silence: The Syrian broadcasters in exile

Emma Jane Kirby meets exiled journalists who are now off air, and have nowhere that feels like home.

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Watkin's Wembley folly: London's 'Eiffel Tower' that never was

A Victorian rail magnate tried to build a taller tower than Eiffel's - but it did not go to plan.

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My Money: 'I'm exactly £1,000 lighter'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Angela Jansen shares what she spent her money on this week.

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Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House.

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British troops move black rhinos to Malawi

The animals were moved from a South Africa park in the hope they would be protected from poachers.

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Ari Behn: Author and Norway princess's ex-husband dies aged 47

Author Ari Behn and the king's eldest child, Princess Martha Louise, divorced in 2017.

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M1 closed after third serious crash in 24 hours

A stretch of the busy motorway is shut near Wakefield as police respond to "serious" collision.

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Max Clifford: HMP Littlehey staff 'made medication errors'

The jail where the disgraced publicist was held is told to improve its inmate healthcare provision.

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Roman and Anglo-Saxon artefacts found in Baginton

Pots, jugs and jewellery are among the items carefully dug up from burial sites in Warwickshire.

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Stokes back training for Test as father improves, but illness hampers England

Ben Stokes returns to full training with England as they prepare for the Boxing Day Test against South Africa, after his father shows signs of improvement in hospital.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Prince William's kiss for Prince Louis in new photo by Duchess of Cambridge

A relaxed family photograph taken by the Duchess of Cambridge is released for Christmas.

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Royal Family to attend Sandringham Christmas Day church service

The Royal Family will attend church a day after Prince Philip was discharged from hospital.

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In pictures: Christmas around the world

From Sri Lanka to Paris, Christmas services take place after a 2019 scarred by tragedy.

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Monzo boss warned: 'Worst decision of your life'

Tom Blomfield, who founded mobile bank Monzo, describes his personal journey starting a business.

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Burkina Faso: Many women killed in jihadist attack

Burkina Faso has declared two days of national mourning after Tuesday's attack on a base and town.

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Elsie, 3, home for Christmas after a year in hospital

Elsie, three, has a rare form of epilepsy which can cause seizures thought to be linked to developmental delays.

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'I sent my seven-year-old across the border alone'

More parents are sending their children across the US-Mexico border alone to get around asylum rules.

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Turkish artisans hand-craft bespoke cymbals for drummers

Artisans in Istanbul have been hand-crafting cymbals the same way for more than 600 years.

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Kartarpur: Temple of hope between India and Pakistan

Parminder Singh Sandu wanted to visit Kartarpur temple all his life - but couldn't until now.

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BBC Unsung Hero: 'My afro saved my life'

Keiren Thompson won the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award for his work with children in Nottingham.

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Why I spend my weekends ringing birds

More than a million birds are trapped every year in the British Isles by volunteers.

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Call the Midwife: The real-life nurses who inspired Scottish adventure

The nuns swap Poplar for the Outer Hebrides in a Christmas special inspired by real "Hebridean Heroines".

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Gavin & Stacey: Bringing a crackin' Christmas back to Barry

The gang are back together for the first time in 10 years - and it's going to be immense.

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Communities in Calderdale 'traumatised' by 2015 floods

Hundreds of people affected by severe flooding four years ago have sought mental health support.

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New engine tech that could get us to Mars faster

Nasa wants to send humans to Mars one day, but do we have the engines to get us there?

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'Why it's OK I'm not seeing my family this Christmas'

'All the adverts are families happy in a house together. That's not what a family is these days.'

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We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa

British doctors and nurses are battling to save children's lives from measles on Christmas Day.

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Welby to speak of London Bridge attack at Christmas sermon

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will say "darkness is a monster that lies" in his Christmas address.

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Pope Francis: God still loves us all, even the worst of us

The comments at Christmas Eve Mass are seen as a reference to Church scandals, including sex abuse.

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Andrew Miller: Former Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston dies

Andrew Miller was elected in 1992 and served under five Labour leaders before standing down in 2015.

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Monday, December 23, 2019

The Rise of Skywalker: Disney cuts Star Wars same-sex kiss in Singapore

The producers cut the scene so the film didn't get a higher age rating, the film regulator says.

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Indonesian bus plunges into ravine leaving 25 dead

The bus - carrying 37 passengers - plunged 100 metres down a ravine and landed in a river.

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Vulnerable children moved miles from home - report

Nearly 12,000 children are placed in care 20 miles or more from friends and family, a report shows.

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Salmon producer steps up war on food fraud

Scottish salmon farmer moves to tackle the sale of fake products ahead of planned US expansion

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US stops sending sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt

The move follows the deaths of US-trained dogs due to negligence - one died of heat stroke.

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Best friends send same Christmas card for 50 years

A charity card bought in 1969 has been posted back and forth ever since, each year with a new message added.

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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn praise NHS in Christmas messages

Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pay tribute to NHS staff and other public sector workers.

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Australia fires: The thousands of volunteers fighting the flames

The thousands of men and women battling to save homes are unpaid, tired and facing a mammoth task.

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How Greta Thunberg inspired a pantomime

Greta Thunberg's role on the world's political stage has inspired an eco-friendly panto.

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Self-care: Why this band does self-care sessions with its fans

The band Milk Teeth puts on self-care sessions for fans before its gigs.

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Meet the artist who draws scientists for Instagram

Nina Chhita uses illustration to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and medicine.

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How to disagree well: Two close friends who have reason to hate each other

Fiona was brought up in a nationalist family in Northern Ireland. Lee was a British soldier there. Now they are close friends.

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The Scots girl adopted by singing cowboy Roy Rogers

How a girl from an Edinburgh children's home was adopted by a pair of Hollywood film stars.

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Call the Midwife star talks tough on vaccinations for 'evil diseases'

Stephen McGann says the show highlights the importance of early vaccines against "evil diseases".

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How is Australia tackling climate change?

As the country deals with deadly bushfires, focus is on the government's climate policies.

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China is getting smarter - but at what cost?

How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring?

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The US Ship of Miracles that saved 14,000 North Korean refugees

For thousands of refugees in North Korea, the ship was their only chance of survival.

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US children's hospital dreaming of a bright Christmas

Sick children in hospital over the festive season are given a sparkling light show from below.

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NZ police call off search for missing volcano pair

Police said their decision "follows extensive shoreline and substantial aerial searches".

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Christmas: Beware 'lethal' button batteries in toys

If accidentally swallowed, the tiny batteries can burn and choke young children, doctors warn.

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Newlyweds facing cancer look forward to first Christmas as a married couple

After a terminal diagnosis, Lauren and José had their "dream wedding" with the help of a charity.

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Measuring the cost of an invasive tree killer

A study attempts to assess the devastation caused by the invasive emerald ash borer in US forests.

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Queen acknowledges ‘bumpy’ year for nation in Christmas message

The monarch refers to the importance of reconciliation and how "small steps" can heal divisions.

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Sunday, December 22, 2019

Shropshire baby deaths: NHS trust was paid £1m for good care

Hundreds of parents allege Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust provided poor maternity care.

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Prince Philip spends third night in London hospital

The Queen is at Sandringham for Christmas, while the Duke of Edinburgh remains in a London hospital.

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Australia fires: PM rejects 'reckless' calls to limit coal industry

Scott Morrison said Australia would not "engage in reckless and job-destroying" cuts to coal.

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Virginia pile-up: More than 50 hurt in US motorway crash

More than 60 vehicles were involved in the crash on a foggy and icy stretch of road in Virginia.

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Honduras prison crisis: Inmates killed in fresh violence

At least 16 inmates are killed in fighting between gangs, two days after 18 died in another jail.

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The Rise of Skywalker: Another hit for Star Wars despite falling sales

The opening weekend box office for The Rise of Skywalker fell short of previous films in the trilogy.

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Nottingham woman sends 1,900 Christmas cards to strangers

Mo Fayose says it has taken months to write them all but it's "all about love".

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The 'real' Lyudmila from Chernobyl speaks for first time

The 'real' Lyudmila Ignatenko from the HBO/Sky Chernobyl series speaks for the first time about her life during and after the nuclear disaster.

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Trump impeachment inquiry sung by a Christmas choir

How President Trump's impeachment inquiry unfolded, sung by the Washington International Chorus.

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2019 Quiz of the Year part four: October to December

How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?

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I was a teenage code-breaker at Bletchley Park

Helen Andrews was 17 when she began working at Bletchley Park helping to intercept and break codes in World War Two.

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'I won't have many more Christmases with my kids'

Addy Willis has rectal cancer and fears she will not be able to see her children grow up.

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Fighting a goose invasion with guns, knives and forks

The number of geese on Orkney is now so huge that permission has been granted to shoot and eat them.

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Films lookahead: 20 movies not to miss in 2020

Top Gun, Wonder Woman, Mulan and Bond are just some of the cinematic treats heading our way.

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North Pole: Growing up in the town where it's always Christmas

Newsbeat's been speaking to the residents of North Pole, Alaska - the town where it's Christmas all year.

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Is India becoming a major source of space debris?

A Pakistani minister says India's "irresponsible" missions are a huge source of space debris

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'Fashion industry's pollution made me cry'

Yael Aflalo on the trip to China that sparked the growth of her California-based Reformation chain.

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Coldplay 'bodysnatched' our sound, says Travis singer Fran Healy

Frontman Fran Healy tells how Travis went from a critical mauling to inspiring a generation of bands.

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Why so many Japanese children refuse to go to school

Can free schools solve the problem of "futoko", Japan's phenomenon of refusing to attend school?

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Ed Miliband to join review of Labour's election failure

The commission aims to "map out a route back to power" after this month's general election defeat.

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Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'

The jihadists are managing to regroup - should the West be worried?

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Thomas Cook staff say 'benefits system has failed them'

Thomas Cook staff say the benefits system has failed them, leaving them desperate and distressed.

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Syria war: Turkey can't handle new 'refugee wave', says Erdogan

Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled towards Turkey amid attacks on the rebel-held Idlib province.

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Stonehenge in pictures: Thousands mark winter solstice

English Heritage opened the site for those celebrating the end of the longest night of the year.

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Liverpool keep passing tests - Klopp on Reds' first Club World Cup triumph

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praises his players for "passing test after test" as they become Club World Cup champions for the first time by beating Flamengo.

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Tesco halts production at Chinese factory over alleged 'forced' labour

It comes after a girl reportedly found a message from Chinese prisoners in a box of Tesco Christmas cards.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas Mass in two centuries

The Paris cathedral will miss its first Christmas Mass in more than 200 years as repairs continue.

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BBC Sport advent calendar: Nicola Adams wins Olympic gold at London 2012

Day 22 of BBC Sport's advent calendar looking back at the sporting decade features a young female boxer competing at her first Olympic Games in 2012.

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Harry Dunn's parents to meet Priti Patel as extradition process begins

US suspect Anne Sacoolas has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

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France pension protests: Macron calls on strikers not to ruin Christmas

France's president urges striking transport unions to call a truce "out of respect for families".

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The TV repeats and old songs that help people with dementia

Familiar old films or a favourite festive song can help those with dementia reconnect with family and friends.

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Whirlpool: MPs call on washing machine firm to offer swift refunds

The company is recalling half a million washing machines but some MPs are calling on it to do more.

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2019 Quiz of the Year part three: July to September

How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?

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The studios teaching Trans women how to be more feminine

Nicole Thornbur goes to specialist studios in Manchester which teach Trans women how to be more feminine.

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The teenage activists taking after Greta Thunberg

These three teenagers are passionate about issues they see around them, and are training to be activists at The Advocacy Academy in London.

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Quilombo cuisine: Rescuing the ancient cuisine of African slaves

The Quilombo diet is organic, gluten-free and practically lactose-free. It has its roots in African traditions and uses fresh ingredients.

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'The closest thing on Earth to interplanetary travel'

Justin Rowlatt lands in a dazzling white and blue world to join scientists checking up on Antarctic ice.

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Graham Norton reflects on 20 years of chat shows

The presenter discusses the chat show he has hosted, in various iterations, for more than 20 years.

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The year in protests: From Chile to Lebanon, what happened next?

Every continent including Antarctica saw demos this year, with many likely to spill over into 2020.

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West Africa: Is France losing ground to militants?

After attacks in Mali and Niger, questions are being raised about the intervention.

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Are US hunters becoming an endangered species?

Fewer Americans hunt now, partly due to growing urbanisation, leading some advocates to fear it's dying out.

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Take a look behind the 'small doors to imaginary spaces' within bookshelves

Artists share the inspiration behind the crafty creation of miniature scenery on their bookcases.

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The most read BBC News stories of the last decade

From the 2011 riots to the last general election, we look back at the website's most popular pages.

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Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz as first prime minister since 1976

Tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz is Cuba's first prime minister since Fidel Castro in 1976.

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The Papers: World Cup 'hero' tributes and 'bong for Brexit'

The front pages celebrate the life of Martin Peters and look forward to Big Ben ringing the EU changes.

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Beitar Jerusalem: How do you change 'the most racist' club in Israel?

Tech billionaire Moshe Hogeg bought one of the oldest - and most notoriously racist - football clubs in Israel. He plans to change them.

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Prince Philip spends night in hospital for 'observation and treatment'

The duke, 98, was admitted in relation to a pre-existing condition, Buckingham Palace has said.

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Friday, December 20, 2019

Australia fires: Travel warnings issued over 'catastrophic' blazes

Firefighters tackle "catastrophic" blazes in New South Wales as residents are urged to stay at home.

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Pick your England Test team of the decade

Become a selector for the day and choose the best XI players to represent England since 2010.

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Trump officially launches US military 'Space Force'

Mr Trump described space as "the world's newest war-fighting domain" as he signed off the funding.

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Maximus appeal: Street cat gets 'hundreds' of home offers

An ailing stray picked up in Great Barr, Sandwell last month has defied expectations, say carers.

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Nord Stream 2: Trump approves sanctions on Russia gas pipeline

The Trump administration fears the Nord Stream 2 project will increase Russia's influence in Europe.

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Why China could be football's biggest headache

How one post from Arsenal's Mesut Ozil led to Chinese TV pulling the club's Manchester City match.

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UK approves £4bn takeover of defence company Cobham

Ministers say the national security risks of a £4bn takeover of UK firm Cobham are "acceptable".

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'Abuse on the campaign trail doesn't shock me any more'

Abuse of political candidates is on the rise. How do would-be MPs cope in this toxic environment?

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London Bridge attack: Darryn Frost on using a narwhal tusk to stop knifeman

Darryn Frost reveals for the first time how he tackled Usman Khan, despite thinking he had a suicide vest.

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Cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy available on NHS from January

NHS England says access to Epidyolex has been fast-tracked and will be available from 6 January.

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Son of Russian spies feels "relief" to be Canadian

Alexander Vavilov, whose parents were Russian spies, spoke out after a court ruled he is Canadian.

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Boris Johnson in pre-Christmas visit to UK troops in Estonia

Boris Johnson will stress the UK commitment to Nato on a visit to the alliance's mission in Estonia.

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School pays for private tuition to help with exams

A school in a deprived area "levels the playing field" by paying for private tutors.

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2019 Quiz of the Year part two: April to June

How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?

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Black hair: Four men share their beard stories

Four black men come together to talk about their beard journeys and the struggles they have had.

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Week in Pictures: 14 - 20 December 2019

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Reunited siblings team up for family game show

A DNA test brought the Wheeler siblings back together after almost 50 years apart.

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Teenager flourishes in new home despite rare disability

A severely disabled Russian boy embraces life with his loving adoptive family.

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Child prodigies: How geniuses navigate the uncertain journey to adulthood

Child prodigies are lauded for their gifts, but the road to adulthood can be harder than it seems.

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Best albums and songs of 2019: Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X

The star's fifth album is named the year's best record by critics - but who else made the top 20?

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The Papers: Prince Philip's 'hospital dash' and Brexit 'first step'

The front pages feature the Duke of Edinburgh's admission to hospital and MPs' vote on the Brexit bill.

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

Boeing prepares to launch astronaut capsule for Nasa

If the Starliner vehicle's demonstration flight goes well, crew could start using it next year.

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Taser use by police in England and Wales reaches record high

They were deployed by police in 23,000 incidents last year, double the 2016 total.

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Australia bushfires: PM Morrison apologises for US holiday amid crisis

Scott Morrison says he "deeply regrets" causing offence by taking leave during a bushfire emergency.

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Devon town councillor calls for babysitting allowance

A town councillor asks for a rule change so parents can claim for childcare while attending meetings.

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Poles raise money to buy new lorry for stranded Iranian

Fardin Kazemi was stranded in central Poland, after his lorry broke down and couldn't be repaired.

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MPs to vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

The government promises to end "delay and rancour" by ensuring the UK leaves the EU by 31 January.

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Heathrow third runway 'delayed for 12 months'

The airport claims a decision by the aviation regulator to limit its spending will delay progress.

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New Zealand destroying military-style guns after ban

It will be illegal to possess rifles and military-style guns after 21 December in New Zealand.

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Fifteen years in Iowa jail for burning pride flag

The Iowa man was found guilty of committing a hate crime against the Iowa gay community.

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World's oldest fossil trees uncovered in New York

Fossil trees, dating back 386 million years, have been found at an abandoned quarry in New York.

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Getting justice for rape victims

Care centres and specially designed courts are helping rape victims in South Africa

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2019 Quiz of the Year part one: January to March

How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?

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How Beitar Jerusalem's football club owner took on racism and won

For decades Israel's Beitar Jerusalem football club was known for violence and racism among some of its fans. So how did the new owner wipe out racism?

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'My EastEnders visit was a dream come true'

Rose Brown, a huge fan of the soap, was left unable to speak after a hit-and-run incident aged 12.

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Trump impeachment and a US state divided

In a country of more than 300 million, these three people tell us much about how polarised the US is right now.

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Brexit: What is the transition period?

The UK may only have until 31 December 2020 to agree its future relationship with the EU.

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Did Ethiopia plant four billion trees this year?

The Ethiopian government set a target of planting four billion trees in three months this year. Did they succeed?

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Macau: China's other 'one country, two systems' region

Macau, known for its casinos, was also returned to China. It has taken a very different path from Hong Kong.

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The Goes Wrong Show: When TV festive frolics go awry

Mischief Theatre's Goes Wrong franchise is landing on TV screens this Christmas.

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'I want my chemotherapy to help others touched by cancer'

BBC Click reporter LJ Rich, who is undergoing 10 sessions of treatment, shares her experiences.

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London stabbings: Two dead and two injured

Two men are dead and two others are in hospital after separate stabbings in London.

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The Papers: 'Golden age' promises and 'extreme Brexit' fears

The papers review the government's various pledges that have been outlined in the Queen's Speech.

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Car crashes through Florida airport wall

Police are investigating after a vehicle drove into the main terminal of an airport in Florida.

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El Clásico: Catalan protests at Barcelona v Real Madrid match

Why protesters and police clashed outside one of Europe's most watched football games, "El Clásico".

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

News Daily: Queen's Speech and Trump impeached

Your morning briefing for 19 December 2019.

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Trans ice hockey: 'Out on the ice your gender means nothing'

This all-transgender team played for the first time in November. They lost, but it was still a win.

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Trump and Clinton's impeachment - what's different now?

The BBC's Nick Bryant explains the difference between the impeachment of the two presidents.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine: Rapper sentenced to two years in prison

The rapper - real name Daniel Hernandez - testified against his former gang.

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Trump is impeached, becoming third US president to face Senate trial

After a day of bitter debates, the US president is impeached, sending him to a trial in the Senate.

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Australia heatwave: State of emergency declared over bushfire crisis

A record-breaking heatwave is expected to exacerbate a bushfire crisis in New South Wales, officials say.

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Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon to set out 'unarguable' case for indyref2

The first minister will claim the election result made the need for another independence vote "overwhelmingly clear".

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Birmingham Prison: Funding dispute stopped CCTV installation

G4S and the government each felt the other should pay for CCTV in HMP Birmingham, a report says.

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Queen's Speech: What is it and why is it important?

The Queen's Speech will be the second in two months.

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A school looking after its children – and their families

One primary school in Birmingham reveals how it is trying to balance its books, give pastoral care and teach.

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Is the Netherlands becoming a narco-state?

The murder of a prominent lawyer ended a common misconception: that drug cartels only kill their own.

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The Sudanese brides who undergo genital mutilation for love

Women who want to pretend to be virgins before their weddings are opting for "re-circumcision" in Sudan.

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How the scramble for sand is destroying the Mekong

The Mekong river is being damaged by sand extraction, adding to calls for limits on sand usage.

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Universities warned of unfair recruitment tactics

The Office for Students says universities should not use a misleading "sales pitch" to recruit students.

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Climate change: Met Office says warming trend will continue in 2020

Next year is expected to be another warm year, extending the series of the hottest on record.

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Online child sexual abuse: Don't do what I did

"Ben" was arrested after being sent pornographic images of children via an adult chat website.

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Senegal's plastic recycling 'monster' campaigns for a cleaner country

Modou Fall had to get creative to grab people thinking more about plastic waste in Senegal.

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5G: Is it worth getting a new phone?

Rory Cellan-Jones puts 5G to the test in various spots in London - is it worth getting a 5G phone?

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Fall of Ceaușescu: When Romanians stood up to tyranny

In 1989 a wave of protests in Romania led to the fall of the communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu

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Nandi Bushell: Meet the nine-year-old drumming sensation

Nandi Bushell has jammed with Lenny Kravitz, and stars in one of this year's biggest Christmas adverts.

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Racism 'prevalent' in the armed forces, ombudsman warns

Incidents occur with "depressing frequency", the first Service Complaints Ombudsman tells the BBC.

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The Papers: NHS and High Street 'boost' in Queen's Speech

The papers look at the new government's agenda, which includes more money for the health service.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Murder victim Andre Aderemi's mum 'outraged' at killer's Snapchat video

The Ministry of Justice said Ali Zahawy faces disciplinary action over the message filmed in jail.

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Trump could be impeached - how did we get here?

Ahead of the US House of Representatives vote on impeachment, here are some key moments from the inquiry.

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Pramila Le Hunte: 'I tried to be the first female British Asian Tory MP'

Winning as a Tory in Birmingham Ladywood in 1983 was going to be tough, but Pramila Le Hunte gave it her best shot.

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Could Scotland leave the UK... and stay in the EU?

The SNP wants Scotland to rejoin the EU as an independent state, but how could that happen?

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The teenager who laughed in the face of MS

When 15-year-old Bella is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at hospital, she can't help but laugh.

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How Cuba’s digital revolutionaries are fighting for change

A year after Cuba’s government allowed 3G on the island, we follow three activists using the internet to drive rapid change.

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How to have a sober Christmas: An addict's guide

The Hooked podcasters on being in recovery during the festive season.

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General election 2019: Tony Blair warns Labour not to 'whitewash' reasons for poll defeat

The ex-prime minister says Labour will be "replaced" as a political force unless it changes course.

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GPs 'shun full-time work as pressures take toll'

Nearly half of GPs now work part-time with a drive to increase numbers under threat, regulators warn.

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Vienna State Opera: Top ballet academy 'encouraged pupils to smoke'

Dancers at Vienna State Opera's academy were encouraged to smoke to stay slim, a report finds.

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Climate watchdog urges PM to get back on track

The comments from the UK's official climate come ahead of a global climate conference in Glasgow.

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Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having "carefully considered" the public interest. from BBC News http...