Saturday, 30 November 2019

Frampton beats McCreary in unanimous points win

Carl Frampton says he twice re-fractured his hand in camp before his unanimous win over Tyler McCreary in Las Vegas on Saturday.

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BBC Sport advent calendar: Luis Suarez saves Uruguay at the 2010 World Cup

Day one of BBC Sport's advent calendar looking back at the sporting decade starts with Luis Suarez, Ghana and the 2010 World Cup.

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Sonic boom: People woken by loud noise which 'shook houses'

The Met Police said the loud bang heard was the result of a sonic boom from RAF planes.

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General election 2019: Labour plans central train ticket bookings

The party is proposing a "one-stop shop" for fares with no booking fees if it wins the election.

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Root & Burns hit centuries as England fight back

Joe Root and Rory Burns score centuries for England but the second Test in New Zealand remains in the balance.

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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches

Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.

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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

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London Bridge attack sparks terrorists' jail release review

The London Bridge attack sparks a review of the licence conditions of terrorists released from jail.

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General election 2019: Labour say NHS figures show decline in GP services

The NHS Digital figures show a rise in patients having to wait more than two weeks in October.

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Your pictures on the theme of bridges

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "bridges".

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Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

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The hunt for a unique advent calendar

Advent calendars can be a no-go if you're disabled, so some families have come with ingenious work-arounds to keep the tradition inclusive.

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London Bridge: Why was the attacker, Usman Khan, out of prison?

Usman Khan, 28, was out on licence from jail when he killed two people and injured three others.

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London Bridge: Video shows public confront London Bridge attacker

Footage shows members of the public using a fire extinguisher and a tusk to confront Usman Khan.

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'Minke whale' found dead under Battersea Bridge

The mammal, believed to be a minke whale which can grow up to 33ft long, was found motionless.

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London Bridge: Automatic early release for terrorists 'not working'

Boris Johnson wants to toughen up sentences for violent offenders, following the London Bridge attack.

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General election 2019: PM to appear on Marr amid BBC interview row

The BBC says it's in the public interest, but it still wants him to be interviewed by Andrew Neil.

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Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction'

It is the first time the social media giant has added a correction to a post under the new law.

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Police investigate woman's death in Govan street

The 45-year-old was found in the Govan area of Glasgow in the early hours of Saturday.

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Hamilton star Giles Terera says bar 'refused black actors entry'

Aint Nothin But... blues bar in London denies the claim it "racially profiled" the group.

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North Korea threatens Japan with 'real ballistic missile'

North Korea calls Japan's leader an "imbecile" and "political dwarf" in a row over its latest test.

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Essex lorry deaths: All victims' bodies back in Vietnam

All 39 are returned to their families five weeks after they were found in a refrigerated lorry.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro says DiCaprio gave cash 'to set Amazon on fire'

The Hollywood actor dismisses Jair Bolsonaro's claim he "gave money to set the Amazon on fire".

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Relationships: Coercive control abuse 'is not love'

Teenagers are being encouraged to understand what coercive control is - and how to combat it.

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'I match clothes with my pug'

We look at the trend for matching the clothes you wear with your children, dog, cat or even horse.

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Friday, 29 November 2019

England in New Zealand: Hosts on top in second Test

England reach 39-2 in reply to New Zealand's 375 after two days of the second Test in Hamilton.

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Smoke alarms fail in a third of house fires

Households are being urged to check their alarms after 38% failed to alert residents of the danger.

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Rail fares to rise by 2.7% in January

The rise is below the benchmark inflation rate, but still means big increases for many commuters.

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Clutha crash: Pilot David Traill "trusted implicitly" by his crew

An inquiry into the helicopter crash was "very disappointing", says the families of two PCs killed in the tragedy.

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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.

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St Andrew statue restored after missing hand mystery

The St Andrew statue has been fully repaired after a failed appeal to find the sculpture's left hand.

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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.

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General election 2019: Meet the youngest candidates on the campaign trail

These aspiring politicians are big on Tik Tok, love Taylor Swift and are making their parents proud.

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What it's like to be 'cancelled'?

YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud.

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Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease

Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer.

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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.

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Final day for Help to Buy Isa applications

Nearly 260,000 properties have been bought using the Isa, Treasury figures show.

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Thursday, 28 November 2019

Black Friday: I feel guilty about how much I return

The return of unwanted goods bought in Black Friday sales is costing retailers billions.

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Deadline for UK drone registration approaches

Drone owners in the UK must register them by the end of Friday or face a £1,000 fine.

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Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods

The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints.

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K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape

Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong Hun are found guilty of gang raping unconscious drunk women.

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News Daily: Tories clash with Channel 4 and Trump serves turkey in Afghanistan

Your morning briefing for 29 November 2019.

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England in New Zealand: Tom Latham scores century in second Test

Tom Latham scores an unbeaten 101 as New Zealand frustrate England's bowlers on the opening day of the second Test in Hamilton.

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Harvey Proctor: Former MP secures £900k Met payout over 'Nick' claims

Harvey Proctor receives compensation and money for legal costs after bungled abuse investigation.

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Conservatives pledge to boost Ofsted rather than scrap it

Boris Johnson wants to strengthen the education watchdog but opposition parties want a new body.

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Children under 12s can no longer 'commit crime' in Scotland

The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland has raised from eight to 12 following a change in the law.

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‘I got HIV my first time’

Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.

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Quiz of the week: What broke Tesla's 'bulletproof' truck?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene

Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.

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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?

Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered?

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Shropshire baby deaths: 'This review is our babies' legacy'

The stories of parents whose babies died or were seriously harmed at a Shropshire hospital trust.

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Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.

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How to make phone batteries that last longer

A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies.

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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

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Can old fridges be recycled to make new ones?

What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports.

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Wolf of Wall Street show: Step into Jordan Belfort's world

The immersive show where the audience is invited into the tangled world of the infamous stockbroker.

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Hillsborough: The thirty-year search for justice

Families, friends and survivors of the tragedy reflect on their search for answers.

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General election 2019: Row over Boris Johnson debate 'empty chair'

Conservatives say Channel 4 broke impartiality rules while Labour claims the PM is "hiding from scrutiny".

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Elizabeth I revealed as secret scribe of historic manuscript

A historian pieces together clues to establish the author of the work at Lambeth Palace.

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Smartphone 'addiction': Young people 'panicky' when denied mobiles

Psychiatrists warn a quarter of young people have addictive behaviour towards their smartphones.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2019

Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'

The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say.

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Mount Erebus disaster: The plane crash that changed New Zealand

The Mount Erebus tourist plane disaster killed 257 people and would have a lasting legacy.

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Loan sharks cash in on Black Friday spending spree

Illegal money lenders are targeting people around Black Friday, campaigners warn.

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The parents raising their kids on the road

Two families describe showing their children the world, while one mum-to-be explains why she hopes to follow suit.

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Daphne Caruana Galizia: The key figures in Malta's crisis over her murder

Investigations have intensified into the 2017 car bomb death of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

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My Money: 'I have been in the debt trap ever since'

As part of a new BBC blog series, reader Caroline Thurston shares what she spent her money on this week.

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Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa

Rwanda's ambitious bid to tackle cervical cancer is inspiring other African countries to follow suit.

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The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?

Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope.

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What does a billion pounds actually look like?

The number is thrown around a lot, especially during election campaigning - but what does it mean?

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General election 2019: 'Mental health system fails people'

A gym owner who helps the homeless has called on all the politicians to reshape the mental health service.

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Jaskanwal stopped wearing his turban after being bullied

Struggling with his identity, Jaskanwal recently decided to start wearing it again.

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Immunotherapy offers hope for men with prostate cancer

A small number of men were "super responders" and remained well even after the trial ended.

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General election 2019: Labour vow to plant two billion trees by 2040

The party will set out its £3.7bn "plan for nature" on Thursday, including creating 10 new national parks.

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General election 2019: Johnson vows to help women reach 'full potential'

Boris Johnson says he wants more women in the Tories, as Labour highlights "sexist" comments.

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Netflix 'reactivated' users without permission

Some former Netflix customers are being charged subscription fees, months after closing their accounts.

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Plastic waste rises as 1.5bn 'bags for life' sold, research finds

Households bought 54 "reusable" bags on average last year, research says, prompting calls for a ban.

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Half of students get degree place with lower grades

Admissions service, Ucas, says 49% of 18-year-olds were accepted with lower grades than those advertised.

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'A man tried to choke me during sex without warning'

Research for BBC Radio 5 Live suggests a third of women have experienced unwanted violence during consensual sex.

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Climate Change: Plan to cut carbon emissions from concerts

Scientists team up with group Massive Attack to create blueprint that will 'transform the music industry'.

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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who criticised China's treatment of Muslims.

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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".

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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Proof NHS is for sale' and PM criticises austerity

Several papers report Labour's claim secret files prove the NHS is up for grabs in a US trade deal.

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TRNSMT: Gender balanced festival line-ups 'several years' away

TRNSMT boss says that more women need to be "picking up guitars" to address festival gender balance.

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Blue Story director Rapman questions 'hidden reasons' for film ban

Blue Story film-maker Rapman insists his movie had nothing to do with a mass brawl at a Vue cinema.

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Tuesday, 26 November 2019

CCTV still of man issued over sex assault in boy's room

The young victim was sexually assaulted in his bedroom by an intruder, the Met Police say.

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News Daily: SNP manifesto launch and Trump invited to 'stop complaining'

Your morning briefing for 27 November 2019.

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UK set for 'active' role at European space meeting

After some doubts, it seems Britain will now play its part in the big European Space Agency council.

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Thai deer found dead with 7kg of 'underwear, plastic bags' in stomach

Among the items found in the deer's stomach were instant coffee sachets, rubber gloves and a towel.

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General election 2019: Corbyn admits lower earners face tax hike under Labour

Labour previously claimed only the top 5% of earners would pay more to fund public services.

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Great auk extinction: Humans wiped out giant seabird

Extinction reconstruction with ancient DNA reveals humans were responsible for the demise of the giant, flightless great auk.

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Doorstep scams 'linked to modern slavery'

Trading Standards issues a warning as one man says he was beaten, threatened and forced into work.

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Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam

The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families.

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General election 2019: Nicola Sturgeon pledges to 'protect Scotland from Tories'

The SNP leader will accuse Boris Johnson of being "unfit for office" as she launches her party's election manifesto.

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Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'

A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community.

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'My drink was spiked on my second day at university'

Fresher Lily Petch has told BBC Radio 5 Live what happened when she collapsed in the street.

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The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.

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CEO Secrets: 'My success is all down to maths'

Timothy Armoo of Fanbytes explains how his success is grounded in a love of maths.

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How a cake company pioneered the first office computer

How the Lyons catering company pioneered LEO, the first electronic office system

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Can you charge different customers different amounts?

Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market?

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Beauty-industry bullying 'heartbreaking'

An independent body is needed to investigate claims of bullying in the beauty industry, a trade organisation says.

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Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands

A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide.

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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".

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How much! Why are service station snacks so expensive?

A bottle of water costs four times more on the motorway than in a supermarket, mystery shoppers say.

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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank

The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.

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Bad dreams 'help to control fear when awake'

A bad dream during the night may help you to control fear when awake, say researchers.

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Monday, 25 November 2019

Hong Kong elections: Chinese media attempt to downplay results

There has been only muted reporting of elections which saw huge wins for the pro-democracy movement.

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Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient

A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say.

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General election 2019: Child poverty 'could rise' under Conservative plans

New analysis of election manifestos shows no major UK party's plans would reduce child poverty.

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Trump impeachment: White House aides can be made to testify

A judge rules White House staff be made to testify before Congress, despite claims of immunity.

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Youth services: 'Why my youth club is so important'

And what politicians have promised for youth services ahead of the election.

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Zoe Wanamaker: 'Too much TV is violent and nasty'

The actress says TV shows which appeal to the whole family are "to be lauded".

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General election 2019: Last day to register to vote

More than 2.8m extra people have applied to cast a ballot since MPs agreed to the 12 December poll.

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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.

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Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut

The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale.

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Uber: Three views on the loss of its London licence

The BBC spoke to three London-based customers and drivers about their experiences with the firm.

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Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King

Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King.

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'Indian food is terrible' tweet sparks hot debate about racism

A professor's comment triggers an avalanche of criticism on Twitter from food lovers and immigrants.

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What links street protests around the world?

This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them.

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Spanish accents spoken in the United States

More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.

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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.

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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal

The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?

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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.

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How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.

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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.

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'How do I go back to the Debbie I was?'

BBC News meets women reversing a gender transition and hears from experts concerned for this vulnerable group.

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Black Friday sales offer few real discounts says Which?

The consumer group says it found just one in 20 offers were cheaper than at other times of the year.

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General election 2019: Labour plans to teach British Empire injustice in schools

The party also wants to tackle the black and ethnic minority pay gap in its "faith and race manifesto".

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Sir Rod gets honorary membership of model railway club

The singer gave £10,000 after Market Deeping Model Railway Club was destroyed by vandals.

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Sunday, 24 November 2019

Louis Vuitton buys jeweller Tiffany for $16bn

LVMH, the world's biggest luxury goods company, buys Tiffany for more than $16bn.

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GB hockey player Ward forced to retire after losing sight

Great Britain and England hockey player Sam Ward retires as a result of the injuries he suffered when he was hit by the ball.

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American Music Awards: Taylor Swift puts feud to one side as she beats Michael Jackson's record

The star makes a small nod to her ongoing feud, while beating Michael Jackson's award show record.

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News Daily: Hong Kong poll shock and lecturers begin strike

Your morning briefing for 25 November 2019.

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Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout

Major wins for pro-democracy candidates in local elections put new pressure on Hong Kong's government.

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Living near busy road can stunt children's lung growth, study says

A King's College London study finds children's lung development can be reduced by up to 14%.

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Blue Story: Cinema chains pull gang film after 'machete' brawl

Police officers were injured trying to disperse fighting at a screening of Blue Story in Birmingham.

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Frozen 2 rakes in $127m at its US box office debut

Expectations were high for the sequel of Frozen, which became a global phenomenon after its 2013 release.

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HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'

After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children.

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Coal: Is this the beginning of the end?

This year looks set to see the largest fall in electricity production from coal ever, a new report says.

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US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case

Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.

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Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.

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Cancer survivors 'have higher heart risk'

More than 10% of patients in an extensive study died from cardiovascular disease - not their cancer.

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Do you know when you're being manipulated?

When it comes to Black Friday shopping deals, do you know when you're being manipulated?

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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.

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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?

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'They think disability is almost worse than being dead'

Folk singer Tilly Moses is on a musical mission to prove that disability does not define her.

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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.

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Web inventor attacks Tories over misinformation

Sir Tim Berners-Lee tells the BBC the renaming of a Conservative Twitter account was "unbelievable".

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'He wants to win; I've made it clear I want to win' - Kane on Mourinho

New manager Jose Mourinho can end Tottenham's 11-year wait for a trophy, says captain Harry Kane.

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Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'

Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq.

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University staff strike over pensions and pay

Students across the UK face disruption as university staff start eight days of industrial action.

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GB should be excited for future despite missing out on Davis Cup final - Smith

Captain Leon Smith says Great Britain can be excited about their chances of future success in the Davis Cup despite a heartbreaking semi-final defeat by a Rafael Nadal-inspired Spain.

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Essex lorry deaths: County Armagh man charged

Christopher Kennedy, from County Armagh, Northern Ireland, is charged with human trafficking offences.

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Australia thrash Pakistan in first Test as Josh Hazlewood takes 4-63

Australia bowler Josh Hazlewood takes 4-63 as he helps his side to a dominant win over Pakistan in the first match of their two-Test series.

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Saturday, 23 November 2019

West Ealing: Man stabbed to death outside train station

The victim, in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene in west London, Scotland Yard says.

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The Cranberries: Grammy nomination a fitting full stop

The Cranberries' Fergal Lawler says making album without Dolores was 'one of the most difficult things'.

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Colombia protests: Troops stay on streets as unrest continues

Police fired tear gas at protesters, as anti-government protests entered their third day.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'warmth'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "warmth".

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Whaley Bridge police chief 'left Twitter over hairstyle abuse'

Rachel Swann says her spiked hairstyle sparked "sexist and homophobic" insults online.

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General election 2019: Labour pledges payouts to pension age rise women

The shadow chancellor says compensation would settle a "debt of honour" to women born in the 1950s.

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Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest

Hundreds stormed the football field, urging the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels.

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US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital

The Supreme Court's most senior liberal justice, 86, suffered chills and a fever, the court said.

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Iraq protests: 'We are running a marathon for peace'

A group of young people in Baghdad found a different way to protest against the government.

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"I launched my business while living on the streets"

From sleeping in a phone box to founding a six-figure business, it's been an eventful two years for Gavin Eastham.

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Gang Starr: The bizarre story behind their final album

How a posthumous album from one of hip-hop's most influential duos was held to "ransom".

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Lucette Destouches: Last witness to France's collaborationist regime

The story of a French dancer who wound up with pro-Nazi collaborators in a German castle.

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Why is Instagram deleting the accounts of hundreds of porn stars?

Adult performers say it has unfairly removed their accounts, despite no explicit images.

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The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ

Many who refused were tortured, forced into boiling hot springs or suspended upside down in excrement.

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Google tackles the black box problem with Explainable AI

AI chief explains how he is solving the infamous black box problem with "cool fancy maths".

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Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show

The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube.

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Cryptoqueen: How this woman scammed the world, then vanished

How did Ruja Ignatova make $4bn selling her fake cryptocurrency to the world - and where did she go?

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Flip Schulke: Photographer who links US civil rights movement to Berlin Wall

Flip Schulke photographed America's civil rights movement, and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall.

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How Instagram trends wrestled wreaths from Christmas

The "picture-perfect life of Instagram" sees wreath-making explode into an "all-year trend"

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The Papers: Free hospital parking and 'pension trap' payouts

As the Tories launch their manifesto, Labour offers compensation for past rises in the state pension age.

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Friday, 22 November 2019

General election 2019: Labour plans extra property tax on foreign buyers

The Labour Party says it will put a 20 per cent levy on foreign firms and trusts buying UK properties.

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GPs vote to reduce patient home visits

The motion means the NHS will be lobbied to scrap home visits from doctors' contractual obligations.

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Week in Pictures: 16-22 November 2019

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

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London knife crime: Number of teenagers stabbed to death hits 11-year high

The family of Jodie Chesney - who was killed in a park - describe the figures as "seriously alarming".

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Artist breaks world record for largest solo drawing

Johanna Basford, who pioneered the adult colouring book trend, spent 12 hours creating the huge floral image.

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Forgotten cache of RNLI pictures 'preserved for posterity'

About 13,000 pictures of lifeboats and crew, the oldest from the 1920s, were found in a dusty pile.

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The Billy Chips helping homeless people in Bristol

Meg Abernethy-Hope and her family help homeless people in Bristol in memory of her brother Billy.

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Motorola Razr: Hands-on with the folding phone

BBC Click's Chris Fox tries the new folding Motorola Razr to see if it lives up to expectations.

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The good fortune behind Cutty Sark's 150 years

The world's only remaining tea clipper has survived storms, fires and neglect.

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Sasha Baron Cohen: Facebook would have let Hitler buy anti-Semitic ads

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen criticises the social media giant's stance on freedom of expression.

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Greta Thunberg to guest edit Radio 4's Today programme

The environmental activist is one of five people to take control of the Radio 4 show over Christmas.

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'Freehold charges cost us our dream home'

A family says rentcharges on their home meant their move fell through and cost them thousands in fees.

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Cancer immunotherapy drug 'less toxic and prolongs life'

Pembrolizumab held advanced head and neck cancers in a group of patients at bay for around two years.

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Tories promise dementia research funding boost

The planned investment would double current annual funding for dementia research.

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'I don't want "little princess" on my T-shirt'

Influencer and little person Sinead Burke talks about cutting clothes to fit her, attending the Met Gala and being bold

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Eric Tucker: Exhibition fulfils 'unseen' artist's final wish

Eric Tucker made hundreds of his paintings - but no-one saw most of them until after his death.

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Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage

The Gobi Desert produces stunning fossils but many Mongolians never get the chance to see them.

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What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered

How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle?

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Walliams and Williams collaborate on musical

Robbie WIlliams has co-written the music for the musical adaptation of David Walliams' book The Boy in a Dress.

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Beatboxing champion Grace Savage on fighting sexism

Grace Savage has won four UK beatboxing titles, but says she still encounters sexism from parts of the community.

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Phoenix Boys: Members share their love of dance

Some members of the Phoenix Boys dance programme have suffered bullying.

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Omas Gegen Rechts: Meet the grannies fighting the far-right

Their lives were shaped by Austria's wartime past. They’re determined not to let history repeat itself.

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This Matters: Will how you vote make you better off?

How is this election going to hit you in the pocket?

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Thursday, 21 November 2019

General election 2019: Plaid Cymru wants 'green jobs revolution'

Adam Price will back schemes to tackle climate change at his party's election manifesto launch.

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News Daily: Backpacker murder verdict and leaders prepare for Question Time

Your morning briefing for 22 November 2019.

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Curran's late wicket puts England on top against New Zealand

England reduce New Zealand to 144-4 after posting 353 on the second day of the first Test in Mount Maunganui.

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Chagos Islands dispute: UK misses deadline to return control

A UN resolution in May gave the UK six months to hand back control to Mauritius.

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'My parents were told to plan my funeral'

Maddy Hopson, the first UK diving coach with cerebral palsy, talks about overcoming life's obstacles.

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Dutch police podcast unearths clues to decades-old murder

Can the true crime trend bring an end to one of the Netherlands’ most mysterious murders?

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Dubai Air Show: The challenges for us all in flying green

Sustainable, renewable and green: environmental goals the aviation industry is now grappling with.

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Extreme queuing: Five days in line to see favourite band

For music fans who want to get close to their favourite band, there's only one way to do it.

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Artificial eyes: How robots will see in the future

Laser scanning technology, Lidar, is getting cheaper and could be how machines see in the future.

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Dora Maar: Picasso's lover comes out from his shadow

Her fame came as Picasso's lover but an exhibition shows Dora Maar was talented in her own right.

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Winchester university exhibits sober role models to inspire students

An exhibition of photographic portraits entitled "Sober Exposure" is aimed at tackling peer pressure.

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Quiz of the week: What did Mourinho promise Spurs fans?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Russians under threat over video about gay man

A criminal investigation is opened over a video where children ask a gay man about his life and sexuality.

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This week's impeachment news in three minutes

Congress heard explosive testimonies in President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry.

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Barbara Taylor Bradford to be A Woman of (More) Substance with new novel

Barbara Taylor Bradford writes a new novel revisiting her blockbuster from a different point of view.

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Who should I vote for? General election 2019 policy guide

Compare where the parties stand on key issues, from Brexit and the NHS to education and the environment.

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Global epidemic' of childhood inactivity

Report shows 81% don't exercise enough with effects on health, brain development and social skills.

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Grace Millane trial jury retires to consider verdict

A judge urges jurors to "focus on the evidence" as they decide whether Grace Millane was murdered.

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General election 2019: Tories plan stamp duty hike on non-UK residents

The party says the money raised would go towards tackling rough sleeping.

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General election 2019: Brexit Party to unveil policies

Nigel Farage is expected to expand on the party's other goals, alongside its focus on leaving the EU.

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General election 2019: Party leaders to face Question Time grilling

The Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and SNP leaders will take questions from the audience.

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The Papers: Economists 'taken aback' by Labour spending plans

Analysts weigh in on Jeremy Corbyn's manifesto in today's papers

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Ten men found inside lorry on M25 arrested

A lorry driver is also arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after the men were discovered.

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Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Why Seychelles has world's worst heroin problem

The Indian Ocean archipelago suffers from the highest rate of heroin abuse in the world, but policy makers are hopeful that rehabilitation will curb addiction.

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Lewis Hamilton: 'I never got into Formula One for money'

After six world championships and more money than he dreamed of, how does Lewis Hamilton find that extra gear?

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Coldplay 'not touring' until concerts are 'environmentally beneficial'

The band won't go on a world tour until they can make their concerts "environmentally beneficial".

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Disciplined England bat themselves into promising position against NZ

England make a promising start to the first Test in New Zealand with some patient batting on the opening day in Mount Maunganui.

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Ryanair baggage fee policy ruled as 'excessive' in Spain

A Spanish court made the ruling after a passenger was forced to pay a fine for extra luggage.

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Prince Andrew should contact US investigators - Epstein victims' lawyer

A lawyer for victims of Jeffrey Epstein says the duke should volunteer to be interviewed.

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Diving to save Indonesia's coral reefs from plastic

Tenia Lestari leads a network of volunteer divers who clear rubbish from the coral reefs and recycle what they find.

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Domestic abuse survivors protest over family courts

Protesters met on Parliament Square to voice their concerns over how the family courts respond to domestic abuse.

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The best photos rejected from the National Portrait Gallery's Taylor Wessing prize

Celebrating the best images that failed to win the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize.

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Quiz: How do your morals compare?

Take our quiz and find out how in step you are with the morals and social views of the rest of the UK.

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Russian domestic violence: Women fight back

Two years ago Russia passed a law reducing sentences for domestic violence. There is now a movement pushing back.

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Planning a baby at 16: 'I might be a young mum but I'm a good mum'

A split condom? A failed pill? Something must have gone wrong. Not for Eden.

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The farmers who started out with student debts and big dreams

Lewis Steer and girlfriend Flora Searson explain how they set up a farming business from scratch.

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Brown bear attacks: Deaths spark fear in Romania

Three men die in little over a month in Romania, home to Europe's biggest brown bear population.

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Bougainville: Will it become the world's next country?

Bougainville has gone through colonialism and a separatist war. Will it vote to become independent?

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'I made my film Fish to keep my son's dreams alive'

A film shot by a father and son, while in detention on the Hungarian-Serbian border, is shown at human rights film festivals in Europe.

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The people with voices that tech needs to recognise

Project Understood aims to improve voice recognition software for users with Down's syndrome.

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Government refuses law change on child-abuse retrials

Current double-jeopardy laws do not allow child-abuse suspects to be retried if new evidence emerges.

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'Half of women will be carers by the age of 46'

Women can expect to take on caring responsibilities more than a decade earlier than men, says study.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber tackles West End ticket touts

The music mogul has joined forces with ethical ticket-resellers Twickets.

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UK workers 'fake sickies to avoid going to work'

A BBC survey about morals in the UK finds 40% of adults would call in sick if they needed a break.

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General election 2019: Corbyn to unveil Labour's 'most radical' manifesto

The Labour leader will say his plans are fully costed, and voters can trust the party to deliver them.

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The Papers: Queen 'let down' by 'outcast' Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew's announcement that he is stepping down from royal duties dominates the front pages.

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Behind the barricades at HK siege university

A look inside Hong Kong's Polytechnic University, the site of a fiery battleground in recent days.

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Emilia Clarke: Nude Game of Thrones scenes were 'hard'

The actress, who played Daenerys in the HBO show, says we live in "shifting times for nudity".

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Malta businessman Yorgen Fenech arrested on yacht

Malta's PM on Tuesday stepped up the probe into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

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Is shopping at Primark really a way to be greener?

The High Street chain says shopping in-store is greener than buying online, but not everyone agrees.

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Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Musicians 'have to be proactive' on climate change

Emma Banks puts on tours for some of the world's biggest musicians - but says they need to change.

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News Daily: Leaders in TV showdown, and millions 'miss out' on NHS dentistry

Your morning briefing for 20 November 2019.

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Jose Mourinho named new Tottenham manager succeeding Mauricio Pochettino

Jose Mourinho is named as Tottenham manager, succeeding Mauricio Pochettino who was sacked on Tuesday.

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Simon Cheng: Former UK consulate worker says he was tortured in China

The man, detained in August, says he was blindfolded and beaten for his part in Hong Kong's protests.

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Euromillions £105m jackpot won by UK ticket-holder

The National Lottery's senior winners' adviser urged players to check their tickets.

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Dear Evan Hansen: Musical about teen suicide comes to West End

The creators of the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen reveal why they decided to make a musical centred around teen suicide.

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Why do billions of people still not have glasses?

It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s.

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How to buy an Instagram following

The growing marketplace for buying fake followers on the social media site.

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Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere

Alexa chief discusses plans to make the virtual assistant more useful when used outside the home.

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Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive

The authorities are battling to cap inflation as the Zimbabwean dollar is reintroduced.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Three Republican claims fact-checked

What's the truth behind claims by President Trump and other Republicans over the Ukraine affair?

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Three tips to win an election debate

US Democrat candidates face each other in a TV debate on Wednesday, but what's the secret to success?

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Is harassment making women quit the gym?

Up to seven in 10 women have had an uncomfortable experience at the gym, according to a recent survey of 1,800 women.

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Music streaming market 'needs more choice'

Music fans deserve more options and choices from streaming services, says a new report.

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Seeing an NHS dentist 'a problem everywhere'

Patients are being turned away, stuck on waiting lists and put off by cost, BBC analysis suggests.

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The women removing landmines in Afghanistan

Fatima and Fiza are part of the first all-female team helping to make Bamiyan province mine free.

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Trump impeachment: Witness comes under attack

Republicans questioned the integrity of White House official Lt Col Vindman during the hearing.

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General election 2019: Lib Dems promise 20,000 more teachers

They party proposes an extra £10bn a year for schools in England, taken from a £50bn "Remain bonus".

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The Papers: 'Survival' and 'floundering' in election debate

The papers review the televised head-to-head between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn.

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Monday, 18 November 2019

EasyJet relaunches package holiday business

The airline is seeking to move into the gap in the industry left by the demise of Thomas Cook.

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Did a 'soap spill' really divert a flight?

Evidence seen by the BBC casts doubt on American Airlines' reason for two crew members falling unconscious.

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News Daily: Hong Kong stand-off continues, and Attenborough sees plastics change

Your morning briefing for 19 November 2019.

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New Epstein accuser calls on Prince Andrew to talk

Woman identified as "Jane Doe 15" accuses Jeffrey Epstein of abusing her as a 15-year-old.

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Sydney blanketed by smoke from Australia fires

Bushfires raging to the north of the city are creating a dense haze and "hazardous" air quality.

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Should workers be allowed to nap at work?

The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider.

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How China plans to lead the computer chip industry

China wants to end its dependence on imported computer chips, but experts says it will struggle.

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Why Google Stadia is a 'leap forward' for gaming, according to its boss

The tech giant's boss Phil Harrison believes its new service Stadia is a "leap forward" for gaming.

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'Why economists get things wrong'

Economists seek to explain our world but they often get things wrong, argue two Nobel prize winners.

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Eliud Kipchoge: The man, the methods & controversies behind 'moon-landing moment'

Eliud Kipchoge made history in October by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. Here's how he did it.

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Forgotten cache of RNLI pictures 'preserved for posterity'

About 13,000 pictures of lifeboats and crew, the oldest from the 1920s, were found in a dusty pile.

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LGBT refugees: Life in Kenya after fleeing Uganda

Mbazira Moses and his friends are trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing anti-gay discrimination.

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World Toilet Day: The lives of Indian sanitation workers

Photographs of the working lives of sanitation workers in India.

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Golden State Warriors' Chase Center: Behind-the-scenes

Radio 1 Newsbeat give you a AAA pass at Golden State Warriors' new home.

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Hong Kong protests: A city's identity crisis

Meet the Hongkongers, mainlanders and families being torn apart by the fight for Hong Kong's identity.

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Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft

Russia has lost more than £130m in theft from a key space project cherished by President Putin.

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Grace Millane murder trial: Backpacker died 'accidentally during sex'

The man accused of murdering Grace Millane says she died accidentally during consensual sex.

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Marine E reveals identity and suicide attempt

The ex-Royal Marine was acquitted of the murder of a wounded Taliban fighter in 2011.

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Attenborough: World 'changing habits' on plastic

"I think we're all shifting our behaviour," the BBC broadcaster says as he wins a prestigious award.

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General election 2019: Tories back 'whole life orders' for child murder

The party wants to tackle "sickening injustice" but the final decision will remain with judges.

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General election 2019: Income tax rise will boost NHS budget - Lib Dems

The penny rise would allow it to match Labour's NHS front-line spending plans, the party says.

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The Papers: Businesses 'cut ties' with Prince Andrew

The fallout from the Duke of York's Newsnight interview lives another day on the front pages.

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General Election 2019: Greens to pledge zero by carbon by 2030 in manifesto

The party wants to spend £100bn a year on tackling climate change - and calls for a new EU referendum.

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Ford unveils all-electric car - the Mustang

The new vehicle has a 370-mile range, no door handles and storage under the front bonnet.

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Justice League: Stars call for the #SnyderCut

Stars of the movie Justice League want an alternative edit to be released.

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Oxford Union debate: Blind student 'violently' pulled from seat

Ebenezer Azamati says he felt "unwelcome" in Britain after being "violently removed" from the Oxford Union.

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Bronte Parsonage Museum bids to bring Charlotte's 'little book' home

The rare miniature story book is estimated to sell for £650,000 in Paris on Monday.

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Jennifer Arcuri: Boris Johnson should 'man up and call me'

US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri has accused the prime minister of "ignoring and blocking" her.

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Nicola Stevenson death: Man charged after body found in wheelie bin

Police have named the victim as Nicola Stevenson, 39, although she has yet to be formally identified.

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GCSEs: Qualifications Wales urges exams to be kept in reforms

The exams should be kept, says a watchdog, as the school curriculum in Wales heads for major reforms.

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Prince Andrew: Royalty has failed Epstein's accusers, says lawyer

A lawyer for one of Epstein's alleged victims says Prince Andrew's BBC interview was "depressing".

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Joker becomes first R-rated film to make $1bn at global box office

The origin tale, starring Joaquin Phoenix, reached the landmark despite not being released in China.

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Sunday, 17 November 2019

News Daily:

Your morning briefing for 18 November 2019.

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International Criminal Court may investigate UK 'war crimes cover-up'

Evidence of a cover up revealed by the BBC could lead to the ICC's first inquiry into the UK military.

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Israel Folau criticised for 'appalling' Australia bushfire remarks

Israel Folau used a sermon to link Australia's bushfire crisis to same-sex marriage and abortion laws.

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Huge Flow Country wildfire 'doubled Scotland's emissions'

The massive fire in the Flow Country in May doubled Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions while it burnt.

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Climate defenders: The woman helping coal miners to save the planet

Sharan Burrow wants to find alternative livelihoods for coal miners and therefore help protect our climate.

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'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'

Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.

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The fight to get citizenship for descendants of German Jews

A UK lawyer says Germany is violating its constitution by denying citizenship to some descendants of Nazi victims.

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Ever tried revenge honey? It tastes good

Justin Rowlatt is attacked by bees in Ethiopia's Tigray province, where vast tracts of land have been regreened.

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'I've spent my life in fear of being called fat'

Megan Jayne Crabbe was five when she started a war with her weight - now she's a body positive Instagram activist.

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'I spend 250 days a year away from home'

Federico González runs the Radisson Hotel Group, and refuses to name his favourite place to stay.

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Are our financial lives controlled by biased algorithms?

Amid probes into Apple's "sexist" credit card, questions are being asked of IT-based financial decisions.

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Hong Kong protests: Police surround campus after night of violence

After a fiery overnight stand-off, some protesters tried to leave - but were met with tear gas.

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Good grades and a desk 'key for university hopes'

High parental expectations and being happy at school are also important factors, a study suggests.

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General election 2019: Lib Dems and SNP in court over TV debate exclusion

The Lib Dems and SNP say it is unfair to be excluded from Tuesday's ITV general election leaders debate.

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Demolition work begins after Glasgow tenement collapse

More than 40 properties were evacuated around the site of the four-storey building in Glasgow.

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Jennifer Arcuri says Boris Johnson 'cast me aside like some gremlin'

Woman at centre of misconduct probe says she "kept" Boris Johnson's "secrets" but had been "humiliated".

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ICYMI: Pigs, turtles and a jet suit world record

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Saturday, 16 November 2019

Sri Lanka election: Ex-defence chief Rajapaksa set to win vote

Sri Lanka's former wartime defence chief, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, declares victory in the race.

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Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana

The news is a blow to President Donald Trump who strongly backed the Republican candidate.

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Plastic waste: Runners face littering disqualification

In a bid to make Conwy Half Marathon more eco-friendly, organisers are discouraging plastic waste.

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Students evacuated from huge blaze at Bolton flats

Firefighters say they used lessons learned from Grenfell Tower as they tackled the fire in Bolton.

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General election 2019: Conservatives promise 'equal' immigration system

The party's post-Brexit immigration plans include a rise in the cost migrants would pay to use the NHS.

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How do you fight extreme wildfires?

They've devastated vast areas from Australia to Brazil. Here, two experts explain how to fight them.

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Robyn Crawford says relationship with Whitney Houston was 'love - open and honest'

"It was love and it was open and it was honest," the star's former assistant tells the BBC.

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The growing importance of the night-time economy

The UK's night-time economy is now said to be the UK's fifth-biggest industry with annual revenues of £66bn.

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Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing

The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers.

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The woman who said Jesus would return - to Bedford

Mabel Barltrop's followers believed she was the daughter of God and that an English town would be the location of the Second Coming.

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American Kurds take up Syria fight as Erdogan visits Trump

The visit of the Turkish president to the White House has spurred Kurdish-American activists into action.

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Simon Smith: Mum recalls baby's murder 25 years on

Rachel Playfair describes how triple baby killer Simon Smith murdered their daughter 25 years ago.

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The truth behind India's viral photo that got a girl into school

The Indian girl was enrolled in school after a photo of her peeking into a classroom sparked outcry.

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Meet Mani Love - the basketball player who's 4ft 5in tall

Mani Love is the shortest person to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in New York and is visiting school's in the West Midlands.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'queuing'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "queuing".

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Igbo community in Liverpool: 'Like a home from home'

Liverpool's Igbos are working to rebuild their community centre.

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General election 2019: Labour vows to end dental check-up charges

Check-up charges in England of £22.70 will be scrapped under a Labour government, the party says.

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Yellow vest protests: More than 100 arrested as violence returns to Paris

Rioters clash with police, unleashing some of the worst violence Paris has seen in months.

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Stephen Graham: Actor tells Desert Island Discs 'I didn’t know how to cope'

The Liverpudlian actor tells Desert Island Discs he tried to take his own life in his youth.

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UK government and military accused of war crimes cover-up

Soldiers should have been prosecuted for killing civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan, insiders say.

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I'm A Celebrity: ITV ends 'bushtucker trials' that include eating live bugs

Contestants such as Caitlyn Jenner and Ian Wright could still be covered in bugs during the ITV show but anything they have to eat will be already dead.

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Bolton flats blaze: Students 'confused as alarms go off daily'

One resident of the building in Bolton said fire alarms go off "almost every day".

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England v Kosovo: Joe Gomez & Jordan Henderson to miss Euro 2020 qualifier

Defender Joe Gomez and midfielder Jordan Henderson pull out of England's squad before Sunday's final Euro 2020 qualifier in Kosovo.

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Iran petrol price hike: Protests erupt over surprise rationing

People react after a surprise government announcement to ration fuel and increase its price.

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Impeachment inquiry: Trump 'asked for probe in Ukraine with envoy'

A US diplomatic aide says he overheard an envoy's phone call with the president in July.

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Friday, 15 November 2019

General election 2019: Police 'assessing' call for peerage claim probe

A Labour peer says allegations Brexit Party candidates were offered seats in Lords should be investigated.

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General election 2019: Labour figures set for crunch manifesto meeting

The party will decide whether to include party conference policies, including on free movement.

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Sri Lanka votes for president in shadow of Easter Sunday attack

Terror fears could see the defence chief who oversaw the defeat of Tamil rebels voted into power.

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The art of hunting down stolen treasures

A gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace remains missing - but how are valuable artworks recovered?

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In pictures: Havana celebrates 500 years of foundation

As Cuba's capital celebrates 500 years, we explore the history behind some of its famous buildings.

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Children trying to spell tricky Spanish words

More than 41 million people speak Spanish in the US. These youngsters explain why - and spell a few words.

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'I saw the soldiers who killed El Salvador's priests'

The murder that changed the course of El Salvador's bloody civil war

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Week in Pictures: 9-15 November 2019

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

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Modified Girls: Kent women's car club gathers speed

The all-female group who adapt their cars are challenging the "boy racer" stereotypes.

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How the Irish sport of hurling came to the US

Ahead of a big game, what is this ancient Irish sport that's finding new popularity in America?

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Christmas adverts - do they really work?

Big budget ads are already gracing our screens but do they actually benefit the big brands behind them?

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Uber's paradox: Gig work app traps and frees its drivers

Ride pick-up app's algorithm offers drivers freedom while trapping them at the same time, experts say.

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Gilets Jaunes: Anger of yellow vests still grips France a year on

France has had a year of yellow vest (gilets jaunes) protests, but some of their energy has gone.

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Warren Smith's home was destroyed in recent bushfires in Australia

Warren Smith's house was among 250 that were lost in Australia's bushfires this month.

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Rodney Reed: Texas court halts execution in high-profile case

Rodney Reed had been set to die in days, but lawyers say new evidence proves he is innocent of murder.

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General election 2019: Tories and Lib Dems in rival tree-planting pledges

Boris Johnson announces £640m for more forests while Jo Swinson aims for 60 million new trees.

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Children In Need 2019: Star-studded BBC appeal raises £47.9m

Celebrities from the worlds of TV, music, film and sport took part in this year's BBC charity show.

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Switch to vaping 'helps smokers' hearts'

A month-long study on smokers suggests vaping could reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

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Thursday, 14 November 2019

Stratford stabbing: Baptista Adjei's ‘had plans for life’

The family of Baptista Adjei, who was stabbed after getting off a bus, say he was a "very loving boy".

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News Daily: Labour broadband pledge, and child allergies rise

Your morning briefing for 15 November 2019.

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England flooding: Worksop sluice gate delay 'made flooding worse'

The streets of Worksop "basically turned into rivers", and two homeless men nearly drowned.

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Taylor Swift says AMAs performance in doubt amid music feud

The singer claims music bosses Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta won't let her perform her old songs.

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Australia bushfires: 'The earth here is scorched'

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil is in one of the towns badly hit this week.

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Amazon and eBay 'must block illicit nitrous oxide sales'

Social media sellers also sell so-called "laughing gas", with an expert saying it is hard to police.

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Hong Kong protests: Man dies after being hit 'by hard object' during protests

The 70-year-old is said to have been hit by a brick during clashes between rival groups.

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Alibaba backs Hong Kong's 'bright' future with huge listing

The $13bn listing would be the world's largest this year and comes amid growing unrest in Hong Kong.

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How Mary Poppins has changed for the stage

How the world's most famous nanny went from books and the big screen to the West End stage.

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'Social workers ran my life as a kid in care - now I am one'

In care from the age of four, homeless at 19... now 23, Kerry has turned her life around.

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'I was agony but couldn't get a breast reduction on the NHS'

Women in Scotland say they are falling through the cracks of health care despite suffering chronic pain.

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Why British Afghans have fears for their homeland's future

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to young Afghans living in the UK about their hopes for their homeland.

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'Climategate': Did a hacking scandal slow down action for climate change?

What happened after a data hack suggested that climate change caused by humans is a hoax?

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South Korean grannies keeping a school alive

Facing a year without any first graders, a school in South Korea opened its doors to illiterate grandmothers.

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Quiz of the week: Why did Drake cut short a headline set?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Australian bushfires: Why do people start fires during fires?

As fires takes hold across vast areas of Australia, some people set out to make the problem worse.

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The £7,500 dress that does not exist

Fashion collections that only exist in digital form are being sold, as the fashion industry learns from computer games.

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Homelessness: Two former homeless people describe what life was like

Home affairs correspondent June Kelly talks to two young people who used to live rough.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Why Ukraine is so important to the US

How relations with an eastern European country became central to the Trump presidency.

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US silicone death: Briton Donna Francis sentenced to year in jail

The judge told Donna Francis during her sentencing in New York that she got away with murder.

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Severe allergic reactions rise in children in England over past five years

The parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died in 2016, call the increase "deeply alarming".

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Meetings at work 'about therapy rather than solutions'

More managerial jobs generate more meetings, but they are not about making decisions, says a study.

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General election 2019: Tories pledge help for 'left behind' towns

A reduction in business rates for small firms is among a raft of measures pledged by the Conservatives.

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Wednesday, 13 November 2019

News Daily: Patel pledges immigration cut, and more rain for food village

Your morning briefing for 14 November 2019.

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Western plastics 'poisoning Indonesian food chain'

Chicken eggs were found to contain 70 times the level allowed under European safety standards.

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Israel-Gaza 'ceasefire begins' after two days of fighting

Israel is yet to confirm the reported truce, which is said to have come into effect early on Thursday.

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Grace Millane murder accused 'struggled to put body in suitcase'

The man accused of strangling backpacker Grace Millane says he panicked and buried her body in woods.

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England flooding: Fishlake residents braced for more rain

A weather warning for rain is in place for areas around the flood-stricken village of Fishlake.

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Complementary cancer therapies 'do more harm than good'

Garlic and ginger pills can delay the healing of skin wounds when breast cancer spreads, expert says.

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The rise of 'facadism' in London

London blogger The Gentle Author's photographs of the growing trend to leave only the facade of a building while constructing a new one behind.

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‘We failed to reach Europe – now our families disown us’

Three young West Africans stole from their families to fund a trek to Europe, now they have to face the consequences.

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Emilia Clarke and Emma Thompson on Last Christmas and reading reviews

The actress discusses her film Last Christmas and why it's "just not helpful" to read her reviews.

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Zut alors! The Americans who are farming edible snails

Two snail farms in the US are now allowing top restaurants to switch from canned to fresh supplies.

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Islamic State: What happens to those expelled by Turkey?

Turkey has begun sending IS members to their home countries - even if they don't want them back.

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Trump impeachment public hearings: what did we learn?

For the first time, the public hears evidence in the case to impeach US President Donald Trump.

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Could 'invisible barcodes' revolutionise recycling?

A pilot is in progress to see if invisible barcodes on packaging can improve recycling rates.

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Teen Instagrammers open up on mental health chat

Harry and Samuel post videos with advice and tips for sufferers in the hope others will open up.

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One in 50 'children in need' are not yet born

Rising numbers of children are being officially labelled as vulnerable before they are even born.

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My Money: 'I used the same nappy for my nine children'

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

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Kumanjayi Walker: Policeman charged with Aboriginal teenager's murder

Kumanjayi Walker's shooting death in Australia has prompted anger and protests across the country.

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General election 2019: Tories promise to cut 'overall immigration'

Priti Patel goes further than other senior Tories in setting out the party's post-Brexit policy.

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Australia bushfires: How extreme 'firestorms' make their own weather

As Australia faces a large-scale emergency, scientists report a "crazy increase" in firestorms.

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Half of disability benefits appeals won in tribunal court

Charities and welfares rights advisers say initial assessments are beset by "poor decision-making".

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Getting NHS back on track 'could take many years'

Targets covering A&E, cancer and routine operations have been missed for more than three years.

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Botticelli masterpiece rediscovered in Cardiff

The 400-year-old painting made its way from the studio of the Florentine master to Cardiff.

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The Papers: 'Heckle and hide' and Labour 'split' on four-day week

Difficult encounters for Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn on the campaign trail are among the front-page stories.

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Tuesday, 12 November 2019

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019: The winning image

The winner of this year's competition has been crowned, and it looks a little painful.

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News Daily: Election clash on NHS and Army to help flood victims

Your morning briefing for 13 November 2019.

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This fire alarm can alert your neighbours as well as you

An alarm that connects neighbours is helping to stop fires spreading.

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Australia bushfires: Pregnant firefighter defends decision to fight fires

Fourteen weeks pregnant, Kat Robinson-Williams says she must help while Australia is "in flames".

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Tesla to build first European factory in Berlin

Elon Musk says "outstanding" German engineering is part of the reason he picked the new factory site.

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Arctic blast: US temperatures plummet to record lows

Several places experience record-breaking low temperatures as an Arctic air mass hits the country.

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The recurring nightmare of my daughter's anorexia

Simon Brown lost his eldest child to the eating disorder - now he is working with those who handled her care.

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Fred Spiksley: The remarkable life of a forgotten England star

Fred Spiksley starred for England, acted with Charlie Chaplin and escaped from a German prisoner of war camp. That's only part of his story.

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Polio in Nigeria: 'I opposed vaccinations until my son caught polio'

A Nigerian father who used to chase health workers away from his home has a change of heart.

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Modest fashion: 'I feel confident and comfortable'

Fashion bloggers are covering up and sales of modest clothes are up in high street stores.

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Is surge pricing the fairest way to manage demand?

Ride-hailing app Uber is far from the first company to change prices according to customer numbers.

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Bolivia crisis: Jeanine Áñez declares herself interim president

Jeanine Áñez is condemned by ex-leader Evo Morales who says it is the "sneakiest" coup in history.

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A refugee, a baby and the story that followed their chance meeting

When two people bumped into each other, a tale of death threats, hijack and escape emerged.

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Conservatives suspend members over Islamophobia allegations

The party takes action after the Guardian newspaper hands it a dossier of allegations.

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Aeroflot: 'Fat cat smuggler' falls foul of Russian airline

Mikhail Galin is stripped of his air miles after sneaking his overweight cat on an Aeroflot flight.

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General election 2019: Boris Johnson vows to end Brexit 'groundhoggery'

The UK can't afford to "squander" more time, the Tory leader will say in his first big election speech.

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General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS

The party says it would tax the "wealthiest" to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election.

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Philippines: The boy diving for plastic

Ranniel dives into one of Manila's most polluted rivers for less than two dollars a day.

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Le Mans '66: Christian Bale and Matt Damon reveal truth behind Hollywood auditions

Christian Bale and Matt Damon on fighting for roles, as they team up in new movie Le Mans '66.

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Libya: Migrant mother's dying wish to get children to Europe

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets a family waiting to cross to Europe from Libya with orphaned children whose mother died on the way.

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'Little sign of change' for number of women in top roles

More women are needed in senior roles, although board membership is making progress, a review finds.

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Hundreds of meteor sightings reported

The American Meteor Society said it received more than 120 reports of a meteor sighting.

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Hillary Clinton 'under enormous pressure' to run in 2020

The former Democratic nominee refuses to rule it out, telling the BBC: "Never say never."

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Monday, 11 November 2019

News Daily: Clinton on Russia report and No 10 floods meeting

Your morning briefing for 12 November 2019.

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Australia bushfires: 'We owe you milk' say firefighters who saved man's house

They saved a New South Wales home - then apologised to the owner for taking milk from the fridge.

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'OK boomer': Abigail Disney tells those offended to 'sit down'

Abigail Disney hits out at fellow baby boomers offended by the phrase, saying they should "sit down".

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Poland reacts angrily to Netflix Nazi death camp documentary

The prime minister asks Netflix to make changes to a map shown in The Devil Next Door.

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The Papers: Farage urged to give Tories 'free run' at marginals

The announcement the Brexit Party will not contest the 317 seats currently held by the Tories dominates the papers.

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Philippine drug war: Do we know how many have died?

With a new person taking over anti-drug operations, what's been the extent of the killings in the Philippines?

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Jimmy Carter in hospital for brain procedure

The US ex-president, 95, is said to be resting comfortably ahead of the procedure at an Atlanta clinic.

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Cobra to meet over northern England floods

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had earlier called on Boris Johnson to convene an emergency meeting.

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The US-China fight over AI: 'We're over-reacting'

The US-China over artificial intelligence is heating up, but some warn the US could be over-reacting.

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The company decoding African DNA to help fight diseases

Nigeria-based 54gene wants to help scientists to better diagnose and treat illnesses affecting black Africans.

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Robert Enke: Remembering former Germany and Hannover goalkeeper, 10 years on

Robert Enke was Germany's goalkeeper, set to play in the next summer's World Cup. On 10 November 2009, he took his own life.

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What US coal country makes of Trump impeachment

The view from Americans celebrating Veterans Day in West Virginia, which backed Trump in 2016.

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Why being kind could help you live longer

A new institute has been set up to study kindness - as an antidote to an increasingly polarised world.

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Inside the primary school class with 63 pupils

What is it like to be a primary school pupil in a class of 63 children?

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Sweden's 100 explosions this year: What's going on?

Swedish police are dealing with unprecedented levels of attacks, in city centres and suburbs.

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Paris tour shows how black people helped to shape France

Resistance fighters and anti-colonial writers - a Paris tour celebrates an alternative French history.

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Labour promises free jobs retraining for adults

Labour pledges a £3bn increase in adult education investment to update skills for work.

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Australia bushfires: New South Wales braces for 'catastrophic' day

Tuesday will see temperatures rise and winds strengthen, threatening areas including Sydney.

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Hoodie gets Quebec politician thrown out of legislature

A Quebec politician was pushed out of the provincial legislature because she wore a hoodie.

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'I was detained for speaking Spanish in the US'

Ana Suda and a friend were stopped by police in Montana for speaking the language.

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General election 2019: Tories step up attack on Labour spending plans

Labour rejects Tory calculations about what their economic policies would cost as "more fake news".

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Hillary Clinton: 'Shameful' not to publish Russia report

A report on possible Russian interference in the UK should come out, says the former US politician.

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Vaping nearly killed me, says British teenager

Vaping caused a catastrophic reaction in Ewan Fisher's lungs that meant he could not breathe.

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Shop worker: 'I am verbally abused on a daily basis'

Threats and violent attacks towards shop workers are rising in the UK, according to a new survey.

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Sunday, 10 November 2019

England flooding: More rain due as disruption continues

Hundreds of homes have been flooded with about 1,200 evacuated amid persistent rainfall.

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Steve McQueen's Year 3 children exhibition unveiled at Tate

The Oscar-winning filmmaker and artist and his team photographed more than 75,000 Year 3 children.

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News Daily: British steel offer and cannabis-based medicines go-ahead

Your morning briefing for 11 November 2019.

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Bullying: Fifth of young people in UK have been victims in past year - report

Research reveals the extent of bullying in the UK and explores the behaviour behind it.

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Nikki Haley: Top aides 'told ex-UN envoy to undermine Trump'

She makes the allegation in a new book about her time as the US ambassador to the UN.

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Crystal Chigbu: The mum making prosthetic limbs for Nigerian children

Crystal Chigbu was inspired to help children in need after her daughter's leg was amputated.

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General election 2019: Lib Dems propose £10k 'skills wallet' for all adults

Money for training courses will be made available to adults of all ages, under the Lib Dem plan.

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General election 2019: Labour and Tories in Armistice Day forces vows

Armistice Day pledges include a Tory vow to protect combat veterans from "vexatious" legal action.

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'Cardboard box heads transformed my confidence'

Entertainer Graham Beck's stage show props have helped him tackle his confidence issues.

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'Real living wage' rises in pre-Christmas pay bump

Employers signed up to the voluntary scheme will increase the UK hourly rate to £9.30.

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Cannabis-based medicines: Two drugs approved for NHS

The drugs, used to treat epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, are recommended for use by the NHS in England.

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Climate change: Speed limits for ships can have 'massive' benefits

Cutting the speed of ships by 20% can benefit health, protect whales and limit warming, say campaigners.

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Kenya census: Why counting people can be controversial

Kenya has released census population figures - but not everyone is happy to stand up and be counted.

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Yvonne Fletcher: The 35-year-old vow to a dying friend

The police officers who worked with the murdered policewoman on their quest for justice.

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Payment firm Klarna messed up my credit score, says student

Debt charities concerned about the rising popularity of interest-free shopping online.

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The Iranian opposition fighters who mustn't think about sex

Some ex-members of the 'cult-like' MEK have quit - and are now stranded in Albania.

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The reigning queen of American reality TV

How Lisa Vanderpump juggles being a TV star with running a multimillion dollar business empire.

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The adventurer heading to the stratosphere

Fedor Konyukhov is seeking a high-altitude hot-air balloon record, with the help of an 80-year-old Scot.

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Durwood Zaelke: How your air conditioning could help to save the planet

The man behind a key amendment to a major climate treaty thinks that he has a way to cool the Earth.

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Tabata Amaral: Congresswoman dubbed 'Brazil's AOC'

A video of her grilling the education minister went viral, but Tabata Amaral has a bigger war to wage.

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The growing Oyster card fortune that remains unclaimed

Transport for London is sitting on a "cash mountain" of unclaimed balances and deposits. Why?

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Hong Kong policeman shoots protester during roadblock

The officer then fired two more rounds, although it's not clear whether they hit anyone.

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Saturday, 9 November 2019

World Para-Athletics Championships: Hannah Cockroft wins gold ahead of Kare Adenegan

Britain's Hannah Cockroft sets a new world record to win her fifth straight T34 100m title at the World Para-Athletics Championships as team-mate Kare Adenegan wins silver.

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KSI v Logan Paul 2: KSI wins on split decision in Youtubers contest

British Youtuber KSI beats Logan Paul on a split decision at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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England beat New Zealand in super over to win T20 series 3-2

England beat New Zealand in another super over to win a thrilling final Twenty20 and take the series 3-2.

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Spanish election: Polls to open for fourth vote in four years

It comes just seven months after the last general election in the politically gridlocked country.

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Remembrance Day: UK events mark the nation's war dead

The Queen and politicians will join commemorations for those who lost their lives in conflict.

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National Education Union wants aggression against teachers tackled

Even one attack is too many, a teaching union says, calling for schools to display warning posters.

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Irvine cold-case killer urged to examine conscience

Shona Stevens was killed in a "vicious and frenzied" attack as she returned from the shops 25 years ago.

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Bolivia protests: Ruling party urges support for Evo Morales

It called on supporters to defend Evo Morales, after police officers joined protests over elections.

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito: Festival celebrates enthronement

Tens of thousands gather in Tokyo to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito.

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Cyclone Bulbul makes landfall amid India and Bangladesh evacuations

The storm, expected to unleash surges as high as 7ft, has prompted a huge evacuation of people.

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General election 2019: Row breaks out over Labour spending plans

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell calls a Tory report on Labour's spending proposals "fake news".

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Collard: Soul singer on sex, spirituality and 'looking up to oddballs'

The London soul singer talks about his Mormon upbringing and why he's proud to be an oddball.

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Joy Morgan murder: 'My daughter's funeral was a miracle'

Ten months after she was murdered, the family of student Joy Morgan have the chance to say goodbye.

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Five moments that define Sesame Street's first 50 years

From puppets in Congress to play-based learning in war zones, here are some of the biggest milestones.

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'How skiving made me a better parent'

How do you find time for yourself when you have a young family? Just take it, says Sue Elliott-Nicholls.

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The black princess who 'took on a white world'

The forgotten story of Princess Dinubolu, whose beauty ambitions shocked Edwardian Britain.

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Want to run faster? Improve your algorithm

Why better information about your gait could help runners hit a new personal best.

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Gordon Sondland: Trump’s man in Brussels in eye of the storm

Why EU diplomats are puzzled by US Ambassador Gordon Sondland and his special role in Ukraine.

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Marking the memories of a million soldiers

Graves for those who fought in World War One and Two are maintained in 154 countries worldwide.

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Grime artist Jay0117 explores the white race conversation

Whiteness, white privilege, white supremacy: white people are now part of the race debate.

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'I want to help people feel they're worth something'

A training course in Washington DC teaches disabled people to become paid carers for others who are disabled too.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'garden wildlife'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "garden wildlife".

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Nicola Adams retirement: The pros and cons of boxing

Two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams has retired from boxing over fears she could lose her sight. But what are the pros and cons of being a boxer?

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FA Cup: Sunderland's Jon McLaughlin makes mistake v Gillingham

Sunderland goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin drops a free-kick from Gillingham's Olly Lee through his legs to level the score in their FA Cup first-round tie at the Stadium of Light.

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Woman killed in floods was former Derbyshire High Sheriff Annie Hall

Annie Hall was swept away by the River Derwent near Matlock, Derbyshire, early on Friday.

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