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Friday 30 November 2018
Rail fares to rise by 3.1% in January
Rail passengers will have to pay an average of 3.1% more for train tickets in 2019.
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Brexit: Let's focus on the deal, May tells MPs
The PM says she still hopes the Commons will back her Brexit plan as she prepares to meet G20 leaders.
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Russia-Ukraine crisis clouds G20 summit in Buenos Aires
Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China.
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Hunt as couple's car 'washes-up' on beach
Susan and James Kenneavy's car was spotted on Drummore beach after a night of heavy rain and flooding.
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Type 2 diabetes: NHS to offer 800-calorie diet treatment
A diet of soups and shakes that can reverse type 2 diabetes is to be trialled by the NHS in England.
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World Aids Day: Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP on HIV positive status
A Labour MP revealed he has been HIV positive for nearly ten years, as the Commons debated World Aids Day.
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Copa Libertadores: River Plate v Boca Juniors moved to Bernabeu in Madrid
The second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate is moved 6,000 miles away to Madrid's Bernabeu.
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Michael Cohen in court: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress
Michael Cohen says he lied "out of loyalty" to Mr Trump, while the president says he is "weak".
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Smoking banned in Scottish prisons
It is estimated about 72% of Scottish prisoners smoke regularly but sales of tobacco ceased in last week.
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Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch
The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.
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Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told
The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.
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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'
Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.
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Boy's letter to dad in heaven receives reply from Royal Mail
Royal Mail replied to the seven-year-old in West Lothian to say it had been delivered safely.
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The Papers: NHS doctors and Tory MPs' festive threat
The front pages report an immigration rule change to fill health staff gaps and continue to look ahead to the Brexit deal vote.
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Quiz of the Week: Where were two lost Morecambe and Wise tapes found?
It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?
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News Daily: May sells Brexit at home and G20, and low-cal diabetes diet on NHS
Your morning briefing for 30 November 2018.
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EastEnders: Busting myths around sexual consent
The soap airs a special episode talking about the different opinions around sexual consent.
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Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport
Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.
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'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'
Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.
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The tragedy that inspired a life-saving charity
Terrence Higgins's partner Dr Rupert Whitaker speaks to Witness about the man whose death was the first confirmed case of Aids in the UK
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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes
Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.
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Tea, cake and Brexit: What happened when Damon Albarn played a 200-capacity Geordie social club
Find out what happened when the Blur star performed for a tiny crowd in Cullercoats.
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Heckling: How to deal with it during a comedy show
Comedian Ian Smith offers advice on how to handle a heckler during a gig.
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What are your rights on university initiation ceremonies
The dad of a student who died after a uni initiation is calling for expulsions, but what are the rules?
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Hugh Jackman to tour with songs from The Greatest Showman
The Wolverine star will also perform songs from Les Miserables and other Broadway shows.
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Brexit Barometer: How are small businesses feeling?
5 Live is getting the views of people across the UK.
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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name
Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.
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Why maternity leave can be harder and lonelier than you imagine
Maternity leave is often seen as an idyllic time but the reality is much harder, says BBC presenter Emma Barnett.
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The French village that fears for its British community
Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.
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Whale stranding: Another 50 pilot whales die off NZ
The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.
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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'
Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.
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Australian students in mass climate protest
Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from Australia's PM.
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Michael Cohen in court: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress
Michael Cohen says he lied "out of loyalty" to Mr Trump, while the president says he is "weak".
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Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch
The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.
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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name
Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.
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Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'
A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit.
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G20: So how does the summit work?
The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday.
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Michael Cohen: What Trump lashing out at his ex-lawyer reveals
Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response.
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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes
Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.
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'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'
Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.
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Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport
Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.
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How do you make a vinyl record?
Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish.
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Like Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws
Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker.
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Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US
The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.
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Shenzhen Half Marathon: Traffic cameras catch cheats taking shortcut
Almost 250 runners in the Shenzhen Half Marathon are caught cheating by traffic cameras that show them taking a shortcut through bushes.
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China employees fined for walking fewer than 180,000 steps
Staff at a real estate firm had to walk 6,000 steps a day in order to avoid a fine.
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Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo
Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples.
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The French village that fears for its British community
Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.
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Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine
The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani.
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'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'
The actress Noma Dumezweni, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says women need to learn how to be angry.
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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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The Secret History of Women, Told in Earrings
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Will Blockchain Be a Boon to the Jewelry Industry?
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The Canadian Jeweler Who Caught Meghan Markle’s Eye
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Auction Houses Grow a Different Kind of Jewelry Sale
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Grindr President Defends Same-Sex Marriage Comments
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What’s on TV Friday: ‘A Very Nutty Christmas’ and ‘The Shining’
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FOX NEWS: CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill over anti-Israel remarks
CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill over anti-Israel remarks
Media reporter for The Hill Joe Concha reacts to the firing of CNN commentator.
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FOX NEWS: 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' speaks out following news his wife Beth's cancer has returned: 'Please say a prayer'
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' speaks out following news his wife Beth's cancer has returned: 'Please say a prayer'
"Dog the Bounty Hunter" is speaking out following news his wife Beth's cancer has returned.
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FOX NEWS: Are progressives missing the point of 'Rudolph'?
Are progressives missing the point of 'Rudolph'?
Huff Post claims 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' promotes bigotry; Dave Rubin responds.
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FOX NEWS: Jana Kramer welcomes baby boy with husband Mike Caussin: 'Our hearts are so full'
Jana Kramer welcomes baby boy with husband Mike Caussin: 'Our hearts are so full'
Jana Kramer is officially a mom of two!
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FOX NEWS: Tom Hanks in talks to play Geppetto in Disney’s live-action ‘Pinocchio’ movie: report
Tom Hanks in talks to play Geppetto in Disney’s live-action ‘Pinocchio’ movie: report
78 years after the original "Pinocchio" was released, Tom Hanks may be bringing Geppetto back to life.
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FOX NEWS: Rita Ora suffers wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet
Rita Ora suffers wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet
Rita Ora can't seem to catch a break.
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FOX NEWS: Comcast responds to Linda Vester's claim NBC News hasn’t changed since Lauer's firing; Vester fires back
Comcast responds to Linda Vester's claim NBC News hasn’t changed since Lauer's firing; Vester fires back
Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, responded Thursday to the claims of Linda Vester, a former NBC correspondent and former Fox News anchor, who said NBC News’ culture of sexual misconduct against women has barely changed in the year since the network fired Matt Lauer amid a cloud of disturbing harassment claims.
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FOX NEWS: British Playboy model Hayley Bray sexually assaulted in laundry room at California hotel: report
British Playboy model Hayley Bray sexually assaulted in laundry room at California hotel: report
Unsettling surveillance video footage captured the terrifying moment a Playboy model was groped while doing her laundry in a California hotel.
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FOX NEWS: Sonny Bono told Cher she wasn't 'particularly attractive' when they met, star recalls
Sonny Bono told Cher she wasn't 'particularly attractive' when they met, star recalls
Sonny Bono reportedly told his future wife – and ex-wife – Cher that he didn’t think she was especially good-looking not long after they’d met each other.
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FOX NEWS: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gifts girlfriend a $35G Rolex while in jail
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gifts girlfriend a $35G Rolex while in jail
Tekashi 6ix9ine isn’t letting the fact that he’s stuck in the slammer on federal charges put his relationship on ice.
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Thursday 29 November 2018
Three London Jewelry Makers You Need to Know
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Vintage Bubbles, With (Real Gold) Baubles
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For the Man on Your Holiday List: Shopping London’s Jermyn Street
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Trump Administration Is Set to Ban Bump Stock Devices on Guns
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The Democratic Caucus Nominated Its Leadership. Here’s What It Means.
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Quotation of the Day: Tyson Fury’s Comeback From the Brink
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Joel Embiid Shines as the 76ers Rout the Knicks
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Brexit, Ukraine, Magnus Carlsen: Your Thursday Briefing
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
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Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith projected to defeat Democrat Mike Espy in Mississippi runoff election
11/27/18 7:29 PM
Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith projected to defeat Democrat Mike Espy in Mississippi runoff election
11/27/18 7:29 PM
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
3 US service members killed in Afghanistan roadside bomb blast, officials say
11/27/18 4:13 AM
3 US service members killed in Afghanistan roadside bomb blast, officials say
11/27/18 4:13 AM
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Mueller: Manafort has lied to FBI, special counsel's office since plea deal
11/26/18 4:10 PM
Mueller: Manafort has lied to FBI, special counsel's office since plea deal
11/26/18 4:10 PM
Senate moves to end Yemen war support
Senators are unhappy with the response to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Philippines drug war: Police guilty of murdering Kian Delos Santos
Three officers are jailed for killing a 17-year-old, in a case that sparked public anger.
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Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Poroshenko urges Nato to send ships
The Ukrainian president urges Nato to deploy ships in the Sea of Azov after a clash with Russia.
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Japanese firm to pay out over war labour
A South Korean court orders Mitsubishi Heavy to compensate Koreans for their forced war work.
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John Jarratt: Wolf Creek actor to stand trial on rape charge
Australian actor John Jarratt has denied that he attacked a woman in Sydney in 1976.
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Georgia elects Salome Zurabishvili as first woman president
Salome Zurabishvili pledges a balanced approach from Georgia towards Russia and the West.
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Au pairs 'exploited by Australian families'
A majority of holidaymakers working as au pairs in Australia are being exploited, a study suggests.
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World Chess Championship: Magnus Carlsen retains title
After 12 draws in 12 games, Magnus Carlsen beat US opponent Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event.
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G4S: Kabul compound attacked with bomb and gunfire
Ten die in an explosion and gunfire at one of the British security firm's bases in the Afghan capital.
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Ivanka Trump says her private emails not like Clinton's
Donald Trump's daughter says there is "no equivalency" between her personal email use and Hillary Clinton's.
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Nancy Pelosi wins nomination for Speaker of the House
The veteran Democrat has once again outflanked rank-and-file rebels to win the nomination.
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What happened when sextortion scammers targeted a BBC Trending reporter?
Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media
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The Romanian forest that's disappearing
Why one of Europe's last great beech forests is facing the chop.
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'I was adopted at 60'
Tamara Cheremnova overturned her misdiagnosis by writing fairy tales and has become known as the Siberian Storyteller.
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Pope Francis charmed as small boy interrupts general audience
Pope Francis chuckles at the interruption, but later explains the child's "undisciplined" behaviour.
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Climate change: 'It is a global issue we are all failing'
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns the rise of nationalism is hurting efforts to tackle global warming.
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Spice Girls' Mel B on 'abusive' relationships and her green tank top
Spice Girls member Mel B spoke to Woman's Hour about her new book Brutally Honest.
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Gritty: How a NHL mascot became an internet sensation
Meet Gritty: a polarising seven-foot orange monster taking social media and the NHL by storm.
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Israel unveils 9,000-year-old mask from the West Bank
The artefact has been traced back to the area around Hebron in the south of the occupied West Bank.
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Finnish lake reveals Stone Age rock art
New Stone Age art has been found at a lake in Finland.
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Queensland bushfires: The town spared an 'uncharted' catastrophe
A mass evacuation in Gracemere, Australia, has magnified worries about "historic" bushfire conditions.
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Togolese innovators turn the world's junk into robots
How the 500,000 tonnes of e-waste that Togo imports each year has become a goldmine for its innovators.
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Six charts on the immigrants who call the US home
The US is a country shaped by immigrants - but what do we know about those who live there now?
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The tiny German town fighting back against neo-Nazis
Ostritz has a few thousand residents, but has become a focal point for neo-Nazis. Now it's fighting back.
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Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?
New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned.
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Brexit: UK economy not ready for no deal, Mark Carney says
A transition period is needed to adapt to the departure from the EU, the Bank of England governor says.
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Unilever boss Paul Polman retires in wake of snub to HQ move
Paul Polman's departure comes after his plan to move the firm's HQ to the Netherlands was abandoned.
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Online gambling firms fined and barred in crackdown
Four online casino companies are punished over failures to prevent money laundering and harm to customers.
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US issues fresh car tariff threats after GM closures
The Trump administration renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US.
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Letting agent 'demanding money to view properties'
Prospective tenants at one letting agency have been asked for money in order to view rental properties.
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Mitsubishi Heavy ordered to compensate forced S Korean war workers
A South Korean court orders Mitsubishi Heavy to compensate Koreans for their forced war work.
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Kellogg's gives in on government's 'traffic light' labels
The maker of Coco Pops and Corn Flakes will start to roll out new nutritional labelling in January.
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'Opaque' tax system leads to scams
Ordinary taxpayers are the weak point in the battle against fraud, an expert says, but they should not be blamed.
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UK and US agree post-Brexit flights deal
Airlines would continue to fly from the UK to the US after Brexit, the Department for Transport says.
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Brexit will make UK worse off, government forecasts warn
Likely Brexit scenarios will result in a smaller economy than staying in the EU, government forecasts say.
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Would you hand over your mobile phone for a free meal?
Kids will eat free at Frankie & Benny's this week if their parents surrender their phones to staff.
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Federal Reserve hints at fewer interest rate rises
Wall Street shares rise sharply after the US central bank suggests there may be fewer rate rises.
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Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?
New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned.
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Frankie & Benny's owner to buy Wagamama despite investor fears
Shareholders in the Restaurant Group approve takeover of noodle chain despite concerns about price.
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Bank of England warns of no-deal Brexit risks
Governor Mark Carney says unemployment and inflation would rise, and the pound would fall.
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Ericsson's VR game that shows how fast 5G could be
VR games and lawnmower bots: How Ericsson is testing 5G
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Why maternity leave can be harder and lonelier than you imagine
Maternity leave is often seen as an idyllic time but the reality is much harder, says BBC presenter Emma Barnett.
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Are free ports the future?
Can free ports spark a post-Brexit manufacturing boom? Jonty Bloom reports from Teesside, which plans to become the UK's first free port.
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New best story on Hacker News: How to balance full-time work with creative projects
How to balance full-time work with creative projects
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New top story on Hacker News: How to balance full-time work with creative projects
How to balance full-time work with creative projects
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Lion Air crash: Investigators say plane was 'not airworthy'
An initial report into the crash that killed 189 people says Lion Air should improve its safety culture.
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Chinese scientist He Jiankui defends 'world's first gene-edited babies'
He Jiankui shocked the world by claiming he had created the world's first genetically edited children.
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Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Trump may cancel G20 Putin talks
"I don't like the aggression," the US leader says after Russia seizes Ukrainian boats off Crimea.
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Queensland bushfires: Thousands told to flee 'catastrophic' threat
Queensland's fire danger warning has been raised to "catastrophic" for the first time.
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Republican wins Mississippi Senate vote marked by race row
Cindy Hyde-Smith holds off a strong Democratic challenge in a vote overshadowed by racial acrimony.
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US sanctions on Nicaragua's Vice-President Rosario Murillo
Rosario Murillo, wife of President Ortega, and her security adviser are accused of human rights abuses.
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Nato state appoints first female head of armed forces
Major General Alenka Ermenc will take up her post as chief of the Slovenian army on Wednesday.
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Trump ramps up GM threats
Mr Trump says he is looking at "cutting all GM subsidies", but it is not clear what he has in mind.
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John Magufuli: Tanzania prefers 'condition-free' Chinese aid
President Magufuli says that unlike Western aid, funding from China "is not tied to any conditions".
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Sydney storms: Hundreds call for help amid flash-flooding
Emergency crews respond to hundreds of calls on the city's wettest November day since 1984.
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Gavin Ford: British radio host found dead at home in Lebanon
Gavin Ford was a popular voice on the airwaves in Lebanon, where he had lived for two decades.
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SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg dies aged 57
Stephen Hillenburg created the hugely popular animated series, which began in 1999.
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This baby gender reveal sparked a week-long US wildfire
Dennis Dickey was fined $8m in damages after the news burned 45,000 acres of southern Arizona.
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Young Asian poets in the UK share their stories
Four young poets share their experiences about what life is really like for Asians in the UK.
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The two Swedish mums who want people to give up flying for a year
Two climate-conscious Swedish mums have launched a campaign urging people not to fly in 2019.
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Denmark's queen designs ballet costumes
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II designed costumes and scenery for a production of The Nutcracker.
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Footage shows people-smuggling plans over Channel crossing
An undercover BBC reporter found people-smuggling operations being organised at makeshift camps in northern France.
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Sinatra the husky returns home after 2,200-mile adventure
Sinatra the husky was found in Florida 18 months after vanishing in New York. Here's how he got home.
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Irish club apologise after falsely reporting player's death
Dublin amateur team Ballybrack FC apologise after falsely reporting the death of one of its players.
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Injured baby refuels India Kashmir pellet gun debate
A 19-month old, hit in her right eye by a pellet gun in Indian-administered Kashmir, sparks anger.
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John Allen Chau: Do missionaries help or harm?
In the wake of John Allen Chau's murder by a tribe, how should the world see missionary work?
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The fight over the right to name Australian places
Many Australians would like to see place names reflect a more modern, equal nation.
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Trump loves the military. Do they love him back?
President Trump has insulted military commanders and used the troops for political purposes, say his critics. Yet many of those who serve in the military adore him. Why?
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Fahmida Riaz: Pakistan poet who dared to talk about female desire
Fahmida Riaz was a feminist, progressive writer who broke taboos that have returned to modern Pakistan.
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Marijuana, mountains and money: How Lesotho is cashing in
Lesotho aims to make money from medicinal marijuana but the illicit trade already provides an income for some.
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FOX NEWS: Florida man describes terrifying hang glider mishap over Switzerland, hanging on for dear life
Florida man describes terrifying hang glider mishap over Switzerland, hanging on for dear life
Chris Gursky, a Florida man vacationing in Europe, spoke to Fox News Tuesday afternoon about his terrifying hang-gliding incident: hanging onto a glider with his bare hands for almost four minutes, he flew over a picturesque Swiss landscape at 4,000 feet at 45 mph, nearly falling dozens of yards to the ground because his harness wasn’t properly attached.
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FOX NEWS: Hang-glider forced to hold on for his life
Hang-glider forced to hold on for his life
Hang-glider forced to hold on for his life after the pilot forgets to attach his safety harness to the glider.
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FOX NEWS: Thai cave where soccer team was trapped now a tourist attraction
Thai cave where soccer team was trapped now a tourist attraction
More than 100 vendor stalls have set up on the roads that lead to the park to sell souvenirs, T-shirts, and food to tourists.
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FOX NEWS: Life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark will sail to Israel, says Dutch carpenter who built it
Life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark will sail to Israel, says Dutch carpenter who built it
Johan Huibers’ Noah’s Ark cost him close to $5 million to complete.
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FOX NEWS: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian fly in private Boeing 747
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian fly in private Boeing 747
Working while traveling can be a real grind. Unless you’re Yeezy.
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FOX NEWS: Hang glider clutches to aircraft at 4,000 feet after pilot forgets to attach him
Hang glider clutches to aircraft at 4,000 feet after pilot forgets to attach him
A Florida man vacationing in Switzerland was forced to hang on to his hang glider for dear life after the pilot reportedly forgot to attach the man to the aircraft.
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FOX NEWS: Pilot under investigation for sleeping, overflying Australian destination by 29 miles
Pilot under investigation for sleeping, overflying Australian destination by 29 miles
A commercial pilot is under investigation after falling asleep in the cockpit of a freight plane and overflying his Australian island destination by 29 miles.
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FOX NEWS: Carnival Cruise changes smoking policy; offenders can be kicked off ship
Carnival Cruise changes smoking policy; offenders can be kicked off ship
The previous policy only included a fine when passengers were caught smoking in their rooms.
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FOX NEWS: Passenger’s ‘terrorist’ joke gets him removed from flight, detained
Passenger’s ‘terrorist’ joke gets him removed from flight, detained
The language the man used on social media made other passengers nervous.
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FOX NEWS: Southwest baggage handler recorded throwing ‘living fish,’ fragile items at airport
Southwest baggage handler recorded throwing ‘living fish,’ fragile items at airport
Video of the incident is going viral.
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New best story on Hacker News: I still miss my headphone jack, and I want it back
I still miss my headphone jack, and I want it back
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Cost of 118 calls to be capped after charges soar
Most popular directory enquiries service charges more than £11 for a 90 second call, regulator says.
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'Fraudsters exploited my angry tweet'
A writer thought he was dealing with a bank after complaining of poor service, but it was a con-artist.
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Lion Air crash: Investigators say plane was 'not airworthy'
An initial report into the crash that killed 189 people says Lion Air should improve its safety culture.
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Didi executives 'fined' following deaths of two women
Two women died in separate incidents in China while using the company's ride-sharing service.
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Trump ramps up GM threats
Mr Trump says he is looking at "cutting all GM subsidies", but it is not clear what he has in mind.
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Restaurant and cafe chains giving out 'dangerous' allergy advice
BBC Watchdog Live received incorrect allergy advice from several restaurant and coffee shop chains.
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UK ports face 'major disruption' in case of no-deal Brexit, MPs warn
A Commons committee says plans for avoiding disruption around UK ports are "worryingly under-developed".
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How healthy are Britain's banks?
Stress test results will be published tomorrow, along with the Bank of England's Brexit deal assessment.
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Food warehouses 'almost full' ahead of Brexit
Firms looking for places to store extra supplies in the run-up to Brexit may be too late, MPs are told.
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Viagogo ordered to clean up ticket sales
A court instructs the ticket reseller to warn buyers if there is a risk of being turned away at the door.
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Thomas Cook still suffering from heatwave
The travel firm issues its second profit warning in two months after a slump in holiday bookings.
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Why is Jack Ma a member of the Communist Party of China?
One of China's highest-profile capitalists has been revealed to be a party member by the People's Daily.
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Minimum wage rises 'hit profits, not jobs'
Prices have risen in some sectors but fears of job losses have been unfounded, a report says.
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London dominates UK jobs growth over past decade
But the north-east of England saw the lowest percentage increase in new jobs, analysis shows.
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Fast fashion: Do you shop ethically?
We asked shoppers in London what their priorities are for when shopping for clothes.
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Why is India's largest camel fair struggling?
A recent change in the law means many camel breeders in Rajasthan are struggling to find buyers.
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'Look after the detail and the business will flow'
If you look after the detail the business will flow, advises fashion chain boss Victoria Stapleton.
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Gig economy: Does flexible working come at a cost?
Some enjoy the ease of ordering food to be brought to their doors, but what about the working terms of some of the delivery drivers?
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Meet Europe's 'only woman surfboard shaper'
Ellie Miller, believed to be Europe's only woman commercial surfboard shaper, talks about her job.
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Do property guardians have enough rights?
From old police stations to schools, could empty buildings provide thousands more homes across the UK?
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Fast fashion: 'How do you justify selling a £2 T-shirt?'
MPs quiz big clothes retailers about the environmental impact of so-called "fast fashion".
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'Park anywhere' electric bike hire launched in Milton Keynes
The bikes use a motor to help cyclists, but similar schemes with pedal bikes have been widely vandalised.
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The people who return most of what they buy
Serial returners are raising costs for struggling shops, but why do they do it and what should shops do?
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Overseas students turn away from US
The Trump administration is blamed for a downturn in international students enrolling in the US.
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Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots
As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins.
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Is it ever OK to charge family for Christmas lunch?
Is asking friends or family for a financial contribution a good way to cope with the cost of hosting the festive meal?
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House of CB's Conna Walker: Meet the young British designer loved by Beyonce
Conna Walker went from selling clothes on eBay to creating House of CB, which is beloved by stars.
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'The Rolling Stones inspired me to go into business'
Seeing the British band live made Spencer Rascoff know what to do with his life, but it didn't involve joining a group.
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FOX NEWS: Cindy Hyde-Smith wins Mississippi senate runoff
Cindy Hyde-Smith wins Mississippi senate runoff
Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Democrat Mike Espy in special election; Peter Doocy reports from Jackson, Miss.
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FOX NEWS: Bernie Sanders bashes Trump while promoting new book
Bernie Sanders bashes Trump while promoting new book
Sen. Bernie Sanders, in a speech timed to the release of his newest book Tuesday, slammed President Trump as a “pathological liar, a racist, and religious bigot,” adding that he was “depressed” and didn’t leave his house after finding out Trump won the 2016 election.
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FOX NEWS: Ingraham: Justice delayed, justice denied
Ingraham: Justice delayed, justice denied
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley calls for an Attorney General nomination to be made.
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FOX NEWS: Stone denies report he developed 'cover story' with Corsi
Stone denies report he developed 'cover story' with Corsi
Former Trump adviser Roger Stone joins 'The Ingraham Angle' to respond to Jerome Corsi claims.
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FOX NEWS: Nielsen: Border security is national security
Nielsen: Border security is national security
DHS Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen reacts to migrants rushing U.S. border crossings.
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FOX NEWS: Graham: Mission is to protect border from being overrun
Graham: Mission is to protect border from being overrun
Sen. Lindsey Graham weighs in on the controversy surrounding tear gas being used at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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FOX NEWS: Hannity: Russia probe bombshell falls flat
Hannity: Russia probe bombshell falls flat
Paul Manafort denies reports he held any secret talks with Julian Assange and Trump calls investigation 'one-sided.'
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Tuesday 27 November 2018
Hedges praises 'brave and strong' wife
Matthew Hedges, the academic pardoned over UAE spying claims, is reunited with his family in the UK.
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Brexit: Trump says May's Brexit plan could hurt UK-US trade deal
The US president says agreement struck by Theresa May "sounds like a great deal for the EU".
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Brexit: May challenges Corbyn to live TV debate
The PM accuses the Labour leader of having no working alternative to her plan to leave the EU.
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Mental health: Five people called Met Police 8,655 times in 2017
A national crisis in mental health care is putting an "intolerable burden" on police, a watchdog says.
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Thomas Cook still suffering from heatwave
The travel firm issues its second profit warning in two months after a slump in holiday bookings.
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Boy, 10, meets his 'superman' life-saver
Rupert Cross has made a full recovery from a rare blood disease thanks to a bone marrow donor.
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Paul Manafort: Trump ex-aide lied to FBI, Mueller said
Investigator Robert Mueller loses a key witness in his probe on alleged Russian election meddling.
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Cancer care: England still lagging behind the best
Experts say 10,000 lives a year could be saved if England was as good as the best-performing nations on cancer.
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Code-breaker Baroness Trumpington dies
Ex-minister and Bletchley Park code-breaker became widely known after making a V-sign in the Lords.
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Mrs Brown's Boys and Luther set for a BBC Christmas
Les Miserables, Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing are also in the line-up.
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Women gain higher earnings from degrees
University gives women a 28% pay advantage but a degree has much smaller gains for men.
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Gamer arrested 'after rape overheard on gaming stream'
Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old.
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The Papers: Trump 'sticks the boot in' on Brexit deal
Comments by the US president on a future US-UK trade deal attract front page headlines.
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News Daily: Trump on Brexit deal and multiple emergency calls
Your morning briefing for 27 November 2018.
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The electric scooter scheme taking over Paris
Hundreds of the two-wheeled vehicles have appeared on the city's streets, but some residents have voiced concerns over the scheme.
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Fentanyl in cocaine: The deadly truth of new drugs cocktail
A surge in cocaine deaths is being blamed on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than morphine.
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Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
First Lady Melania Trump designed them around a the theme of "American Treasures".
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Why is India's largest camel fair struggling?
A recent change in the law means many camel breeders in Rajasthan are struggling to find buyers.
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Why this rainbow swamp has got people talking
A Florida swamp walk leader said the rainbow sheen is the result of natural oils released by decaying vegetation
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The shifting power at the heart of the UK's 'spy' row
UK student Matthew Hedges may have been released by the UAE, but the balance of power has changed.
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Obituary: Baroness Trumpington
Lady Trumpington - Nazi codebreaker and Thatcher minister who flicked a V-sign in the House of Lords - has died at the age of 96.
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Indonesia tsunami: 'It’s an absolute miracle' my child survived
Hundreds of children were lost after a deadly tsunami hit Indonesia, but there have since been some extraordinary reunions.
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How cooking and cleaning transformed a violent man
A grassroots programme in Rwanda is aiming to reduce domestic violence by challenging gender roles.
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Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots
As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins.
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Viewpoint: Are vegans really 'extreme'?
Selene Nelson faced anti-vegan abuse after the resignation of the Waitrose Food magazine editor. Here she wonders why.
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The agony over an American dream
They faced a perilous journey to reach the US. Now, there is a tortuous process to win asylum.
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#GivingTuesday: Generous gestures follow shopping sprees
#GivingTuesday is trending - but what is it, where did it come from and what are people doing?
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Why Ukraine-Russia sea clash is fraught with risk
The BBC's Jonah Fisher in Kiev looks at what led to Sunday's naval clash in the Sea of Azov.
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Newcastle beat Burnley for third successive win
Newcastle move up to 13th in the Premier League as they capitalise on Burnley's defensive frailties to record their third successive victory.
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The Cockroach Karate Kick That Fends Off Wasps
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On Politics: Trump and Mexico’s New Leader Square Off Over Migrants
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Texans Win Eighth Straight After 0-3 Start
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The Wasp Wants a Zombie. The Cockroach Says ‘No’ With a Karate Kick.
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