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One deputy killed, four others shot outside of Denver, police say

12/31/17 11:44 AM

New Year's Eve 2017: UK prepares to celebrate despite storm and strikes

Fireworks and parties are planned but bad weather and rail disruption threaten to spoil it for some.

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'Despicable' armed thief steals charity tins

A man armed with a firearm stole five charity tins from a bowling club in South Lanarkshire.

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Colorado police say "multiple deputies down' following shooting

12/31/17 10:05 AM

Iran protests: Telegram and Instagram restricted

Telegram and Instagram were used to organise three days of anti-establishment protests.

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Australia and New Zealand see in 2018

New Year fireworks in Sydney and Auckland welcome 2018.

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Dozens killed in bus and lorry road crash in Kenya

The collision with a lorry took place on a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway near Migaa.

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Scan technique reveals secret writing in mummy cases

Researchers in London have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus that mummy cases are made from.

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Bid to find family of man who collapsed on 26 December

The man suffered a heart attack outside University College Hospital in London on 26 December.

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Foreign aid switch to further UK interests

Money will now support aims such as denying safe havens to Islamist terrorists, Boris Johnson says.

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Volunteers could guard some UK borders, Home Office says

Ministers are "considering the potential benefits" of using volunteers at small air and sea ports.

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North Korea: South seizes second ship in oil supply row

South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of UN sanctions.

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North Korea: South seizes second ship in oil supply row

South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of UN sanctions.

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Storm Dylan hits ahead of Hogmanay celebrations

Preparations continue for Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh despite the arrival of Strom Dylan.

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Children witness man's 'brutal' shooting in Belfast

Four young children are left "terrified" after they see a paramilitary-style gun attack on a man in Belfast.

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Sydney seaplane: Six dead as aircraft crashes in river

The aircraft is said to be lying in 13 metres of water and police divers are at the scene.

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Niagara Falls becomes ice-covered spectacle

Temperatures are set to remain below minus 10 degrees Celsius in the area for the next week.

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Iran protests: 'Iron fist' threatened if unrest continues

After three days of demonstrations, the country's Revolutionary Guard threatens a crackdown.

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Call for tech giants to face taxes over extremist content

Internet firms are "ruthless profiteers" who fail to fight terrorism, the security minister says.

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Britons will feel pride in 2018, says Theresa May

The prime minister says 2017 was a turbulent year, but insists she is making progress on Brexit.

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Labour 'staking out centre ground', says Jeremy Corbyn

The "old political consensus is finished", the Labour leader says in his new year message.

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Hogmanay event will go ahead in full despite storm

Scotland is expected to be battered by winds of up to 80mph on New Year's Eve.

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Man killed in Call of Duty ‘swatting’ hoax

A man has been arrested after an alleged prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man.

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New Year Honours 2018: Praise for stars on list

A Bee Gee and ballerina are among those awarded, while Sir Paul McCartney hails "best pal" Ringo Starr.

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Trump's Russia inquiry 'started by Australian tip-off'

An Australian diplomat was told about "dirt" on Hillary Clinton in a London bar, reports say.

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County Durham child dies after Egypt pool incident

The girl was flown back to the UK but died on 26 December, five days after the accident.

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One treated after fire in Manchester block of flats

One person was taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation after the fire in the city centre.

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Black Lives Matter activist dies at 27

She became a Black Lives Matter activist after her father died while under police restraint.

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Newspaper headlines: Adonis hits out and 'Dad's Army border force'

Sunday's papers feature Lord Adonis calling for a minister to resign and claims of a new volunteer border force.

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When a drag king met a drag queen

Sequins, sexuality and stereotyping - when drag queen Dave Lynn met drag king Sammy Silver.

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How fake news plagued 2017

False stories, pictures and video were widely shared, sowing confusion about the biggest news stories of the year.

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Cheer up Luv - How photo project highlights harassment

Women are speaking out about sexual harassment through photographer Eliza Hatch's powerful project Cheer Up Luv.

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A look back at the town of Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld was a new town built to house people from the nearby overcrowded city of Glasgow. We revisit to see how it has fared as a community.

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Missed this week's entertainment news?

Take a look at some of the week's biggest stories in the world of arts and entertainment.

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Pen pals defy age gap to become friends

Five months since their first letters, a group of schoolchildren and care home residents finally meet up.

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What next for Brexit in 2018?

What are the key dates and developments to watch out for as Britain and the EU move forward?

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Can Hull build on its UK City of Culture status beyond 2017?

As 2017 draws to a close can Hull build on its cultural year?

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In memoriam: Entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2017

A look back at some of the arts and entertainment figures who died in 2017.

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The future of international justice

After the end of the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, will wider worldwide justice be done?

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The best science long reads of 2017 (part two)

The second part of our selection of the best science and environment reads this year.

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Call for tech giants to face taxes over extremist content

Internet firms are "ruthless profiteers" who fail to fight terrorism, the security minister says.

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Iuliana Tudos: Funeral fund for Finsbury Park stab victim tops £12k

A crowd funding page was established to raise £4,000 to cover funeral expenses for Iuliana Tudos

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Hard-hitting storylines prompt more calls to BBC helpline

Thousands contacted the BBC's Action Line in 2017, after dramas like Three Girls and Apple Tree Yard.

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British astronaut Helen Sharman recognised in New Year’s honours

Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space, has been recognised in the New Year's honours.

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Alphabet writer dies with series on 'Y'

Her series of murder mystery 'alphabet' novels have been translated into 26 languages.

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Nerves of steel: High up on China's power lines

Workers on some of the highest electricity cables in the world give a new meaning to "power walking".

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Sheffield arrest fifth in 'terror plot' probe

Two properties in Sheffield are being searched following the man's arrest.

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The professor, his wife and the photo everyone is talking about

A photograph of a Scottish man and his Ghanaian wife has provoked a discussion on social media about interracial couples

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Missing Sophie Smith: Search continues for Gorleston student

People are continuing to look for Sophie Smith, who has not been seen since 26 December.

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Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest under new rules

New regulations also prohibit double amputee and blind climbers from scaling the world's highest peak.

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Valerie Graves: Murder in Bosham still unsolved four years on

The killer has not been found, despite an investigation that tested the DNA of nearly 3,000 men.

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Iranian protests: Government supporters in show of strength

Crowds of government supporters take to the streets in pre-planned rallies, after days of protests.

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State Department releases Huma Abedin emails found on Anthony Weiner's laptop

12/29/17 3:26 PM

New Year Honours 2018: Barry Gibb, Ringo Starr and Darcey Bussell head list

The Bee Gee and the Beatle become Sir Barry and Sir Ringo while the Strictly judge is now Dame Darcey.

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Brexit infecting government, says Lord Adonis

Lord Adonis quit his government role with an attack on Theresa May's strategy for leaving the EU.

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Iranian protests: World is watching response, US warns

The White House says Iran should respect the rights of protesters who have taken to the streets.

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Ashes: Steve Smith century steers Australia to draw against England

England are denied by yet another century from Australia captain Steve Smith as the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne ends in a draw.

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Millennials to enjoy 'inheritance boom'

But a think tank says inheritance will come too late to help young people on to the housing ladder.

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Cardboard tents distributed to Brussels homeless

The tents were designed by jobseekers and made using donated cardboard by a prison workshop.

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£60m fund to make more British kids' TV

The cash will help commercial broadcasters make more home-grown children's programmes.

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New Year's travel chaos looms as rail strikes hit

A long-running RMT dispute will see strikes cancel and delay journeys for 24 hours.

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Holiday promotions can be misleading, says Which?

In half the cases it looked at, Which? found holidays were no more expensive after the promotion period ended.

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Grenfell council apology over payment error

Ten households made homeless by the fire did not receive promised Christmas relief payments.

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Birmingham - what's to love as it gets ready for 2022?

Things you should know about Britain's second city as it prepares for the 2022 games.

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Australia rugby star Karmichael Hunt faces drugs charge

Karmichael Hunt was arrested in Brisbane after being found with a white powder, reports say.

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Thai fraudster sentenced to 13,275 years in prison

Pudit Kittithradilok admits duping thousands of victims through a Ponzi-style investment scheme.

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Man City's Vincent Kompany graduates with MBA

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has graduated with a Masters in Business Administration.

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Knighthood for Nick Clegg in New Year Honours list

The former deputy prime minister is knighted, alongside several current MPs.

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Jilly Cooper 'did not expect CBE'

The author and journalist says she was not expecting to be awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours.

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Polling expert Curtice 'didn't see knighthood coming'

The political scientist has been involved in election analysis for decades and is a regular on TV.

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BEM for organ donation campaigner, 18

Lucia Mee, who has had three transplants, wants organ donation to be taught in schools.

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New Year Honours: MBE for carer who fostered more than 100 children

Stella Tomkinson, from Nuneaton, said she was "really lucky" to watch so many children grow up.

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MBE for author of 'instruction manual' for autism

Deborah Brownson's experience as the parent of two autistic boys inspired book and support campaign.

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England women cricketers among sporting honours

England women's World Cup-winning cricketers and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton are recognised in the New Year Honours.

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The Papers: 'Saturday knight fever' as New Year Honours revealed

Saturday's papers are dominated by New Year Honours, with Bee Gee Barry Gibb and the Beatles drummer Ringo Starr given knighthoods and Strictly's Darcey Bussell becoming a Dame.

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Who plays the piano at the railway station?

BBC News spent a day at St Pancras station and came across some real talent.

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'I just want to see my mum'

Deen Mohammed Noori, a Rohingya, goes from Bradford to a refugee camp in Bangladesh to see his mum.

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Mishal Husain comes face-to-face with AI and the Mishalbot

Presenter Mishal Husain comes face-to-face with robot her, the Mishalbot.

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The real women of professional wrestling

The real women of professional wrestling on their love for life inside the ring.

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Victoria Wood 'favourite' video wins new fans on Twitter

The comic reportedly watched the 1987 episode of Highway every Christmas.

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Brexit-supporting students getting abuse on campus

Three university students speak about how they have been treated on campus.

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Ooh la la! 19th Century brothel's return

A businesswoman in Paris restores an old brothel after discovering that was the building's former identity.

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Holiday promotions can be misleading, says Which?

In half the cases it looked at, Which? found holidays were no more expensive after the promotion period ended.

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UK stock markets close at a record high

London's FTSE indexes reached new heights after confounding downbeat expectations for the year.

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Millennials to enjoy 'inheritance boom'

But a think tank says inheritance will come too late to help young people on to the housing ladder.

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Exmo Bitcoin exchange manager freed by kidnappers

Exmo has confirmed that Pavel Lerner is safe after reports that he was thrown out of a car.

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Sue Grafton, writer behind Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series, dead at 77

12/29/17 2:42 PM

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Child playing with stove caused fatal Bronx fire, NYC fire chief says

12/29/17 10:33 AM

Friday, 29 December 2017

Goldman Sachs will lose billions short term on Trump tax reform

US investment giant is the latest to warn of a short-term hit to income from Donald Trump's tax act.

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Planning Africa's smart cities

African cities are getting "smart" by embracing technology and improving efficiency.

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Immunotherapy: Using our immune system to fight cancer

Immunotherapy is a breakthrough technology that scientists hope will one day lead to cures for previously untreatable cancers.

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'Shout it from the rooftops, promote your idea'

Gerry Cottle, the boss of Rooftop Film Club, explains what he learnt from his circus owner father.

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UK stock markets close at a record high

London's FTSE indexes reached new heights after confounding downbeat expectations for the year.

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Egypt attack: Nine dead in gun attack on church near Cairo

Nine people died when gunmen tried to storm the church but were stopped by police, officials say.

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Zimbabwean family stranded in Bangkok airport for months

The family of eight, including small children, are refusing to go home but can't travel elsewhere.

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Take three steps before visiting GP, public urged

Patients are being urged to consider other options before making an appointment with their family doctor.

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Citizens Advice: Think carefully about gym membership

Six people on average complain about gym membership every day, a charity reveals.

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South African court delivers Zuma impeachment blow

South Africa's parliament failed to hold the president to account over public funds, the ruling says.

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New Year's Eve party in Berlin to have 'safe zone' for women

The safety measure reflects concern about large-scale sexual assaults at public events in Germany.

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Louise and Jamie Redknapp granted divorce

The Strictly star and former footballer had been married for 19 years and have two children.

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Missing Sophie Smith: Search on hold due to bad weather

Concerns about safety have delayed the search for missing Sophie, who was last seen on Boxing Day.

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World first for dog's broken leg

A new treatment that has saved a dog's broken leg is to be tried on humans.

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Citizens Advice: Think carefully about gym membership

Six people on average complain about gym membership every day, a charity reveals.

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North Korea: South seizes ship amid row over illegal oil transfer

South Korea's revelations come after China denied US claims of allowing oil shipments to the North.

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National Archives: Thatcher and Major clashed over economy

The two had a heated meeting about interest rates in January 1991, newly-released papers reveal.

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Jessica Falkholt: Home and Away star's sister dies in crash

The sister of Jessica Falkholt, who starred as Hope, has died in hospital following a horror crash.

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UK weather: More snow brings 'nasty' travel conditions

The Met Office issues an amber warning for snow in northern England as temperatures drop around the UK.

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Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down

It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software.

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Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm

The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year.

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Exmo Bitcoin exchange manager kidnapped in Kiev

Reports say men in balaclavas kidnapped Pavel Lerner in the Ukrainian capital two days ago.

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Tim Cook required to fly only by private jet

Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency".

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Why gin and tonic has become more expensive

Drinkers are becoming more adventurous and it seems they're willing to pay for new tastes and flavours.

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The year in business

The year saw optimism among US investors, despite the turmoil of President Trump's first year in office.

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Bronx fire: Twelve die in New York apartment block blaze

A baby was among the dead in the blaze in an apartment building in the city's Bronx area.

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Bronx fire: 'People were screaming'

At least 12 people have been killed in a fire at an apartment building in New York.

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Drunk tanks may become norm, NHS boss warns 'selfish' revellers

Simon Stevens warns 'selfish' revellers that the NHS does not stand for 'National Hangover Service'.

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National Archives: Thatcher and Major clashed over economy

The two had a heated meeting about interest rates in January 1991, newly-released papers reveal.

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Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down

It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software.

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Russia inquiry: Trump believes he will be treated 'fairly'

The US president again insists there was no collusion and that the inquiry makes the US "look bad".

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National Archives: Thatcher refused to share flight with panda

The former PM believed pandas did not make "happy omens", National Archives' files reveal.

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The dolphins that help humans catch fish

Dolphins in southern Brazil have a special relationship with the local fishermen.

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Two men charged over 'Christmas terror plot'

Police arrested the men after an investigation into an alleged attack planned for Christmas.

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Brutal cold spell sets record lows across the US

Scientists brave hurricane-force winds on Mount Washington to make instant snow out of boiling water.

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Former footballer elected Liberian president

The former footballer will assume power in Liberia's first democratic handover in decades.

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The Papers: Thatcher not panda fan - but our bacon is 'saved' in 2018

Friday's front pages feature a variety of stories, including newly released files that show Margaret Thatcher once refused to share a flight with a panda.

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Your pictures: Best of 2017

The best readers' photographs sent in response to themes over the course of this year.

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This cash-strapped school sends kids to Harvard

How two Louisiana brothers went from a shack to America's top universities.

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Crohn's 'felt like I'd eaten knives'

Chris Barker hasn't let a diagnosis of Crohn's disease stop him from becoming a personal trainer.

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'Racist' Dove ad: Model Lola Ogunyemi speaks out

Lola Ogunyemi says the ad, which appeared to show her turning into a white woman, was taken out of context.

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Rahmah's story: 'I am a Chinese hijabi'

The story of Rahmah and her experiences as a Chinese woman in a hijab.

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Immunotherapy: Using our immune system to fight cancer

Immunotherapy is a breakthrough technology that scientists hope will one day lead to cures for previously untreatable cancers.

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India elephant rescue: The forest guard who saved a calf

Palanichamy Sarathkumar is a hero after lifting a calf out of a ditch and reuniting it with its mother.

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Man reunited with Christmas bonus after social media appeal

The Wimbledon barman who found the pay packet under a chair and handed it in got a "generous" tip.

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Vanity Fair sorry for suggesting Hillary Clinton 'knit'

Vanity Fair magazine said its suggestion that Hillary Clinton take up knitting "missed the mark".

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Winning a Duke of Edinburgh gold award in prison

An outdoors expedition meant camping on a prison football pitch, but it helped turned around a young inmate's life.

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Why is gin and tonic getting pricier?

The growth in popularity of gin means new and more expensive versions are on the market.

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The cops and politicians joining Canada's cannabis business

There's a polarising group of entrepreneurs jumping into Canada's pot market: cops and politicians.

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Picture perfect? How Instagram changed the food we eat

How is social media changing and influencing the way we eat and what we eat?

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The shame of Afghanistan's virginity tests

Despite being banned, humiliating and traumatic, virginity tests remain widespread in Afghanistan.

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Five visions for the future of music

What will 2018 look like for fans, bands and artists?

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The year in business: A review of 2017

The year saw optimism among US investors, despite the turmoil of President Trump's first year in office.

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How does North Korea do business under sanctions?

Even though it's been under sanctions for more than a decade, North Korea has various ways of making money overseas.

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At least 12 confirmed dead in New York City fire, mayor says

12/28/17 10:08 PM

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Rose Marie, starred on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ dead at 94

12/28/17 7:51 PM

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Alabama Democrat Doug Jones certified as winner of special Senate election

12/28/17 2:24 PM

Milwaukee police rescue teens from burning car

Police officers have been hailed for their bravery following a car crash in Milwaukee.

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John McAfee says his Twitter account was hacked

Cyber-security pioneer reports his Twitter account was hacked and used to promote crypto-currencies.

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How 'posh coffee' is helping farmers

Consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for ethically sourced coffee, and it's benefiting everyone from the farms who grow the beans to the trendy cafes selling the stuff.

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Piers Morgan isn't too concerned about Good Morning Britain complaints

The broadcaster expresses delight at Good Morning Britain topping a list of most complained about programmes.

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Miss America group asks former winners to help it reform after email scandal

Leaked emails exposed pageant executives insulting contestants over their appearance and sex lives.

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Aldi stabbing murder case: Neville Hord in court

Jodie Willsher was stabbed as she worked at a branch of the supermarket in Skipton, North Yorkshire.

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NHS parking charges: Hospitals made £174m in a year

Record sum comes as more hospitals charge disabled people and issue fines for non-payers.

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Mortgage approvals 'lowest for over a year'

The number of new mortgages being approved in November was the lowest since August 2016, the industry says

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Missing student Sophie Smith: Family leads search effort

Volunteers will join relatives in the search for Sophie Smith, who has been missing since Boxing Day.

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DFS buys assets from failed Multiyork

DFS Furniture buys store leases, trademark and designs from Multiyork.

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Rogue landlords targeted by government

Landlords in England who want to rent a property to five or more people need a licence under plans.

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Tech 2017: BBC News Online's biggest technology stories

Apple, ransomware and Bitcoin all feature prominently in BBC Tech's most read stories of the year.

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What are we going to do about Tyler?

Tyler Haire was locked up at 16 and ordered to undergo a mental exam. You won't believe what didn't happen next.

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen make it to Japan - eventually

Model Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend complete a marathon journey that made headlines around the world.

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Myanmar Rohingya crisis: UK medics to help tackle diphtheria

British medical staff are travelling to Bangladesh where diphtheria is affecting refugee camps.

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Afghanistan suicide attack: Dozens killed as Shia centre hit in Kabul

At least 40 people are killed and 30 injured as a Shia centre is targeted in the Afghan capital.

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Race to rescue injured Syrian baby

Karim lost an eye when artillery shells struck a market in the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area.

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Bishop of Liverpool criticises Christian Trump supporters

The Bishop of Liverpool says some are "uncritically accepting" of things said by the US president.

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UK enjoyed 'greenest year for electricity ever' in 2017

Renewables provided more electricity than coal for 90% of year, National Grid figures show.

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Growing feet? Try expandable shoes

Children from slums in Kenya are being given expandable shoes for their growing feet.

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Ashes: Alastair Cook hits 244 not out as England dominate Australia

Alastair Cook's unbeaten 244 - the highest score by a visiting batsman at the MCG - gives England firm control of the Boxing Day Test.

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American Airlines sorry over basketball players theft claim

American Airlines wrongly accused two professional basketball players of stealing first class blankets.

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UK weather: Power restored to homes after snow

Thousands of homes have power restored after heavy snow as a warning for ice remains in place.

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Unicef says scale of attacks on children in conflicts is shocking

Unicef says children in conflict zones are being targeted in homes, schools and playgrounds.

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Young MS sufferer was in home for elderly people

The MS Society says thousands of young disabled adults' needs are not being met.

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Deborah Steel: Landlady disappearance a '20-year burden'

Deborah Steel went missing after a shift at a pub in Ely, Cambridgeshire on 28 December 1997.

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Rogue landlords targeted by government

Landlords in England who want to rent a property to five or more people need a licence under plans.

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The White House's famous magnolia tree to be cut back

The magnolia tree has survived 39 presidencies but will be cut back due to decay.

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The Papers: 'Pensions disaster' and 'machines job threat'

Thursday's front pages include a warning that low-paid jobs are in the greatest danger of becoming automated.

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UK year in pictures 2017

A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.

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Samaritans volunteers talk about life at the end of the phone

More than 11,000 volunteers will be manning the charity's helpline across Christmas and New Year.

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Panto warehouse – Looking for scenery? It’s behind you

Inside the warehouse that houses over 20,000 pieces of pantomime scenery, props and costumes.

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Adopted Canadian woman's search for birth family

Adopted as a baby by a Canadian family, Judith Morency returned to Haiti to find her parents.

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Mofiz Uddin has welcomed over 130 Rohingya onto his land

Mofiz Uddin has welcomed scores of Rohingya onto his land in Bangladesh.

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Africa travel: What I learned visiting 30 countries

South African Katchie Nzama travelled the length of the continent - twice. Here's what she learnt.

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Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi reassures fan over regeneration

Actor Peter Capaldi writes Christmas letter to fan to reassure him about Doctor Who character's regeneration.

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The woman who collects clothes of sex assault victims

Jasmeen Patheja's collection is a testament to the fact victims are not to blame.

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Why spending time outdoors could help your child's eyesight

Worried about the impact of screens on your child's eyesight? Get them outdoors, say doctors.

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The theatre shows you won't want to miss in 2018

From Aidan Turner's West End debut to a musical about the assassination of Katie Hopkins.

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Have adults ruined children's sport?

Why the adults worrying about children's lack of exercise may be at least partly to blame.

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How changing coffee tastes are helping farmers

Growing numbers of consumers are prepared to pay more for coffee that is ethically sourced.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Several dead in twin attacks in Afghan capital, police say

12/28/17 3:05 AM

American Airlines sorry over basketball players theft claim

American Airlines wrongly accused two professional basketball players of stealing first class blankets.

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Workplace robots could increase inequality, warns IPPR

A think tank says replacing low-skilled workers with robots could mean bigger salary gaps in workplaces.

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UK enjoyed 'greenest year for electricity ever' in 2017

Renewables provided more electricity than coal for 90% of year, National Grid figures show.

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Shoplifters taking under £200 worth of goods 'not pursued'

Retailers warn a rise in shoplifting is partly fuelled by police not investigating smaller thefts.

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Hammond challenged to release Brexit studies

MPs claim they will be "hamstrung" if they do not get to see the Treasury's Brexit analysis.

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Rihanna's cousin shot dead in Barbados on Boxing Day

The singer posts a tribute to her cousin and calls for an end to gun violence.

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George Michael fans urged to 'raise a glass'

George Michael's family pay tribute to the former Wham! frontman a year after his death.

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Stricken Russian cargo ship 'to move to Southampton'

The 13 crew members are reported to be safe and well and remain on board the vessel.

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Hammond challenged to release Brexit studies

MPs claim they will be "hamstrung" if they do not get to see the Treasury's Brexit analysis.

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HMRC employs farmyard ducks to 'niggle' taxpayers

Two farmyard ducks have been reminding people to pay their tax - but have now retired to the country

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What do you love/hate about terminals? Would you change them?

Ask HN: What do you love/hate about terminals? Would you change them?
16 by terminal-survey | 15 comments on Hacker News.
I'm part of a small group that is working on a new set of protocols for terminals and shells, in order to move terminal handling out of the kernel as much as possible, and to replace the huge organically grown mess of ANSI escape sequences, terminfo databases, and so on. I'm posting this from 34C3, where I'm asking people the same questions: - What do you love about terminals? - What do you hate about terminals? - If you had to build one from scratch, how would you do it? If you do not wish to answer in public, you can also write a mail to 34c3-terminal-survey at posteo dot de. [I'm posting from a throwaway account because my Github links to the work that we have started on this, and I don't want to bias the survey by having you look at it before answering.]

Tesla's Elon Musk promises pick-up truck and new features

Elon Musk promises a pick-up truck and a range of new features for existing Tesla vehicles.

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Prince Harry on Meghan Markle's first royal Christmas

Prince Harry discusses wedding invitations and his fiancee's first Christmas with the Royal Family.

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Arthur Collins admits hiding mobile phone inside crutch in prison

Arthur Collins is serving a 20-year jail term for carrying out an acid attack in a packed nightclub.

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Tesla's Elon Musk promises pick-up truck and new features

Elon Musk promises a pick-up truck and a range of new features for existing Tesla vehicles.

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The country that brought its elephants back from the brink

Heavily armed and highly trained anti-poaching patrols have helped the population's recovery.

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HMRC employs farmyard ducks to 'niggle' taxpayers

Two farmyard ducks have been reminding people to pay their tax - but have now retired to the country

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Shares sink at South Korean shipbuilding giant Hyundai

Investors react to Hyundai Heavy Industries plans to raise about $1.2bn in a fresh rights issue.

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LA-Tokyo flight turns back after passenger 'boards with wrong ticket'

Model Chrissy Teigen live tweets as her flight is turned back to LA after four hours.

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Murray's brother-in-law treks alone to South Pole

Lieutenant Scott Sears says at 27 he is the youngest person to accomplish the expedition unassisted.

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Does this croc found in Australian suburb belong to you?

Australian police found a crocodile strolling the streets of a Melbourne suburb on Christmas Day.

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The forgotten guide that took me to another time

Emma Jane Kirby follows a 1930s travel guide to discover how Derbyshire has changed since World War Two.

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Prince Harry grills Barack Obama in quickfire quiz

Prince Harry grills former US president Barack Obama in a quickfire quiz.

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Obama warns against 'irresponsible' social media use

The ex-president was quizzed for the BBC by Prince Harry, in his first interview since leaving office.

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The path to curing the deadliest diseases

Advances in medicine and technology mean our understanding of the human genome is advancing rapidly.

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Generational challenge

Here's how a 202-year-old American sail-making business grew and evolved to what it is today.

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Syria war: Eastern Ghouta medical evacuations begin

A group of critically ill children are evacuated from rebel-held Eastern Ghouta near Syria's capital.

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Police warn drivers of 'hazardous' snow

The M1 southbound is blocked near junction 19 in Leicestershire after an accident involving a lorry.

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Prince Harry edits Radio 4's Today programme

The prince interviews former US president Barack Obama and his father, the Prince of Wales.

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Ashes: Alastair Cook makes century on day two at the MCG

Alastair Cook hits an unbeaten century as England close on 192-2 on the second day of the fourth Test, 135 runs behind Australia.

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Pennsylvania woman gets $284bn electricity bill

A woman gets a shock of her life after receiving an erroneous electricity bill for $284,460,000,000.

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Can AI keep these zoo animals warm?

A UK zoo has teamed up with tech giant IBM in a bid to keep its heating costs down during the winter.

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Grenfell firm to pass responsibility for homes to council

Kensington & Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation manages almost 10,000 homes in west London.

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'Zero real wage growth' forecast for 2018

Britain's pay squeeze will end, but a meaningful pay rise remains out of sight, says research group.

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Lewis Hamilton apologises for 'boys don't wear dresses' remark

The Formula 1 driver appeared to say the boy's outfit makes him "so sad" in an Instagram video.

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London commuter trains survey: 37% think service is worse

A survey reveals 37% of Londoners think national rail services have worsened in the last 12 months.

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North Korea missile developers hit by US sanctions

The two men, both key missile developers, are said to be among Kim Jong-un's most trusted aides.

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Damaged Scottish reef 'biggest of its kind'

Divers estimate that about 250 million flame shells exist on the bed of a Highlands loch where dredging caused damage.

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Crocodile found walking Melbourne street on Christmas Day

Police think a 1m (3.2ft) freshwater crocodile found wandering the streets is likely an escaped pet.

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The Papers: Briton in 'hell' jail and shoplifting 'boom'

The newspapers feature a mix of stories, including the sentencing of a British woman, who has been jailed for three years in Egypt for smuggling painkillers.

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Staying in this New Year? You’re not alone

Like Minds: Looking after your mental health as the clock strikes 12.

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Dogs play in snow-hit US city

Snow sweeps through US states from Midwest to Northeast, breaking snowfall records in some parts.

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'I lost both my legs, but still feel lucky'

Mohammad lost both his legs in a bomb attack in Syria. Now he is learning to walk again using prosthetics.

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Year in pictures 2017

A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the world, taken over the past year.

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Is this the ‘sexiest dance ever’?

How the Angolan Kizomba started out as a 'family' dance but changed somewhere along the way.

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It's Twixmas - but what is it?

It's nothing to do with chocolate, so what is Twixmas and where has it come from?

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The path to curing the deadliest diseases

Advances in medicine and technology mean our understanding of the human genome is advancing rapidly.

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#MeToo, #TakeAKnee and #Covfefe: Hashtags that dominated in 2017

From #MeToo to #Covfefe, we take a brief look at some of the world's most used hashtags in 2017.

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Benazir Bhutto assassination: How Pakistan covered up killing

The first woman to lead a Muslim state was killed 10 years ago - no-one has been convicted of murder.

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Christmas annuals in the attic - what are yours worth?

Annuals have been a part of Christmas for decades, but are they still being read - and what are some of the most sought after ones worth now?

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Inappropriate presents, Celebrity Mastermind fails and dating dilemmas

Inappropriate presents, Celebrity Mastermind fails and dating dilemmas wrapped up in a festive quiz.

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Charlie Brooker: Expect the most varied series of Black Mirror yet

Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk online dating and social media (but strictly no spoilers).

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How to keep a family business running after 200 years

Here's how a 202-year-old American sail-making business grew and evolved to what it is today.

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'Zero real wage growth' forecast for 2018

Britain's pay squeeze will end, but a meaningful pay rise remains out of sight, says research group.

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Bitcoin: Would you want to get paid in cryptocurrency?

A Japanese internet firm is the latest to offer its staff part of their salaries in the digital currency.

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MP campaigns to end unpaid 'trial shifts'

Glasgow South MP Stewart McDonald is urging his colleagues to back a Private Members' Bill.

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Bitcoin: charting a crazy 2017

Bitcoin has had an interesting year, so should we now take it seriously?

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Tuesday, 26 December 2017

Trump Turnberry will no longer get business rates relief

The US president's golf resort in South Ayrshire had previously received business rates relief of more than £100,000.

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Shoppers stay home for Boxing Day sales

Fewer people went bargain hunting, following Black Friday discounts and smarter online shopping.

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Shoppers stay home for Boxing Day sales

Fewer people went bargain hunting, following Black Friday discounts and smarter online shopping.

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China power tower flattened in demolition

Footage from state TV shows a power grid tower brought down in Hubei Province.

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