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Wednesday, 31 January 2018
'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane
United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size.
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Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: City chase Mahrez, Ozil set to sign new deal (ESPN)
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M&S plans to close up to 14 stores
Six stores will close by April with another eight stores under threat, the retailer says.
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Arsenal accidentally post video of Arsene Wenger confirming signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ESPN)
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Nintendo Switch overtakes the Wii U
The Nintendo Switch games console outsells its predecessor, just 10 months after its launch.
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Manchester United are China's most popular digital team
Manchester United remain the most popular team online in China, according to a new report.
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James Harden makes history, becomes first player in NBA to score 60 points in triple-double (ESPN)
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Fujifilm to cut jobs as demand for photocopiers drops
Fujifilm to cut 10,000 jobs at Fuji Xerox blaming 'severe' conditions in the market for photcopiers.
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Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing
Lower demand in the UK and confusion over diesel policy are blamed by the industry trade body.
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Capita warns on profit as it sets out drastic shake-up
New chief executive Jonathan Lewis says the firm has become "too complex" and "driven by a short term focus".
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Thousands of cash machines may be closed
Up to 30,000 ATMs could go following changes to the fees that operators are paid, Link warns.
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'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance claims
Drinking excessive alcohol can invalidate travel insurance cover, but the burden of proof is on the insurer.
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US stocks fall for second consecutive day
Health care stocks suffer as investors worry about the potential for new competition.
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Theresa May unveils education deal at start of China visit
The UK prime minister hopes her trip "will intensify the golden era in UK-China relations".
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B&Q to cut 200 head office jobs
The retailer is to get rid of 200 head office jobs as part of a cost-cutting drive.
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Employers urged to let staff 'rest' during working day
Taking some time out during the working day could boost employees' productivity, new guidance says.
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Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea in France
Pierre Agnes' boat was discovered washed ashore near Biarritz on France's Atlantic coast.
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RBS boss admits restructuring 'mistake'
Ross McEwan tells MPs his claim about the controversial Global Restructuring Group was "not right".
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Amazon joins up with US firms to enter healthcare sector
Amazon, JP Morgan and Berkshire are looking at ways to subsidise healthcare costs for US employees.
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US blocks $600m coin offering by 'scam' bank
The move extends warnings from regulators about efforts to raise money through crypto offerings.
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Coronation Street to get a Co-op and Costa in product placement deal
But ITV insists Roy's Rolls won't come under threat.
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Can cars be used as mini power stations?
A trial aims to determine the viability of electric vehicles feeding energy back into the grid.
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Rescuing child brides
A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education.
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Global brew
How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand.
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Things fall apart
As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?
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State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'
The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".
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State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech
The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.
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I'm not a quitter, says Theresa May amid leadership questions
The PM issues a defiant response to critics, as she begins a trade mission to China.
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'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to flour
The B vitamin, which can prevent birth defects, will not harm the general public, a study says.
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Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds
The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.
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The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'
A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.
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Sydney seaplane crash: Sharp turn 'inexplicable', operator says
The aircraft was not on its usual path to Sydney when it crashed, killing six, the operator says.
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Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing
Lower demand in the UK and confusion over diesel policy are blamed by the industry trade body.
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'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance claims
Drinking excessive alcohol can invalidate travel insurance cover, but the burden of proof is on the insurer.
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Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show
A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.
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Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead
The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.
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Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children
Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site.
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News Daily: Trump's address and May 'not a quitter'
Your morning briefing for 31 January 2018.
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The Papers: BBC pay 'backlash' and speeding 'crackdown'
The front pages report the reaction to the wage review and a police call to end "soft" treatment for speeding drivers.
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The make-up artist making designs with dead insects
Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks.
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Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'
A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.
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'Baby brain': Myth or reality?
"Four in five" women undergo changes in memory and concentration during pregnancy, new research suggests.
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RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration
Starlings take to the skies to create a spectacular aerial ballet before settling on roost.
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Why did this council leader just quit?
Claire Kober announced she wouldn't be standing in May's election.
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You're on the verge of losing everything - but you don’t understand why
A run of bad luck left one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system - and at risk of losing his home.
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Post-Brexit data sharing crucial, say ex-intelligence heads
Former intelligence chiefs say UK's security expertise should not be bargaining chip in talks with EU.
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'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'
Experts say there is a better way to get fit than counting your steps.
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Why Ben Whishaw has murder in mind
The James Bond and Paddington star "adores" his new role as the treacherous Marcus Brutus.
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Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?
As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?
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Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?
Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.
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Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes
After the revelations around Volkswagen human testing, just what are the methods and regulations?
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Why is there talk about threats to Theresa May's job?
A look at the challenges facing Theresa May if she wants to remain the UK's prime minister.
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Trump says he’s ‘100 percent’ behind releasing FISA surveillance memo
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Trump says he’s ‘100 percent’ behind releasing FISA surveillance memo
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Trump: 'I am keeping another promise' by signing order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open
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Trump: 'I am keeping another promise' by signing order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open
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Trump invites Dems to help protect all US citizens 'because Americans are dreamers too'
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Trump invites Dems to help protect all US citizens 'because Americans are dreamers too'
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Trump says honoring veterans is ‘why we proudly stand for the national anthem’
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Clinton, moments before SOTU, explains why she didn't fire campaign adviser
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Clinton, moments before SOTU, explains why she didn't fire campaign adviser
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Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Met Police apologise for Liam Allan collapsed rape trial
Met Police apologise to student Liam Allan for errors in handling of failed rape case against him
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BBC review finds 'no gender bias in pay decisions'
A report finds no gender bias in pay decision-making but criticises the way the BBC sets pay rates.
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Cyrille Regis: 'Pioneering' footballer's funeral held
The former West Brom striker is credited with inspiring a generation of black football players.
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Brendan Cole 'in shock' after Strictly Come Dancing drop
The dancer, who has been on the show since 2004, says the BBC made the decision.
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Hangry and ransomware added to Oxford English Dictionary
Mansplaining, ransomware and Mumsnet acronyms are among the latest words to be included.
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Transfer News LIVE: Aubameyang, Giroud, Batshuayi caught up in 'transfer merry-go-round' (ESPN)
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Ryanair pilots win UK union recognition
Pilots' association hails "historic" deal that overcomes the airline's previous hostility towards unions.
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HullCoin: The social experiment that's rewarding good deeds
A digital currency is being set up in Hull, which rewards people who do good acts that benefit the city.
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Any Brexit deal will hit UK economy - government paper
A leaked paper suggests slower growth - but government sources say its preferred deal was not analysed.
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House of Fraser boss wants Brexit 'signal'
Yuan Yafei says the UK government needs to give a "definite signal" over Brexit to reassure people.
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Three European banks to pay $46m for 'spoofing' market
US authorities announce action against eight people and three banks for manipulating futures markets.
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Why has Meryl Streep applied to trademark her name?
The star of The Post is the latest celebrity to apply to protect her name from commercial use.
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India ride-sharing firm Ola to enter Australia
The ride-hailing business, which has 125 million customers, will come up against rival Uber.
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Joe Bloggs owner and fashion firm East go into administration
Baggy denim brand Joe Bloggs and women's fashion brand East have both gone into administration.
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EasyJet chief Johan Lundgren cuts pay to match predecessor
Johan Lundgren says the airline is committed to giving equal pay to men and women.
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Nafta talks are at a 'much better' point, says Mexico
Negotiators for the US, Canada and Mexico say they have made progress, but they remain far apart on some matters.
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Cash offer 'to silence pension complaint'
A man whose pension savings went into unregulated funds says he was offered £6,000 not to raise concerns.
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TomTom ditches map updates for some sat-navs
Customers are told their sat-navs, including some bought in recent months, will no longer get updates.
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Dr Pepper Snapple merges with Keurig Green Mountain
The soft drink firm and the coffee company are merging to form Keurig Dr Pepper.
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German shock at car exhaust tests on humans and monkeys
The government denounces "abominable" tests of diesel fumes on humans and monkeys.
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HullCoin: The social experiment that's rewarding good deeds
A digital currency is being set up in Hull, which rewards people who do good acts that benefit the city.
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Facebook to promote local news in drive for 'trusted' content
The company says an update allowing users to select community news will encourage civic engagement.
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London Underground noise could damage hearing, says academic
A BBC investigation reveals parts of the Underground network exceed noise safety levels.
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Robo news
More media outlets are using automated algorithms to write news stories.
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'Too worried to sleep'
A Preston man tells the Victoria Derbyshire programme his benefits were cut when he missed a job centre visit.
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Any Brexit deal will hit UK economy - government paper
A leaked paper suggests slower growth - but government sources say its preferred deal was not analysed.
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'Ex-soldier' raiding Home Counties houses at gunpoint
Police say the violent burglar behind raids at seven expensive homes used military-style planning.
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BBC women face 'veiled threats' over equal pay queries
MPs publish evidence from women as a pay cap of £320,000 for news presenters is said to be proposed.
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CIA chief says China 'as big a threat to US' as Russia
The CIA boss tells the BBC he is as worried about Chinese efforts to influence the West as he is about Russia.
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Eddie Adams' iconic Vietnam War photo: what happened next
Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it.
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Stranded skiers' chairlift chopper rescue
Rescuers were lowered from a helicopter to help up to 150 skiers stuck on a mountain in Austria.
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Tens of millions of prescription drugs on the black market
Criminal gangs smuggle 160 million tablets out of the UK's protected supply chain over three years.
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Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days?
David Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days? And what about a stadium?
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Irish abortion referendum: Vote to be held in May
The May vote will decide whether to change the constitution to reform a near-total ban.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge begin tour of Sweden
The two-day visit will be the duke and duchess's first official visit to the country.
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Personal Independence payments: All 1.6 million claims to be reviewed
Around 1.6 million cases will be looked at, with 220,000 claimants expected to receive more money.
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India estimates 21 million of its girls are 'unwanted'
A new report finds many couples keep having children until they get a longed-for boy.
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Heads warn of 'chronic' funding shortages
The chancellor is sent a letter asking for more cash, as a school threatens reduced hours over funding.
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The Papers: May 'quit calls' and 'night watcher' burglar
Tuesday's front pages report 'unrest' among Tory donors and a police probe into a series of raids in the Home Counties.
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News Daily: Brexit leak and 'threats' over BBC pay queries
Your morning briefing for 30 January 2018.
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Wedding speech dilemma: Time to hear from the bride?
Meghan Markle is expected to make a speech on her wedding day - does anyone have any advice?
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Five tips to keep your app data safe online
After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you?
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The 2018 Grammys in 90 seconds
From Bruno Mars to Hillary Clinton reading an extract from a book on Trump. Here's a roundup of what happened.
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Paris residents battle floods as Seine level peaks
Some residents take to boats and kayaks as about 1,500 people are evacuated from their homes.
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I'm not a sexist - Neville
England women's new head coach Phil Neville tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan he is not a sexist and has huge respect for women.
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Is Tube travel damaging your hearing?
Transport for London say passengers are not being exposed to unsafe noise levels.
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The diabetic boxer fighting for his chance to compete
Muhammad Ali has type 1 diabetes and wants the British Boxing Board of Control to allow him to fight.
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David Beckham on the launch of his new team - in Miami
Former England captain David Beckham launches his long-planned Major League Soccer team in Miami.
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Lampard: Social media affects my daughters
The former footballer worries about protecting his daughters from the negatives of going online.
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China is buying UK boar semen to help strengthen pig stock
After a £200,000 deal was secured, Northern Ireland will be flying frozen boar semen 5,000 miles to China.
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Terminally ill teenager marries high school sweetheart
Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed.
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Maye Musk: "I am just getting started" as a model, aged 69
Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an aging society.
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Do 'robo hacks' spell the end for human journalists?
More media outlets are using automated algorithms to write news stories.
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How Jon Culshaw became David Bowie - but not for laughs
The actor and comedian talks about playing the late music legend in a radio drama.
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House Intel Committee votes to release classified FISA memo
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House Intel Committee votes to release classified FISA memo
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FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was ‘removed’ from his post, Fox News has learned
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Monday, 29 January 2018
Anthony Grainger shooting: Officers face 'gross misconduct' probe
Senior officers face an inquiry after a man was killed during a Greater Manchester Police operation.
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Loyalist 'supergrass' jailed for six years
State witness Gary Haggarty's sentence for 202 crimes, including five murders, was reduced from 35 years.
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June 'not returning' to Gogglebox after Leon's death
Gogglebox star June Bernicoff says the show's recent NTA award was a "great finale".
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Rated People and MyBuilder website profiles cause concern
A BBC journalist was able to advertise as a handyman on trusted trade sites despite no experience.
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Fire and Fury over Hillary Clinton's Grammy cameo
Republicans, including Donald Trump Jr, disapprove of a Grammys sketch featuring Hillary Clinton.
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Hull window cleaner saves defaced Banksy mural
Jason Fanthorpe restored the mural after it was covered with white paint on Sunday.
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Rated People and MyBuilder website profiles cause concern
A BBC journalist was able to advertise as a handyman on trusted trade sites despite no experience.
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'Class divide' in university entry exams
A think tank report says there is "institutional snobbery" towards vocational exams.
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Top stories of the week: Bopanna, Saina, Pooja Dhanda, Satnam Singh and more (ESPN)
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London Underground noise could damage hearing, says academic
A BBC investigation reveals parts of the Underground network exceed noise safety levels.
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Reports: Arsenal close to €65m Aubameyang deal - read the full story, here. (ESPN)
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The magic money tree
Michael Robinson investigates whether money pumped into the economy via quantitative easing did its job
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North and Midlands 'most likely to lose out to robots'
Areas with a lot of retail, administration and warehouse jobs will be most affected, a report says.
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Carillion tried to 'wriggle out' of pension contributions
The collapsed outsourcing giant avoided paying into the pension schemes, say MPs.
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Bruno Mars grabs (nearly) all the Grammys - but where were the women?
Bruno Mars dominates the Grammy Awards - but female artists are hard to find in the winners' list.
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Grammys 2018: Why stars wore white roses
Some of music's biggest names wear white roses on the red carpet in support of the #TimesUp movement.
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'Grooming alerts' call for social media
Existing technology can be used to flag grooming behaviour to children and moderators, the NSPCC says.
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Man charged over triple death crash
Jaynesh Chudasama, 28, is charged over a car crash which killed three teenagers on Friday.
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The myth of the 2017 'youthquake' election
How the surge in youth turnout often cited as key to Labour's success didn't really happen.
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Kabul military base hit by explosions and gunfire
It's the latest incident in what has been a deadly 10 days in Afghanistan.
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Two British skiers die in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc fall
The pair were skiing off-piste in France and a third Briton who was with them raised the alarm.
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Thomas Cook sunbeds will be bookable ahead of holiday
Thomas Cook is to offer holidaymakers the chance to choose their lounger before they have left home.
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Fitness tracker Strava lights up military base
Soldiers have been publicly sharing location information as they log their daily runs.
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French floods: Seine river reaches peak in flood-hit Paris
The river rises to 5.84m (19.2ft) following weeks of rainfall that have forced people to evacuate.
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Rotherham children's services 'transformed'
"Significant improvements" are made after a report said 1,400 children in the town were abused.
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Nottingham Prison pays pub worker thousands of pounds by mistake
The pub worker has mistakenly been paid a monthly wage for working at Nottingham Prison.
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Newspaper headlines: End to sunbed dash and Brexit battles
Holidaymakers to get the chance to book a sunbed and Theresa May under threat make Monday's front pages.
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News Daily: Carillion pensions and Grammys joy for Mars
Your morning briefing for 29 January 2018.
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Grammys: The photos you need to see
The best looks, backstage shots and performances from the 60th annual Grammy awards.
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Meet South Africa's 'king of tombstone bling'
Lebohang W Khitsane creates unique tombstones for celebrities and public figures.
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'I was addicted to pulling my hair out'
Megan Malone says it stopped her doing things she loved.
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Night Shift: Game aims to help doctors detect trauma
A doctor has designed a video game about treating patients with severe injuries.
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Hoarding: Where are you on the 'clutter scale'?
More than a million Brits have hoarding issues, estimates suggest, and that's worrying firefighters.
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Should phones be banned at gigs?
Comedian Chris Rock banned mobile devices on his tour, but the move has divided opinion on social media.
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CCTV captures elephant's jumbo crossing
Watch how a wild elephant decided to cross the border from China to Laos... twice.
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The Paul Simon city that turned to Trump
Saginaw, a blue-collar Michigan city, surprisingly voted for Donald Trump in 2016. So what do they think now?
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Why Ghana's natural hair fashion is bad for business
Rebecca Tsotsoo Kwei takes a look at how the craze has affected salons in the capital Accra.
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'Vegans call me murderer and rapist'
Thousands of people are becoming vegans, many due to animal welfare concerns. But are some vegan activists taking it too far?
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Hoarder: 'My house was a hovel'
How a decluttering buddy scheme in Croydon helped one woman face up to her tendencies to stockpile.
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Teaching assistants: We are kicked, spat on, hit and sworn at
Teaching assistants working with special-needs children say violence is too often part of the job.
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The husband and wife behind fashion label Hush
How Mandy Watkins and Rupert Youngman built popular womenswear brand Hush.
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Carillion tried to 'wriggle out' of pension contributions
The collapsed outsourcing giant avoided paying into the pension schemes, say MPs.
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East Coast rail franchise decision investigated by watchdog
The NAO will examine why Virgin and Stagecoach were able to hand back the franchise early.
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Bruno Mars caps off big Grammys night with Album of the Year
01/28/18 11:07 PM
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Detroit officer shot in the head last week dies
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5 people dead after shooting at Pennsylvania car wash, police say
01/28/18 9:46 AM
5 people dead after shooting at Pennsylvania car wash, police say
01/28/18 9:46 AM
Fitness tracker Strava lights up military base
Deployed soldiers have been publicly sharing location information as they log their daily runs.
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Coincheck promises 46bn yen refund after cryptocurrency theft
Tokyo-based digital currency exchange Coincheck says it will reimburse some 260,000 victims of theft.
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New York investigates company accused of selling fake Twitter followers
It comes after a report traces links between a company, millions of bots and various celebrities.
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'When you grow quickly, it can be challenging'
Bulb's chief executive Hayden Wood explains how to manage your business when it is going through stellar growth
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Taiwan's techies battle its 'play safe' culture
Taiwan's tech industry is working hard to tackle its "play it safe" culture.
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Couture couple
How Mandy Watkins and Rupert Youngman built popular womenswear brand Hush.
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Sunday, 28 January 2018
Corbyn on Brexit: 'We're not asking for a second referendum'
The Labour leader says he wants the UK to have a trade relationship with the EU.
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Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic to win Australian Open title
01/28/18 6:41 AM
Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic to win Australian Open title
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Calls to 'clean off' Banksy mural in Hull
Here's why Hull is getting hot under the collar over the artist's latest work.
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Breaking: Roger Federer wins 20th career major, tops Marin Cilic in five sets at Australian Open (ESPN)
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Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies at 91
Swede Ingvar Kamprad founded the pioneering furniture retailer at the age of 17.
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Ikea founder Kamprad dies at 91
Swedish founder of Ikea furniture chain, Ingvar Kamprad, has died at 91, company announces
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Trump: 'I would have taken a tougher stand in getting out'
President Trump has told ITV's Piers Morgan that he would have taken a different attitude than Theresa May towards Brexit negotiations.
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Watch Aus Open final LIVE: Federer a set away from Grand Slam No. 20 (ESPN)
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Russian presidential vote: Navalny offices raided on day of protests
Russian police reportedly force their way into the property ahead of nationwide anti-Putin rallies.
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Watch Aus Open LIVE: Cilic wins 2nd set tiebreak to level final vs Federer (ESPN)
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FA Cup: VAR system bizarre - West Brom boss Alan Pardew
West Brom manager Alan Pardew calls the video assistant referee system "bizarre" after it dominates their 3-2 FA Cup victory at Liverpool.
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Jeremy Corbyn on Andrew Marr Show
Interview with the Labour Party leader, as his shadow chancellor warns bankers to change their ways.
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Watch Aus Open final LIVE: Federer easily wins first set 6-2 vs Cilic (ESPN)
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Kabul mourns 100 dead after ambulance bomb
Sunday is a day of mourning, as funerals take place and people search hospitals for survivors.
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Saudi billionaire Twitter investor freed after settlement
Prince Alwaleed is the latest high-profile detainee to be released after an anti-corruption purge.
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Hayes triple teenager death crash suspect 'fled scene'
Detectives hunt a second man after the "horrific" crash as the victims are named locally.
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Donald Trump 'not aware' of any royal wedding invite
The US president says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "look like a lovely couple".
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Steve Wynn: US casino mogul quits as Republican finance chair
Steve Wynn steps down as Republican Party finance chair over allegations he calls "preposterous".
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UK heading for 'dilution of Brexit', says former minister
Theresa Villiers' comments come amid growing Conservative party rifts over Brexit.
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'Rogue' parking companies face government crackdown
New legislation aimed at raising standards will ban "dodgy" firms from issuing fines to motorists.
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Rescuers find seven survivors of missing Kiribati ferry
Seven people are seen adrift in the Pacific, 10 days after their 50-person ferry was last seen.
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Coincheck promises 46bn yen refund after cryptocurrency theft
Tokyo-based digital currency exchange Coincheck says it will reimburse some 260,000 victims of theft.
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Votes for 16: Wales voting reforms see voting age lowered
People aged 16 and 17 and non-EU citizens will be able to vote if Welsh Government plans are passed.
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Elite climbing team save French woman from Pakistan's 'Killer Mountain'
Elisabeth Revol is saved by a team of elite Polish climbers, who scaled 1,000m in a night to find her.
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Israel criticises Poland over proposed Holocaust law
Israel's prime minister attacks a law that would make it illegal to describe Nazi death camps as Polish.
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Vila, one of world's oldest gorillas, dies in captivity at 60
Vila was 60 years old, two decades over the typical lifespan for her species.
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Coincheck: World's biggest ever digital currency 'theft'
Hackers break into a Japanese digital currency exchange, causing a loss worth some $534m.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tories in turmoil' and Brexit betrayal
Problems mounting for the Conservative Party and fears of a soft Brexit make Sunday's front pages.
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God's giant miracle carrots
Ben Zand spends time with Guatemala's huge evangelical community visiting Pastor Sanchez, from the town of Almolonga.
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How to refuel a jet in mid-air
US Air Force pilot Col Chris Amrhein does it all by hand at 23,000ft. Yes, really.
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The technology which starts avalanches
Avalanche threats cut off the Swiss ski resort, Zermatt, twice in 2018. But technology is helping to make ski slopes safer for the public.
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Your pictures: Sorrow
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "sorrow".
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Lost tortoise found 350yd away after six months
Tallulah is recovering at a vets after crossing a busy road and enduring two falls of snow
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The island that switches countries every six months
Why a sliver of the Basque country changes national allegiance twice a year.
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Bureaucats: The felines with official positions
From the Army to the Post Office - the felines with more on their plates than cat food.
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There have been 11 US school shootings this year. Is it time to arm teachers?
US teachers are being trained to kill school shooters. Some say it's the only solution left.
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Grammys 2018: Boycotts, battles and how to watch
The biggest talking points for this year's Grammys - plus how to watch Sunday's ceremony.
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'I get you're transgender, but what's up with your face?'
Growing up and working out who you are is hard at the best of times, but what if you didn’t look like everyone else too?
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Italian mafia: How crime families went global
Italy's mafia clans have strong regional roots and global businesses, Laurence Peter reports.
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Tips to reach the top: 'You have to push back as a woman'
Women business leaders at Davos give the BBC their tips to reach succeed in the corporate world.
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Holocaust Memorial Day: A Nazi in the family
How one man uncovered the family secret that had been hidden for more than 50 years.
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Presidents Club: Networking as a woman in the City
Fiona Hathorn spent 16 years in the City. Here's her thoughts on networking post-Presidents Club.
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Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn resigns as RNC finance chair amid claims of sexual misconduct
01/27/18 3:28 PM
Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn resigns as RNC finance chair amid claims of sexual misconduct
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Michigan attorney general gives update into how Michigan State University handled Larry Nassar allegations
01/27/18 12:06 PM
Michigan attorney general gives update into how Michigan State University handled Larry Nassar allegations
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Kabul suicide car bombing death toll rises to at least 95 people, officials say
01/27/18 9:11 AM
Kabul suicide car bombing death toll rises to at least 95 people, officials say
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Saturday, 27 January 2018
IPL auction: Ind U-19 players Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw fetch over a crore each (ESPN)
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Darts: PDC to scrap walk-on girls after broadcaster talks
Walk-on girls will no longer be used by the Professional Darts Corporation following talks with broadcasters.
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Ambulance used in deadly Kabul suicide bombing, officials say
01/27/18 5:53 AM
Ambulance used in deadly Kabul suicide bombing, officials say
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ICYMI: Camels, snow and space high jinks
A selection of video highlights from the week.
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WATCH LIVE: Halep takes Wozniacki to deciding set after winning 2nd set in Aus Open final (ESPN)
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'There's a 50% chance I've a fatal disease. Do I find out?'
Huntington's disease runs through Jackie Harrison's family, but should she take a test which will tell her if she will get it too?
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WATCH LIVE: Wozniacki wins opening set via tie-breaker in Aus Open final (ESPN)
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Huge explosion rocks Afghan capital
Casualties are reported after a huge explosion in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul.
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Paris braced as Seine surges higher
Riverside homes and businesses in Paris are on high alert as the swollen River Seine threatens to overflow its banks.
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Dubai Desert Classic: Rory McIlroy two shots ahead after round two
Rory McIlroy birdies five of the seven holes needed to complete round two and moves two shots clear at the Dubai Desert Classic.
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Three teenagers killed in bus stop crash
The driver of an Audi was arrested after the young men were hit in Hayes, west London on Friday night.
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Watch Aus Open LIVE: Halep and Wozniacki battle in the women's final (ESPN)
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All rape cases to be 'urgently' reviewed over evidence disclosure
The director of public prosecutions' decision comes after the collapse of a number of recent trials.
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Paris readies for floods as Seine surges higher
The River Seine has burst its banks in places, and is expected to reach its peak this weekend.
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US Bombardier dispute: 'Huge relief' for British workers
A surprise ruling in favour of the aircraft manufacturer is welcomed by UK politicians and unions.
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Second-hand toys could harm children, scientists discover
The plastic used in many second-hand toys may not meet current safety guidelines, a study finds.
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'Frazzled' Boots pharmacist mixed up patient's pills
A patient describes his "horrendous" symptoms after being given the wrong pills by Boots.
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British man preparing to fight Turkish forces
A British man from London has told the BBC he’s going to fight against Turkish forces in Syria.
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John Worboys release held over victims' legal challenge
Lawyers representing victims of the black cab rapist are granted a stay on his release from prison.
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Should men take a pay cut to reduce the gender pay gap?
After some male BBC presenters agree to pay cuts to help match those of their female colleagues, we take to the streets and ask other men if they'd do the same.
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Global register lists alien species
A fifth of more than 6,000 catalogued invasive animals and plants worldwide are causing harm.
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IPL: Ben Stokes bought by Rajasthan Royals; Joe Root unsold
England all-rounder Ben Stokes sells for almost £1.4m in the Indian Premier League auction but Test captain Joe Root goes unsold.
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Cape Town water crisis: Residents urged to turn off toilet taps
Residents will be banned from using more than 50 litres of water a day from next month.
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The Papers: MP 'plotting' and Paul Young's 'agony'
Hip and knee surgery being cut and support for another referendum feature in Saturday's papers.
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'My journey to be present at son's birth'
Safwan left Syria with his pregnant wife with the aim of reaching northern Europe, their journey took several months.
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Week in pictures: 20 - 26 January 2018
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
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Latest Banksy graffiti unveiled in Hull
The design, on a disused bridge, depicts a child carrying a sword with a pencil attached to the end.
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Presidents Club: Networking as a woman in the City
Fiona Hathorn spent 16 years in the City. She explains how networking events need to change for women.
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Nutella sale causes scrums in French supermarkets
There's been violent scenes in a chain of French supermarkets, as shoppers jostled to grab a bargain.
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Pothole photos: Your pictures of crumbling roads
The RAC has recorded a spike in pothole-related breakdowns in the last three months of 2017. But how bad are the potholes where you are?
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Grenfell Tower: Woman gives birth to 'youngest survivor'
A woman who was three months pregnant at the time of the Grenfell Tower fire gives birth to a boy.
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Tammy Duckworth: The mum making history in the US Senate
Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee, will be the first senator to give birth. About time, she says.
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'In spite of Hitler, I'm here to talk at my grandson's school'
A grandmother who escaped Nazi Germany on a train as a child shares her story with teenagers.
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Reality Check: Has Russian alcohol consumption fallen 80%?
Is the Russian health minister's claim of an 80% fall in alcohol consumption in the past five years correct?
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The marriage of toys and the big screen
Many parents want their children to turn off screens and play - but does the toy industry?
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Reality Check: What happened to Grenfell donations?
An update on whether donations to survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire have reached them yet.
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What was the Bombardier dispute about?
The dispute between Boeing and Bombardier that ended up at an international trade commission.
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Yeovil Town 0-4 Manchester United
Manchester United comfortably see off League Two Yeovil to make the FA Cup fifth round.
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte plays down talk of a rift with club's board
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he is "happy" at the club despite speculation his relationship with the owner is strained.
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South Africa v India: Dangerous pitch halts Test - but play to resume
Umpires halt the South Africa and India Test because of concerns over a dangerous pitch in Johannesburg but the match will resume on Saturday.
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Tiger Woods makes cut after last-hole birdie at Farmers Insurance Open
Tiger Woods makes a last-hole birdie to make the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open in California.
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US Bombardier dispute: 'Huge relief' for British workers
A surprise ruling in favour of the aircraft manufacturer is welcomed by UK politicians and unions.
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Russell Hume meat recall based on 'use-by-date processes'
Hilton Hotels and QVC are among firms disposing of meat from a supplier under investigation.
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
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President Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
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Trump slams NY Times report as 'fake news'
01/26/18 5:01 AM
Trump slams NY Times report as 'fake news'
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Are President Trump's tax cuts helping workers?
It is bonus season in America - and this year, more workers than usual have been getting checks.
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Trump Davos speech: 'America First policy is not America alone'
The president tells leaders at Davos that when America grows economically, so does the world.
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UK economic growth exceeds forecasts, ONS says
Economic growth is a better than expected 0.5% for the last three months of 2017, official figures say.
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US economy loses steam as imports surge
The 2.6% expansion in the last three months of 2017 means annual growth missed Trump's target.
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Bombardier ruling: Q&A
The dispute between Boeing and Bombardier that ended up at an international trade commission.
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McDonnell takes aim at “big four” accountancy firms
The Shadow Chancellor says accountants must work to maximise the amount of tax their clients pay.
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China's eight-year-long smartphone growth comes to an end
The fall ends eight years' growth in the world's largest mobile phone market.
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Personal insolvencies rise for the second year running
Nearly 100,000 individuals were declared insolvent in 2017 - a number last seen three years previously
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Amazon removes magnetic putty from website over arsenic fears
A magnetic putty toy is no longer on sale after dangerous levels of arsenic were found in a product.
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Should men take a pay cut to reduce the gender pay gap?
After some male BBC presenters agree to pay cuts to help match those of their female colleagues, we take to the streets and ask other men if they'd do the same.
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Cocoa smuggling: 'We have no choice'
More and more cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are smuggling their crop into Ghana.
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Apple's iPhone battery 'slowdown' to be optional
Customers will be able to switch off a feature that deliberately slows down some older handsets.
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Friday, 26 January 2018
Watch Aus Open LIVE: Federer enters 30th Slam final after Chung retires (ESPN)
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South Korea hospital fire kills at least 37 people
At least 37 people are killed and 70 hurt in the deadliest fire in South Korea for a decade.
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Museum offers gold toilet to Trump instead of Van Gogh's work - report
The Guggenheim declines a White House request for a Van Gogh, instead offering an 18-karat lavatory.
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Nutella riots: A brief history of shopping scraps
Clashes over cut-price Nutella in France are not the first time bargain hunters have turned violent.
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Watch LIVE: Federer faces giant-killer Chung in the semifinal of the Aus Open (ESPN)
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UK economy hit by 'Brexit effect', Carney warns
The Bank of England governor says uncertainty over the form Brexit will take continues to hit growth.
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WATCH - Philander strikes to remove Rahul in the second over of the day (ESPN)
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Facebook and Google criticised by George Soros
The billionaire investor says the tech giants' monopolies are a threat to democracy.
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Walmart signs Japan online grocery deal with Rakuten
The two firms will launch an online grocery delivery service in the Asian nation later this year.
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Four BBC male news presenters agree pay cut
The stars have agreed to reduce their salaries after rows over equal pay at the corporation.
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Hammond at odds with Brexiteer MP
The backbencher criticises ministers' tone as the chancellor seeks "modest" economic change.
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Russell Hume meat recall widens to hotels and retailers
Hilton Hotels and QVC are among the firms disposing of meat from a supplier under investigation.
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Potholes send breakdown figures flying
The number of drivers breaking down after hitting potholes has seen a "concerning" rise, the RAC says.
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