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Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM offers €1m reward in appeal

Posing next to stacks of cash, Robert Fico asked for information about the murder of Jan Kuciak.

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Cumbria earthquake: Tremor of 3.2 magnitude hits county

The tremor hit the west side of the county, causing houses to shake for a short time.

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My boyfriend could have killed me

Amy, 17, talks to Newsbeat about being a victim of domestic abuse.

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Five reasons Toys R Us failed

What went wrong at the out-of-town toy emporium chain?

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Toys R Us UK goes into administration

About 3,000 jobs are at risk at the UK's biggest toy retailer, but stores are still open for now.

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'Bullied for the way I looked'

More than half of children aged 11 to 16 say they have been bullied about the way they look, survey finds.

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ITV profits drop in tough advertising market

The commercial broadcaster says 2017 profits fall after "ongoing economic and political uncertainty".

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Toys R Us and Maplin face collapse with 5,500 jobs at risk

The two chains are understood to have put administrators on standby after failing to secure sale deals.

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Levi Strauss to use lasers instead of people to finish jeans

The company has developed new software that works with lasers to speed up its jean-making process.

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Foxtons hit as London housing market ebbs

The estate agent reports a slump in profits as it warns that the London market is near historic lows.

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Cannes property show accused of sleaze and sexism

The organisers of MIPIM, held in Cannes, say they are reminding delegates of its code of conduct.

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US slaps fresh tariffs on Chinese aluminium

Washington accuses Beijing of 'unfair imports' and says it will protect its workers.

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iQiyi: 'China's Netflix' to list on US stock market

Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform has a growing user base but has yet to make a profit.

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Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm Ring

Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones.

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Disney plans €2bn expansion at Disneyland Paris

The firm plans to expand with new areas devoted to hit films Frozen and Star Wars.

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Takata airbag scandal: Australia recalls 2.3 million cars

Millions of vehicles have faulty Takata airbags, forcing one the nation's biggest consumer recalls.

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Trump reaches informal Air Force One deal with Boeing

The White House says it has reached an informal deal with Boeing to provide two Air Force One planes.

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Diesel ban approved for German cities to cut pollution

German cities will be able to ban older, more polluting vehicles from some areas in a landmark ruling.

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Ryanair to axe Glasgow Airport base

The airline will close its base at Glasgow Airport, warning that 300 jobs could go as a result.

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Credit card debt: Deadline set for new rules

Firms have made large profits from those in persistent debt but must do more to help them by September.

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The app that helps feed kids

Marie Farmer came up with the idea during her maternity leave, and it has now led to her quitting her job.

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Moon to get 4G mobile network

Vodafone and Nokia lay out plans to put a 4G mobile network on the Moon in 2019.

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Huawei: US scared we are too competitive

Huawei says the US wants to keep the Chinese firm out of the country because it is "too strong".

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Drink up

Indian beer company Bira 91 has be ambitions to dominate global beer sales, says founder Ankur Jain.

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UK weather: Warning for commuters as further heavy snow hits UK

Disruption is expected across the roads and public transport, and hundreds of schools remain closed.

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EU to publish first draft of Brexit treaty

It is expected to say Northern Ireland may have to follow EU single market rules to avoid a hard border.

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Toys R Us and Maplin face collapse with 5,500 jobs at risk

The two chains are understood to have put administrators on standby after failing to secure sale deals.

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'Bucket list' killer Jemma Lilley gets 28 years for murder

Briton Jemma Lilley garrotted, stabbed and buried Aaron Pajich at her home in Australia.

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Vandal destroys Washington DC traffic camera

Police believe these could be the people who attacked 11 traffic cameras in one day in Washington DC.

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Most UK cannabis 'super strength skunk'

High-potency cannabis now makes up 94% of the UK market, samples seized by the police suggest.

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N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'

Pyongyang has been sending equipment to the country, a UN report finds.

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BBC charity sacked six over sexual misconduct

International development charity BBC Media Action reveals six people were dismissed over 10 years.

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Oxfam: What's gone wrong with the foreign aid sector?

After Oxfam's handling of a sex scandal in Haiti, the foreign aid sector faces tough questions.

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Satisfaction with GP services at record low

And overall public happiness with the NHS falls to its lowest level since 2011, a survey finds.

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Worker died in fall at 'lethal' Qatar World Cup stadium

Zachary Cox fell to his death while working at a stadium that will host the 2022 World Cup.

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Trump son-in-law's security clearance downgraded

President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser will no longer receive top-level briefings.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Snow storm chaos' and prospect of hard Irish border raised

Winter weather sweeps across the UK and Boris Johnson raises the prospect of a hard border in Ireland after Brexit.

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News Daily: Big freeze worsens and Brexit legal draft published

Your morning briefing for 28 February 2018.

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Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni

How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today.

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Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers

Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence.

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi visual effects revealed

Click meets Ben Morris of the Oscar nominated visual effects team behind Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

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The app that helps feed kids

Marie Farmer came up with the idea during her maternity leave, and it has now led to her quitting her job.

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Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom

One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living?

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UK weather: Snowy scenes across the UK

Bitterly cold weather and heavy snow sweep in from the east, causing disruption and delight.

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UK weather: How to stay fashionable in the freeze

London College of Fashion students and staff tell us how they look cool in the cold.

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Boris Johnson's Irish border remarks lampooned

The foreign secretary is ridiculed for comparing the border to London's congestion charge zone.

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Nando's confirms it uses McCain chips

The chicken chain confirms it uses frozen chips - but says they're not the ones sold in shops.

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Is there a problem with unregistered schools?

Inspectors say there are more than 350 unregistered schools but they have few powers to investigate.

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Blackburn: The town that fails to elect Asian women

Areas with a similar demographic have managed it, so why hasn't Blackburn?

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Superorganism interview: 'We're a non-stop pop production house'

At home with Superorganism - the eight-piece pop group who made a hit single before they'd even met.

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Oscars 2018: What's up for best foreign language film?

What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar.

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Beast from the East: How the weather got a Hollywood makeover

No longer is it enough to simple refer to the weather as "winter". So what's changed?

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Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing?

A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast.

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Letter opened at Virginia's Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall triggers hazmat situation; 11 fall ill

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Judge accused of bias by Trump rules against challenge to border wall

02/27/18 5:03 PM

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Trump names Brad Parscale as campaign manager for 2020 re-election bid

02/27/18 11:15 AM

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President Trump strikes deal with Boeing for new Air Force One planes

02/27/18 9:22 AM

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What happened when Amazon moved into your business?

Ask HN: What happened when Amazon moved into your business?
178 by boldslogan | 56 comments on Hacker News.
Without going too much into my own product. I have recently found out after watching the AWS conference that I am now directly competing against an Amazon product... I am looking for stories of how your company reacted and maybe the successes or failures...

New top story on Hacker News: Launch HN: Slite (YC W18) – Note App for Teams

Launch HN: Slite (YC W18) – Note App for Teams
113 by christophepas | 66 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN! I'm Chris, founder of Slite ( https://slite.com ). We’re building a tool for modern teams to write down and retrieve things that matter. I've launched two companies in the past and basically ran them on note-taking apps. The first was a hiring SaaS and the second an on-demand fashion-delivery service, and while the two were pretty different, I needed to write down a lot of stuff: interview notes, mentoring, email and article drafts, notes on customers and so on. I had this habit because notes are versatile, incredibly user-friendly, and immediate. They made up my personal knowledge base but the biggest frustration I had was sharing those with teammates. So I decided to build a note app that would work with teams from day 1. This is in line with the current problems in team collaboration. A lot of people were thrilled to dump email to get on Slack, but recent conversation has shifted towards Slack killing team productivity and leading to loss of information. This topic even trended on HN a week ago: http://ift.tt/2nSGHeM . We’re building an asynchronous writing tool for teams to organize their work with one simple yet crucial goal in mind: make sure teams stop losing valuable information and find it more quickly. We want to remove the back and forth you have on Slack, via email or even offline to find information. We use the same channels pattern as Slack, mainly because this avoids the folders structure where content is hard to find, organize and where permissions are a nightmare. But using Slite allows you to separate use cases: channel chat a la IRC or Slack to communicate instantly, Slite to write and retrieve information. Another major product focus is search: existing tools such as Google Docs or Dropbox Paper make it hard to organize and navigate through content (not to mention Slack where everything get lost between cat gifs). We put huge efforts on making it seamless in Slite. With these basic differences we've already convinced hundreds of teams and thousands of active users to switch their content over from Google Docs, Dropbox Paper or other tools. We’re now entering a new phase where we’re focusing on integrations, allowing teams to push and access their information from anywhere in their workflows. It’s an exciting time and we’d love for you to check it out and give us your feedback. And we're eager to hear your ideas in this space. Please share your thoughts in the comments!

New top story on Hacker News: NumPy Exercises for Data Analysis in Python

NumPy Exercises for Data Analysis in Python
342 by selva86 | 28 comments on Hacker News.
I compiled a list of numpy practice exercises related to data analysis. Might be helpful if you want to practice some data munging problems. Feedback welcome! http://ift.tt/2CnJk13

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What's a good static site generator to use for a blog in 2018?

Ask HN: What's a good static site generator to use for a blog in 2018?
11 by artemis73 | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Hello HN community, I've been meaning to start blogging for a while now but I never got around to it. I do have some time this weekend and I thought I'll give it a whirl then. I recently read about Hugo and I was wondering if it's good enough for me to start with? Has anyone used it? How has your experience been so far? My posts will mainly focus on little programming tidbits that I learn while I'm working so yes, it will involve code snippets. Markdown support is a huge pro for me as well. I am aware of Jekyll as it's one of the biggest players in this segment but everyone's been complaining about its speed which is why I'm not leaning towards it. If anyone's got some advice on what SSG I can use, fire away. If you can, highlight both the pros and cons so I can make an informed decision on this. Thank you for your time! Cheers!

'Case closed' in Bollywood star's death

Dubai police release the body of Bollywood star Sridevi to her family, saying investigations are complete.

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Ryanair to axe Glasgow Airport base

The airline will close its base at Glasgow Airport with more than 300 jobs expected to go as a result.

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Morse code shoes send toe tapping texts at MWC 2018

A pair of smart shoes has been designed to let workers keep in touch via toe-tapped codes.

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Three dead in Derrylin house fire

Police confirm three deaths outside Derrylin, County Fermanagh as they continue to search the house.

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Boris Johnson likens Irish border challenge to congestion charge

Boris Johnson suggests London's automatic car charge payments are a "very relevant comparison".

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Venomous snake turns up in Australian lunchbox

An Australian woman found the reptile as she packed food for her child, a snake handler says.

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Fred Holroyd: Ex-surgeon backs 'false mental illness' case

Ex-officer says he was forced to leave Army after raising concerns about alleged shoot-to-kill policy.

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Syria conflict: Eastern Ghouta 'humanitarian pause' begins

The daily five-hour respite, ordered by Russia, is to allow civilians to leave Eastern Ghouta.

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Leicester explosion: Search and rescue operation continues

The cause of the blast in Leicester, which killed five people, is not yet known.

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China Anbang crackdown: Who might be next?

After Beijing moved on the insurance and financial giant, others are likely to be worried.

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Doorstep lender to return £169m to borrowers

Provident Financial reports loss for 2017 and is raising £330m to cover compensation bill.

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Warnings of travel disruption as snow continues

Police say conditions on some roads are treacherous and hundreds of trains have been cancelled.

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Syria conflict: Women 'sexually exploited in return for aid'

Men delivering aid for the UN and international charities are exploiting women, the BBC has learned.

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Murdoch bid for Sky challenged by US giant

US TV giant Comcast makes a bid for Sky challenging an existing offer from Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox.

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Florida school shooting: Officer Scot Peterson defends actions

Scot Peterson was branded a coward by President Trump for not confronting a school gunman.

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Brexit: Liam Fox to warn of customs union 'sell out'

The UK must not give up "control" of its trade policy to the EU after Brexit, Liam Fox will say.

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Canadians plead guilty over A$21m cocaine bust on Sydney ship

Two Canadians admit hiding 95kg (210lb) of drugs after one of Australia's largest seizures.

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Syria conflict: Putin orders Eastern Ghouta 'humanitarian pause'

Russia's president orders daily five-hour pauses in Syria's assault on the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta.

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Nicola Sturgeon rejects offer in Brexit devolution row

Scotland's First Minister says the offer will restrict the UK's devolved administrations.

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Leicester explosion: What we know

Five people have died in an explosion at a shop in Leicester.

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Grand Canyon helicopter crash: Fifth Briton Eleanor Udall dies

Eleanor Udall dies after a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon that also killed her husband.

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Post-Brexit farm payments to be used to help the environment

Farmers will receive money for "public goods", such as investment in sustainable food production.

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King penguins face warming challenge

Climate change could drive most of the birds' global population from their current nesting islands.

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Man killed himself after Southampton 'paedophile sting'

David Baker, 43, was found dead three days after being accused of trying to meet a 14-year-old.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Beast from the East' blows in and 'Brexit alliance'

Snow falls in parts of the UK and Jeremy Corbyn urges rebel Tories to join him in an alliance.

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News Daily: Freezing weather hits UK and sex-for-aid claim

Your morning briefing for 27 February 2018.

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How to speak like Black Panther

The official language of fictional Wakanda is isiXhosa - also spoken in parts of South Africa.

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Vietnam War child finds father in America 45 years on

Toni Harrison was adopted from an orphanage in Vietnam and raised in the UK.

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Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour

The recently-discovered photo collection reveals scenes of London life in glorious colour.

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'Wired differently': a mum's tribute to her son

Tristan has Asperger's syndrome and his mother penned a poem about his life.

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Hurricane Harvey: Still homeless six months later

Six months after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, thousands are still rebuilding storm-ravaged homes.

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Siberian blast: European scenes of ice and snow

From priests in a snowball fight at the Vatican City to icy scenes in Switzerland.

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UK hit as global raisin supplies dry up

The cost of hot cross buns will not rise, but Christmas puddings could take a hit, experts warn.

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Team GB's record-breaking Winter Olympians return home

Team GB return home following their record medal haul of five at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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Addicted to selfies: I take 200 snaps a day

Junaid Ahmed admits he's addicted to selfies - the feeling of getting likes on his pictures is just too "amazing".

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Playing Pig in Appalachia - a card game keeping a town alive

Every year, on the last Saturday in February at high noon, World Pig commences in Forbus.

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How realistic are Libya's election plans?

Libyan politicians, the UN, and the EU are pushing for elections despite the country's chaos.

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How bands are escaping the music industry snake pit

Technology is helping musicians, bands and artists get a bigger share of the revenues from their work.

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Reality Check: Labour's Brexit position

Jeremy Corbyn sets out Labour's position on future relationship with the EU.

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Florida deputy who didn't enter school during mass shooting is not 'a coward,' lawyer says

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Murdoch bid for Sky challenged by US giant

US TV giant Comcast makes a bid for Sky challenging an existing offer from Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox.

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Carbon emissions up as diesel sales dive

The popularity of SUVs and falling diesel sales has led to higher vehicle CO2 levels, the SMMT says.

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Aston Martin roars back into the black with £87m profit

British sports car maker posts an annual profit for the first time since 2010.

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Can you predict a recession by looking at pregnancy rates?

Research from the US suggests a drop in conception rates could indicate a recession is on the way.

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Brexit prompts Credit Suisse to move 250 London jobs

The Swiss bank plans to move some investment bankers out of London ahead of Brexit, reports say.

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Social media firms 'failing' to tackle cyber-bullying

The networks' failure to tackle cyber-bullying is damaging youngsters' mental health, a survey finds.

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Jeremy Corbyn backs permanent customs union after Brexit

The Labour leader announces a major shift in his party's policy on trade with the EU after Brexit.

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Scotland to set 50p minimum unit price for alcohol

A minimum price per unit of alcohol will come into force in Scotland in May, with ministers recommending 50p.

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The end of asking for the bill

Diners can leave a restaurant and their bill is paid automatically via an app, in a Barclaycard trial.

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If Nafta trade deal was a hamburger...

President Trump wants to scrap the US trade deal with Canada and Mexico, Nafta. But how does it work?

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'Chocolate showcases our local producers'

A teenage chocolatier is building up his business from the heart of the Highlands.

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Are you sorry to see the end of the old-style £10 note?

On Thursday, the old-style £10 note will cease to be legal tender. Will we miss it?

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Starbucks in 'latte levy' London trial on disposable cups

Customers are being charged 5p for disposable cups in a trial in 35 London stores to reduce waste.

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Tesco 'extremely sorry' for Black Panther costume mistake

The supermarket labelled a fancy dress outfit as Dark Panther.

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Chord change

Technology is helping musicians, bands and artists get a bigger share of the revenues from their work.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, including tech sector

Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, including tech sector
485 by Eilene | 533 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN. I’m a journalist who wrote ‘The Lawyer, The Addict’, a story that ran in the New York Times in July. The story was about my ex-husband, Peter, who was a high-flying powerful partner in Wilson Sonsini (the prestigious, Palo Alto-based law firm) and who died in July 2015, a drug addict. Almost everyone in his life missed the signs. The story wound up with enormous traction and was the 55th most read story in the entire paper in 2017. It also generated several threads of commentary on HN, including http://ift.tt/2t2aMcp, http://ift.tt/2vpHetB and http://ift.tt/2tY2Km8. I’m now writing a book based on that story for Random House. Although it is about what happened to Peter, the broader story is about the problem of substance use (and often abuse) in white-collar professions, where the users are well-off, well-educated, working long hours, often with all the outward trappings of success. What can you tell me about drug use as a professional or in your profession? I know there is drug use in law, finance, medicine and technology, and am hoping that some of you will be open to discussing with me what you see and what you've experienced in your profession and professional environment. I’d like to use some of your comments in the book and will not know or need to know your names, so I hope you’ll feel comfortable being as candid as possible. I’m not here to make judgements, all I’m looking for is the truth about what’s going on. I'm interested in whatever you can tell me about drugs you are using or observe being used in your field: which drugs, what effects you see, any stories you have, any details you can share. Thanks.

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you teach you kids about computers and coding?

Ask HN: How do you teach you kids about computers and coding?
11 by lazydon | 7 comments on Hacker News.
Please share what tools & approaches you use - it may Scratch, Python, any kids specific like Linux distros, Raspberry Pi or recent products like Lego Boost... Or your experiences with them.. thanks.

Carillion: Ex-finance chief 'dumped last of his shares'

The former finance chief of the collapse company sold his shares at the first possible moment, MPs say.

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Turkey's Erdogan in row over 'girl martyr' comment on TV

Turkey's leader sparks controversy after an exchange on TV with a sobbing girl in military uniform.

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Carillion: Ex-finance chief 'dumped last of his shares'

The former finance chief of the collapse company sold his shares at the first possible moment, MPs say.

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Taiwan toilet paper panic: why is island caught short?

Island residents wipe shelves clean of the product as manufacturers warn of imminent price rises.

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MWC 2018: Smartphone giants head to Barcelona

A showcase of the latest smartphones is taking place in Barcelona.

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Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor's death 'accidental drowning'

Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning, a Dubai forensic report says

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Aerial footage of Leicester explosion

Aerial footage shows the extent of the blast at a shop in Hinckley Road.

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Hayes triple teenage death crash: Man pleads guilty

Jaynesh Chudasama killed the teenagers as they walked to a birthday party in west London.

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Winter Olympics stats: Norway's record haul, Germany's golden Games and more

How taco nights, a 'no jerks' rule and team spirit helped Norway win a record number of medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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Scotland to set 50p minimum unit price for alcohol

A minimum price per unit of alcohol will come into force in Scotland in May, with ministers recommending 50p.

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Syria war: New UN truce plea as deaths in Eastern Ghouta mount

The UN says a ceasefire agreed on Saturday must start now, as fresh air strikes hit a rebel enclave.

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Steph McGovern: BBC reporter says 'posh' presenters earn more

BBC Breakfast reporter Steph McGovern says some "posher" women "are paid a hell of a lot more".

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Millennials 'set to be fattest generation'

Over 70% of them will be overweight or obese before they reach middle age, health experts say.

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Landlords who say 'no DSS' breaking equality laws

"No DSS" landlords who turn down housing benefit claimants risk breaching equality laws.

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Arctic stronghold of world's seeds reaches one million mark

The frozen vault storing the world's precious seeds is about to reach the one million mark for donations.

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Primark sales hit by warm weather

Milder weather than usual dented sales in October, but the fashion chain is upbeat about profit growth.

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Camden stabbings: Teenager charged with murder

The 18-year-old is due to appear before Highbury Magistrates' Court later.

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Jeremy Corbyn to set out Labour's Brexit plans

He will give more details about a significant shift in the party's position on the customs union.

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Leicester explosion: Four people confirmed dead

Police believe there may be more people unaccounted for following the blast in Leicester.

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Weather warnings as Siberian blast hits UK

Some train services have already been cancelled as a precaution with up 20cm of snow forecast.

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Sridevi: India mourns Bollywood superstar dead at 54

Her body is due to be flown to Mumbai from Dubai, where she died on Saturday aged 54.

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Period poverty: Helping homeless and vulnerable women

The Homeless Period delivers boxes with sanitary products to centres supporting vulnerable women.

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Poor value energy tariffs to be capped

A law to limit the cost of standard variable rate tariffs is being introduced to Parliament.

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Florida school shooting: NRA 'doesn't back any ban'

The comments appear to oppose Donald Trump's proposals after the Florida school shooting.

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Desperate search for missing Nigerians

Extra troops and planes are searching for 110 schoolgirls believed to have been seized by jihadists.

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Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy

The film studio co-founded by disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein has been unable to sell its assets.

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K2: Fears for climber Denis Urubko after expedition row

A Russo-Polish climber is believed to have struck out on his own to reach the peak of K2.

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Jacinda Ardern 'creepy' 60 Minutes interview sparks anger

An Australian reporter said he was "smitten" with the pregnant PM and quizzed her on her conception date.

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Many adults 'don't know signs of eating disorders'

The charity Beat says lack of knowledge is linked to more risk of the illness becoming life-threatening.

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Paper review: Corbyn's 'Brexit betrayal' and snow 'chaos'

Many papers highlight the Labour leader's Brexit speech in which he is due to announce a shift in policy.

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News Daily: Leicester explosion and Corbyn Brexit pledge

Your morning briefing for 26 February 2018.

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The blind MMA champion helping others defend themselves

When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves.

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Miniature heart inventor: Breakthroughs take time to sell

Scientific breakthroughs take time to catch on, says the inventor of miniature hearts.

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Rare photographs that changed lives

Photographs by Lewis Hine that shook up early 20th-Century labour laws among those sold at US auction.

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Sridevi 'paved way for Bollywood women'

Tributes are paid to Indian superstar Sridevi Kapoor, who has died of a heart attack aged 54.

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Your pictures: Underground

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

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Smile! Postcards from Afghanistan's furthest corner

Meet people in the most remote part of Afghanistan, and find out why they are smiling.

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What books are you reading with your children?

Ahead of World Book Day, parents reveal what stories capture their children's imagination.

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The American who fled 'gay conversion' in Africa

A midnight taxi; an emergency flight home; a new life in New York. An ex-Muslim tells his story.

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Sarahah: Anonymous app dropped from Apple and Google stores after bullying accusations

A wildly popular anonymous messaging app has been removed from the Apple and Google app stores after accusations that it has been facilitating online bullying.

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Edward Colston: The slave trader dividing Bristol

Should Edward Colston's name be stripped from the streets of Bristol?

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'Baby factory' mystery: Thailand's surrogacy saga reaches uneasy end

The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry.

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Poor value energy tariffs to be capped

A law to limit the cost of standard variable rate tariffs is being introduced to Parliament.

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Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy

The film studio co-founded by disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein has been unable to sell its assets.

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China's Geely becomes biggest Daimler investor

The Chinese carmaker and owner of Volvo cars takes a 10% stake in the owner of Mercedes-Benz.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 focuses on the camera

New flagship offers super slow-mo videos, less noisy low-light photos and animated selfie emojis.

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Nokia reveals 'unbendable' 8 Sirocco and Matrix 8110

Nokia's new handsets include a strong steel-framed flagship and an update to an iconic slider.

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Miniature heart inventor: Breakthroughs take time to sell

Scientific breakthroughs take time to catch on, says the inventor of miniature hearts.

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Did M&S overreact to cauliflower backlash?

Marks and Spencer stopped selling its "cauliflower steak" after shoppers mocked the product.

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Very stylish

After failing to get the grades to go into medicine, Simon Carter became a fashion designer whose eponymous brand is now popular around the world.

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Catch the premiere of 'Life, Liberty & Levin' with talk radio star Mark Levin at 10 pm ET

02/25/18 9:31 PM

Italian election dominated by immigration debate

Fascist party Casa Pound may be small, but its anti-immigrant rhetoric is being echoed more widely.

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Sunday, 25 February 2018

Drug alert as six 13-year-olds fall ill

The children are taken to Crosshouse Hospital and kept in overnight after possibly taking MDMA,

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Syria war: Air strikes resume hours after UN approves ceasefire

Government forces bomb a rebel-held enclave near Damascus, hours after the UN called for a truce.

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Helpline for troops battling 'devastating' mental health issues

Ministry of Defence funds new helpline to combat growing mental health problems among troops.

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North Korea willing to hold talks with US, says South Korea

South Korea's announcement followed a meeting with a North Korean general at the end of the Winter Olympics.

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Cartoonist Matt 'turning into own character'

After 30 years at the Telegraph, Matt Pritchett says he is as obsessed with emptying bins as his characters.

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Freebirth data 'should be collected across UK'

A woman tells of her choice to give birth without medical help, but experts warn it is dangerous.

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Emma Chambers: 'I can't believe it's not butter'

A memorable moment from the popular BBC sitcom Vicar of Dibley, with Emma Chambers as Alice Tinker, and Dawn French.

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China proposes to let Xi Jinping extend presidency beyond 2023

The ruling Communist Party wants to scrap a two-term limit to keep Xi Jinping in office beyond 2023.

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Blair 'absolute liar', says Fire and Fury author Wolff

Michael Wolff calls Tony Blair an 'absolute liar' for denying he was 'angling' for a job with Trump.

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Sridevi obituary: From Bollywood actress to Indian icon

During a career spanning five decades, Sridevi captivated India as a huge box office success.

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, urges parents to read to children

The Duchess of Cornwall says a daily reading session will lead children "on a voyage of discovery".

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Brexit: Labour figures urge Corbyn to keep UK in single market

Senior party figures urge their leader to commit to keeping the UK in the single market after Brexit.

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End in sight to Olympic ban on Russia

Russia's Olympic ban will be lifted if there are no further doping violations from their athletes at Pyeongchang 2018, the IOC says.

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Syria war: UN Security Council approves 30-day ceasefire

Some of the biggest jihadist rebel groups, and their associates, are not covered by the truce.

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Sridevi: Bollywood superstar dies at 54 of heart attack

She was one of the few Indian actresses to see huge box office success without a male hero's support.

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Washington Prado Álava: Colombia extradites top drug suspect to US

He is accused of smuggling more than 250 tonnes of cocaine over the past decade.

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Hare coursing: Lincolnshire Police's fight with blood sport

Hare coursers often travel hundreds of miles to take part in illegal contests.

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New mother says she 'found bandages in my body'

A new mother says she pulled blood-soaked bandages from her body, seven weeks after giving birth.

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Brexit: Labour figures urge Corbyn to keep UK in single market

Senior party figures urge their leader to commit to keeping the UK in the single market after Brexit.

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Wearable tech could help stroke patients with recovery

US scientists are developing wearable sensors to speed up the recovery of stroke patients.

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Vicar of Dibley actress Emma Chambers dies aged 53

Dawn French and Hugh Grant among co-stars to pay tribute to the "loving" Vicar of Dibley actress.

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Trump-Russia: Democrats defend Russia inquiry in memo

A Republican report identified bias in an inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

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Children sold corrosive substances in Newham despite voluntary crackdown

Undercover investigation reveals children were able to buy bleach with no checks from some shops.

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Boy, 13, caught driving car with toddler and mum inside

Officers told by occupants of the car that they were only on a "short journey".

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Paper review: Brexit divisions and helpline for 'hero' troops

The Observer reports leaving the single market could compromise Labour's plan for "social justice".

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'If You Were Me' TV stars reunited after 48 years

The early 1970s BBC television programme "If You Were Me" took children on cultural exchanges around the world.

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Should cauliflower steak make a comeback?

Marks and Spencer stopped selling its "cauliflower steak" after shoppers mocked the product.

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Grieving dad urges people to talk about mental health

Andrew MacLeod's daughter Kayley took her life, aged 21, after battling mental health problems.

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Barefoot doctor: ‘We did have shoes'

How China’s Barefoot Doctors revolutionised rural healthcare.

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Five ideas on teaching children about saving money from the Money Advice Service

Five ideas on teaching children about saving money from the Money Advice Service.

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Turkish paper gives voice to disabled

Turkish newspaper gives voice and employment to people who have disabilities.

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Celebrating the mullet at its first festival

Fans of the mullet gather at an inaugural festival, celebrating the instantly recognisable haircut.

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Why the UK will be so cold next week

Temperatures are expected to plunge in Britain next week with the possibility of more snow – but why?

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'How I joined the jihadis by mistake'

More than 300 people from Kosovo joined Islamist groups in Syria and Iraq - but not all of them are stereotypical jihadis.

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Florida school shooting: Where do US protests go from here?

Experts say the US is living through an "unprecedented era of resistance". So what comes next?

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'I was stalked by a polar bear'

The modern explorers who slept next to mortar shells, were held up at gunpoint and survived the jungle.

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A white wedding during Ethiopia's Red Terror

Aynalem and Genet married each other during one of the bloodiest times in the country's history.

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The Czech spy who met Jeremy Corbyn

Rob Cameron travels to meet Jan Sarkocy, formerly Agent Dymic, who met the Labour MP in the 1980s.

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How Lily Newmark found bullying 'closure' in Pin Cushion film

Rising star says making her new film was traumatising but helped to put her difficult past to rest.

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Trump tax reform gives Buffett $29bn boost

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his conglomerate has been "delivered" billions by the US tax cuts.

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British seafood: On the menu after Brexit?

Could trading terms after Brexit see more Brits eating cuttlefish, spider crabs and gurnards?

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Five ideas on teaching children about saving money from the Money Advice Service

Five ideas on teaching children about saving money from the Money Advice Service.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

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House Intel Committee releases Democratic rebuttal to GOP memo on alleged surveillance abuses

02/24/18 4:14 PM

AP McCoy: Better weight advice could have extended my career

Champion jockey AP McCoy says he could have been even better with new advice on safe weight loss.

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Wrexham pub offers discount to diners who lock phones away

Customers at a pub in Wrexham must agree to lock their phones in a box throughout their meal.

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ICRC reveals 21 staff paid for sexual services

The humanitarian aid agency reveals 21 staff have left for sexual misconduct since 2015.

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Two charged over Coventry brothers crash deaths

A man and woman are charged with causing death by dangerous driving after the deaths of two young brothers in Coventry.

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ICYMI: Caves, cake and a giant clock

A few of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Euromillions results: UK ticket holder wins £78m

Prospects of record rollover on Tuesday are ended as two winners - the other from Spain - split prize.

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Daisy Dymyd death: Fundraising page 'fake', police warn

Daisy Dymyd's family say a fundraising page purporting to raise money for her funeral is fraudulent.

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Florida shooting: NRA-linked firms hit by consumer boycott

Hertz and Enterprise Holdings are among corporate partners shunning the powerful gun lobby.

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Winter Olympics: Billy Morgan wins Great Britain's record fifth medal in Pyeongchang

Billy Morgan wins bronze in the men's snowboarding big air to secure Great Britain their highest medal tally in Winter Olympics history.

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Trump-Russia: Manafort 'paid European ex-politicians'

President Trump's ex-campaign chief paid ex-politicians to lobby for Ukraine, an indictment says.

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Plan International charity reveals child sex abuse cases

Plan International confirms six recent cases against children involving staff and volunteers.

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'Groped by Holy Mosque guard during Hajj' in Mecca

A number of women have taken to social media to say they've been sexually assaulted during the Hajj pilgrimage.

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Joanna Demafelis: Employer of Filipina maid found dead in freezer arrested

The employer of a Filipina maid who was found dead in a freezer is arrested in Lebanon.

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Donald Tusk: UK Brexit plans 'pure illusion'

The European Council president says reports suggest the UK is still trying to cherry pick its Brexit deal.

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UK weather: Spring 'postponed' as big freeze hits UK

Freezing air from Russia could give the UK its coldest February week for five years.

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Julian Assange: Ecuador says latest talks on release failed

The country's foreign minister says Ecuador will keep looking for ways to end the Wikileaks founder's case.

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Labour's general secretary Iain McNicol resigns

Iain McNicol is standing down to "pursue new challenges" after seven years in the role.

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Do people agree with Kylie Jenner on the Snapchat update?

We asked young people what they thought about the Snapchat after Kylie Jenner said she was no longer a fan.

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Nigerian president apologises for Boko Haram schoolgirl kidnap

President Buhari apologises for the suspected abductions, as parents say 100 remain missing.

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Paper review: Meat safety fears and 'more questions' for Corbyn

The Guardian reports over half of factories had "major" food safety breaches between 2014 and 2017.

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Would you take somebody else's leftover medicine?

An app in Greece is helping people donate their leftover drugs to those who can't afford to buy them.

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The UK's first male basketball cheerleader

After battling stereotypes, Terrell Lawrence finds his calling as a cheerleader.

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Are you suffering from galanthomania?

Do you have "dirty knee syndrome"? Prize snowdrop bulbs can sell for thousands, as experts explain.

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What the British think of arming teachers

President Trump says he wants some US teachers to be trained to tackle gunmen. What do British people think?

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Which haircuts have been banned from schools?

The "McDonalds" haircut was banned in a Norfolk school - but it's not the first cut to cause controversy.

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Stolen Degas painting Les Choristes found on a bus

The pastel artwork was taken more than eight years ago from the Musée Cantini in Marseille.

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Criticism of Justin Trudeau's Bhangra dance and outfit choice

The Canadian prime minister took to the stage in Delhi, but not everybody is a fan of his dancing or outfits.

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Gogglebox star quits the show to 'pursue a career in TV'

Chris Butland-Steed was part of the Channel 4 show for 10 series alongside his ex Stephen Webb.

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KFC's apology for running out of chicken is pretty cheeky

The fast-food chain switched the three letters in its name around to apologise to customers.

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Why do some Chinese funerals involve strippers?

Chinese authorities are once again cracking down on the practice which have existed for years.

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The 'water war' brewing over the new River Nile dam

A new dam on the river Nile could trigger the world's first war about water, writes Alastair Leithead.

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Rent burden 'leads to student stress'

Students are suffering from stress and anxiety owing to the pressures of housing costs, a survey has suggested.

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Mobile World Congress: Why do smartphones look so alike?

Smartphone sales are falling - could the fact they increasingly have similar designs be why?

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'Why we run a boarding house for puppies'

Meet the volunteer puppy "hoteliers" who help charities meet spiralling demand for assistance dogs.

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The news that made us smile this week

This week, we had the K-pop Norwegians. And the world's greatest commute. And much more.

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Ex-BHS owner Dominic Chappell fined £87,000

The fine was imposed for failing to provide information about BHS's pension schemes.

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Florida shooting: NRA-linked firms hit by consumer boycott

Hertz and Enterprise Holdings are among corporate partners shunning the powerful gun lobby.

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'Disbelief and discontent' over rail timetable delays

New train timetables could be published just four weeks before journeys are due to happen

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Electric powered Minis to be built in China

BMW plans a partnership with a Chinese firm to build electric-powered Minis in China.

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Persimmon chief's bonus cut by £25m

Bonuses to top executives at housebuilder Persimmon are cut following criticism over excessive rewards.

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EU arsenic warning over magnetic putty children's toy

A magnetic putty toy is no longer on sale after dangerous levels of arsenic were found in a product.

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KFC's cheeky apology for chicken chaos

KFC has taken a cheeky approach to apologising for the supply chain chaos that closed more than 700 restaurants. How did it go down with the customers?

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Can Liberia's celebrity president tackle the economy?

Former international footballer and now Liberian president, George Weah says fixing the economy is his main goal.

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How duct tape became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how duct tape became a million dollar idea.

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'Crash and burn'

Students are suffering from stress and anxiety owing to the pressures of housing costs, a survey has suggested.

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