Ayia Napa: Mother of convicted Briton backs Cyprus boycott

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

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

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

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North Korea threatens to resume nuclear and ICBM testing

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

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Australia fires: More than 200 homes burn down on coast

The fires have killed at least three people in recent days and left hundreds homeless or displaced.

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

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

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

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

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Heal divisions in 2020, says Archbishop of Canterbury

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

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Smokers past and present 'live in more pain'

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

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Who'd be a lifeguard for cold water swimmers?

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

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What year is it?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Are your friends bad for your health?

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

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Why mature dating apps are coming of age

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

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Could relatives of measles virus jump from animals to us?

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

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The region which legislates who you can love

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

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What does it mean to be a black traveller?

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

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'How Pokémon Go has changed my life'

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

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20 things to look out for in 2020

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

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Baby Archie and Prince Harry cuddle in new photo

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

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

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

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Not enough NHS staff for people with cancer, charity warns

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

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'I feel complete' in Uganda - George the Poet

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

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Mallacoota: Where Australia's bushfires turned day to night

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

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

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

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What were the top business stories of 2019?

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

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Civil partnerships: First mixed-sex unions to take place

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

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National archives: Sir John Major snubbed separate Scottish time zone

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

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Huawei: 'Survival will be our priority' in 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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National living wage to rise by 6.2% in April

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

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Local shops urge action to save cash machines

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

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The digital links of 2019's global protests

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

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'Why I stuck by my drug addict son'

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

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

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

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Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories

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

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The Hogmanay cinema panic that killed 71 children

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

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

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

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Australia: Volunteer firefighter killed by 'freakish' wind

There are also concerns in Australia that "extraordinary fire behaviour" will increase the flames.

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

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

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The Papers: Ayia Napa conviction concern and fad diet warning

The case of a 19-year-old found guilty over lying about being gang-raped is the among the stories on the front pages.

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Tesla delivers its first 'Made in China' cars

The move comes as the US-China trade war US companies to shift production out of China.

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US attacks Iran-backed militia bases in Iraq and Syria

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

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

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

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Student loan online accounts to undergo overhaul in 2020

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

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Surge in teenagers setting up businesses, study suggests

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

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Bank of England chief Mark Carney issues climate change warning

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

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

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

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

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

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Rebecca Long-Bailey outlines vision for Labour's future

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

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

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

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The Syrian town with more cats than people

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

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TV in 2020: Shows coming to small screen near you

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

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Tablets to smart speakers: The 2010s in spending

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The best space images of 2019

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

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Pictures that people in solitary confinement ask for

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

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Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel

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

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The decade in grime

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

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

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

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Rangers win at Celtic in dramatic Old Firm derby

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

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Ten questions from the past 10 years

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

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

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

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

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

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Car owners in Wales could be fined for roadside litter

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

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

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

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

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

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Monsey stabbing: Several wounded at home of New York rabbi

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

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Trump faces criticism after sharing tweet naming alleged whistleblower

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

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

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

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

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

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Almost 37,000 Scots paid less than minimum wage

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

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

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

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

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

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Why international rock stars are flocking to India

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

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

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

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‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’

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

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Little boxes of love help families with dementia

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

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How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989

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

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The town that raised thousands to save their own

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

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Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst

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

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The best science long reads of 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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Striking photojournalism from around the world in 2019

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

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Thai cave rescuer dies from year-long blood infection

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

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Uruguay seizes record 4.4 tonnes of cocaine in Montevideo

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

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Tom Watson stood down over Labour Party 'brutality'

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

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UK railways need ‘radical overhaul’, campaigners say

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

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

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

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

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

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Plastic pollution: Calls to do more to cut bag use

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

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Hawaii tour helicopter wreckage found on Kauai island

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

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French government to scan social media for tax cheats

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

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10 musical moments to look out for in 2020

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

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

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

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New Year Honours 2020: Famous names on the list

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

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

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

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

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

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The anti-vaccination movement that gripped Victorian England

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

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

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

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Huda Kattan: Hijab wearers can still express themselves

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

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2019 in pictures: Striking images from around the UK

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

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'We fell in love on the dance floor’

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

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How puppetry can help with trauma

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

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The man who spent 30 years caring for crocodiles in Ethiopia

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

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£161m Euromillions winner Colin Weir dies aged 71

Mr Weir, who won the then-record jackpot along with his wife Chris in 2011, dies after a short illness.

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Duchess of Cambridge praises UK midwives' 'amazing work'

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

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Prayer and healing in rare Asia solar eclipse

Some in Asia offered prayers and conducted cleansing or healing rituals during a rare solar eclipse.

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The decade in memes

From distracted boyfriend, to Chloe and Gavin - these are some of the best memes of the last decade.

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Satellite constellations: Astronomers warn of threat to view of Universe

A mission to launch thousands of satellites is about to begin, but scientists say this could affect astronomy.

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

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

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Australia fires: Crews brace for dangerous heatwave

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

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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippine death toll rises to 28

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

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

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

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Thornton Heath stabbing: Second murder arrest

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

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

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

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Inside China's child pop star factory

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

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Soldier's mission to give shoes to vulnerable in Uganda

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

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Has #MeToo changed Bollywood?

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

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The African women standing up for change in 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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Art in 2020: The exhibitions hotlist

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

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

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

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Baby video messages 'amazing' for new parents

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

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

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

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Free NHS hospital parking for thousands in 'greatest need'

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

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

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

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

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

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Kulubá: Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico

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

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Second man charged over fatal stabbings in Barnet and Elstree

The two male victims were found within five miles of each other on 19 and 20 December.

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Tortoise rescued after setting Great Dunmow house on fire

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

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Rowan Williams: Climate change 'largest challenge ever'

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

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Nut allergy: Family renews warning for Christmas

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

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss calls festive schedule 'a crime'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says it is "a crime" that some Premier League teams have to play two games in three days over the festive period.

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

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

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Demand for BBC Action Line advice doubles in 2019

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

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

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

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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm

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

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Books 2020: What you could be reading

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

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The children at risk of eating themselves to death

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

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The ordinary people who went viral in 2019

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

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

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

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British troops move black rhinos to Malawi

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

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Christmas shopping online or in person - who wins?

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

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Readers' pictures of the year 2019

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

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Morpurgo's Christmas (fire) cracker

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

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Dog walker helps men talk about mental health

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

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The bakery in a mental health hospital

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

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Boxing Day family puzzler 2019

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

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Radio silence: The Syrian broadcasters in exile

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

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

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

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

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

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M1 crash: Woman killed in Christmas Eve collision

A number of vehicles were involved in the crash on the northbound stretch of the M1 at about 23:15 GMT.

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Max Clifford: HMP Littlehey staff 'made medication errors'

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

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Roman and Anglo-Saxon artefacts found in Baginton

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

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

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

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

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

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In pictures: Christmas around the world

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

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Royal Family to attend Sandringham Christmas Day church service

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

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Monzo boss warned: 'Worst decision of your life'

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

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Welby to speak of London Bridge attack at Christmas sermon

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

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

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

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Burkina Faso: Many women killed in jihadist attack

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

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Turkish artisans hand-craft bespoke cymbals for drummers

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

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Kartarpur: Temple of hope between India and Pakistan

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

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

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

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BBC Unsung Hero: 'My afro saved my life'

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

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Why I spend my weekends ringing birds

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

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

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

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

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

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Communities in Calderdale 'traumatised' by 2015 floods

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

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New engine tech that could get us to Mars faster

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

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

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

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We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa

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

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

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

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Indonesian bus plunges into ravine leaving 25 dead

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

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

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

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Vulnerable children moved miles from home - report

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

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US stops sending sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt

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

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Salmon producer steps up war on food fraud

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

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Best friends send same Christmas card for 50 years

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

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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn praise NHS in Christmas messages

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

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New Zealand volcano: Police call off search for missing pair

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

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Australia fires: The thousands of volunteers fighting the flames

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

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Christmas: Beware 'lethal' button batteries in toys

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

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

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

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Measuring the cost of an invasive tree killer

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

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How Greta Thunberg inspired a pantomime

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

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

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

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Meet the artist who draws scientists for Instagram

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

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

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

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The Scots girl adopted by singing cowboy Roy Rogers

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

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

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

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How is Australia tackling climate change?

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

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China is getting smarter - but at what cost?

How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring?

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

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

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US children's hospital dreaming of a bright Christmas

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

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Queen acknowledges ‘bumpy’ year for nation in Christmas message

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

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Prince Philip spends third night in London hospital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Honduras prison crisis: Inmates killed in fresh violence

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

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Nottingham woman sends 1,900 Christmas cards to strangers

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

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Ed Miliband to join review of Labour's election failure

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

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The 'real' Lyudmila from Chernobyl speaks for first time

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

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Trump impeachment inquiry sung by a Christmas choir

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

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2019 Quiz of the Year part four: October to December

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

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I was a teenage code-breaker at Bletchley Park

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

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

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

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Fighting a goose invasion with guns, knives and forks

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

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Films lookahead: 20 movies not to miss in 2020

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

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

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

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Is India becoming a major source of space debris?

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

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'Fashion industry's pollution made me cry'

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

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

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

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Why so many Japanese children refuse to go to school

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

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Who has thrived since leaving Anfield? Garth Crooks' team of the week

Who is a strong contender for the PFA Player of the Year award? And which player has never looked back after leaving Liverpool? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

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Frank Lampard becomes the master over Jose Mourinho as Chelsea beat Tottenham

Frank Lampard shows his tactical prowess as Chelsea beat Tottenham and his old manager Jose Mourinho 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'

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

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Thomas Cook staff say 'benefits system has failed them'

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

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Winter solstice: Thousands gather at Stonehenge at dawn

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

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India protests: PM Modi defends citizenship bill amid clashes

Prime Minister Modi accuses opposition parties of "spreading lies" about the controversial bill.

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Dancing On Ice is making UK TV history with a same-sex pair in the competition

Primetime TV history will be made in the UK this weekend, when Dancing on Ice includes a same-sex couple in the competition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The TV repeats and old songs that help people with dementia

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

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

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

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2019 Quiz of the Year part three: July to September

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

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The studios teaching Trans women how to be more feminine

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

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The teenage activists taking after Greta Thunberg

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

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Quilombo cuisine: Rescuing the ancient cuisine of African slaves

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

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'The closest thing on Earth to interplanetary travel'

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

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Graham Norton reflects on 20 years of chat shows

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

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

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

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West Africa: Is France losing ground to militants?

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

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Are US hunters becoming an endangered species?

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

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

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

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The most read BBC News stories of the last decade

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

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Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz as first prime minister since 1976

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

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

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

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

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

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Australia fires: Travel warnings issued over 'catastrophic' blazes

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

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Pick your England Test team of the decade

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

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Trump officially launches US military 'Space Force'

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

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Nord Stream 2: Trump approves sanctions on Russia gas pipeline

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

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

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

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Why China could be football's biggest headache

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

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

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

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UK approves £4bn takeover of defence company Cobham

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

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Cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy available on NHS from January

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

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School pays for private tuition to help with exams

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

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Son of Russian spies feels "relief" to be Canadian

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

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

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

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

Abuse of political candidates is on the rise. How do those running to be an MP cope in this toxic environment?

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

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

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2019 Quiz of the Year part two: April to June

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

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Black hair: Four men share their beard stories

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

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Week in Pictures: 14 - 20 December 2019

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

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Reunited siblings team up for family game show

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

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Teenager flourishes in new home despite rare disability

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

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Child prodigies: How geniuses navigate the uncertain journey to adulthood

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

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

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

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Burnt food triggers thousands of false alarms

The National Fire Chiefs' Council (NFCC) says repeated false alarms put the public in danger.

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Taser use by police in England and Wales reaches record high

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

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Boeing prepares to launch astronaut capsule for Nasa

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

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Devon town councillor calls for babysitting allowance

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

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Poles raise money to buy new lorry for stranded Iranian

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

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MPs to vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

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

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Heathrow third runway 'delayed for 12 months'

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

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London stabbings: Two dead and two injured

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

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Australia bushfires: PM Morrison apologises for US holiday amid crisis

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

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New Zealand destroying military-style guns after ban

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

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Fifteen years in Iowa jail for burning pride flag

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

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World's oldest fossil trees uncovered in New York

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

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Getting justice for rape victims

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

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2019 Quiz of the Year part one: January to March

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

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

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

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'My EastEnders visit was a dream come true'

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

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Trump impeachment and a US state divided

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

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Brexit: What is the transition period?

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

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Did Ethiopia plant four billion trees this year?

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

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

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

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The Goes Wrong Show: When TV festive frolics go awry

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

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

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

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

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

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Hedge funds eavesdrop on Bank of England briefings

Traders may have had early access to market-sensitive information from Bank press conferences.

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Ayia Napa false rape claim accused 'left unsupported' by embassy

The 19-year-old British woman is accused of lying about being raped by Israeli tourists at an Ayia Napa hotel.

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El Clásico: Catalan protests at Barcelona v Real Madrid match

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

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News Daily: Queen's Speech and Trump impeached

Your morning briefing for 19 December 2019.

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

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

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

The BBC's Nick Bryant explains how this impeachment differs to the 1998 hearings which gripped the US.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine: Rapper sentenced to two years in prison

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

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

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

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

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

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Australia heatwave: State of emergency declared over bushfire crisis

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

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Birmingham Prison: Funding dispute stopped CCTV installation

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

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Universities warned of unfair recruitment tactics

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

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

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

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

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

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5G: Is it worth getting a new phone?

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

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Fall of Ceaușescu: When Romanians stood up to tyranny

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

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

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

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

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

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A school looking after its children – and their families

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

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Is the Netherlands becoming a narco-state?

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

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The Sudanese brides who undergo genital mutilation for love

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

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How the scramble for sand is destroying the Mekong

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

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Racism 'prevalent' in the armed forces, ombudsman warns

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

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Australia endures hottest day on record

The continent records its highest national average temperature, worsening the bushfire threat.

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

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

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Trump could be impeached - how did we get here?

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

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

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

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

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

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The teenager who laughed in the face of MS

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

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How Cuba’s digital revolutionaries are fighting for change

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Climate watchdog urges PM to get back on track

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

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The Papers: MPs 'savage' Corbyn as PM warned of health 'crises'

The Labour Party's blame game, air pollution and drugs shortages crop up in Wednesday's papers.

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Andrew Garrido taught himself piano on a paper keyboard

Pianist and musician Andrew Garrido has played concert venues across Europe, but he only started playing the piano ten years ago when he made his own paper keyboard to practise on.

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Refugee camps: Pregnant and living in a wet tent

As charity Médecins Sans Frontières warns of a health emergency in refugee camps, one expectant mother living in Lesbos spoke to BBC of her fears.

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The delivery driver who takes away your rubbish

A new system in Stockholm combines waste collection with parcel delivery to cut carbon emissions.

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German court forced to rule as cheese smell gets up woman's nose

The woman lives above a cheese shop in Germany and had placed signs warning of the stink.

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Lip filler was 'like having golf ball injected'

A woman whose lip filler went wrong says it is crazy that clinic staff do not have to be medically trained.

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How much should bosses be paid?

Do stock options encourage good performance or are they just another way to boost executive pay?

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Cancer treatment trial: Chemotherapy 'could become more effective'

Doctors at the Royal Marsden are trialling a targeted treatment which they hope will also mean fewer side effects for cancer patients.

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Instagram e-cigarette posts banned by ad watchdog

British American Tobacco and three other vaping companies have posts promoting e-cigarettes banned.

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'Mortgage prisoners' sue over 'unfair' rates

Homeowners, including former customers of Northern Rock and Bradford & Bingley, claim they have been overcharged.

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Health strike: Thousands of nurses stage 12-hour strike

It is the first strike action by the the Royal College of Nursing in its 103-year-history.

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Iran threat has not gone away, warns Royal Navy head

Admiral Tony Radakin describes Iran's seizure of a British-flagged tanker in June as "outrageous".

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Citizenship Amendment Act: Delhi police in 'shooting' row as protests spread

At least three people thought they were shot - but police said broken tear gas canisters were to blame.

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What's the best colour lighting for sleep?

Contrary to popular belief, the blue light from screens might not be that bad, researchers say.

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The man who helped make ex-KGB officer Vladimir Putin a president

Top Russian official Valentin Yumashev tells the BBC how the former KGB officer was selected.

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London Fire Brigade 'slow and wasteful', according to inspectors

The fire services watchdog finds London crews lacked training and attended too many false alarms.

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Rape convictions: Justice system near 'breaking point', says watchdog

The CPS chief inspector says cuts mean police lose a "damning" number of cases during investigations.

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Christmas getaway 2019: Where and when to avoid on roads and rail

The RAC and AA motoring groups expect the M1, M5, M6 and M25 to see the worst congestion.

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Sanna Marin: Estonia apologises after minister mocks Finland PM

Far-right interior minister Mart Helme described Finland's PM Sanna Marin as "a sales girl".

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The Jewish barber who loves Christmas

Every Christmas, Jack Bubis transforms his hair salon in Washington DC into a winter wonderland.

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Meet Hong Kong's grannies forced to collect cardboard

Granny Orchid, 63, collects boxes on the streets of Hong Kong seven days a week, to earn extra cash.

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The fight to stop Venice from flooding

A system of floodgates for Italy's lagoon city has been delayed for years and mired in corruption.

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Little Women: Cast talk friendship and the Golden Globes

The cast discuss women and the Golden Globe nominees as well as the new film.

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Cranfield bride 'rescued' by police as car breaks down

Jenna Bassam was left stranded at the roadside in "freezing rain" on her way to the church.

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Meet the artist who designed a deliberately inaccessible hotel room

Artist Christopher Samuel wants visitors to get a taste of what disabled people have to put up with.

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Estranged students: 'Homeless' in the holidays

More than 8,000 university students in the UK have no relationship with their parents, research suggests.

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How charity apps may be making us more generous

There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity?

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A bumpy ride for Democrat backing impeachment

Some politicians are facing anger from their constituents over the impeachment of Trump.

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The woman who will help keep seaweed-eating sheep on an Orkney beach

Sian Tarrant's job is to maintain a 13-mile wall which keeps North Ronaldsay's rare sheep on the beach.

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How an economist helped thousands get a new kidney

Kidney exchange has helped thousands get a new kidney, and led to the Nobel Prize for Alvin Roth.

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Lesbos migrant camp children 'say they want to die'

An increasing number of children are self-harming and attempting suicide in a Greek migrant camp.

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General election 2019: 'It feels like starting Hogwarts'

Nadia Whittome and Ian Levy head to London to start their new roles as MPs.

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The gender gap is on course to close.... in 99 years

Global gender inequality will take a century to eradicate and the UK's ranking has fallen six places.

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Newspaper headlines: Papers focus on PM's rethink of Brexit deal timings

The front pages look at the PM's Brexit bill, the Labour leadership contest and the UK stock market.

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Me, my camera, my brother... our cancer

How a photographer captured a traumatic journey through chemotherapy. Then had to do it all again.

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Tamara Ecclestone: '£50m worth' of jewellery stolen from F1 heiress'

The Met Police confirmed a "high value of jewellery" was stolen from the home in Kensington on Friday.

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge talk family life and food

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak to Mary Berry about their charity work and cooking at home.

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Water firms forced to cut bills by £50 by 2025

Water bills will come down after 1 April 2020 after the regulator set out new pricing rules.

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Citizenship Amendment Act: Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

The law lets migrants fleeing religious persecution claim citizenship - but not if they are Muslim.

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Hiroshima buildings that survived atomic bomb to be demolished

The city says the buildings, built in 1913, are unsafe - but some locals but want them preserved.

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News Daily: Johnson to address new MPs and Ben Stokes wins SPOTY

Your morning briefing for 16 December 2019.

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Archbishop Welby expresses concern over UK's direction

The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed fears over the direction the UK is travelling in.

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US envoy Stephen Biegun tells North Korea: 'Let's get this done'

The US envoy calls on North Korea to resume nuclear talks - as Pyongyang's self-imposed deadline looms.

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Imported for my body: The African women trafficked to India for sex

BBC Africa Eye uncovered an illegal network that lures women to India from Africa for sex work.

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PewDiePie to take break from YouTube as 'feeling very tired'

The Swedish star, 29, has been involved in accusations of racism and anti-Semitism in recent years.

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Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition

Food systems are behind poor growth and over-eating in many low-income countries, a report says.

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What's it like being a new MP?

Take a behind the scenes tour of Parliament to find out what it's be like to be new member.

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What does business want from Boris?

Many firms will welcome an end to the Brexit stalemate but firms want action elsewhere too.

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'If President Putin can't help me, who can?'

How ordinary Russian have taken to appealing directly to Vladimir Putin to solve their problems.

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Responsible Child: Can a 10-year-old be a cold-blooded murderer?

A new BBC drama tells the story of a 12-year-old boy on trial for murder, who was tried as an adult.

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My Anna Delvey story: Strange encounters with a fake heiress

DJ Elle Dee shares her story of meeting con woman Anna Delvey on the New York party scene.

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Tiffany Haddish's Black Mitzvah and her journey of Jewish discovery

The Eritrean-American comedian hopes the discovery of her Jewish identity can inspire others.

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How a university dropout built a toy empire

Nick Mowbray went from sleeping on the factory floor to leading a multi-million dollar toy firm.

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General election 2019: Animated tour in 10 stops

Fly through 15 hours of election results in 10 simple stops.

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General election 2019: Johnson to welcome new MPs to Westminster

Their first job will be to vote on the EU withdrawal bill that the PM wants to bring back before Christmas.

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The Papers: Labour at 'war' and PM's 'blueprint for Britain'

Monday's papers include Labour infighting following the election, and the PM's plan for government.

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Anak Krakatau: Giant blocks of rock litter ocean floor

Landslide debris from the collapsed Anak Krakatau volcano is imaged on the seabed for the first time.

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General election 2019: John McDonnell sorry for 'catastrophic' election result

The shadow chancellor says he "owns this disaster" as Labour failed to get its messages across.

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Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland 'cannot be imprisoned' in UK

The Scottish first minister tells the BBC that if the union is to continue, "it can only be by consent".

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Iran 'foils second cyber-attack in a week'

The hack targeted government computer systems, the country's telecommunications minister says.

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Sports Personality of the Year: How to vote online

How can you vote online for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019? Find out here.

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Woods victory sets up US Presidents Cup win over International team

Tiger Woods' US team dominated Sunday's singles as they beat the International team 16-14 to win an eighth successive Presidents Cup.

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Dagenham stabbing: Murder arrest after man dies

The victim, in his 40s, was found with fatal injuries at a property in east London.

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General election 2019: Jeremy Corbyn apologises over heavy Labour defeat

In letters to two Sunday papers, the Labour leader admits the party came up short in Thursday's poll.

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New Zealand volcano: Death toll rises to 16 as two remain missing

A person who was being treated in hospital in Australia dies, as two bodies remain missing.

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Lebanon crisis: Dozens hurt as police and protesters clash in Beirut

Riot police fire tear gas and rubber bullets as anti-government protests continue in Lebanon.

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Albania earthquake: Arrests over deaths in collapsed buildings

Nine people are arrested on suspicion of murder and abuse of power after last month's deadly tremor.

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Man released over partner's death in Wigan hospital

Staff had contacted police with concerns about the 69-year-old woman's death.

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Samantha Morton: Care system 'not fit for purpose'

Samantha Morton says she still does not feel justice has been done despite a major inquiry.

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Hong Kong protests test Beijing's 'foreign meddling' narrative

Why mainland China insists there is a sinister hand of foreign meddling in the protests.

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Post Office IT fiasco: 'Decade of hell' for accused

Those accused of false accounting and theft by the Post Office tell how their lives were devastated.

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How to avoid an election fallout with the fam this Christmas

From social media to the local pub, tips for keeping any chat about politics from boiling over.

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Cher Lloyd: 'I'm not on the conveyor belt any more'

The pop star looks back at her beginnings on the X Factor, and how she took control of her career.

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Can kitchen gardens combat climate change?

Growing your own fruit and veg is already eco-friendly, but it could also help fight climate change.

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How Mexicans saved a dying US town

Guymon, Oklahoma, was on its way to becoming a ghost town. Then Mexican immigrants arrived 20 years ago.

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Sports Personality of the Year 2019: When is it on and how can I vote?

When is Sports Personality of the Year on? How can I watch it? Where can I vote? Find out here.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'garages'

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

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Last days of Long Clawson village butcher's shop

It has been run by three generations of the same family and originally delivered meat by horse and cart.

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Alex Rodda: Man charged with murder over Cheshire boy's death

An 18-year-old is accused of killing Alex Rodda, 15, whose body was discovered on Friday.

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The Papers: PM's 'Whitehall revolution' after election win

Sunday's papers claim up to a third of cabinet ministers will be sacked in a February reshuffle.

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Pandas and skiing Santas - some of the stories you may have missed

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Rod Stewart becomes oldest male artist to top UK album chart

The veteran singer beats Robbie Williams and The Who to the UK number one spot in a closely fought race.

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Emmerdale actress Sheila Mercier dies aged 100

The star, who played Annie Sugden, was part of the soap from its launch as Emmerdale Farm in 1972.

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N Korea conducts 'crucial test' - state media

Few details about the test have been released, but it is the second at the same site in less than a week.

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General election 2019: PM Johnson 'remains opposed' to holding indyref2

Boris Johnson tells Nicola Sturgeon in a phone call that he has "unwavering commitment" to the union despite the SNP's election success.

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Prime minister and taoiseach aim to restore NI Executive

The leaders pledged to work with Northern Ireland parties to restore Good Friday Agreement institutions.

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Finnish minister sorry for Instagram poll on IS women

Finnish Finance Minister Katri Kulmuni deletes her poll on repatriating IS-linked women and children.

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Young son of lost fisherman raises cash for RNLI

Keiran Reid began fundraising after his father was lost overboard off Orkney three years ago.

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General election 2019: PM to visit north after Labour heartland gains

Boris Johnson heads to the north of England later, after the Tories' biggest election win since 1987.

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New Zealand volcano: Search resumes for two remaining bodies

The search operation resumes near White Island volcano after one body was spotted in the water.

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Quadriga: Lawyers for users of bankrupt crypto firm seek exhumation of founder

Lawyers for Quadriga users say there are "questionable circumstances" behind Gerald Cotten's death.

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Australia heatwave: Next week could see hottest day on record

Fire warnings are in place for many areas including Perth, where temperatures are set to remain high.

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Check your train time - new timetables to begin

New rail timetables come in on Sunday, with more and speedier services promised on some routes.

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Who's going to take home the Strictly trophy?

The finalists describe what they're feeling as they get ready for the last show.

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How the killing of a young immigrant angered America

One of the most controversial US police shootings of the 1990s.

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Africa’s 'condom king' wants no more HIV infections

Kenyan Stanley Ngara gives out free condoms in his bid to encourage safe sex and lower HIV rates.

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Shah Rukh Khan talks success and having two left feet

The King of Bollywood sat down with Talking Movies’ Tom Brook in front of a live audience.

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Election results 2019: Five big things on Boris Johnson's to-do list

What are the most important challenges facing the prime minister in the new term of Parliament?

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General Election 2019: Who will be Labour's next leader?

Explaining the process for choosing the next leader of the Labour party

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General election 2019: How the undecideds cast their vote - and why

We went back to our panel of undecided voters to find out what swayed them and who earned their vote.

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General election 2019: Viral videos about the NHS dominate the digital campaign

Videos about the NHS received the highest views and shares on social media platforms.

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Election results 2019: Opinion poll accuracy holds up

This time the opinion polls called it correctly, says BBC political analyst Peter Barnes.

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The Papers: Boris Johnson's 'Christmas message of healing'

The PM's first speech outside No 10 after winning a Tory majority dominates Saturday's front pages.

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News Daily: Tories win big majority as SNP dominate in Scotland

Your morning briefing for 13 December 2019.

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General election 2019: How Labour's 'red wall' turned blue

Seats held by Labour for generations across the Midlands and north of England are won by the Tories.

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Election results 2019: Analysis in maps and charts

Analysis in of the 2019 general election in maps and charts.

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Election results: Who are the major political casualties?

Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson and the Conservatives' Zac Goldsmith are among those to lose their seats.

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Election results 2019: What were people talking about online?

As the results rolled in overnight, reaction came in fast.

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DUP's Nigel Dodds loses seat

Earlier Stephen Farry of Alliance won North Down.

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General election 2019: Tories claim big scalps in Wales

The first three female Conservative MPs are elected in Wales as the party is forecast to win a big UK majority.

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Jo Swinson: Lib Dem leader loses seat to SNP

Ms Swinson says millions of people around the country will feel "dread and dismay" at the results.

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SNP makes big gains in Scotland

The SNP is on course for a spectacular general election result, with the party defeating Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson.

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Results at-a-glance

The important moments of election 2019 night, as they happen.

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Election 2019: Stella Creasy re-elected - with baby in sling

The Labour candidate appears with her baby daughter at the count in her Walthamstow constituency.

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New Zealand volcano: Divers deployed to find last two missing bodies

Two bodies are missing as six are airlifted off the island - despite the risk of another eruption.

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Election results: McDonnell blames Brexit for predicted Labour defeat

But other Labour figures have blamed Jeremy Corbyn's leadership for heavy predicted losses.

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Men 'at greater risk of infertility' if small at birth

Poor growth in the womb could lead to problems linked to fertility - but only in men, a study says.

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Climate change: Stalemate at UN talks as splits re-appear

Talks in Madrid enter their final day with serious divisions between large emitting countries and small island states

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Humans 'sole culprits' in US parrot extinction

A study of North America's only native parrot confirms its disappearance was down to humans alone.

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Results in pictures

A busy night of vote counting and election results.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Rejoice for Boris' or the 'Nightmare before Xmas'?

All the papers lead on the "exit poll sensation", with the "Tories set for biggest win since Thatcher".

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Quiz of the week: Whose record did Robbie Williams match?

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

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Making art from rubbish

Andriy Pilat makes art from discarded plastic rubbish in the Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi.

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Las Tesis feminist protest song of Chile goes global

The song "The rapist is you" was created by the Chilean feminist collective Las Tesis.

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England's primary school league tables to be published

New primary school league table data for England is published later by the Department for Education.

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Trump 'signs off' on deal to pause US-China trade war

The two sides have reportedly reached a deal days before another round of tariffs was due to start.

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'Revolutionary' 18th Century naval ship to go on display in Poole

More than 2,000 artefacts have been recovered from HMS Invincible, the 18th Century ship that revolutionised naval ship design.

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Stonehenge 1875 family photo may be earliest at monument

The picture of a family dressed in finery features in an exhibition charting 150 years of visitors.

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Sulawesi art: Animal painting found in cave is 44,000 years old

Experts say the art, found in an Indonesian cave, could be the world's oldest recorded story.

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The papers: Bellamy tributes and Myanmar 'genocide denial'

Away from the election, the papers cover the death of a naturalist and a peace icon's defence of Myanmar.

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News Daily: UK goes to the polls and BBC Sound of 2020 longlist revealed

Your morning briefing for 12 December 2019.

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London Bridge attack: Reformed prisoner who fought knifeman 'prepared to die'

John Crilly, who fought the London Bridge attacker, says he shouted for police to shoot Usman Khan.

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Karen Gillan: 'I got rejected for the local panto'

She is one of Scotland's biggest film stars, but Karen Gillan says her young dreams took a few knocks.

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White Island volcano: NZ police plan to recover bodies on Friday

Returning to White Island volcano is dangerous because a second eruption could occur within the next 24 hours.

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Anger as protesters barred from UN climate talks

Around 200 environmental campaigners are barred from climate talks after Greta Thunberg speaks.

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Israel will hold unprecedented third election in a year

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, Benny Gantz, have been unable to form majority coalitions.

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Joe Biden: Democratic presidential frontrunner denies one-term pledge

US media had reported that Mr Biden, 77, suggested to his aides he would only serve a single term.

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Chile missing C-130 plane: Floating debris found

Thirty-eight people were on board the Antarctic-bound transport plane that disappeared on Monday.

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Chemists demand clarity on cannabis-related goods

Non-medicinal CBD is now on sale in High Street shops across the country, including chemists.

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'My boss lets us book hangover days'

One firm lets employees work from the comfort of their own sofa, even after they've been out drinking.

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'I order takeaways six nights a week'

Ben Roberts spends up to £1,600 a month ordering in, more than three times the national average for a year.

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Full university scholarships offered to video gamers in Pennsylvania

The new game on US university campuses is behind computer screens as esports gets major investment.

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Sunderland v Newcastle: The 'race' to return the election result

How do Sunderland and Newcastle return election results so quickly and is there really a race?

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Volcano tourism in the spotlight after New Zealand eruption

Huge numbers of tourists risk scaling active volcanoes every year.

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General election 2019: Voters set to head to polls across the UK

Voting in the third UK-wide contest in less than five years will get under way at 07:00 GMT.

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BBC Sound of 2020: Who's on the longlist?

Ten new acts are tipped for success in the annual BBC list, previously won by Adele and Sam Smith.

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‘How texts to my dead brother brought us together’

A Minneapolis woman started messaging her brother's old phone but she didn't expect what happened next.

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Warwickshire man uses pension to save 62,000 animals

Geoff Grewcock set up the Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary in his garden 18 years ago.

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A 'game changer' for cardboard box waste?

A factory in France is trialling a more efficient way of packaging orders, Emma Simpson reports.

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York dads' 'hair school' brings families closer

A group for dads in York is helping them to style their daughter's hair and make new friends.

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Google: The most searched for questions and phrases of 2019 revealed

Do you know how to eat a pineapple, who Caitlyn Jenner is or what is Area 51 is?

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Ed Sheeran named 'artist of the decade'

The singer has amassed a combined run of 12 number one singles and albums between 2010 and 2019.

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Christmas: Swansea gran creates grotto with £30k of decorations

Betty-Ann Jones, 77, breaks her vow to stop turning her house into a real-life Christmas grotto.

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Bougainville referendum: PNG region votes overwhelmingly for independence

The vote was non-binding - but the Papua New Guinea region could now become a sovereign country.

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Myanmar Rohingya: The supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi will defend her country against genocide accusations in court in The Hague.

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White Island volcano: New volcanic activity hampers recovery efforts

There'd been hopes to bring back the bodies from the island but police says it's too dangerous.

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Parent school donations 'exacerbating inequality'

In 2017-18, the average school in London raised £43,000 from donations. In Yorkshire, it was about £13,300.

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Pensacola attack: US grounds Saudi aviation students after navy base shooting

Flights for 300 aviation students are paused after the shooting at Pensacola left three sailors dead.

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Bird flu outbreak at Suffolk farm leads to chicken cull

A number of birds at the chicken farm in Suffolk were found to have the H5 strain of avian flu.

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Genaro García Luna: US arrests Mexico ex-minister on drugs charges

Genaro García Luna, architect of Mexico's "war on drugs", is accused of taking bribes from a cartel.

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Eastleigh grotto for families priced out of Santa visit

A community is making sure children from all backgrounds get a chance to tell Santa what they want.

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Why this cattle farmer moves his cows every day

Methane emissions from cattle contribute to climate change - but Will Harris says he has a solution.

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General Election 2019: Laura Kuenssberg sums up the campaign

BBC Political editor Laura Kuenssberg sums up the election campaign.

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'Bring your true personality to your work'

Health food boss James McMaster says he wants staff to bring their true personalities to their job.

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'Our parents ran a secret gay porn empire'

Karen and Barry Mason ran a successful gay porn business but tried to hide it from their children.

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Liam Payne on alcohol: 'My family were very worried'

The star talks about sobriety, splitting from Cheryl, and being accused of trivialising bisexuality.

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New Zealand volcano: Can we predict eruptions?

The country's most active volcano has erupted - but how good are scientists at predicting when this might happen?

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Climate change: Major emitters accused of blocking progress at UN talks

Brazil, China, India and Saudi Arabia are criticised as anger grows at a UN climate change meeting.

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