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Friday, 30 November 2018

'Subdued' demand from house buyers

Analysts say Brexit uncertainty is also making buyers cautious, as house prices rise by 1.9% in a year.

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Stanley town centre mob of youths attacks officers

The bodycam footage shows officers in County Durham ordering the youths to "move back".

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Snow leopard shot dead at Dudley Zoo after escaping area

Dudley Zoo said the door to Margaash's enclosure had been left open through "keeper error".

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Madagascar women jailed for crimes male relatives are accused of

Women in Madagascar are being put in prison for months - or even years - for crimes their male relatives are accused of.

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Satellites warn African farmers of pest infestations

UK researchers develop an early warning system to prevent crops in Africa being devastated.

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Wisbech murder: Dzilva Butiene 'relied' on man that killed her

Dzilva Butiene spoke little English and was murdered by the man she "relied on".

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Mum dies after breast enlargement surgery

Louise Harvey developed a blood clot after the cosmetic enlargement procedure.

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Australian students in mass climate protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from PM Scott Morrison.

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Ukraine bars Russian men from entering country

The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion.

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Whale stranding: Another 50 pilot whales die off NZ

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.

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Rail fares to rise by 3.1% in January

Rail passengers will have to pay an average of 3.1% more for train tickets in 2019.

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Brexit: Let's focus on the deal, May tells MPs

The PM says she still hopes the Commons will back her Brexit plan as she prepares to meet G20 leaders.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis clouds G20 summit in Buenos Aires

Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China.

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Hunt as couple's car 'washes-up' on beach

Susan and James Kenneavy's car was spotted on Drummore beach after a night of heavy rain and flooding.

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Type 2 diabetes: NHS to offer 800-calorie diet treatment

A diet of soups and shakes that can reverse type 2 diabetes is to be trialled by the NHS in England.

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World Aids Day: Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP on HIV positive status

A Labour MP revealed he has been HIV positive for nearly ten years, as the Commons debated World Aids Day.

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Copa Libertadores: River Plate v Boca Juniors moved to Bernabeu in Madrid

The second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate is moved 6,000 miles away to Madrid's Bernabeu.

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Smoking banned in Scottish prisons

It is estimated about 72% of Scottish prisoners smoke regularly but sales of tobacco ceased in last week.

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Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch

The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.

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Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

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Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard.

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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

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Boy's letter to dad in heaven receives reply from Royal Mail

Royal Mail replied to the seven-year-old in West Lothian to say it had been delivered safely.

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The Papers: NHS doctors and Tory MPs' festive threat

The front pages report an immigration rule change to fill health staff gaps and continue to look ahead to the Brexit deal vote.

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Quiz of the Week: Where were two lost Morecambe and Wise tapes found?

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

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News Daily: May sells Brexit at home and G20, and low-cal diabetes diet on NHS

Your morning briefing for 30 November 2018.

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EastEnders: Busting myths around sexual consent

The soap airs a special episode talking about the different opinions around sexual consent.

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Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.

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'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'

Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.

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The tragedy that inspired a life-saving charity

Terrence Higgins's partner Dr Rupert Whitaker speaks to Witness about the man whose death was the first confirmed case of Aids in the UK

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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes

Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.

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Tea, cake and Brexit: What happened when Damon Albarn played a 200-capacity Geordie social club

Find out what happened when the Blur star performed for a tiny crowd in Cullercoats.

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Heckling: How to deal with it during a comedy show

Comedian Ian Smith offers advice on how to handle a heckler during a gig.

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What are your rights on university initiation ceremonies

The dad of a student who died after a uni initiation is calling for expulsions, but what are the rules?

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Hugh Jackman to tour with songs from The Greatest Showman

The Wolverine star will also perform songs from Les Miserables and other Broadway shows.

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Brexit Barometer: How are small businesses feeling?

5 Live is getting the views of people across the UK.

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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

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The French village that fears for its British community

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.

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Rail fares to rise by 3.1% in January

Rail passengers will have to pay an average of 3.1% more for train tickets in 2019.

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Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard.

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Trump's trade war: Stakes are high at G20 summit

President Trump's threats of more tariffs against China dampen hopes of a breakthrough over trade at a meeting with Xi Jinping.

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WTO chief warns of worst crisis in global trade since 1947

Roberto Azevedo says the trade body is looking for a "plan B" to stop its dispute system being paralysed.

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Tesco and VW plan free electric car charging points

Customers can leave electric cars to charge while shopping, under a partnership with Volkswagen.

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Smart meter fitting slows as deadline looms

Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes will have one by 2020.

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Brexit: Let's focus on the deal, May tells MPs

The PM says she still hopes the Commons will back her Brexit plan as she prepares to meet G20 leaders.

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Bayer to cut 12,000 jobs and sell brands

Dr Scholl's and Coppertone are among the consumer brands to be sold by the German company.

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Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

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Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled settle SEC charges

The regulator says the celebrities didn't tell their followers they had been paid to promote some investments.

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Danish firm claims first biofuel commercial sea voyage

Danish shipping company Norden says it has completed the first voyage by an ocean-going vessel powered purely by biofuel made from used cooking oil.

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Carphone Warehouse faces Black Friday backlash

Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts.

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JLR to cut 200 jobs as production moves to Slovakia

Jaguar Land Rover says there will also be a "temporary pause" at its Wolverhampton engine plant.

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How do you make a vinyl record?

Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish.

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Brexit Barometer: How are small businesses feeling?

5 Live is getting the views of people across the UK.

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'People find anything about the vagina hard to talk about'

An innovation surge and the lifting of health taboos is giving rise to an industry worth billions.

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Deputy US marshal killed in Arizona shooting

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President Trump cancels meeting at G20 with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine tensions

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Ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress in Russia probe

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Thursday, 29 November 2018

Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Merkel rules out military solution

German leader urges "sensible dialogue" as Ukraine asks Nato to send ships after a clash with Russia.

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Rail regulator orders Network Rail to improve performance

Rail regulator orders Network Rail to improve after rail performance hits five-year low.

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Woman's ovarian cyst 'weight of seven newborn babies'

When Keely Favell's was asked when her baby was due, she thought she was "just fat".

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Samuel Little: US serial killer 'admits 90 murders'

Samuel Little, 78, has shared information with the FBI about murdering women over several decades.

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'We had to pay £300 each just to view a property'

Prospective tenants at one letting agency have been asked for money in order to view rental properties.

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'My mum's funeral costs were extortionate'

The UK's £2bn funeral sector now faces a major investigation by competition authorities as costs rise.

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BBC Brexit debate: Theresa May agrees to take part

But negotiations over the Labour party's involvement in the debate are still ongoing.

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Sammy Woodhouse: Rotherham rapist access petition hits 200,000 mark

Sammy Woodhouse is calling for rapists to be denied access to children conceived through their crimes.

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'My mum's funeral costs were extortionate'

The UK's £2bn funeral sector now faces a major investigation by competition authorities as costs rise.

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Theresa May: My focus is on getting Brexit deal passed

Theresa May urges MPs to ignore other options and focus on the "choice" they face on 11 December.

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Ed Farmer: Expel students who defy initiations ban, says dad

"Coercive" drinking rituals must end, says a man whose son died after an organised bar crawl in Newcastle.

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UK migration: Fewer EU arrivals but overall figure stays the same

A rise in immigration from Asia is filling the gap, as the number of EU citizens coming to the UK falls.

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Deutsche Bank headquarters raided over money laundering

Prosecutors raid Frankfurt headquarters of Germany's biggest bank in a money laundering investigation.

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Like Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws

After fifty hours of tense play, world number one Magnus Carlsen beat world number two Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event which contained 12 drawn games.

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Deutsche Bank headquarters raided over money laundering

Prosecutors raid Frankfurt headquarters of Germany's biggest bank in a money laundering investigation.

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Why maternity leave can be harder and lonelier than you imagine

Maternity leave is often seen as an idyllic time but the reality is much harder, says BBC presenter Emma Barnett.

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Intu shares plummet after takeover move scrapped

Shares in shopping centre firm Intu, which also owns the Trafford Centre, plunge as a takeover move ends.

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Brexit: UK economy not ready for no deal, Mark Carney says

A transition period is needed to adapt to the departure from the EU, the Bank of England governor says.

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Unilever boss Paul Polman retires in wake of snub to HQ move

Paul Polman's departure comes after his plan to move the firm's HQ to the Netherlands was abandoned.

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Online gambling firms fined and barred in crackdown

Four online casino companies are punished over failures to prevent money laundering and harm to customers.

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US issues fresh car tariff threats after GM closures

The Trump administration renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US.

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Letting agent 'demanding money to view properties'

Prospective tenants at one letting agency have been asked for money in order to view rental properties.

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Mitsubishi Heavy ordered to compensate forced S Korean war workers

A South Korean court orders Mitsubishi Heavy to compensate Koreans for their forced war work.

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Kellogg's gives in on government's 'traffic light' labels

The maker of Coco Pops and Corn Flakes will start to roll out new nutritional labelling in January.

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'Opaque' tax system leads to scams

Ordinary taxpayers are the weak point in the battle against fraud, an expert says, but they should not be blamed.

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UK and US agree post-Brexit flights deal

Airlines would continue to fly from the UK to the US after Brexit, the Department for Transport says.

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Would you hand over your mobile phone for a free meal?

Kids will eat free at Frankie & Benny's this week if their parents surrender their phones to staff.

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Federal Reserve hints at fewer interest rate rises

Wall Street shares rise sharply after the US central bank suggests there may be fewer rate rises.

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Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?

New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned.

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Bank of England warns of no-deal Brexit risks

Governor Mark Carney says unemployment and inflation would rise, and the pound would fall.

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Ericsson's VR game that shows how fast 5G could be

VR games and lawnmower bots: How Ericsson is testing 5G

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Why maternity leave can be harder and lonelier than you imagine

Maternity leave is often seen as an idyllic time but the reality is much harder, says BBC presenter Emma Barnett.

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Are free ports the future?

Can free ports spark a post-Brexit manufacturing boom? Jonty Bloom reports from Teesside, which plans to become the UK's first free port.

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Brexit: Security minister Ben Wallace warns of no-deal risk

The government says its deal maintains close UK-EU co-operation but Labour dismisses it as "flimsy".

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Shropshire baby deaths: Hospital trust 'has bullying culture'

Inspectors say emergency and maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust are unsafe.

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Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Poroshenko urges Nato to send ships

The Ukrainian president urges Nato to deploy ships in the Sea of Azov after a clash with Russia.

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Brexit: UK economy not ready for no deal, Mark Carney says

A transition period is needed to adapt to the departure from the EU, the Bank of England governor says.

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What happened when sextortion scammers targeted a BBC Trending reporter?

Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media

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Kellogg's gives in on government's 'traffic light' labels

The maker of Coco Pops and Corn Flakes will start to roll out new nutritional labelling in January.

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Huddersfield school refugee's sister 'also attacked'

A video of an alleged assault on the girl's brother at a Huddersfield school was widely shared.

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Unconditional offers used to 'get people through door'

A "disturbing" rise in the number of unconditional offers made by universities is revealed.

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Spice Girls' Mel B on 'abusive' relationships and her green tank top

Spice Girls member Mel B spoke to Woman's Hour about her new book Brutally Honest.

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Au pairs in Australia 'exploited by families'

A majority of holidaymakers working as au pairs in Australia are being exploited, a study suggests.

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G4S: Kabul compound attacked with bomb and gunfire

Ten die in an explosion and gunfire at one of the British security firm's bases in the Afghan capital.

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Letting agent 'demanding money to view properties'

Prospective tenants at one letting agency have been asked for money in order to view rental properties.

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Philippines drug war: Police guilty of murdering Kian Delos Santos

Three officers are jailed for killing a 17-year-old, in a case that sparked public anger.

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The Papers: Carney's Brexit economy warnings dominate

The front pages assess the official economic warnings of the impact of leaving the EU.

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News Daily: Brexit security warning and Ukraine asks Nato for help against Russia

Your morning briefing for 29 November 2018.

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How long does it take to poo Lego out if a child eats it?

Parents naturally worry if their child swallows a small object but this experiment means they can relax a little.

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Serkis on Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle special effects

Andy Serkis has directed the new movie Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle using motion capture effects.

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The Romanian forest that's disappearing

Why one of Europe's last great beech forests is facing the chop.

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'Why I go to the Clutha pub where my partner died'

Mary Kavanagh was with her partner Robert on the night of the 2013 Clutha helicopter crash in Glasgow.

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Gritty: How a NHL mascot became an internet sensation

Meet Gritty: a polarising seven-foot orange monster taking social media and the NHL by storm.

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Six charts on the immigrants who call the US home

The US is a country shaped by immigrants - but what do we know about those who live there now?

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'Dad's dementia broke me and I find him hard to love'

Hayley, 25, describes her dad as being a different person since he was diagnosed two years ago.

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The tiny German town fighting back against neo-Nazis

Ostritz has a few thousand residents, but has become a focal point for neo-Nazis. Now it's fighting back.

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Clare's Law: The women who risk their lives by refusing information

Many women are refusing information from police that could save their lives - why?

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Are free ports the future?

Can free ports spark a post-Brexit manufacturing boom? Jonty Bloom reports from Teesside, which plans to become the UK's first free port.

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Lion Air JT610 crash: What the preliminary report tells us

A preliminary report reveals that "several problems occurred simultaneously" during the flight.

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Massage app exposes 'sex pest' clients

Urban Massage left thousands of customer records exposed, including complaints about its clients.

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EU 'to be first major climate-neutral economy'

The European Union says it wants to become the first major economy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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Frankie & Benny's owner to buy Wagamama despite backlash

Shareholders in the Restaurant Group approve takeover of noodle chain despite concerns about price.

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Harry Leslie Smith: War veteran has died son says

Campaigner and WW2 RAF serviceman Harry Leslie Smith has died following an illness, his son says.

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Huddersfield video: Police investigate 'racially-aggravated attack'

Footage shared online shows a boy, 15, being dragged to the floor before water is poured into his face.

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Brexit: What is an economic forecast?

The government will publish a series of forecasts on Brexit, so how do they work?

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Brexit: What is an economic forecast?

The government will publish a series of forecasts on Brexit, so how do they work?

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Rapist 'offered chance to see victim's child'

Sammy Woodhouse calls for a law change after rapist Arshid Hussain is given the chance to see his son.

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Philip Hammond: Brexit deal is 'best plan available'

The chancellor says it keeps most economic benefits of staying in the EU, while still delivering Brexit.

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Philip Hammond: Brexit deal is 'best plan available'

The chancellor says it keeps most economic benefits of staying in the EU, while still delivering Brexit.

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Lion Air crash: Investigators say plane was 'not airworthy'

An initial report into the crash that killed 189 people says Lion Air should improve its safety culture.

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Republican wins Mississippi Senate vote marked by race row

Cindy Hyde-Smith holds off a strong Democratic challenge in a vote overshadowed by racial acrimony.

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Sydney storms: Hundreds call for help amid flash-flooding

Emergency crews respond to hundreds of calls on the city's wettest November day since 1984.

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'Fraudsters exploited my angry tweet'

A writer thought he was dealing with a bank after complaining of poor service, but it was a con-artist.

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The two Swedish mums who want people to give up flying for a year

Two climate-conscious Swedish mums have launched a campaign urging people not to fly in 2019.

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Prince William and Kate to honour Leicester helicopter crash victims

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit the site outside Leicester City's stadium where five people died.

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Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Trump may cancel G20 Putin talks

"I don't like the aggression," the US leader says after Russia seizes Ukrainian boats off Crimea.

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NHS crackdown on silk garment prescriptions

There is limited evidence they are effective for patients with eczema and dermatitis, draft guidance says.

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Cost of 118 calls to be capped after charges soar

Most popular directory enquiries service charges more than £11 for a 90 second call, regulator says.

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Post-natal PTSD: 'I relived childbirth over and over again'

A woman who suffered PTSD from a traumatic birth shares her story, as experts warn about misdiagnosis.

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The 82-year-old takeaway driver voted best in Britain

The West Yorkshire man won the title at the British Takeaway Awards in London.

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The Papers: Brexit advice 'block' and £5m Harry security

Theresa May's Brussels deal remains on several front pages but the tabloids focus on royal stories.

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News Daily: Economic impact of Brexit and Trump-Putin meeting in question

Your morning briefing for 28 November 2018.

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The women in India building a road to a new life

Fed up with the inaccessibility to their villages, these Indian women constructed brick roads that changed lives.

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Ian Wright: Ex-England striker on troubled childhood and becoming a pro

Ian Wright opens up on his childhood, having to deal with a cruel stepfather and the teacher that changed his life.

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Young Asian poets in the UK share their stories

Four young poets share their experiences about what life is really like for Asians in the UK.

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Denmark's queen designs ballet costumes

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II designed costumes and scenery for a production of The Nutcracker.

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Sophia Florsch: 17-year-old F3 crash driver on 'new chapter'

Sophia Florsch has left hospital after a horrific, high-speed, Formula 3 crash in the Macau Grand Prix.

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Athlete 'bitter' over mesh that almost ended career

British athlete Dai Greene says he is "bitter and frustrated" after surgery to repair a minor hernia meant he lost five years of his career.

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Huawei: NZ blocks Chinese firm on national security fears

Concerns about espionage risks has sparked global scrutiny of telecoms gear made by China's Huawei.

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Cost of 118 calls to be capped after charges soar

Most popular directory enquiries service charges more than £11 for a 90 second call, regulator says.

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'Fraudsters exploited my angry tweet'

A writer thought he was dealing with a bank after complaining of poor service, but it was a con-artist.

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Lion Air crash: Investigators say plane was 'not airworthy'

An initial report into the crash that killed 189 people says Lion Air should improve its safety culture.

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Didi executives 'fined' following deaths of two women

Two women died in separate incidents in China while using the company's ride-sharing service.

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Trump ramps up GM threats

Mr Trump says he is looking at "cutting all GM subsidies", but it is not clear what he has in mind.

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Restaurant and cafe chains giving out 'dangerous' allergy advice

BBC Watchdog Live received incorrect allergy advice from several restaurant and coffee shop chains.

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UK ports face 'major disruption' in case of no-deal Brexit, MPs warn

A Commons committee says plans for avoiding disruption around UK ports are "worryingly under-developed".

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How healthy are Britain's banks?

Stress test results will be published tomorrow, along with the Bank of England's Brexit deal assessment.

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Food warehouses 'almost full' ahead of Brexit

Firms looking for places to store extra supplies in the run-up to Brexit may be too late, MPs are told.

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Viagogo ordered to clean up ticket sales

A court instructs the ticket reseller to warn buyers if there is a risk of being turned away at the door.

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Why is Jack Ma a member of the Communist Party of China?

One of China's highest-profile capitalists has been revealed to be a party member by the People's Daily.

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Minimum wage rises 'hit profits, not jobs'

Prices have risen in some sectors but fears of job losses have been unfounded, a report says.

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London dominates UK jobs growth over past decade

But the north-east of England saw the lowest percentage increase in new jobs, analysis shows.

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Fast fashion: Do you shop ethically?

We asked shoppers in London what their priorities are for when shopping for clothes.

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Fast fashion: 'How do you justify selling a £2 T-shirt?'

MPs quiz big clothes retailers about the environmental impact of so-called "fast fashion".

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The people who return most of what they buy

Serial returners are raising costs for struggling shops, but why do they do it and what should shops do?

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Overseas students turn away from US

The Trump administration is blamed for a downturn in international students enrolling in the US.

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11/27/18 7:29 PM

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3 US service members killed in Afghanistan roadside bomb blast, officials say

11/27/18 4:13 AM

No sale for Australia's enormous Knickers (who is male, by the way)

He weighs 1,400kg and stands 1.94m tall - meet Australia's biggest steer, who was too big for the abattoir.

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The people who return most of what they buy

Serial returners are raising costs for struggling shops, but why do they do it and what should shops do?

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Domestic abuse: 'Children are the hidden victims'

A teenager who grew up in a family with domestic abuse explains the impact this has had on her.

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Celeb diet tea: 'I was addicted and drank it every day for six months'

Jameela Jamil is campaigning on social media against influencers claiming they lost weight by with tea.

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John Allen Chau: Do missionaries help or harm?

In the wake of John Allen Chau's murder by a tribe, how should the world see missionary work?

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The fight over the right to name Australian places

Many Australians would like to see place names reflect a more modern, equal nation.

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'I was married and divorced in my 20s'

Three people explain how it feels to be a young divorcee in 2018?

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So long and thanks for all the fish? Dutch fear Brexit threat

Many Dutch fisherman fish under UK flags, and a Brexit deal could jeopardise their livelihoods.

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Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Uber fined £385,000 for losing UK customer data

The ride-hailing company should have done more to protect user data, say UK data regulators.

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'Park anywhere' electric bike hire launched in Milton Keynes

The bikes use a motor to help cyclists, but similar schemes with pedal bikes have been widely vandalised.

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Theresa May's Brexit deal is doomed - Sir Michael Fallon

Ex-cabinet minister says agreement is the "worst of all worlds" as PM visits Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Oprah Winfrey pays tribute to late mother Vernita Lee

The US star thanks friends and fans on Instagram after her mother died last week.

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Google challenged over location tracking

European consumer groups want Google investigated for collecting data on where people go.

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England player Ivor Broadis reunited with Wembley strip

The shirt had been borrowed for a charity match in southern Scotland in the 1960s and was never returned.

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Theresa May's Brexit deal is doomed - Sir Michael Fallon

Ex-cabinet minister says agreement is the "worst of all worlds" as PM visits Wales and Northern Ireland.

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New Zealand whale stranding: 'I will never forget their cries'

The two hikers who spotted 145 dying whales in New Zealand say the experience was "horrific".

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Mars: Nasa lands InSight robot to study planet's interior

The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior.

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Egos and selfishness cost England at 2015 World Cup - Burgess

Sam Burgess says "individual egos and selfish players" were to blame for England's group-stage exit from the 2015 World Cup.

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Toddler among nine rescued from boat off Dover coast

More than 100 people have reached the Kent coast so far this month, most claiming to be Iranian.

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Women gain higher earnings from degrees

University gives women a 28% pay advantage but a degree has much smaller gains for men.

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House of CB's Conna Walker: Meet the young British designer loved by Beyonce

Conna Walker went from selling clothes on eBay to creating House of CB, which is beloved by stars.

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Thomas Cook still suffering from heatwave

The travel firm issues its second profit warning in two months after a slump in holiday bookings.

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Trump renews China tariff threats ahead of G20 summit

Donald Trump says the US is likely to raise tariffs as planned and tax more Chinese goods if talks fail.

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Brexit deal 'could cut UK growth by 5.5%' by 2030

New trade barriers and lower immigration will drag on growth, says report by the IFS and others.

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Trump populism a 'shout of pain', says Greenspan

Donald Trump's trade policies will hurt ordinary Americans, says the former Federal Reserve boss.

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Can the 'broken' fashion industry become more sustainable?

Bosses of the UK's biggest fashion retailers to face MPs' questions about their environmental impact.

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GM to slash jobs and close eight plants

US President Donald Trump attacks the carmaker's plans, which will affect more than 14,000 jobs in North America.

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New £50 note scientist nominations released

The list of suggested scientists who might appear on the new £50 note includes Stephen Hawking and Ada Lovelace.

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Italy budget: Rome vows to stick to plans, despite EU concerns

Despite weeks of pressure from the European Commission, Italy says its high-spending budget is "fixed".

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Fury over 'mocking' response to bank fraud

A jokey internal email was accidentally forwarded to a scam victim amid criticism of a bank's response to fraud.

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Trump on climate change report: 'I don't believe it'

Government scientists warn that unchecked global warming will wreak havoc on the US economy.

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Shoppers switch to credit card use

Rewards points and greater protection for bigger purchases are behind the increase, banks say.

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Mobile faster than wi-fi in many countries

Future faster networks will relegate wi-fi networks to the slow lane, global research suggests.

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Why is India's largest camel fair struggling?

A recent change in the law means many camel breeders in Rajasthan are struggling to find buyers.

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Gig economy: Does flexible working come at a cost?

Some enjoy the ease of ordering food to be brought to their doors, but what about the working terms of some of the delivery drivers?

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Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots

As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins.

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Is it ever ok to charge family for Christmas lunch?

Is asking friends or family for a financial contribution a good way to cope with the cost of hosting the festive meal?

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Mueller: Manafort has lied to FBI, special counsel's office since plea deal

11/26/18 4:10 PM

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NASA's Insight Mars Lander successfully made a historic landing on the Red Planet. Here's what happens next.

11/26/18 11:58 AM

Hedges praises 'brave and strong' wife

Matthew Hedges, the academic pardoned over UAE spying claims, is reunited with his family in the UK.

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Brexit: Trump says May's Brexit plan could hurt UK-US trade deal

The US president says agreement struck by Theresa May "sounds like a great deal for the EU".

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Brexit: May challenges Corbyn to live TV debate

The PM accuses the Labour leader of having no working alternative to her plan to leave the EU.

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Mental health: Five people called Met Police 8,655 times in 2017

A national crisis in mental health care is putting an "intolerable burden" on police, a watchdog says.

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Thomas Cook still suffering from heatwave

The travel firm issues its second profit warning in two months after a slump in holiday bookings.

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Boy, 10, meets his 'superman' life-saver

Rupert Cross has made a full recovery from a rare blood disease thanks to a bone marrow donor.

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Paul Manafort: Trump ex-aide lied to FBI, Mueller said

Investigator Robert Mueller loses a key witness in his probe on alleged Russian election meddling.

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Cancer care: England still lagging behind the best

Experts say 10,000 lives a year could be saved if England was as good as the best-performing nations on cancer.

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Code-breaker Baroness Trumpington dies

Ex-minister and Bletchley Park code-breaker became widely known after making a V-sign in the Lords.

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Mrs Brown's Boys and Luther set for a BBC Christmas

Les Miserables, Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing are also in the line-up.

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Women gain higher earnings from degrees

University gives women a 28% pay advantage but a degree has much smaller gains for men.

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Gamer arrested 'after rape overheard on gaming stream'

Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old.

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The Papers: Trump 'sticks the boot in' on Brexit deal

Comments by the US president on a future US-UK trade deal attract front page headlines.

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News Daily: Trump on Brexit deal and multiple emergency calls

Your morning briefing for 27 November 2018.

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The electric scooter scheme taking over Paris

Hundreds of the two-wheeled vehicles have appeared on the city's streets, but some residents have voiced concerns over the scheme.

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Fentanyl in cocaine: The deadly truth of new drugs cocktail

A surge in cocaine deaths is being blamed on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than morphine.

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Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations

First Lady Melania Trump designed them around a the theme of "American Treasures".

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Why is India's largest camel fair struggling?

A recent change in the law means many camel breeders in Rajasthan are struggling to find buyers.

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Why this rainbow swamp has got people talking

A Florida swamp walk leader said the rainbow sheen is the result of natural oils released by decaying vegetation

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The shifting power at the heart of the UK's 'spy' row

UK student Matthew Hedges may have been released by the UAE, but the balance of power has changed.

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Obituary: Baroness Trumpington

Lady Trumpington - Nazi codebreaker and Thatcher minister who flicked a V-sign in the House of Lords - has died at the age of 96.

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Indonesia tsunami: 'It’s an absolute miracle' my child survived

Hundreds of children were lost after a deadly tsunami hit Indonesia, but there have since been some extraordinary reunions.

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How cooking and cleaning transformed a violent man

A grassroots programme in Rwanda is aiming to reduce domestic violence by challenging gender roles.

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Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots

As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins.

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Viewpoint: Are vegans really 'extreme'?

Selene Nelson faced anti-vegan abuse after the resignation of the Waitrose Food magazine editor. Here she wonders why.

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The agony over an American dream

They faced a perilous journey to reach the US. Now, there is a tortuous process to win asylum.

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#GivingTuesday: Generous gestures follow shopping sprees

#GivingTuesday is trending - but what is it, where did it come from and what are people doing?

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Why Ukraine-Russia sea clash is fraught with risk

The BBC's Jonah Fisher in Kiev looks at what led to Sunday's naval clash in the Sea of Azov.

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Newcastle beat Burnley for third successive win

Newcastle move up to 13th in the Premier League as they capitalise on Burnley's defensive frailties to record their third successive victory.

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Carl Sargeant inquest: Dead politician's final words to family

Carl Sargeant left a note saying he had failed his family and taken the easy way out, an inquest hears.

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MP Fiona Onasanya to face retrial in speed ticket case

Peterborough MP Fiona Onasanya denies a charge of perverting the course of justice.

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Climate change: UK summers could be over 5C warmer by 2070

The chances of a summer as hot as 2018 could be as high as 50% by 2050 according to new Met Office study.

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More staff hired in shrinking pub industry

Employment in the sector is growing even though a quarter of pubs have closed since 2008, figures show.

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Swansea University vice-chancellor Prof Richard B Davies suspended

Prof Richard B Davies and three other members of staff have been suspended on full pay.

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Solo rower Shirley Thompson starts Atlantic attempt

Shirley Thompson is attempting to become the oldest woman to row solo across the ocean.

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Huge sandstorm hits Chinese city of Zhangye

Strong winds and a towering ‘sand wall’ of almost 100 metres hit the city of Zhangye.

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China baby gene editing claim 'dubious'

Significant doubts emerge over claims of twins altered as embryos to prevent them from contracting HIV.

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New £50 note scientist nominations released

The list of suggested scientists who might appear on the new £50 note includes Alan Turing and Ada Lovelace.

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What is it like to live without any friends?

New research by the British Red Cross suggests one in five UK adults don't have any close friends.

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Ghosn sacked as Mitsubishi Motors chairman

The carmaker ousts Carlos Ghosn over misconduct claims, following a similar move by Nissan.

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More staff hired in shrinking pub industry

Employment in the sector is growing even though a quarter of pubs have closed since 2008, figures show.

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Young fans 'drive up UK sports attendances'

Revenue from 2018 sports attendances will contribute £1.9bn to the UK leisure economy, research suggests.

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Jaydon James stabbing: Coventry teenager killed 'because of his postcode'

The sister of Jaydon James, 16, says he was targeted because of his neighbourhood

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Farrell to replace Schmidt as Ireland rugby coach

Joe Schmidt is to stand down as Ireland coach after the 2019 World Cup and will be replaced by defence coach Andy Farrell.

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Bernardo Bertolucci, Italian film director, dies at 77

The man behind Last Tango in Paris and The Last Emperor died of cancer, his spokeswoman confirms.

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Rickie, Melvin and Charlie leave Kiss to replace Charlie Sloth on BBC Radio 1

Rickie, Melvin and Charlie will replace Charlie Sloth on the station's evening music slot from 2019.

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Who will have regrets? And who is pushing the ceiling? Guscott's verdict on the autumn Tests

Jeremy Guscott runs the rule over England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland and picks his team of the autumn.

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England complete historic whitewash with tense victory

England hold their nerve to complete a first series whitewash in Sri Lanka with victory by 42 runs in the third Test in Colombo.

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Matthew Hedges: British academic pardoned by UAE

Matthew Hedges, who was jailed for spying in the United Arab Emirates, is pardoned with immediate effect.

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Brexit: Back my deal or risk more division, May to tell MPs

The prime minister will tell MPs people "want us to get on with a deal that honours the referendum".

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Russia-Ukraine tensions rise after Kerch Strait ship capture

Protesters burn a car belonging to the Russian embassy in Kiev as the government considers martial law.

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Why are Iranians crossing the Channel in dinghies?

More than 100 people, all claiming to be Iranian, have crossed the Channel this month - why?

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Endometriosis diagnosis: 'A relief to know I wasn't mad'

A woman who waited years for an endometriosis diagnosis backs a report calling for earlier help.

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Nasa's Mars InSight mission heads for '7 minutes of terror'

The InSight mission is about to make the hair-raising descent to the surface of the Red Planet.

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Whale stranding in New Zealand leaves 145 dead

It's not clear why the two pods washed up on the Stewart Island but officials say they couldn't be saved.

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Uber driver found guilty over passenger's death in Sydney

Samuel Thomas was fatally struck by a bus while trying to get out of the Uber in Sydney.

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Medical device rules need 'drastic change' to protect patients

One of Britain's most influential surgeons says the harms of some devices are unknown.

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Rapist absconds from HMP North Sea Camp open prison

Police warn people not to approach Wayne Jones who went missing from HMP North Sea Camp on Sunday.

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Young in Iran: 'People think we're terrorists'

Sina, a musician from Tehran, spoke to the BBC about culture, travel, social media, and his rather unexpected job.

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Migrant caravan: Mexico to deport group which stormed US border

A group of about 500 Central Americans tried to cross into the US illegally on Sunday.

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Needle found in strawberry punnet in New Zealand supermarket

The country's second needle contamination incident follows almost 200 in neighbouring Australia.

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News Daily: May faces MPs over Brexit deal, and Ukraine protests over Russia ship seizure

Your morning briefing for 26 November 2018.

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The Papers: May's 'frantic fortnight' to sell Brexit deal

Most of Monday's front pages look ahead to Mrs May's plan to sell her deal to MPs and the British public.

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Brexit blind dates: Dustin Lance Black and Ulrika Jonsson

"She's thoughtful, open-hearted and fierce." What happened when the pair discussed Brexit over dinner?

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'Britain's worst Christmas tree' replaced

Camborne unveils an "amazing" new tree after last year's fake one was branded "absolutely rubbish".

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'Look after the detail and the business will flow'

If you look after the detail the business will flow, advises fashion chain boss Victoria Stapleton.

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'Virtual safari': Wildlife photos from around the world

A new exhibition highlights the work of the 2018 Nature’s Best Photography award winners.

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How to behave around dogs when you're frightened of them

Our reporter Jayde Pearson sought out some top tips to keep her calm around canines.

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Ghana's fantasy coffins: Taking the final journey in style

A car, a plane, or a chilli pepper - what kind of coffin do you want to be buried in?

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'The blackface scandal that rocked my campus'

The emergence of a photo of a student wearing blackface caused days of tension at Cal Poly university. Student journalist Megan Schellong was there.

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Five things to know for the week ahead

Your Monday briefing on some of the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.

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Reality Check: What are the rules on building skyscrapers?

With another skyscraper planned for London, what are the rules on putting up high-rise buildings?

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House of CB's Conna Walker: Meet the young British designer loved by Beyonce

Conna Walker went from selling clothes on eBay to creating House of CB, which is beloved by stars.

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How climate change could be causing miscarriages in Bangladesh

Rising sea levels mean women in Bangladesh are drinking ever saltier water, threatening unborn babies.

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'The Rolling Stones inspired me to go into business'

Seeing the British band live made Spencer Rascoff know what to do with his life, but it didn't involve joining a group.

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Commonwealth Games 2022: ICC wants women's T20 at Birmingham Games

Cricket's world governing body submits a bid for women's Twenty20 cricket to be included at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Copa Libertadores: The 36 hours that shamed Argentine football

It was to be the biggest match in the world - but after River Plate fans attacked the Boca Juniors bus, the postponed Copa Libertadores final has shamed Argentina, writes Mani Djazmi.

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Leroy Sane is there but who joins him in Garth's team of the week?

Who showed composure and leadership? Which player is really a bit special? And who has a spring in his step again?

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