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Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles.

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Is the full stop rude when used on WhatsApp?

In the world of instant messaging, a simple punctuation mark can take on new meanings.

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Brexit: Did Dominic Raab warn of no-deal during referendum campaign?

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he talked about it "almost every time" he was interviewed.

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Why politicians are getting SCHOOLED and DESTROYED

Confrontational online language from US politics is invading the UK and Europe.

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CBD oil: Have the benefits been overstated?

It's suddenly in everything from coffee to lip balm but does it work?

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Ricky Wilson: 'I thought I was Kurt Cobain'

The Kaiser Chiefs star on how age destroys the illusions of youth, and why Boris Johnson hates him.

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How can universities get men to talk about mental health?

Birkbeck's campaign has seen a growing number of men access counselling. Could it be a blueprint for others?

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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.

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Democratic debates: Joe Biden hits back at critics in Detroit

Frontrunner Joe Biden defends his record on race, criminal justice and deportations of migrants.

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Hamza Bin Laden: Son of Osama 'dead', US officials say

US media claim they were told by officials that Hamza Bin Laden is dead.

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Aspetar: The ultra modern, elite sports hospital that imports body parts

Many of the world's best athletes go to the same specialist hospital in Qatar. Aspetar is at the cutting edge of sports medicine.

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Zoe Ball loses 780,000 listeners from BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

The presenter took over from Chris Evans in January after he left to join Virgin Radio.

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Tuesday, 30 July 2019

Rape support 'needs drastic improvement'

Poor access to counselling and support is one of the reasons most of those who report rape later withdraw their allegations, London's victims' commissioner says.

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Sudan suspends schools after student killings

The authorities suspend classes nationwide amid unrest over the killing of four student protesters.

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Home births at risk as midwife service collapses

One to One had contracts to provide care in the north-west of England and Essex.

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Backing sought for basking shark 'safe zone' in Scotland

The world's second largest fish gather in large numbers every year in Scotland's Sea of the Hebrides.

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Having more sleep before holiday 'stops arguments'

Getting ready for a holiday means people are often shattered by the time they leave home, says psychologist.

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Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures

Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.

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Car cruisers reject 'boy racer' image

Car cruising has an image problem, but what happens at a car meet and why do people take part?

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Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead

It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant.

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VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.

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Climate change: UK's 10 warmest years all occurred since 2002

The patterns of warm and cold years in Britain are a clear signal of climate change, say scientists.

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Car industry investment plummets in UK

It comes at a time when the sector has been spending heavily on preparations for a no-deal Brexit

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Democratic debates: Ten candidates line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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Does the US economy need a rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008 on Wednesday.

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Monday, 29 July 2019

Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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'My kids would wake up 40 times a night'

A new scheme has helped boost children's sleep by more than two hours a night, the NHS says.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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Capital One hack: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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Shots fired at California garlic festival

Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Best Lisp for software development?

Ask HN: Best Lisp for software development?
24 by foobar123321 | 10 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HNers, I've built a lot of software in Python and Ruby over the years and recently, I've become interested in Lisp but am unsure which Lisp/Scheme variant to learn for building production grade software. Ideally, I would like to learn the most modern one i.e. robust package management, tooling, ecosystem, etc. Really the main requirement is that I would like to be able to build production ready software with a Lisp that I can use at and for my company. I've looked into Clojure and like a lot about it, but don't want to have to dig into the Java world. Is there any alternative out there? Any suggestions are appreciated :)

Love Island: How ITV2's breakout hit cornered the market

ITV2's breakout hit reflects the real-life romantic lives of its young audience.

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A professor spoke ill of the dead. What happened next?

A tweet by a liberal professor ignited a debate about free speech on university campuses.

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Is India the answer to Netflix's troubles?

It has launched a cheaper, mobile-only plan in India, hoping to capture its 'next 100 million' users.

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'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business.

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Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?

The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement.

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Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day

Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities.

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Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

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Holidays that close the generation gap

Whether people are holidaying at home or abroad, multi-generational holidays are on the rise.

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Old £1 coins: 145 million coins still not returned

Nearly two years after they stopped being legal tender, 145 million old-style £1 coins are still missing.

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Tips for making it big in the music industry

If you want to take the pop world by storm, this is the best of times and the worst of times to try.

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Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

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Old £1 coins: 145 million coins still not returned

Nearly two years after they stopped being legal tender, 145 million old-style £1 coins are still missing.

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French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

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Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.

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No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove

Michael Gove says he expects the EU will not consider striking a new withdrawal deal with the UK.

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Friday, 26 July 2019

Boy survives 50ft fall at Brecon Beacons National Park

A teenage boy suffers a "very severe leg injury" in the fall in Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea

Among the injured are athletes competing at the Fina World Swimming Championships 2019 in Gwangju.

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No-deal Brexit 'threatens' UK science industry, says Wellcome Trust

Wellcome Trust chair warns Boris Johnson that Britain will lose out if it "amputates" the EU.

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Direct debit fraud: 'My mother lost £14,000'

A charity warns that the elderly and vulnerable are most at risk of becoming victims of direct debit fraud.

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Direct debit fraud: 'My mother lost £14,000'

A charity warns that the elderly and vulnerable are most at risk of becoming victims of direct debit fraud.

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Sanditon: Sex, nudity and slavery in Jane Austen TV drama

A new dramatisation of the writer's unfinished novel challenges some conventions of TV period drama.

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The unlikely manager and Britain's worst football team

Russell MacMorran put his hand up at a meeting and ended up managing the "worst" team in Britain.

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Aung San Suu Kyi's Myanmar dam dilemma with China

A controversial dam would bring much-needed power to Myanmar, but locals are asking - at what cost?

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Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe descends into darkness

Zimbabweans, already fearing a return to hyperinflation, are now also struggling with long power blackouts.

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The children with special needs who stay at home

Four children with special educational needs explain why they no longer attend school.

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Russian TV's leaked Chernobyl drama features CIA plot

HBO's critically acclaimed show isn’t the only Chernobyl story coming to the small screen this year.

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The boffins who solve disability problems

From supportive body suits to a beeping football - what gadget do you need?

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Norwich Pride: Gay cartoonist David Shenton on the decades after Stonewall

From the AIDS crisis to Thatcher's section 28 and equal marriage - it's been a busy 50 years.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 July 2019

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

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Thursday, 25 July 2019

Deepcut inquests: Campaign ends for James Collinson hearing

Families of four soldiers who died still want an inquiry into young recruits carrying loaded guns.

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British Airways to resume Cairo flights after security review

The airline suspended flights to the Egyptian capital last week as a "security precaution".

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British Airways to resume Cairo flights after security review

The airline suspended flights to the Egyptian capital last week as a "security precaution".

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

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Trump says Dems 'created this phony crime' with obstruction claims, in 'Hannity' interview

07/25/19 6:31 PM

Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl?

The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.

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Ex-Oxford University employee guilty of US murder

Newly-released court documents reveal details of Andrew Warren's crime in Chicago in 2017.

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PROGRAMMING ALERT: President Trump exclusively on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET

07/25/19 5:35 PM

Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more.

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The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks.

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Choosing between God and the gang in El Salvador

In La Dina, a neighbourhood in San Salvador, there are few ways to leave the gang, but a church is offering one of them.

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Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Boris Johnson's new-look cabinet to meet for first time

After meeting his team, the new prime minister will then address MPs in the House of Commons,

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North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says

It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What did you do when you suddenly got rich?

Ask HN: What did you do when you suddenly got rich?
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My company just went through a transaction that increased my net worth by >$5M. When this happened to you - what did you do? How did you handle it? What did you buy and what kind of financial planning/investments did you make?

Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal.

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UK heatwave: Country braces for hottest day on record

Temperatures could soar to an all-time high of 39C in southern and eastern England on Thursday.

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The wrestler helping others speak about sexual abuse

Wrestler Robbie Constant was sexually assaulted as a child, but has only just spoken about what happened to him.

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The verdict on Robert Mueller’s Congress performance

What role did politics play in the hearing and what could it mean for President Trump’s future?

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UK weather: The UK's record-breaking heat in maps and charts

With the UK set for its warmest day - how does the current hot spell compare with previous years?

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Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes

The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021.

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Nissan workers braced for job cuts

The Japanese car giant could announce more than 10,000 job losses on Thursday, reports say.

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Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Thornaby care home resident known as the 'chicken whisperer'

Meet Irene - the 93-year-old woman who has been dubbed her care home's "chicken whisperer".

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'Gay footballer' deletes Twitter account

The account was purportedly from a professional in England who would go public on Wednesday.

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Government stops sending inmates to troubled Feltham youth jail

A report found an "extraordinary" decline in safety at Feltham Young Offender Institution.

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Triple joy, times two at Ulster Hospital

A busy day at in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald as two sets of triplets are born within 24 hours.

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BBC presenter Beccy Barr to leave job to become firefighter

The 41-year-old TV journalist says she is "excited and terrified" about her career change.

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Nigel Farage open to electoral pact with Boris Johnson

But the Brexit Party leader says the new PM must be committed to the 31 October Brexit deadline.

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust: Fake doctor medicated 164 patients

Zholia Alemi, jailed in 2018 for fraud, treated mental health patients in Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Lucy McHugh: Murdered girl's stepdad attacked in Southampton

Richard Elmes, 22, was assaulted outside a shop after Lucy McHugh's killer was jailed, police say.

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Mahika Sharna: Nine-year-old wins pioneer award for invention

A nine-year-old from Greenwich is named Young Pioneer of the Year for an invention which helps blind people.

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Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office

The new Conservative leader will make key appointments after taking office, as Theresa May bows out.

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Boris Johnson: 'The boy who wanted to be world king'

Political documentary maker Michael Cockerell profiles Britain's new prime minister, Boris Johnson.

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What has Boris Johnson said about other countries and their leaders?

One country will "sacrifice many sheep in Boris' honour". Even if its president might not be thrilled.

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MP's staff member resigns - on MP's Twitter page

Tweets published on Sheffield Hallam MP Jared O'Mara's account accuse him of "inexcusable contempt".

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Conservative leadership: Johnson and Hunt await result of members' vote

Tory members will choose either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt as Theresa May's successor in No 10.

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US expands powers to deport migrants without going to court

Under the rule, officers will be able to immediately deport more migrants without going to court.

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Venezuela blackout: Power cuts plunge country into darkness

The blackout has hit 18 of the country's 23 states and is blamed on an "electromagnetic attack".

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Polka dot dress: What to do when everyone's wearing the same as you

The white and black polka dot dress has become so popular people are starting to disguise it.

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What's the best way to stay awake in meetings?

Most of us have experienced meeting-induced drowsiness - here are six tips to beating it.

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Unlocked Graduates: Why are graduates competing to be prison officers?

You study for a Master's free of charge and work in a prison on £30,000 per year. How hard is it?

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Should robots ever look like us?

Some think humanoid robots will be easier to interact with, but others think we'll find them creepy.

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'How I got to medical school via A&E and the chicken shop'

Yousef used to spend hours hanging around the High Street with mates, until an injury changed his life.

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The rise of India’s viral wedding photoshoots

Some newlyweds in India are shunning traditional photos in favour of exotic photoshoots they hope will go viral online.

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Wheelchair basketball player Abdi Jama: I'm lucky to be alive

Abdi Jama was paralysed after a fall. Now he's an international wheelchair basketball player for Great Britain.

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Carl Beech: Liar, fraudster and paedophile

Why did Carl Beech make false allegations of murder and child sexual abuse against a string of public figures?

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Treasured family photos buried to hide the past

One family's treasured photographs that were hidden from the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.

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Iran crisis: A tale of two tankers

When Iran seized a UK-flagged tanker last week, it might have felt like a surprise move. But it wasn't.

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Robert Mueller hearings: What questions might he face?

The former FBI director faces questions from Congress about his report on the Trump campaign and Russia.

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How to keep cool and carry on in a 35C heatwave

With temperatures expected soar to up to 35C in some parts, how can the UK keep cool and carry on?

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Police officer whose mum was murdered leads domestic abuse unit

Mike Taggart "lost his whole world" when his mother Donna Crist was stabbed to death by her husband.

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Iran tanker seizure: May to chair Cobra meeting on crisis

The prime minister is expected to receive updates and discuss the security of shipping in the area.

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The Silicon Valley space race

The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond.

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Tory leadership contest: Voting to close

Party members have until Monday evening to return their ballots for Jeremy Hunt or Boris Johnson.

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Family want answers over Benidorm water park accident

David Briffaut, from Essex, broke his neck in an accident on a slide at a water park in Benidorm.

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Why 3D printing could be key to a Moon base

Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface.

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Mystery surrounds animal deaths on France's farms

Farmers say wind farms and mobile phone masts cause higher rates of animal mortality, but scientists say there's no evidence to prove it.

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Who would win if a general election was held now?

With the UK about to get a new prime minister, the prospect of an early election is not far-fetched.

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Polish abuse scandal: Victims take on the Catholic Church

Allegations of appalling abuse involving priests have shaken the trust of many Poles in the Church.

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'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret'

Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory.

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Is Zimbabwe's economy on track?

The return of the Zimbabwean dollar has raised fears about a return to hyperinflation.

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Danger tumble dryers: 'I'm sorry' says Whirlpool executive

A full recall of remaining fire-prone dryers is launched, four years after the safety issue first emerged.

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Women 'must be warned' of breast implant illness

One woman says she experienced severe pain, tiredness, hair loss and allergies because of the condition.

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UK's top doctor calls for global health effort

Countries must work together to tackle global health risks, the outgoing UK Chief Medical Officer has warned.

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Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs

The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs.

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First moon landing: World celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 11

On 20 July 1969, Apollo 11 landed - and hours later Neil Armstrong took his historic first steps.

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NDAs: New laws to crack down on 'gagging' clauses

A ban will be placed on NDAs which prevent people from speaking to police, doctors or lawyers.

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England's seaside towns where young people might disappear

More than half of coastal communities in England might see a fall in the number of residents under 30.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why is Google search different on mobile Firefox compared to Chrome?

Ask HN: Why is Google search different on mobile Firefox compared to Chrome?
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For instance the Images tab is quite degraded and different in Firefox (Can't swipe picture), I also noticed that some widget apps like soccer matches are degraded. try typing "Barcelona matches" in both browsers and notice how degraded the matches widget is in Firefox compared to chrome (For instance the matches are clickable in Chrome but not in Firefox). There are other examples that I can't remember right now, I am sure of it. I also noticed that AMP isn't available in Firefox, though I am not a fan of AMP, I still find it weird that it's not available, considering Google's motives behind AMP, which is to improve user experience, allegedly. Isn't this a bit anti competitive and alarming?

Home Office urged to attend emergency drugs summit

The Scottish government has invited UK ministers to a meeting about the record number of drugs deaths.

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Primary school children 'should learn about FGM'

Experts fear that for some vulnerable girls, secondary school lessons on the issue will be too late.

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Swapping a prison cell for a festival stage

Ex-inmates perform at Latitude Festival as part of the UK's first record label for prisoners.

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Benjamin Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving leader

Benjamin Netanyahu breaks the record set by Israel's founding father, but he faces an uncertain future.

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Learner driver took 21 practical tests in a year, DVSA data shows

DVSA data reveals the highest number of practical tests taken by learners in a year.

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US migrant crisis: Family divided while waiting for asylum

Changes to US immigration policy have left some families divided and waiting in Mexico for their asylum cases to be heard.

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#cheerupcharlie: West End rallies round boy bullied for musicals love

The hashtag #cheerupcharlie was trending on Twitter after a post from the nine-year-old's teacher.

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A lost archive of LA crime scenes

Unseen for up to 80 years, this trove of crime scene photos blurs the line between evidence and art.

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Algae bio-curtains: Architects' radical solution to capture carbon

Scientists and architects in London have developed 'bio-curtains' to act as an alternative to urban trees.

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Week in pictures: 13-19 July 2019

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

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Pound sterling: 5 holiday destinations where a weak pound still goes far

The pound may be falling, but there are still plenty of places it goes a long way. We look at five.

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Ed Sheeran's No. 5 Collaborations Project: The album you might not know about

Released in 2011, we look back at Ed Sheeran's rap and grime EP the No. 5 Collaborations Project.

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Would you pay less tax if you lived abroad?

The country you live in plays a big part in how much tax is deducted from your wages

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Sudan crisis: The ruthless mercenaries who run the country for gold

Accused of widespread abuses, the Rapid Support Forces sprang from "Janjaweed" militias linked to genocide in Darfur.

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Rise in knives and blades found at London family courts

Campaigners say bringing knives to courts shows some people are "desensitised" to carrying weapons.

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Algae bio-curtains: Architects' radical solution to capture carbon

Scientists and architects in London have developed 'bio-curtains' to act as an alternative to urban trees.

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Thursday, 18 July 2019

Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite

Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong.

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Sajid Javid: Leaders must 'moderate language' to fight extremism

Home Secretary Sajid Javid says everyone has a "part to play" to stop the spread of poisonous ideologies.

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Painted lady butterfly influx needs people to count them

Experts say the UK looks to be experiencing the arrival of millions of painted lady butterflies.

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Drivers face penalty points for not wearing seat belts

Government plans to toughen punishments for motorists breaking the law to try to reduce road deaths.

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Trump to nominate Gene Scalia, son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, for secretary of labor

07/18/19 5:29 PM

Jesus Army sex scandal: The dark secrets of life in a commune

Former members of a radical sect describe growing up in communes where abuse was commonplace.

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Apollo 11: Few indoor loos, but there was a man on the Moon

Fifty years ago, James Burke was one of the presenters leading the BBC's live coverage of the Moon landing.

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Housing, the environment and LGBT rights – where does the next PM stand?

From the environment to LGBT rights, the BBC's Nick Eardley explains where Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt stand on these big issues.

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HIV Positive and proud: What’s with the stigma?

Attitudes to HIV have barely changed since the 1980s. Four activists debunk misconceptions and tell us why they’re HIV positive and proud.

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Quiz of the week: Seven days, seven questions

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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FaceApp: How accurate are the predictions?

They're older now, but how good is FaceApp at ageing photos of celebrities when they were young?

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The Worcester high street that's come back to life

From a Balkan breakfast to knitting - traders are diversifying to try to buck the trend of falling sales in the high street.

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Could there be an early general election?

Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election. How soon could it theoretically happen?

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Housing market: What is rent controls?

A simple look at how rent controls work and how effective they are.

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Nicaragua mothers mourn on eve of Sandinista revolution's anniversary

On the 40th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, some Nicaraguans say there is no reason to celebrate.

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Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?

The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways.

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Labour peer Baroness Hayter sacked for Jeremy Corbyn criticism

Baroness Hayter is sacked as shadow Brexit minister for making "offensive" remarks, the party says.

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Nato chief calls on Russia to save INF missile treaty

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg calls on Russia to comply with the INF treaty before an August deadline.

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New emergency services attack law 'not a deterrent'

People who attack emergency services are not getting harsh sentences despite a new law, an MP says.

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Conjoined twins: Sisters meet surgeons who separated them

Ritaj and Rital were born joined at the head. They're reunited with the doctors who saved their lives.

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The social media giant is accused of promoting videos arguing the Earth isn't round.

Many people who believe the Earth is not round first heard the idea on YouTube. But how important was the video-sharing website in helping the flat Earth movement grow?

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Sounding alert about vanishing US coastlines

A new photography book captures the environmental threat to America's coastal region.

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India school-leaving exam: The controversy that cost 23 lives

The suicides have put India's competitive exams in the spotlight amid allegations of errors in marking.

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Why US bird attacks on humans are on rise

Bird experts say there's been an "incremental increase" in attacks, as people encroach on bird habitats.

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Trekking 10,000km across Africa for a football match

A Zimbabwean football fan travels from Cape Town to Cairo by road and finds "Africa is not friendly to Africans".

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Should I offset my summer holiday flights?

As more of us worry about our carbon emissions, how can you offset your air travel?

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What to look out for at Comic-Con 2019: Picard, Terminator, Batwoman and more

This year's blockbuster convention will include sneak previews of Batwoman, The Terminator and more.

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Trump slams progressive congresswomen at 'MAGA' rally in North Carolina

07/17/19 5:02 PM

Ministers 'consider night ban for young drivers'

A graduated licence system is one of a series of measures being considered to improve road safety.

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Labour anti-Semitism row: Advert criticises Jeremy Corbyn

Members of the House of Lords accuse Jeremy Corbyn of presiding over a "toxic culture" of anti-Semitism.

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Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dead at 99

07/16/19 5:45 PM

Norway's spy Town: 'They took him and they have broken him'

The wife of a Norwegian pensioner convicted of espionage in Russia has spoken to the BBC about her anger at the intelligence service.

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Trieste’s mental health revolution: 'It’s the best place to get sick'

Ideas from a mental health 'revolution' in Trieste in the 1970s are helping patients recover today.

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Plastic pollution: Could a year's waste circle the Earth four times?

Could a year's global plastic waste circle the Earth four times over?

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Moon Landing: 'Wow, it worked!'

Apollo 11's journey seen from Mission Control

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The CubeSat revolution changing the way we see the world

Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before.

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El Chapo: How Mexico's drug kingpin fell victim to his own legend

The world’s most powerful drug kingpin was enamoured by his own legend and it cost him his freedom.

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Syrian conflict: Helping children through the horror of bomb blasts

A new medical guide aims to improve the chances of saving children's lives, and limbs, in war zones.

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Merkel: The steady woman whose shaking has touched a nation

After three bouts of trembling in public, Germany's Angela Merkel health has come under scrutiny.

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How Stranger Things inspired an entire album of Stranger Songs

Ingrid Michaelson is such a fan of the Netflix sci-fi show she's written a whole album about it.

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Females to the fore? What golf is doing to attract more women

Golf has realised it needs to make the sport more attractive to women, on and off the playing course.

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Domestic abuse report exposes hidden side of rural life

Victims of domestic abuse in rural areas suffer longer and are less likely to get support, says report.

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Menstrual cups 'as reliable as tampons'

Scientific review shows they are as leakproof as other sanitary products, say researchers.

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Climate change: 'No brainer' fuel change to cut transport carbon

MPs say the simple step of adding more ethanol to the UK's fuel mix would be same as taking 700,000 cars off the roads.

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Chimps bond after watching movies together

Feeling closer after watching a video together can be experienced by chimps as well as humans, say scientists.

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And the most-played song on UK radio is... Chasing Cars

It's a song from 2006, by a band from Northern Ireland... But what is it?

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Disability emojis: Guide dog and wheelchair user made available

The Emojis have been released by Apple to represent disabled people better.

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What Americans make of Trump 'go back' tweets

Some in the US state of Virginia are appalled by the president’s tweets about lawmakers - but others stand by him.

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Uber ties some executive pay to diversity goals

Uber wants to boost the number of female managers by tying some executive pay to diversity goals.

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Armed forces: Sexual offence claims 'not properly recorded'

Allegations of sexual communications with children were among those not included in official figures.

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The Harlech street that has proved the world's steepest

Ffordd Pen Llech has taken the record from a street in New Zealand with a gradient of more than 37%.

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When most people never see a £50 note, why have it?

The Bank of England has unveiled the new Alan Turing £50 note, but does it make sense to even have it?

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Choosing the woman who will be my new voice

When Rose Brown was aged 12, she was hit by a drink driver and left unable to walk or talk. She's now been able to choose how she sounds.

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No Buy Year: 'They'll remember the time we spent together'

Nicola is doing a 'no buy' year and fighting back against social media pressure to buy new things.

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Led Zeppelin: Pictures show first concert, in 1968

Photographer Jorgen Angel was present at Led Zeppelin's first concert, in 1968.

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Rare wildcat kittens born at Highlands field centre

The two females are part of a captive breeding programme that could one day see cats released into the wild.

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The mountain climbers showing diabetes doesn't have to be an uphill struggle

Why two men with type one diabetes are hiking to the the highest points in all 50 US states - in 50 days.

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Sonny Liston: The mysterious death that haunts boxing

Sonny Liston was found dead at his Las Vegas home in 1971. A coroner concluded he died of natural causes - but some say the truth is darker.

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Extinction Rebellion: Who are they and what are their aims?

The Extinction Rebellion group is holding climate protests across the UK.

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Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?

May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation.

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Volodymyr Zelensky: Why Ukraine's new president needs second election win

Volodymyr Zelensky's presidential victory was hailed as a political earthquake but he has been unable to make changes.

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Wallows: Putting Hollywood on hold for the sake of music

Fronted by 13 Reasons Why actor Dylan Minnette, US band Wallows are balancing music with movies.

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Monsoon season: The river politics behind South Asia's floods

Every year, tensions increase between India and Nepal during the monsoon season. Why?

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Three months after I was paralysed, I was back at work

When tech entrepreneur Hiroki Takeuchi was paralysed in a cycling accident, he was back in work just three months later.

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China's economy grows at slowest pace since 1990s

China's economy has been slowing despite Beijing's efforts to boost spending and cut taxes.

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Roman coin stash 'may have been linked to Boudiccan revolt'

There was an increase in hoarding coins during the "tumultuous" reign of the queen, an expert says.

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Summer getaway: Roads to avoid as school holiday begins

Traffic is expected to peak on Friday as holidaymakers share the roads with commuter traffic.

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Greenwich stab murder suspect, 19, arrested

The 19-year-old was detained after the victim, 22, died from stab wounds on a street in Greenwich.

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'A nail-biting finish' as England win Cricket World Cup final

England and New Zealand fans in London and Sheffield tell the BBC how they found the Cricket World Cup final.

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Ebola in DR Congo: Case confirmed in Goma

It is the first time Ebola has been diagnosed in Goma, a city of more than a million people.

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Iran nuclear deal: Jeremy Hunt aims to ease tensions

The foreign secretary will attempt to ease escalating tensions in the Gulf as he meets with EU counterparts.

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Trade negotiators wanted to fill Brexit gap

Liam Fox wants to train new trade negotiators. Opponents say it is a last-minute scramble.

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German police remove far-right black crosses

Officials say there is no evidence for far-right claims foreigners have killed thousands of Germans.

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Kabareh Cheikhats: The all-male musical troupe who dress up as women

The Moroccan men who explore their femininity at night, paying tribute to the country’s female folk singers.

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Using archaeology as therapy for veterans

Servicemen and women trying to overcome the effects of war are digging at the Battle of Waterloo site.

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Kenya's railway art gets a new platform

Meet the Kenyan artists who have turned abandoned trains carriages into a creative studio.

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Neil Armstrong - the man behind the legend

The public knew little about this enigmatic man, but now we are gaining a glimpse of the real Neil Armstrong.

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A web of abuse: How the far right disproportionately targets female politicians

Established far-right groups use social media to direct abuse at female politicians across Europe.

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5G health risks: What's the evidence?

Exposure from mobile networks including 5G fall well below limits set by international regulators.

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Life after prison for Muslim women

Female Muslim ex-offenders need targeted help, say campaigners.

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'Poverty link' to youth violence - London Mayor

Sadiq Khan says "there's never any excuse for criminality" but that poverty is a factor.

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Hammond says UK 'cannot control no-deal Brexit'

The Chancellor believes that the power over Brexit lies with EU member states and private business.

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Kelly Mary Fauvrelle: Man charged over mother and baby deaths

Kelly Mary Fauvrelle died at the scene while son Riley died in hospital after being delivered.

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Hunt v Johnson: The business view

Businesses in a Tory heartland give their views on what they want from the next prime minister.

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Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer must 'take it up a level' against Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer must "take it up a level" to beat Novak Djokovic and claim a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon singles title, says three-time champion John McEnroe.

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Woman, 89, returns to nightclub where she found love

Mary Edgson, 89, met her late husband Dennis at what is now Pryzm nightclub, in Nottingham.

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Essex sonic boom: MOD receives four compensation claims

Four compensation claims have been made after RAF jets were scrambled to escort a civilian flight.

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Seven hurt as car is driven at them in Battersea

Three people are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the crash in south-west London.

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Power failure halts New York subway trains

About 40,000 people are without power in the borough of Manhattan, the local power company says.

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Knife crime: NHS and councils to have legal duty to prevent knife crime

New rules mean police forces and councils will also have to work together to tackle serious violence.

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Man dies after attacking Tacoma immigration jail, police say

Police say four officers opened fire on the man, who was throwing incendiary devices at the centre.

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New leak claims Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal 'to spite Obama'

The latest disclosure comes despite a police warning to media about publishing leaked diplomatic memos.

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Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?

The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate.

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The pound's fall: a tale of two cities

More Americans are visiting London and splashing the cash as Brits in New York are counting the cents.

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Friday, 12 July 2019

Bob Dylan and Neil Young share Hyde Park stage

The rock 'n' roll legends co-headline a UK gig for the first-ever time in London.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: I'm trying to represent an entire building as a graph

Ask HN: I'm trying to represent an entire building as a graph
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This entire graph would have to represent every entity in the building, including the control nodes. It's an IoT graph, where a node may represent the light switch, connected to a particular desk(also a node). This graph should also show directions from one entity to another. For now, I have a photoshop pipeline which generates a simplified graph from a color coded image, using NetworkX. This is a temporary replacement for when the actual BIM comes along. But the graph remains. Are there any libraries out there that would help me or should I just roll my own system? I'm not sure I would like to add Neo4J to the stack. Storing everything to Postgres seems to work fine. It's the in memory representation that I have problems with.

Sun cream: Children 'getting sunburnt' in Wales schools

Some schools do not allow children to bring in sun cream and teachers are told not to apply it.

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Epstein accused of witness tampering in sex trafficking case

Prosecutors claim Jeffrey Epstein sent $350,000 to two suspected co-conspirators late last year.

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Ministers may advise on how much sleep people need

The UK government is reportedly launching new guidelines to help you live longer and to save NHS funds.

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Cricket World Cup: Jonathan Agnew has advice for Tube passengers

The cricket correspondent will tell passengers to "hold on to their hats" at St John's Wood station.

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Solange shines at London's Lovebox

The R&B star gives a transcendent performance at her only UK show this year.

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Thursday, 11 July 2019

France Télécom bullying trial sheds light on spate of suicides

Prosecutors want three executives to go to jail over the suicide of 19 France Télécom workers, in a test case.

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