The BBC's Gavin Lee boards a small boat to see some of the dangers face by migrants who cross the English Channel.
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Saturday, 31 August 2019
Hong Kong police storm metro system after protests
Footage shows officers beating people with batons and using pepper spray in train carriages.
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Trade war: US set to hit China with new wave of tariffs
The bruising trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify.
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Brexit: Michel Barnier rejects demands for backstop to be axed
The EU's lead negotiator says the backstop is the "maximum flexibility" the EU can offer the UK.
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Ofsted inspections for top-rated schools to be reinstated
The reintroduction of inspections for "outstanding" schools follows concerns about falling standards.
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Friday, 30 August 2019
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Hurricane Dorian strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm
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Hurricane Dorian strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm
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Air Canada fined for not using French language
A French-speaking couple say the airline violated their "linguistic rights" under Canadian law.
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Idlib ‘double tap’ air strike Russia says never was
An attack kills 39 people in Syria - Russia says it wasn't involved. BBC News Arabic investigates.
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Raymond Santana was a teen when he was wrongfully jailed with four others.
Raymond Santana was a teenager when he was wrongfully jailed along with four others.
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Can you survive on foraged food?
Experts say a range of wild foods can supplement a normal diet - but can you go even further?
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The Amazon in Brazil is on fire - how bad is it?
Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they?
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Hampshire paralysed tree surgeon returns to climbing
Callum Kilby was paralysed when a giant oak rolled over him, but a year later he's back climbing trees.
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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 August 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
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Maryam Hamdani: 'I taught myself to play taarab music online'
Maryam Mohammed Hamdani says she is the first woman to play taarab in public in Zanzibar.
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Boy's reunion with lost cat moves him to tears
Nine-year-old Edward sheds tears of joy to be with furry Leo again after a a search by pet detectives.
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American cheese: Does it deserve its bad reputation?
Plastic, orange and tasteless? Why a revolution in the US is trying to tell the world there's more to its cheese.
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Motsi Mabuse: Meet Strictly Come Dancing's newest judge
Motsi Mabuse is set to replace Dame Darcey Bussell on the Strictly Come Dancing panel this year.
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'Finding my dad 30 years after I was taken from him'
Abandoned in Sao Paulo and then adopted by a British couple, Edson thought he'd never see his father again.
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Nanjing Massacre: Denmark honours hero who rescued Chinese
Bernhard Sindberg sheltered many Chinese from the rampaging Japanese army in 1937.
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Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind.
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Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive
Interested in living longer? Here's advice from optimists to make sure your glass is always half full.
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Thursday, 29 August 2019
Lib Dems hold off SNP to win Shetland by-election
The SNP was bidding to take Scotland's safest seat after long-serving MSP Tavish Scott stood down.
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Leading Hong Kong democracy activist arrested
Mr Wong's political party says the leading activist was "forcefully pushed into a minivan" by police.
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Brexit: £3m fund to help UK nationals with EU forms
Support will go to UK nationals who need help applying for residency in the EU in the run-up to Brexit.
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How do blind people enjoy the Mona Lisa?
Museums don't allow people to touch the Mona Lisa or any Van Gogh paintings. With tactile art now you can.
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Netflix's The Dark Crystal prequel: What you need to know
Netflix's prequel is here - you'll want a guide to bring you up to speed on the classic 80s fantasy.
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Quiz of the week: What fuelled Stokes' fairytale innings?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
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Fuse ODG: 'Why we must reject narratives portraying Africans as inferior'
Ghanaian Afrobeat star Fuse ODG says Africans must reject narratives portraying them as 'inferior'.
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'I would not have kept the baby': Fighting depression in pregnancy
Where millions live without access to a psychiatrist, one innovative scheme is trying to plug the gap.
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Mexico missing: The city where 'you can feel the fear'
With gangs using private homes to dispose of bodies, the search for the missing is getting harder.
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Has President Trump's trade war cost China three million jobs?
He said that China has lost at least three million jobs - is this true?
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How playing video games could you get a better job
Gaming has long been stigmatised as the preserve of the socially inadequate, but this is changing.
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Music festivals: What can be done to stop drug deaths?
A 17-year-old's death at Leeds Festival has sparked debate about how to stop others meeting the same fate.
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Carpenter's hand reattached by surgeons after saw accident
Anthony Lelliott's hand was left hanging by skin and bone as he cut floorboards with a circular saw.
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'We live in LS Lowry's house... he might not approve of the colour scheme'
The Salford terrace where Lowry painted many of his famous works is now home to a family of six.
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Wednesday, 28 August 2019
Climate change: Big lifestyle changes 'needed to cut emissions'
Reaching Net Zero emissions will be a huge challenge, says UK's outgoing chief environment scientist.
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Calls for legislation to stop banks closing 'last branch in town'
MPs want the UK government to seek a commitment from banks not to leave communities without banking facilities.
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Lancashire grandmother 'had to sleep on mattress in lounge' for 10 years
Lancashire County Council told the woman in 2005 her house would be extended but it never was.
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News Daily: Fury over Parliament's suspension and how shops sold knives to children
Your morning briefing for 29 August 2019.
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Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites
The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation.
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Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites
The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation.
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Cannock siblings undertake unusual career choice
The two brothers and their sister, all in their 20s, are in the funeral business together.
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Puppy helps boy from Eastleigh cope with autism
Puppy Jesse is being trained to support nine-year-old Jethro, who has autism and ADHD.
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HIV harassment: Bristol man on the abuse strangers send
Aled Osborne faces abuse from strangers because of how open he is about his HIV status.
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Dementia app aims to spark chats about the disease
Virtual reality app Dementia First Hand aims to educate and raise awareness of dementia.
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Last chance for PPI claims as deadline arrives
Consumers have until 23:59 to make a claim, as the UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal draws to a close.
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Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Palestinian conflict: Diaries of childhood in Israeli military detention
Palestinians who were made to go through Israel's military court system as children speak out.
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Javid pledges spending review cash for schools, NHS and police
But the chancellor rules out a "blank cheque", promising to keep within existing spending rules.
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'Mushroom foraging saved me from my grief'
When Long Litt Woon lost her husband she was overcome by grief. She rediscovered happiness foraging in the woods.
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Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals
The junta has agreed to a civilian government after months of protests against its rule.
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How fire shaped humans, and forged the modern economy
If you rule out everything made by fire, we would not be left with much of an economy at all.
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Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked?
Plastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban?
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Slavery: Could a new museum stop racism in London?
The group behind the idea says the government has a "moral obligation" to help fund it.
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Social workers: 'I had a parent screaming foul names at me'
Social workers say they face serious abuse in the line of duty and are calling to be better protected
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Why this woman decided to knit Trump's tweets
American artist Diana Waymar wanted to find a way of relating to the current political atmosphere. So she began knitting Mr Trump’s words.
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Maria Ressa: 'Rape and death threats won't silence me'
Award-winning journalist Maria Ressa on why arrests, rape and death threats won't silence her.
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Medical Cannabis: “I can get arrested, but I'll keep using it for my pain"
Carly Barton became the first British patient to be legally prescribed with herbal cannabis last year, but fears she will be unable to pay the cost of treatment.
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Blind University of Glasgow student 'faced reading list discrimination'
Gary Copland said he was not given accessible books, and was then penalised for reading too little.
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Plastic waste: Is it time to cut back on holiday inflatables?
One coastal charity says it collected 500 abandoned inflatables in just one village this summer.
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Monday, 26 August 2019
Bandstands: The industry built on Victorian social engineering
How the bandstands which were created to keep the working classes away from drink supported Scotland's ironworks.
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A bewildering upbringing: Why Margo Perin was made to have a nose job at 13
Margo Perin was 13 when her father asked if she wanted a nose job. It soon became clear she had no choice.
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The robo racing cars accelerating driverless tech
What's the point of racing autonomous supercars against each other?
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The Kenyan school that was once a British detention camp
Camps where suspected anti-colonial fighters were brutally treated are now secondary schools.
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'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news
An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar".
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The village surviving a drought on cave water
In Indonesia's East Java province, government water trucks only deliver once or twice a month.
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Why are people in the USA living shorter lives?
White people in the US without degrees are living shorter lives due to drug abuse and alcoholism.
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Photographing America's strip clubs
François Prost has travelled from coast to coast to capture the exteriors of these establishments in the cold light of day.
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Seoul's over-65s disco 'like medicine' for seniors
A daytime party set up by the local government proves a hit in the rapidly-ageing country.
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Bank of mum and dad 'one of UK's biggest mortgage lenders'
The average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, Legal & General finds.
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Ministers and HS2 bosses knew railway over budget years ago
The public were not given the full picture about the true cost of the high speed railway, documents show.
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Bank of mum and dad 'one of UK's biggest mortgage lenders'
The average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, Legal & General finds.
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Sunday, 25 August 2019
Woodmill High School closed after 'complex' fire
More than 80 firefighters spend the night trying to contain the blaze at Woodmill High School in Dunfermline.
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Jeremy Corbyn risks scuppering no-confidence vote in PM, says Jo Swinson
The Lib Dem leader says a no-confidence vote in the government risks failing if Mr Corbyn insists on being interim PM.
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Port Talbot steelworks' waste gases could power flights
Tata's Port Talbot plant is the focus for turning the waste into biofuel for the airline industry.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Best Blogging Platform
Ask HN: Best Blogging Platform
5 by mrfusion | 5 comments on Hacker News.
I’m curious what everyone would recommend for a new blog? I really want to focus on the writing and not deal with updates and viruses. But I’d still like to do a good degree of customization and plugins and a custom domain name.
5 by mrfusion | 5 comments on Hacker News.
I’m curious what everyone would recommend for a new blog? I really want to focus on the writing and not deal with updates and viruses. But I’d still like to do a good degree of customization and plugins and a custom domain name.
G7 summit: Iranian foreign minister attends unexpected talks
Iran's foreign minister makes a "surprise" visit to Biarritz to meet the French president.
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Climate change: Call for Scottish city centre ban on fossil fuel vehicles
A group of civic leaders say the move should be a key part of Scotland's effort to tackle climate change.
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Ariana Grande 'overwhelmed' on return to Manchester at Pride
The singer visits for the first time since the 2017 terror attack and subsequent benefit concert.
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TV licence: Boris Johnson says BBC must 'cough up' for over-75s
The BBC's funding settlement was dependent on covering the cost of the benefit, Boris Johnson insists.
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'The bank sent my safe house address to my abusive ex'
Banks are trying to get better at helping victims of economic abuse, where a partner controls access to accounts.
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'The bank sent my safe house address to my abusive ex'
Banks are trying to get better at helping victims of economic abuse, where a partner controls access to accounts.
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The Mini at 60: Fans share their pictures of the little car
As the classic vehicle reaches 60, enthusiasts share their stories and pictures.
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Swansea Valley landslides: Living on a 'moving mountain'
Landslides are a feature of life for some but what does the future hold for those determined to stay?
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Colombia's former child rebels try to rebuild their lives
The number of children recruited to fight for Colombia's rebel groups is rising, despite a peace deal.
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Saturday, 24 August 2019
Boris Johnson warns Trump US must compromise to get UK trade deal
Boris Johnson will meet US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France on Sunday.
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Migrant workers 'exploited' in Japan
International brands accused of 'exploiting' workers in Japan
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Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck announces retirement from NFL
08/24/19 7:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck announces retirement from NFL
08/24/19 7:49 PM
Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions
Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces.
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Bereaved families 'walk and talk' about suicide in Lanarkshire
Naomi Foster Aiton was three months pregnant when her partner took his own life last summer.
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Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions
Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces.
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Friday, 23 August 2019
China releases British consulate worker detained at border
Simon Cheng was reported missing on 8 August after crossing the border for a business trip.
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US-China trade war: Trump announces new retaliatory tariff hikes
The president hits back at Beijing's plans by hiking tariffs on Chinese imports by another 5%.
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'First vape death in the US' recorded in Illinois
The Illinois case comes as US health officials track 149 cases of vaping-related lung illness.
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Athletes have poor teeth despite brushing
Are sugary sports drinks and gels the problem?
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Extinction: Last chance to save 'rhinos of the oceans'
Sharks and rays pushed towards extinction by the shark fin trade are hot on the agenda at key wildlife talks.
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The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem
Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door?
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The Cold War spy technology which we all use
Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data.
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PPI: 'It was a jaw-dropping amount'
The UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal's led to £36bn in payouts. How has it affected us all?
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Machen student teaches rugby to Peru's high-security prisoners
Jo Penrose has been teaching rugby to high-security prisoners in Peru during her summer break.
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Thursday, 22 August 2019
Hasbro to buy Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for $4bn
The US toy maker will expand its entertainment portfolio with other preschool brands including PJ Masks.
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Hasbro to buy Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for $4bn
The US toy maker will expand its entertainment portfolio with other preschool brands including PJ Masks.
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August bank holiday 2019: Where to avoid on roads and rail
Traffic is expected to peak on Friday as holidaymakers share the roads with commuter traffic.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why do maintainers optimize for small binaries?
Ask HN: Why do maintainers optimize for small binaries?
4 by nikisweeting | 6 comments on Hacker News.
Just to be clear, I'm not talking about GUI apps or websites, those are separate conversations (cough cough 350mb Electron apps and 10mb Webpack bundles). I'm talking specifically about CLI tools, webservers, and other tools distributed as static binaries or via package managers. What's the reasoning for so many package maintainers optimizing for <5mb binaries at the expense of usability? It seems like when >90% of hosts are running on 2008+ hardware with SSDs or even moderately fast HDDs, loading time and storage space are not major issues below the 30~50mb mark. A recent example from HN: https://ift.tt/2P8ddtC
4 by nikisweeting | 6 comments on Hacker News.
Just to be clear, I'm not talking about GUI apps or websites, those are separate conversations (cough cough 350mb Electron apps and 10mb Webpack bundles). I'm talking specifically about CLI tools, webservers, and other tools distributed as static binaries or via package managers. What's the reasoning for so many package maintainers optimizing for <5mb binaries at the expense of usability? It seems like when >90% of hosts are running on 2008+ hardware with SSDs or even moderately fast HDDs, loading time and storage space are not major issues below the 30~50mb mark. A recent example from HN: https://ift.tt/2P8ddtC
Glasgow University's 'bold' move to pay back slave trade profits
A Glasgow University study reveals it benefited to the tune of tens of millions of pounds from racial slavery.
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Critically-ill British citizen 'stuck in Oman'
David Hughes, who has months to live, says the British embassy has provided little help to get him home.
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How to escape a strange house when you're blind
Reece wakes up hungover and alone with no possessions in a large unfamiliar house. He's blind and needs to get home.
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Does a Pride event need Kylie or Ariana Grande?
LGBT Pride events have become big business, but does that distract from their original purpose?
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Would you let your child become a 'kid influencer'?
Social media influencers are getting younger and younger, but at what cost to their wellbeing?
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The fake baby adoption scam
Social media connected a couple looking to adopt with a baby. Or so they thought.
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Trans conversion therapy survivor: 'I wanted to be cured so asked to be electrocuted'
As a teenage boy, Carolyn Mercer had electric shock therapy on the NHS in the hope she would be "cured".
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White supremacy gangs in the US: How and why people join
Why do some people join white supremacy gangs and what does it take to get it one?
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Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Will Tokyo be accessible enough?
Tokyo is set to host the next Paralympic Games in 2020 - but how accessible is the Japanese capital?
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Pigs' emotions could be read by new farming technology
New technology has been developed to detect how happy the animals are.
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Quiz of the week: Did you read about Bowie's bandstand?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
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Facial recognition technology aims to cut passport queue times
The UK Home Office is considering a system which would let you walk through immigration without showing your passport.
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Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems
The drug combination has huge potential and would cost just "pennies a day", say the researchers.
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Wednesday, 21 August 2019
Nottingham bus drivers shave off half their hair
The team, which includes three women and 11 men, are raising money for Hayward House, a palliative care centre in the city.
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Football grounds to pubs: Our fight for free tampons
Has your period ever ruined a night out? Three Celtic fans are trying to do something about it.
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Fish oil pills 'no benefit' for type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3, researchers say.
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GCSE results: Nail-biting wait for grades
As hundreds of thousands of pupils await their GCSE results, there is a warning the exams were too hard.
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Johnson to meet Macron as French president downplays backstop hopes
The leaders will meet hours after the French president seemed to dampen hopes of any new Brexit deal.
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Initial evidence shows microplastics pose ‘minimal health risk’
The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available.
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
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Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race
08/21/19 6:18 PM
Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race
08/21/19 6:18 PM
Rivers used as 'open sewers', says WWF charity
The WWF said it was "very unlikely" that pollution reduction targets would be met without new laws.
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Andrew Harper: 'Thin blue line' ribbon tribute to PC
Blue ribbons sell out after PC Andrew Harper's home comes up with a way to honour its fallen son.
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Hong Kong protests: What do young people want?
Young protestors in Hong Kong have been speaking about what they want from the government.
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Khachaturyan sisters who killed father touch Russian hearts
The case of the teenage Khachaturyan sisters stirs Russian anger over domestic abuse.
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Why James Acaster thinks 2016 was music's best year ever
Comedian James Acaster thinks so, and here's why.
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Farming: The UK's deadliest industry
While the number of construction deaths has dropped over the past 30 years, fatalities in agriculture remain high.
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How PPI has changed our financial lives
The UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal's led to £36bn in payouts. How has it affected us all?
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What is 'blobology' and how is it transforming biology?
Spectacular images from a new microscope spark a "revolution" in biology
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The secret Facebook groups where women shame their exes
Some are using them to accuse their ex-partners of violence, rape and child abuse - despite the dangers.
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How Australia is shaking up the truffle market
Australia maybe a newcomer in growing black truffles but is now the world's fourth-largest producer.
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019
Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland sale spat
The US president abruptly cancels his visit after the Danish PM says he cannot purchase Greenland.
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Why body image is a weighty issue at the Fringe
There are more than 3,000 diverse types of show at the Fringe yet body image is a recurring theme.
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The DMZ 'gardening job' that almost sparked a war
In 1976, North Koreans killed two US officers in the DMZ over a tree, sparking a huge military gardening operation.
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Barcelona crime wave tarnishes boom in tourism
Violence and thefts have surged in Barcelona - and officials are struggling to find a solution.
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New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably
NHS England is funding a new treatment for patients with severe haemophilia A.
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Barclays tops list of banks with most IT shutdowns
British banks experienced more than 10 outages a month in the past year, BBC analysis of new data reveals.
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Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine for two users
A panel of judges will review the ruling allowing two people to "possess, transport and use cocaine".
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The Cold War spy technology which we all use
Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data.
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Brexit: What are EU countries doing to prepare for no deal?
How are other countries preparing for a possible no deal?
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G7 summit: Inside the climate activist training camp
Campaign groups in France are teaching people how to protest effectively, ahead of the G7 summit.
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Former Farc rebels become eco-warriors to stop deforestation in the Amazon
Ex-Farc rebels in Colombia, who spent decades fighting the government over land and power, have reinvented themselves as eco-warriors protecting the Amazon from illegal logging.
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Does the future of farming exist beneath city streets?
In a disused air raid shelter one company is growing crops, but what are the pros and cons of vertical farming?
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The mystery photos of a 1957 gay wedding
Who are the two grooms in these wedding photos? Filmmakers are trying to find out, 60 years later.
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The unbelievable hangover caused by Pure-O
Sarah Collins' OCD tricks her into thinking she's made a horrible mistake after a night out celebrating her A level results.
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Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers'
Public urged to "recycle their tech" as rare, valuable materials in millions of old devices languish in UK homes.
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'I bought a house thanks to my bullet journal'
Millions of people have shared #bulletjournal or #bujo hashtags on Instagram, so how do they work?
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Shipping containers 'used to house homeless children'
Office blocks are also being used to house families as 210,000 children are estimated to be homeless.
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UK bosses earn 117 times average worker despite pay cut
The average salary of the bosses of the UK's largest companies has fallen 13% in the last financial year.
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Monday, 19 August 2019
Canada election: Charities warned against climate change ads
Canada's elections watchdog warned that saying climate change is real could be illegal.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for 'anti-democratic' backstop to be scrapped
The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is "unviable", the PM says in a letter to the EU.
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Marchioness disaster: Thames historic vessels 'still not modernised'
More than 50 people died when the Marchioness pleasure boat sank on the Thames 30 years ago.
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Eric Garner: NY officer in 'I can't breathe' death fired
The decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo came five years after Eric Garner's death during his arrest.
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Great British Bake Off contestants revealed for 2019
A new batch of contestants get ready to battle it out for the Bake Off crown.
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No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits'
A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests.
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Jeffrey Epstein 'signed will two days before death'
The estate of the former financier was worth $577m (£475m) when he killed himself, reports say.
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Student loan over-payments of £28m going unclaimed
Graduates have paid millions in repayments after their loans have been cleared.
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Chicken Connoisseur YouTuber: Knife crime warnings racist
Elijah Quashie tells the BBC knife crime warnings on takeaway boxes are either "racist or stereotyping".
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Sunday, 18 August 2019
Vegetable joke is funniest gag at the Edinburgh Fringe
A serving of cauliflower comedy beat the rest of the funny offerings to be crowned "Joke of the Fringe".
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Prince Andrew 'appalled' by Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse claims
The duke says any suggestion he would "condone, participate in or encourage" exploitation is "abhorrent".
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Pregnant and depressed: 'I feared they'd take my child if I admitted how I felt'
Anna Ceesay tried to hide it when she began to feel depressed and anxious during her second pregnancy.
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The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons
Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners.
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How online extremists are shaping the minds of white teens
How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they?
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Five ways UK farmers are tackling climate change
Farms are on the front line of climate change - vulnerable to extreme weather events - so farmers are coming up with new and surprising ways of tackling the problem.
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Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic
Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste.
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'The bomb actually landed in the room I had been in'
Laila Pence fled war in Egypt to go on and become a multimillionaire US businesswoman.
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A young face destroyed by war: The impact of an airstrike one year on
Jouma and his family were fleeing their home in Syria in 2018 when an airstrike hit the bus they were on, leaving him completely blind at the age of three.
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The floating farm for cows
Cows are living on a floating farm in the middle of Europe's busiest port of Rotterdam, as part of an experiment to produce food more sustainably, and closer to people.
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Stop and search: What are your rights?
With police stop and search powers set to expand what are your rights when approached?
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The man helping to save Senegal's mangroves
Haidar el Ali has led a project to plant 152 million mangrove buds in Senegal's Casamance Delta.
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'Iran is the most beautiful country'
A former business executive is now a freelance photographer travelling around the globe. First stop - Iran.
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Kabul wedding blast: Groom has 'lost hope' after deadly attack
Mirwais Elmi and his bride survived but many relatives are among the 63 killed in Saturday's attack.
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Saturday, 17 August 2019
Sandwich River Stour search resumes for boy aged 6
The child fell into the River Stour in Sandwich, Kent, on Saturday lunchtime.
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Paris waiter 'shot dead over slow sandwich service'
A customer opened fire reportedly because his sandwich wasn't prepared quickly enough.
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Lime and soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers
Diageo's investment in alcohol-free spirit maker Seedlip shows how big firms want to reach non-drinkers.
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'Infertile' Stourbridge renal patient has healthy baby
The infant's father said he and his family were over the moon with their "miracle baby".
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Will H Ogilvie: How a Borders boy became a leading bush poet
Will H Ogilvie was lauded in Australia but overlooked by many of his fellow Scots during his lifetime.
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Lime and soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers
Diageo's investment in alcohol-free spirit maker Seedlip shows how big firms want to reach non-drinkers.
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Can big investors save the world?
Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must?
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Village in Wiltshire opens for military veterans
Ex-service personnel, who may otherwise be left homeless, will live on the site for up to two years.
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Mindfulness on Ireland's pilgrim paths
Writer Bébhinn Ramsay finds solace on Ireland's pilgrim paths after the death of her husband.
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Artist Adam Riches: 'I turned drawing doodles into a career'
Adam Riches rediscovered a love for drawing and has turned doodling into an art career.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'looking down'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "looking down".
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The 10 surprising things you can't recycle
After McDonald's says its paper straws cannot be recycled, what other items only go in general waste?
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Adult braces: Why are more grown-ups getting their teeth straightened?
Are celebrity smiles driving more adults to wear braces in a bid to straighten their teeth?
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Iceland's Okjokull glacier commemorated with plaque
A plaque placed on Sunday commemorates Okjokull glacier, which was officially declared dead in 2014.
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The New Yorker reviving Jewish life on a holiday island
Dani Rotstein arrived in Majorca knowing nothing of its hidden Jewish past. Now he's helping reinvigorate its Jewish community.
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Can big investors save the world?
Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must?
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MTV VMAs: How Missy Elliott's broke the music video mould
The rapper is set to win the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs next month.
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Friday, 16 August 2019
Andrew Harper death: Ten males aged 13 to 30 arrested
Newly-wed PC Andrew Harper was dragged along a road by a vehicle while investigating a burglary.
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Elephant protection debate to dominate conservation meeting
Some countries are seeking extra protection while others want to re-open ivory markets at key trade meeting in Geneva.
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Candida auris: The new superbug on the block
The fungus was only discovered 10 years ago, but is now a problem in hospitals across the world.
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Tony Martin: Man who shot burglars knows he still divides opinion
The farmer was jailed for shooting dead teenage burglar Fred Barras as he fled his house in 1999.
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Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79
The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination.
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How Hong Kong got trapped in a cycle of violence
Police and protesters are locked into a spiral of provocation - is there any way out?
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Elrow: Creating the 'most colourful party in the world'
Since being started nine years ago, Elrow events have reached every continent in the world.
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Trump and Greenland: Other times the US bought territory
Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out?
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'Calling yourself a female conductor is unusual'
The Welsh National Opera has appointed a new female conductor in residence to raise the profile of women in orchestral music.
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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 August 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
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Amnesia: Caerphilly mum can wake up without her memory
Shauna Loader has dissociative amnesia, meaning she has periods when she forgets who she is.
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Why I 'married' an anime character
Akihiko Kondo is one of a growing number of Japanese people turning their back on real-world romance.
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Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese: The forgotten faces in Canadian 'fugitives' story
The families of Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck left with questions as manhunt ends.
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Why US lags behind on graphic cigarette warnings
Shocking images on packages would be the first change since 1984 - other countries have gone much further.
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Hong Kong protests: 'We don't want to leave but may have no choice'
Months of political unrest in Hong Kong is prompting firms to question its appeal as a business hub.
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Troubles trauma - the hidden legacy of violence
Thousands of people in Northern Ireland live with mental health after effects of decades of conflict.
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Thursday, 15 August 2019
Police officers shares journey from homeless teen to police officer
The Nuneaton officer was once beaten and slept rough but now hopes his story will help others.
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Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt survives plane crash in US
A private jet carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr crashed and caught fire at an airport in Tennessee.
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Murray Hall: The New York politician who broke 19th Century gender rules
It was only when New York businessman and politician Murray Hall died that his secret became public.
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Didcot: The power station that inspired poetry
Didcot Power Station's iconic towers will be demolished as Oxfordshire's skyline changes forever.
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Six things that affect your chance of a pay rise
Being a skilled negotiator may help, but other factors play a much bigger part.
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'How I lost £25,000 when my cryptocurrency was stolen'
Investing in digital currencies is fraught with danger, not just because the prices are so volatile.
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David Bowie's Beckenham bandstand gets Grade II listed status
David Bowie sang at a festival on the bandstand 50 years ago just after the release of Space Oddity.
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The plight of a US dairy farm
It's a family business which has been around since 1942 - but now the last remaining cows are being sold off.
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Monkey problem: St Kitts great attraction becomes great headache
One of the Caribbean island's greatest tourist attractions is also one of its biggest headaches.
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Truck driven into protesters at US immigrant detention centre
The demonstrators had been blocking the entrance to the immigrant detention centre in Rhode Island.
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Lee Komaki: Former Tokyo red-light district worker hopes to enter politics
After a career in Tokyo's red-light district, Lee Komaki wants to enter politics. But he faces challenges.
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North Korea snubs peace talks with South Korea over war drills
North Korea says it has “no more words to talk” with South Korea, as it test-fires more missiles.
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Patients who cannot eat food 'fear for lives'
Problems making "liquid nutrition" have led to a national emergency, the NHS says.
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'Hundreds' seek private clinics for medical cannabis
Private cannabis clinics have now opened in the UK, charging up to £800 per month for prescriptions.
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Bournemouth cookery class for young asylum seekers
Workshops are teaching young asylum seekers how to cook and improve their English skills.
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Quiz of the week: Why are K-pop act BTS taking a break?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
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What has gone wrong with rail franchising?
Calls to reform the system are growing amid anger over rising fares and poor punctuality.
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Wednesday, 14 August 2019
Philadelphia shooting: Gunman in stand-off with police after injuring six
A gunman is believed to be holding two officers hostage during a stand-off in Philadelphia.
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The three words that can save your life
Police want everyone to download a smartphone app they say has already saved several lives.
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Being a referee: 'I get a front row seat on the pitch'
As a female official takes charge of a Uefa men's game for the first time, why do people want to become refs?
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British Firework Championships 'an amazing spectacle'
Six of the country's top firework companies compete in the championships in Plymouth.
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'Don't break yourself over a letter on a piece of paper'
Here are some words of advice and encouragement for those awaiting their A level results.
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‘Why I don't want to own the land my business is built on’
Hurricane Irma hit Barbuda in 2017. It left a trail of destruction and kick-started old tensions - especially over land.
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From Queen to Springsteen: Why are there so many music films lately?
It's a new "golden era" for the genre but what's behind all these sudden on-screen sing-a-longs?
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Woodstock still sounds golden 50 years on
On the 50th anniversary of the seminal Woodstock music festival, we speak to people who were at the "Aquarian explosion".
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Vanessa George: Families 'tormented' by nursery abuser's silence
Vanessa George, who has been judged eligible for parole, has never admitted which children she abused.
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Dental surgeons urge England's schools to go sugar-free
They say tackling tooth decay - which affects a quarter of five-year-olds - is a priority.
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A-levels: Anxious wait over for thousands of pupils
Thousands of pupils will learn their fate and find out about university and college places.
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A-level results: 'I didn't go to uni and I love what I do'
The BBC meets three people who opted not to go to university after their A-levels.
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Dr Becky: The Oxford University YouTube astrophysicist
"Dr Becky" receives thousands of views on her YouTube channel, which answers questions about the Universe.
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Boy in the mask: The photo that defined the Troubles
Photographer Clive Limpkin reflects on his iconic image of a boy in a gas mask holding a petrol bomb.
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Hair removal can be a struggle for some trans women but this electrologist can help
Trans women often struggle with hair removal, so Siobhan set up her own clinic in Manchester providing electrolysis - the only form of permanent hair removal.
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Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Australia drug bust: Four UK men arrested over huge MDMA haul
The four men and two Australians are linked to a UK-based organised crime syndicate, police say.
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MP Chris Williamson sues Labour for suspension over anti-Semitism
Chris Williamson calls the decision to re-impose his suspension "unconstitutional".
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Shukri Abdi: Drowned girl's mother accuses police of racism
Shukri Abdi's family say Greater Manchester Police prematurely concluded her death was not suspicious.
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The Gurkhas: We felt like second-class citizens
In 2009 all retired Gurkhas were finally allowed to settle in the UK.
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Is the bystander effect a myth?
A study of CCTV footage from around the world suggests there are more Good Samaritans out there than we think.
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Deforestation: What’s wrong with planting new forests?
Planting trees can sometimes actually do more harm than good to the environment. Here's why.
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The Penny Post revolutionary who transformed how we send letters
Despite having no direct experience of the postal service, Rowland Hill invented the Penny Post.
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The children sent to a DRC 'holiday camp' never to come back
A Belgian court is investigating an orphanage for alleged abduction of children from DR Congo.
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Hillsong: A church with rock concerts and 2m followers
As Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith?
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The 'poetry of concrete' and the tragedy of a broken bridge
Seven people tell the story of their connection to the Genoa bridge collapse.
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Letter from Africa: The power of an apostrophe
Who does Ghana credit as its founding fathers? Our public holidays reflect our grapples with history.
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What is the UK's inflation rate?
A guide to what inflation is and why it matters for household finances
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ASAP Rocky: A complete timeline of rapper's assault case
The judgement in ASAP Rocky's assault case is coming today, a month after his arrest.
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The Troubles: Two women from different sides work together on peace
Kathleen's husband was killed by the IRA, which Anne joined at 18. Now they work together on peace.
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Social-media use 'disrupting teen sleep and exercise'
Checking sites multiple times a day means less time is spent on healthy activities, a UK study suggests.
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Rail fares set to rise again in January
The rail fare increase for 2020 is set to be announced by the Department of Transport on Wednesday.
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Philadelphia and VW ads banned for gender stereotyping
Ads for cheese and an electric car fall foul of new rules banning the showing of gender stereotypes.
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'My dad thought he was a criminal - he wasn't'
More than 200 MPs have called for a suspension and independent review of a controversial tax policy.
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Monday, 12 August 2019
Sri Lanka's Muslims 'demonised' after Easter bombings
Life for many of Sri Lanka's Muslims has become tougher since April's Easter Sunday bombings.
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Jeffrey Epstein jail 'a gulag' in lower Manhattan
The jail where the financier died suffers from staff shortages and sanitation issues, the BBC is told.
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School uniform: Can it be bought more cheaply?
Parents recalled spending more than £200 per child on uniform when surveyed by the government.
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How these bikers are helping women stay safe
In Bangladesh specialist scooter taxis are helping women to get around the capital safely.
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Asda and Boots urge chancellor to reform 'broken' rates system
The industry says a no-deal Brexit would "place a considerable strain" on the retail sector.
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Fastnet 40: Sailors remember storm that left 19 dead
In August 1979, hundreds of sailors were caught in a ferocious storm that left 19 people dead.
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Does dodgeball really encourage bullying?
Researchers in Canada say students should not be forced to play the sport in school.
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Anti-natalists: The people who want you to stop having babies
Who are “anti-natalists” and why do they want the gradual extinction of humanity?
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'Iran tortured me into confessing to be an Israeli spy'
Mazyar Ebrahimi says he is lucky to be alive after being forced to make a false confession on TV.
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Article 370: Has India bitten off more than it can chew in Kashmir?
India's move to strip Kashmir of special status may re-invigorate the conflict in the region.
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Libra: Could Facebook’s new currency be stopped in its tracks?
How Facebook’s Libra could be stopped in its tracks
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Zimbabwe after Mugabe: The country where pensions have disappeared
Chronic high inflation is hitting Zimbabweans hard but the government says there is no quick fix.
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Camden stabbing: Man killed in north-west London
The man, whose age has not yet been released, was pronounced dead in Camden on Monday night.
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Is Orkney 'in the fast lane' on electric vehicles?
As part of its climate change season BBC Scotland meets islanders making the switch from petrol pump to charging point.
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Sunday, 11 August 2019
Man stabbed to death in attack outside Widnes pub
The 49-year-old suffered serious injuries and died at the scene on Sunday, police say.
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Versace apologises after T-shirt draws China ire
The luxury label is the latest firm to face backlash for not adhering to China's territorial claims.
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K-pop group BTS to take 'extended' break from performing
The group became the first K-pop artists to reach number one on the US album charts this year.
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Versace apologises after T-shirt draws China ire
The luxury label is the latest firm to face backlash for not adhering to China's territorial claims.
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Grouse shooting: Labour calls for review amid habitat concerns
Labour raises environmental concerns ahead of the four-month grouse shooting season from Monday.
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High Streets hit as shop vacancy rate worst since 2015
Empty shops rise in July, while visitor numbers continue to fall, the latest industry figures show.
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Gambling companies see huge rise in complaints
Complaints about UK betting companies have increased almost 5,000% in the past five years.
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Dementia and how to change your house to make life easier
Changes have been made to this home to help people stay independent for longer.
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CBD oil, made from cannabis, is popular for calming anxiety
Natalie has bought a bottle of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil but wants advice before she uses it
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Hassan al-Kontar: Who is the man trapped in an airport helping now?
Hassan al-Kontar wants to help sponsor 200 Manus Island and Nauru refugees to come to Canada.
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Why the doctor of Lampedusa changed jobs
Instead of treating migrants - or conducting autopsies on their bodies - Dr Pietro Bartolo is now seeking a political solution.
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Zumba: How a missing tape in Cali launched a global craze
Colombian dancer Beto Perez first came up with the idea behind Zumba when he was 16.
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The Kenyan dance parties where men are banned
Organisers of the night want to create a safe space for women, which means men are not invited.
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From Rylan to Alison Hammond: The reality stars who became TV presenters
How the likes of Rylan and Alison Hammond became small-screen favourites.
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Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard 'done with zombies'
After 15 years on the hit comics series, Charlie Adlard wants to show there's life after the undead.
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Public ownership an option for Ferguson shipyard
The Scottish government says it is considering nationalising the beleaguered Ferguson shipyard.
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Saturday, 10 August 2019
'Hong Kong not suitable for children'
Parents and their children have taken to the streets of Hong Kong for a pro-democracy rally.
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Yemen conflict: Southern separatists seize control of Aden
Separatists take effective control of Aden, the seat of the internationally recognised government.
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Richard Gere and Matteo Salvini clash over migrant ship
The Italian deputy PM called on the film star to take the 160 migrants to Hollywood on a private jet.
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UK power cut: Andrea Leadsom launches government investigation
A committee will look at whether National Grid's procedures are fit for purpose.
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