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Social media and reality TV is 'bad for body image', survey suggests

A survey also showed that younger people were more likely to consider cosmetic surgery than older people.

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Malaysia's civil aviation chief resigns in wake of MH370 report

07/31/18 3:22 AM

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Trump offers to meet with Iranian President Rouhani with “no preconditions”

07/30/18 2:47 PM

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Rand Paul says he will support Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

07/30/18 11:48 AM

Aid sector 'almost complicit' in sex scandal, say MPs

Aid sector bosses were "self-deluded" and "collectively failed" to tackle exploitation, MPs say.

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North Korea 'working on new missiles', US officials say

US intelligence leaks suggest the North may be building ballistic missiles, despite recent pledges.

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Tom Watson accuses NEC member of being a 'loud-mouthed bully'

Peter Willsman was recorded suggesting "Trump fanatics" are behind Labour anti-Semitism claims.

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Dixons Carphone admits data breach now affects 10 million

Retailer finds that personal details of an extra nine million customers may have been accessed last year.

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Women 'illegally buying abortion pill online'

The abortion process can start within 30 minutes, meaning many want to take the pill at home.

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The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria.

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Corrie Mckeague: Airman 'somewhere in Suffolk waste disposal system'

Corrie Mckeague is "no longer missing" and his remains are "irretrievable", his father says.

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Andy Murray beats Mackenzie McDonald in Washington Open

Andy Murray fights back to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the Washington Open first round in his fourth match since returning from hip surgery.

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Love Island: Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham win ITV2 series

After eight weeks of dumpings and drama, the winning couple of the ITV2 series is revealed.

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Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani

More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides.

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IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists

Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday.

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Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change

How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming.

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Durex recalls condoms over split worries

The company says the products are not passing "stringent shelf-life tests", meaning they could burst.

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The Papers: Manchester bomber was 'rescued by Royal Navy'

Tuesday's papers include stories on the Manchester bomber, Love Island, and a Fortnite addict.

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News Daily: Aid sector abuse and North Korea missile reports

Your morning briefing for Tuesday 31 July 2018.

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Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker

At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters.

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Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'

As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp.

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Messi has a kickabout with his dog

A video posted by Lionel Messi's wife, of the footballer playing football with his dog, has gone viral.

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In pictures: Behind the mask

British photographer Rory Lewis's portraits of actors and other public figures go on show in London.

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Melinda Messenger: 'How do breasts have so much power?'

Former glamour model Melinda Messenger reflects on the breast augmentation she had in her 20s.

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Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league

Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league.

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Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission.

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Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU?

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What happened to the boy who chased away the lions?

As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited?

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Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones.

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Fast fashion: Inside the fight to end the silence on waste

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming.

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How will the Love Island contestants cash in following the show?

The next few weeks will be crucial for the Islanders as they establish their brand outside the villa.

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Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe?

Northern Rail passengers have had huge disruption, but is the rest of Europe jealous of our railways?

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Dixons Carphone admits data breach now affects 10 million

Retailer finds that personal details of an extra nine million customers may have been accessed last year.

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British Gas owner Centrica loses more customers

In the UK, 340,000 accounts, representing about 270,000 people, were closed in the first half of 2018.

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UK car production hit by 'perfect storm'

Industry body the SMMT says the 47% drop in production for the UK market in June was an "anomaly".

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Uber halts development of self-driving trucks

The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars.

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Out-of-office: Would you quote Rick Astley?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones.

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House of Fraser offered cash injection by Mike Ashley

The Sports Direct tycoon already owns an 11% stake in the department store chain.

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Ryanair threatened by fresh strikes in Germany

The budget airline has already cancelled hundreds of flights across Europe this month over strikes.

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Rivals eye Love Island's treasure trove

TV companies battle to find another format that can rival the success of ITV's reality hit.

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Mike Pompeo Indo-pacific strategy: US to spend $113m in Asia

The announcement comes at a time when the US and China are butting heads in a tit-for-tat trade war.

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The impact of trade tariffs on two US firms

Some firms have raised prices to shield them from the impact of tariffs, but others are under strain.

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Brewery fined over pensions failings

Brewer Samuel Smith and its chairman are sentenced after failing to give details to regulators.

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Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'

As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp.

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Behind the seams at Max Mara

Max Mara is the quintessentially Italian fashion brand, but it's run by a former punk from Derbyshire.

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Overwatch League: London Spitfire triumph in first final

London Spitfire scored a solid victory over its opponent, Philadelphia Fusion, in the e-sports final.

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Light saver

As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited?

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Monday, 30 July 2018

Prime ministers and their holiday snaps

Theresa May's in Italy just like last year - but there are plenty of other ways for PMs to unwind.

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Emily Bronte: How she inspired Kate Bush, Sylvia Plath, Lily Cole and more

It's Emily Bronte's 200th birthday and Wuthering Heights is still having an impact on our culture.

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Why Jeremy Hunt's 'Japanese' wife gaffe is a bad mistake

The UK's foreign secretary called his Chinese wife "Japanese". Here's why it was such a bad mistake.

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Celebrity divorce lawyer backs reform of 'archaic' laws

Baroness Shackleton, who has represented Prince Charles, also says couples must be more practical.

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Court backs agreed end-of-life decisions

Legal permission will no longer be needed to end care for patients in a permanent vegetative state.

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The companies that prey on aspiring models

Young, aspiring models are being lured into parting with cash by increasingly sophisticated operations.

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Jeremy Hunt gaffe: 'My wife is Japanese'

The foreign secretary got muddled about whether his wife was Chinese or Japanese.

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Birmingham police chase crash leaves woman dead

The woman dies after a car believed to be stolen crashes into another car during a police pursuit.

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Going solo

With the number of self-employed workers on the rise, BBC News asks why we're seeing this trend.

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Foxtons pushed into loss by weak London housing market

The stagnant London property market continues to dog Foxtons, but the rental market helps out.

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Mirror and Express owner slumps to £113m loss

Reach writes down the value of its regional newspaper titles by £150m amid "difficult" trading.

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Mirror and Express owner slumps to £113m loss

Reach writes down the value of its regional newspaper titles by £150m amid "difficult" trading.

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BT loses TV rights for 'ultimate fighting' and NBA basketball

The firm is understood to have lost the rights to broadcast NBA basketball and UFC ultimate fighting.

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Northern: Many cancelled services resuming after timetable chaos

The firm is reinstating 75% of the routes it withdrew after its new timetable caused disruption.

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Thomas Cook axes trips to SeaWorld over animal welfare concerns

Travel giant Thomas Cook stops selling SeaWorld and Loro Parque tickets over animal welfare concerns.

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'Running a business is a marathon, not a sprint'

"Business is like a marathon," says Clem Chambers, who created some of the first computer games.

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Weaving a livelihood in Kenya

Grace is one of the few remaining loom weavers in Kenya.

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Swooning to success

How a shipping container full of French armchairs paved the way for online furniture store Swoon.

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Second firefighter killed battling blaze near Yosemite

07/29/18 8:26 PM

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Trump tells the Democrats he will shutter government if they do not vote to back his border security policies

07/29/18 9:37 AM

Northern: Many cancelled services resuming after timetable chaos

The firm is reinstating 75% of the routes it withdrew after its new timetable caused disruption.

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Novichok: Safety measures at victim Dawn Sturgess' funeral

The vicar leading the service says there will be no pallbearers following advice from health officials.

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Zimbabwe election: First vote without Mugabe

Long-time leader Robert Mugabe is not directly involved, for the first time since independence.

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Millions miss out on seven-day GP access

Government says it is on track to meet its target, but Labour says it has "broken its promises" on extended care.

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'It's just insane really'

Geraint Thomas tells BBC Sport he has to "pinch himself" after he became Britain's third winner of the Tour de France.

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'Panicked' kangaroo smashes way into Australian home

A family locked the distressed animal in a bathroom after it broke a window and "ran amok".

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French skier who disappeared in Italy in 1954 is finally identified

Henri Le Masne, who disappeared in a storm while skiing in Italy, is identified with Facebook help.

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Georgia's rave revolution

Dance is a form of protest in a country where tensions between liberal youths and far-right groups run deep.

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Supreme Court to rule on vegetative state case

Judges will decide whether to make it easier to withdraw food from people in vegetative states.

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Assam: Four million risk losing India citizenship

A new register of citizens excludes people who cannot prove they came to Assam state before 1971.

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California fire: Deadly blazes continues to grow

The Shasta County blaze, one of eight big fires in the state, has killed six people since Thursday.

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BT loses TV rights for 'ultimate fighting' and NBA basketball

The firm is understood to have lost the rights to broadcast NBA basketball and UFC ultimate fighting.

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Lombok earthquake: Hikers trapped on mountain after landslides

Rescuers on the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok are trying to reach dozens stranded by landslides.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Brexit food crisis fury' and 'Welsh wonder'

Monday's papers feature warnings from Brexiteers and revel in Geraint Thomas's Tour de France win.

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News Daily: Out-of-hours GPs and Zimbabwe goes to the polls

Your morning briefing for Monday 30 July 2018.

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Missing person: 'My sister just vanished 30 years ago'

Rochelle Ihm disappeared in 1986 and hasn't been seen since. Her sister refuses to give up hope.

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Behind the seams at Max Mara

Max Mara is the quintessentially Italian fashion brand, but it's run by a former punk from Derbyshire.

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Gurkha women: 'It's my turn to prove myself'

Nepali women will be able to join the British Army in 2020 - here are two who dream of being soldiers.

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The Indian man who drew Sachin Tendulkar with a typewriter

Indian typist Chandrakant Bhide found a way to keep his dream of being an artist alive.

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Submerged 4x4 pulled from sea

A crowd gathers as attempts are made to remove the stricken 4x4 from the sea at Felixstowe.

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The teenage face of Palestinian resistance

The Palestinian teenager served an eight month sentence for kicking and slapping an Israeli soldier.

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Love Island: Where is Jack from? And other questions answered

Where is Jack from? And the answers to other questions you've googled about the show.

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Soreen malt loaf marks 80th birthday

First baked in 1938, the sweet snack from Manchester continues to divide opinions.

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Lumberjacks and yoga cats - stories you may have missed

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Reality TV and mental health: 'I wish I'd never gone on the show'

As Love Island ends, former reality TV stars say producers of hit shows need to offer more mental health support to contestants.

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Retroactive jealousy: Obsessed with my partner’s past

Zachary Stockill couldn't stop thinking about his partner's sexual past. His obsession killed the relationship - then he learned it could be cured.

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Dying young in Stockton - England’s most unequal town

How one man is preparing for his own death at the age of 46 in the town with England's biggest health gap.

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Rebels at heart: The Beano at 80

The comic says its "rebellious approach" has continued to appeal to new generations of readers.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What “dumbphones” are available and viable in the US?

Ask HN: What “dumbphones” are available and viable in the US?
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There’s an increasing interest in “dumbphones” these days, but it seems that options for a basic phone are fairly limited in the US market. If you have switched, what did you switch to? If you’re looking to switch, what are you considering?

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How to pursue acquisition?

Ask HN: How to pursue acquisition?
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I run a one-person company in the cloud / ops space and over the past year have gone from $0 to $200k in annual recurring revenue. I have not taken any funding. The major cloud providers (aws, google, azure) are starting to expand to my product space, however, and I'm increasing concerned with my long-term prospects. I think it might make sense to pursue acquisition/aqui-hire, while my product and expertise can still add value to these cloud providers. I would really appreciate advice from the HN community on how to achieve the best possible outcome, including how to proactively pursue acquisition/aqui-hire at a large company. Thanks!

Thomas Cook axes trips to SeaWorld and Loro Parque over customers' orca concerns

Travel giant Thomas Cook stops selling SeaWorld and Loro Parque tickets over animal welfare concerns.

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MP faces action in Labour anti-Semitism row

Labour's Ian Austin reportedly criticised the party leadership over its definition of anti-Semitism.

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British boy, 5, drowns in Portugal pool on family holiday

It is the second case of a child drowning in a pool in Portugal in two weeks.

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Polar bear shot dead after attacking cruise ship guard

A bear is shot dead on Norway's Svalbard after attacking a guard protecting a cruise ship group.

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Queen's granddaughter Zara Tindall reveals second miscarriage

The Queen's granddaughter reveals the loss and says it has been "too raw" to talk about until now.

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Ladbrokes owner GVC in talks with MGM Resorts

The UK firm is considering a US joint venture after America's Supreme Court relaxed rules on sports betting.

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How do stars juggle touring with parenthood?

Cardi B cancelled her tour to be with her newborn baby, so how do other artists combine gigs with children?

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Girl, 6, dead after 'difficulty in sea' at Margate

The youngster died in hospital after police were called to a child in the sea at Margate.

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Why more girls want to box than boys

One club in Merseyside is offering girls-only taster sessions to meet growing demand.

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Water chiefs must 'explain leakage target failures'

Customers expect a "reliable and resilient water supply," says the environment secretary.

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Indonesia earthquake: 10 dead on tourist island Lombok

A 6.4 magnitude quake has struck Lombok island, killing at least 10 people including one tourist.

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World Cup 2022: Qatar bid team accused of secret campaign to sabotage rivals

The Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids, according to a report published by the Sunday Times.

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Fake news 'crowding out' real news

New laws must be introduced to clamp down on the "wild west" social media world, MPs say.

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Paris and glory awaits for Geraint Thomas

Geraint Thomas will become the first Welshman to win the Tour de France when he crosses the finish.

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More rain and wind amid 'drastic' weather change

Weather warnings are in place as downpours and gusts continue to see off the heatwave.

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Miss Varz: Black student aims to make difference at Oxford

Miss Varz blogs about her life at Oxford and encourages more black students to apply.

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Blue badge parking permits to cover 'hidden disabilities' in England

People with autism or mental illnesses will be eligible for the permits that allow free parking.

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Carr fire: California blaze kills children and great-grandmother

Two children and their great-grandmother are among five people killed in the raging Carr fire.

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Ahed Tamimi: Israel frees Palestinian viral slap video teen

Ahed Tamimi was jailed by Israel in December after a video showed her slapping an Israeli soldier.

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Online trolls may be barred from being MP or councillor

The government said "talented people" were being put off standing for office by "rising intimidation".

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Slobodan Milosevic: Ex-Serbia leader's war crimes lawyer shot dead

A lawyer who helped defend ex-Serbia leader Slobodan Milosevic at his UN war crimes trial is killed.

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Eleven years old and locked up

The story of an 11-year-old migrant who was separated from his family at the US border and detained for three months.

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Scottish government to double funding for breastfeeding

An extra £2m is to be given to health boards in Scotland to offer help to mums who want to breastfeed their babies for longer.

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Newspaper headlines: Brexit 'grassroots revolt' and 'a star is born'

A mix of stories lead Sunday's front pages including Brexit warnings and Geraint Thomas's Tour de France triumph.

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Meet the 'stand-in mom' at LGBT weddings

Sara Cunningham came to terms with her son being gay - now she helps others disowned by their parents.

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The UK's first disabled air display team gets ready for takeoff

Great Britain's first disabled air display team gets ready for takeoff.

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Your pictures: Reading

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

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Blackwall Tunnel: Car fire closes London river crossing

The northbound tunnel was closed after a car caught on fire, on Saturday evening.

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Killer whale spotted pushing dead calf for two days

Both killer whales and dolphins have been known to transport and support their dead calves.

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Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra and other whirlwind romances

After two months of dating, Nick Jonas has reportedly popped the question to Priyanka Chopra.

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NBA Live 19: Women in 'create a player' feature for first time

Basketball fans will be able to create female characters for the first time in NBA Live 19.

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Prostatitis: 'How I meditated away chronic pelvic pain'

The BBC's Henri Astier explains how mindfulness helped him beat the curse of chronic pelvic pain.

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Dermot O'Leary tribute after Battle of Britain ace Tom Neil's death

TV presenter Dermot O'Leary says spending time with the Battle of Britain ace proved truly inspiring.

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What's the least popular emoji on Twitter?

The obscure "input symbol for Latin capital letters" is now less popular than "aerial tramway" on Twitter

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How to make a video game: Developers say 'anyone can do it'

Ever wondered about making your own video game? Newsbeat gets some tips from independent developers.

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Zimbabwe election: Can post-Mugabe vote heal divisions?

The most momentous election campaign since the end of colonial rule in 1980 shows deep divisions.

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Migration to Europe in charts

Who is arriving, where are they going and what is happening to those already in the EU?

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Tsundoku: The art of buying books and never reading them

Do you have a habit of picking up books which you never quite get around to reading? That's tsundoku.

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Active shooter reported at Texas border town shopping mall

07/28/18 2:10 PM

Water chiefs must 'explain leakage target failures'

Michael Gove says customers expect a "reliable and resilient water supply".

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Saturday, 28 July 2018

Week in pictures: 21-27 July 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Lunar eclipse: 'Blood moon' delights the world

The century's longest 'blood moon', or lunar eclipse, delighted many, if not all, skygazers.

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Midwife training centre attacked in Afghanistan's Jalalabad

Some students and midwives have escaped, but others are still thought to be trapped inside.

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Flowers left after Lucy McHugh found dead in Southampton wood

Lucy McHugh's body was found in woodland near Southampton Sports Centre on Thursday.

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Mary Berry plays drums with Rick Astley at Camp Bestival

The unlikely pairing of the former Bake Off judge and Never Gonna Give You Up singer surprised fans.

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First woman wins round-the-world yacht race

Thousands of people watched Wendy Tuck's return to Liverpool, nearly a year after she set off.

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Charlotte Brown speedboat death: Jack Shepherd manhunt launched

Jack Shepherd was absent throughout his trial for the manslaughter of Charlotte Brown.

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Body found in search for missing boy in sea at Clacton

The 15-year-old had been swimming with his friend near the pier when he got into trouble.

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Michigan motel fire kills woman, five children from same family, officials say

07/28/18 5:53 AM

Tour de France: Geraint Thomas faces final challenge on Saturday

Britain's Geraint Thomas can effectively secure victory in the 2018 Tour de France on Saturday's penultimate stage, a 31km (19.2-mile) time trial.

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Carr fire: California blaze leaves two dead

Strong winds have whipped the flames into "fire whirls" that are overturning trees and cars.

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Tour de France: Geraint Thomas' rise from humble beginnings

Thomas' former coach said he discovered cycling by chance when leaving a swimming pool aged nine.

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Warnings issued as storms end UK heatwave

The extreme weather conditions are causing widespread travel disruption.

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CBS boss Les Moonves to be accused of sexual misconduct in bombshell report

07/27/18 12:40 PM

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21st Century Fox, Walt Disney investors OK Disney's $71B offer for Fox entertainment assets

07/27/18 11:20 AM

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GDP report shows booming 4.1 percent growth as Trump touts 'terrific' numbers

07/27/18 8:35 AM

Fake news a democratic crisis, MPs warn

Social media sites should face regulation, the committee investigating fake news proposes.

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Police chief admits force has 'poor service'

The West Midlands chief constable admits he has to "draw the bar higher" over what to investigate.

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Star Wars: Carrie Fisher and Richard E Grant among Episode IX cast

Carrie Fisher and Richard E Grant will appear in the ninth instalment of the franchise.

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Hail and lightning around the UK

Storms swept across the country, bringing hailstones, thunder and rain.

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UK heatwave: Lightning cancels Tom Jones York comeback gig

Tom Jones was due to perform at York Racecourse following a series of cancelled concerts by the star.

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Probe over donations to terror-linked group

A group linked to a banned terrorist organisation in Northern Ireland received money from a trust.

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Air travel: Campaign warns holidaymakers of drink risks

A campaign to warn holidaymakers is launched ahead of the busiest summer weekend for flights.

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Gender-fluid ballerina Chase Johnsey: 'Take me seriously'

Chase Johnsey is the first gender-fluid ballerina to dance with the English National Ballet.

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Arrest over murder of 13-year-old girl

Lucy McHugh's body was found in woodland in Southampton on Thursday morning.

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Man in hospital after Huyton suspected kidnapping and assault

Six men are arrested after a man in his 30s is found with serious injuries.

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South Western Railway and Eurostar rail workers to strike

RMT union members at South Western Railway and Eurostar will walk out for 24 hours.

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The Papers: 'Summer of chaos' and Charles 'was misled'

The weather continues to dominate, while Prince Charles' statement about a paedophile bishop also features on Saturday's front pages.

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In pictures: Blood moon around the world

The moon is seen covered by Earth's shadow from Africa to the Middle East, Russia and Australia.

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Trying to conquer my fear of flying

5 Live listener Jo tries to overcome her fear of flying on a special course, which includes a 30 min flight. But will she be able to do it?

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'I'm hiding an Afghan asylum seeker in my house'

People are hiding asylum seekers in their houses as Sweden toughens its immigration policy.

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Google: An A to Z of search results

Searching for each letter of the alphabet can lead you to some unexpected places...

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'It's tough being young and Republican'

These teenagers care about politics. But they say it's not easy going public with their views.

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'It's University Challenge, why are you talking about my hair?'

A student whose team triumphed in University Challenge hits back after Twitter obsesses about her hair.

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Charlotte Brown: First date speedboat owner describes crash

Jack Shepherd, who skipped bail before his trial, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment.

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BBC proms: 'I'm making my dreams real'

Syrian refugee children are performing a poem they've written at this year's BBC Proms.

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Ghana MPs giggle over 'Wise Vagina' village name

Areas named after genitals leave Ghana's parliament in fits of laughter.

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One out of three Mexican children below the age of 9 have teeth problems.

Adan is a dentist working for a charity that provides dental services to kids living in poor areas of Mexico City

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How Jeff Bezos took Amazon to the top

Amazon's profits dazzled this week - how Jeff Bezos brought it from bookstore to behemoth in 20 years.

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The Great Pretender: England on film

Think you know England's landscape? These film locations might make you change your mind.

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Hardy Caprio: The Croydon rapper with a first-class degree

After being hospitalised and juggling a music career, Hardy Caprio graduated with a first class degree in accounting and finance.

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Fishing and female friendship

Fishing rods and friendship - bonding on the river bank

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Petrichor: why does rain smell so good?

There's some chemistry to the pleasant smell of rain after a long, dry spell.

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How Jeff Bezos took Amazon to the top

Amazon's profits dazzled this week - how Jeff Bezos brought it from bookstore to behemoth in 20 years.

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Twitter shares plunge as user total falls

The messaging platform makes record quarterly profits, but monthly user numbers disappoint.

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US economic growth hits fastest rate since 2014

Stronger consumer spending and exports helped to boost growth in the second quarter of the year.

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Shareholders approve Fox Disney deal

Disney is to buy the film and television assets of Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox.

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Facebook: Explaining the company's massive share slump

Its shares fell by a fifth wiping $120bn off its value, one of the biggest one-day losses in history.

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Donald Trump loves his economic numbers

The US President heralded an economic growth report by citing numbers - a lot of them.

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Friday, 27 July 2018

Climate change made heatwave 'twice as likely'

The Europe-wide heatwave is an unambiguous signal of climate change, say researchers.

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Boy, 6, dead after pellet gun shooting Sproatley

The child died in hospital after being injured at a house in an East Yorkshire village.

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Man visits London for 100th birthday

A man from Bristol has made his first visit to London since World War Two to mark his 100th birthday.

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Ella Mai is the first Brit to top the US R&B chart since 1992

For the first time in more than a quarter of a century, a British singer has topped the US R&B chart.

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Sir Anthony Hopkins opens up on alcohol battle

The Oscar-winning star says he was "disgusted, busted and not to be trusted" while drinking.

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Wild weather in Doncaster caught on camera

There's a weather warning in parts of north and eastern England for heavy rain. It has already hit some areas such as Doncaster, where this downpour on Thursday evening was caught on camera.

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Ed Miliband has advice for stand-in BBC host

Ed Miliband has advice for his podcast co-host Geoff Lloyd

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Gary Lineker courts Brexit controversy

The Match of the Day presenter has called for a fresh referendum on any deal.

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Isle of Wight bereaved dad finds 'good luck' pendant

Dan Monaghan shared the heart-shaped pendant with his three-year-old daughter, who died of cancer.

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Radio 1 pulls Logan Paul interview

Radio 1 says the interview decided not to play out an interview with Logan Paul.

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Korea remains: Pyongyang returns US troops slain in Korean War

Relatives of the slain soldiers have waited years to be reunited with the remains of their loved ones.

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Five dead as minibus and 4x4 crash on A96 in Moray

Five people are dead and five others injured - one with potentially life-threatening injuries - after the collision in Moray.

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Ellie Soutter: British snowboarder dies on 18th birthday

Ellie Soutter, one of Britain's most talented young snowboarders, dies on her 18th birthday.

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Lunar eclipse: Skygazers await century's longest 'blood moon'

During this total eclipse, Earth's natural satellite will turn a striking shade of red or ruddy brown.

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UK heatwave: Thunderstorms dampen record heat predictions

High temperatures are still expected but thunderstorms mean the heat record may not be broken.

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IT fiasco pushes TSB into a loss

The technology meltdown at TSB earlier this year has cost the bank £176m.

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Michael Cohen claims Trump 'knew of Russian lawyer meeting'

The US president's former lawyer claims Donald Trump knew of a 2016 meeting with influential Russians.

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Anne Hathaway attacks 'white privilege' after train stabbing

The actress urges soul-searching after a train attack, though it is unclear if race was a motive.

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Theresa May heads to Austria for Brexit talks

The prime minister will meet the Austrian chancellor and Czech PM before heading off on holiday.

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Private probation contracts to end early by government

The contracts, which were introduced three years ago, are not delivering the benefits they promised.

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How can someone work, pay taxes and still be homeless?

How can someone work, pay taxes and still be homeless?

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Cardi B: 'I underestimated this whole mommy thing'

The rapper says she isn't ready to leave her baby after giving birth earlier this month.

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The Papers: Cannabis 'on the NHS' and Facebook's fall

A myriad of health stories and a bad day for Mark Zuckerberg lead Friday's front pages.

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News Daily: N Korea returns US war remains, and May in Austria to push Brexit plan

Your morning briefing for 27 July 2018.

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Quiz: What is 7pm the peak time for?

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

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Slave to Sirens: All-female heavy metal band brings girl power to Lebanon

All-female heavy metal band, Slave to Sirens, brings girl power to Lebanon.

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Cannabis-derived medicines: What you need to know

UK doctors will be able to legally prescribe medicinal cannabis to patients from the autumn.

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Sir Paul McCartney rolls back the years in Cavern comeback (but no phones please)

He says it's 'pretty amazing' to play at the Cavern Club, where the Beatles launched their careers.

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Sir Alex Ferguson's thank you after surgery

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sends a heartfelt video message thanking hospitals after surgery.

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Egypt zoo accused of painting donkey to look like a zebra

Cairo's International Garden municipal park denies painting black stripes on the animal.

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Actors asked to work without pay at Duke of Rutland's castle

One actor said the advert, which asks for flexibility with working hours, was "outrageous".

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Summer 2018's unusually high number of wildfires

There have been blazes in Greece, Canada and the UK, with an unusually high number in some countries.

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Wheelchair shortage: 'I didn't leave my house for three years'

Millions of people who need short-term access to wheelchairs are going without, a Red Cross study says.

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Custody battle after Briton Michael Simpson murdered in China

A couple are in a bitter fight for custody of their grandchildren after their son was killed in China.

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Reality Check: Why some African countries don't want charity clothes

Giving away your old clothes has consequences for African countries trying to develop their own textile industries.

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Could Love Island hold the key to lasting happiness?

A divorce lawyer to the stars says couples should ask 10 "critical" questions before a relationship.

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Brigitte Nielsen baby at 54 sparks debate about older mothers

The numbers of older mothers are growing, but what are the health risks?

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The speedboat seducer who made a fatal error

Jack Shepherd had a polished seduction routine. But one night his fixation on trying to impress went horribly wrong when he killed his date.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Where can one learn about the history of the internet and the protocols?

Ask HN: Where can one learn about the history of the internet and the protocols?
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I would like to read about the initial proposals, email exchanges, discussions, about why any specific technology or protocol was built, who all were involved - designer, funders, contributors, etc. History, timeline, discussions, proposals - accepted & rejected, ideas - accepted & rejected, philosophy, restrictions. In general I would like to read about all the technologies, but want to start with the internet and the TCP stack (protocols).

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Roseanne Barr to appear on ‘Hannity’ at 9 pm ET

07/26/18 8:43 PM

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Mark Zuckerberg loses more than $15 billion as Facebook stock plummets

07/26/18 5:24 PM

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GOP Rep. Jim Jordan announces run for House speaker

07/26/18 12:10 PM

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Trump blasts Twitter for 'shadow banning prominent Republicans'

07/26/18 8:10 AM

IT fiasco pushes TSB into a loss

The technology meltdown at TSB earlier this year has cost the bank £176m.

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Amazon delivers record quarterly profit

Shares in the e-commerce giant jump on record profits, driven by online sales and its cloud services.

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BP buys US shale assets for $10bn

The purchase is the British oil and gas giant's biggest deal for nearly 20 years.

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Dash to drop cash comes under review

As digital and contactless payments increase, a new review is to look at the impact on consumers.

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Hauliers in compensation claim for overpriced trucks

Hauliers who bought trucks from firms that colluded in a price-fixing cartel could get compensation.

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TUC: One in 12 workers miss out on legal holiday entitlement

Millions of UK employees do not get the time off work they are legally entitled to, says union body.

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Papa John's founder sues pizza chain

John Schnatter is seeking documents about his exit from the company, after his use of the N-word.

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Facebook shares close 19% lower after growth warning

The fall in Facebook's shares wiped more than $120bn off the company's market value on Thursday.

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Brexit: Barnier rules out key UK customs proposal

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator rejects a key element of Theresa May's proposals for future trade.

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Brics back 'open world economy' that benefits all nations

The emerging economies sign a declaration backing an "open and inclusive" multilateral trading system.

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Airbus shares soar on higher profits

The European planemaker's profits jump after a slow start to 2018.

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Trump likely to get an economic growth win, but for how long?

The US economy has been supercharged by tax reform and tariffs - but can it last?

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How canned food became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how canned food became a million dollar idea.

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Smartphone economy

From lunch delivery to comics, Myanmar's start-ups are bouncing back after decades of isolation.

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Thursday, 26 July 2018

Facebook's return to China thrown into doubt

Facebook's plans for an imminent comeback in China's huge social media market appear to have stalled.

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Sir Cliff Richard: BBC agrees to pay £850,000 legal costs

The payment to Sir Cliff Richard, to cover the legal costs of his privacy case, will be made within 14 days.

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Japan's Iga city 'does not need ninjas' after reports it was hiring

Officials were alarmed when applications flooded in after mistaken reports the city needed ninjas.

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Gary Lineker backs Brexit referendum campaign

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker says no one voted "for the mess we seem to be in".

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Sheffield topiarist 'disgusted by drunk hedge sex'

Keith Tyssen has to make regular repairs due to his "privet lady" attracting unwanted attention.

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