Some 12,000 fireworks lit up the UK capital's skyline to usher in the start of the new decade.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Lewis Capaldi named the UK's biggest-selling musician of 2019
The Scottish star helped the UK music industry towards a fifth consecutive year of growth.
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Smokers past and present 'live in more pain'
Smokers and ex-smokers who have quit report being in more pain than people who have never smoked.
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Who'd be a lifeguard for cold water swimmers?
Enthusiasts rave about cold water swimming - but the lifeguards must be ready to save lives in icy water.
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What year is it?
While lots of people are celebrating the start of 2020, it's a different year altogether for some.
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Taking on Germany’s tampon tax: 'Periods are not a luxury'
Their petition gained more than 180,000 signatures and led to a change in the law.
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Bodybuilding: 'It's made me address my false leg'
Craig Earley turned to bodybuilding after he was seriously injured in a car crash.
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The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja
Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
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Are your friends bad for your health?
We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce.
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Why mature dating apps are coming of age
An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.
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Could relatives of measles virus jump from animals to us?
A group of viruses, of which measles is one, are adept at jumping to species barrier.
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The region which legislates who you can love
LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws.
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What does it mean to be a black traveller?
Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.
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'How Pokémon Go has changed my life'
Players say the virtual reality game makes them happier and healthier.
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20 things to look out for in 2020
Christmas is over, it's dark and cold - but there are plenty of bright spots on the horizon.
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CAA: Held mistakenly, 4 spend 11 days in jail
After spending 11 days in jail, a government clerk and three other men who were “mistakenly” picked up by Muzaffarnagar police after December 20 clashes walked free on Tuesday. Over 73 people are in jail for their alleged role in clashes and arson in Muzaffarnagar. Local police are in the process to identify more “innocent” people it has put behind bars.
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India reserves right to strike at terror sources: New Army chief
Warning Pakistan that India reserves the right to pre-emptively strike at cross-border sources of terror if it does not stop state-sponsored terrorism, the country’s new military brass on Tuesday said the armed forces are in a high state of operational readiness and better prepared to tackle the challenges on the western and eastern fronts now.
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Rlys to hike fares for 1st time in 5 years
In its first fare hike in five years, the railways on Tuesday announced increase in passenger charges that will see ticket prices rise by Rs 55-60 if you travel between Delhi and Mumbai or Kolkata on a Rajdhani from Wednesday onwards but did not touch suburban train fares.
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'India lost 110 tigers, 491 leopards in 2019'
The country lost 110 tigers in 2019, a third of them to poaching. The year also saw the death of 491 leopards, according to figures compiled by NGO Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI). As many as 38 tigers were lost to poaching, up from 34 in 2018.
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Rs 102L cr investment plan for mega infra push
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 102 lakh crore infrastructure investment plan for the next five years, with less than a fifth consisting of new projects to begin with.
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Kim Says North Korea Not Bound to Test Freeze, Built New Weapon
(Bloomberg) -- Kim Jong Un declared that he was no longer bound by his pledge to freeze major weapons tests, saying the regime would soon debut a “new strategic weapon” and take “shocking” action toward the U.S.The North Korean leader told a gathering of party leaders in Pyongyang that the new weapon system had been “perfectly carried out” by scientists, designers and “workers in the field of the munitions industry,” the state-run Korean Central...
Heal divisions in 2020, says Archbishop of Canterbury
"Begin cementing our unity one brick at a time," Archbishop of Canterbury says in new year message.
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Monday, December 30, 2019
National archives: Sir John Major snubbed separate Scottish time zone
Sir John wrote that having two time zones in the UK would '"feed the separatist debate".
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Huawei: 'Survival will be our priority' in 2020
The firm admits life will be "difficult" after the Trump administration banned the firm in the US.
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National archives: MPs floated 'farcical' idea of Russia joining Nato
Including Russia in the defence alliance was considered in 1995 as a way of integrating it in the West.
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China internet: Top talking points of 2019 and how they evaded the censors
From rebellious numbers to state-backed trends, China's internet was a noisy place in 2019.
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Citizenship Act protests: Why fear has gripped Muslims in this Indian state
The Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh is living in fear after a new citizenship law came into effect.
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No One Forced To Attend Sunburn: Goa Minister On Death Of Tourists
Even as opposition parties hit out at the Goa government over the death of three tourists after collapsing at the Sunburn Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Festival, state Culture Minister Govind Gawade on...
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Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican
Former Vice President Joe Biden entertained the idea of choosing a Republican as a 2020 running mate as he campaigned Monday — though he conceded he didn't have anyone specific in mind. A voter told Biden during an event Monday afternoon in Exeter, New Hampshire, that her son had wondered if the Democratic presidential contender would consider choosing a Republican as a running mate. "The answer is, I would, but I can't think of one now," Biden said...
Manoj Mukund Naravane To Take Charge As Army Chief Today
Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane will take charge as the Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday succeeding General Bipin Rawat.
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Rare Chinese Bureaucratic Shakeup Reveals Future Leaders
(Bloomberg) -- China’s sprawling bureaucracy is undergoing a regional reshuffle of a rare scale, with new appointments and job swaps offering hints of potential future leaders being groomed by Beijing.At least 32 new mayoral-level officials have been appointed since Dec. 21, with 29 of them being relocated to a new province for the first time, according to data compiled by Bloomberg News. The other three are being moved for just the second time....
Germany's Merkel urges climate action in New Year message
Chancellor Angela Merkel is telling Germans in her New Year message that “everything humanly possible” must be done to tackle climate change. Merkel said that was the principle behind a recently agreed German package of measures aimed at addressing climate change, which include a carbon dioxide pricing system for the transport and heating sectors and lowering value-added tax on long-distance rail tickets. “It's true that, at 65, I am at an age where...
Local shops urge action to save cash machines
The Link network should raise the fee it pays cash machine operators, say convenience store owners.
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The digital links of 2019's global protests
Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements.
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'Why I stuck by my drug addict son'
Sue Hopkins stuck by her son Martin who has been a drug addict for most of his adult life.
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2019 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, the weird stories that caught the eye this year.
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Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories
Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year.
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The Hogmanay cinema panic that killed 71 children
Children found the exits locked as they tried to escape what they thought was a fire in the cinema.
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'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs
The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine.
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Thousands Trapped On Australia Beach Encircled By Fire
Authorities had for days been warning up to 30,000 tourists enjoying Australia's summer holidays to leave the area, which is just one of the hundreds ravaged by this devastating bushfire season.
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Microsoft says North Korea-linked hackers stole sensitive information
Thallium is believed to be operating from North Korea, Microsoft said in a blog post, and the hackers targeted government employees, think tanks, university staff members and individuals working on nuclear proliferation issues, among others. Most of the targets were based in the United States, as well as Japan and South Korea, the company said. Thallium tricked victims through a technique known as "spear phishing", using credible-looking emails that...
Several Noida Routes To Be Diverted On New Year's Eve
Multiple routes leading to and from Sector 18, the commercial hub of Noida, which attracts a large number of visitors on New Years's eve, will remain diverted from 4 pm on Tuesday till 2 am on...
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National living wage to rise by 6.2% in April
The government says it will boost pay by more than four times the rate of inflation.
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Record sightings of whales, dolphins and seals in UK, says Wildlife Trusts
More than 800 sightings of whales, dolphins and seals have been logged in British waters this year.
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Sunday, December 29, 2019
Rebecca Long-Bailey outlines vision for Labour's future
The Corbyn ally pledges to champion "progressive patriotism" as she considers standing to be party leader.
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Kim Jong-un calls for 'positive and offensive' security policy
The North Korean leader was speaking to senior party officials at a meeting in Pyongyang.
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The Syrian town with more cats than people
The few remaining inhabitants of a bombed-out Syrian town take comfort from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats.
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TV in 2020: Shows coming to small screen near you
The choice of great TV shows is strong as traditional broadcasters and online services do battle.
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Tablets to smart speakers: The 2010s in spending
What did we buy and what did we leave on the shelf during a decade of invention and changing habits?
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Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'
People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien".
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'We can give a lot of the power back to the fans'
How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users.
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'Why feeling the cold from a drinks can blew my mind'
Just before her first "handiversary", transplant miracle Cor Hutton explains why the smallest things mean so much.
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On Land, Australia's Rising Heat Is 'Apocalyptic'. In Ocean, It's Worse.
Even before the ocean caught fever and reached temperatures no one had ever seen, Australia's ancient giant kelp was cooked.
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The best space images of 2019
With some blockbuster space missions underway, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth.
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Pictures that people in solitary confinement ask for
Artists and everyday people send images of life outside prison to inmates in solitary confinement.
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Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel
Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed.
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The decade in grime
Grime's prospects were shaky in 2010, but the genre has ended the decade triumphantly.
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MOTD2: Should offside be included in VAR? Keown & Wright can't agree
Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Martin Keown discuss changing the offside rule in light of recent VAR controversies in the Premier League.
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Rangers win at Celtic in dramatic Old Firm derby
Rangers win at Celtic Park for the first time in nine years and cut the gap at the top to two points, with a game in hand. (UK only)
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US Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer
Congressman John Lewis of Georgia announced Sunday that he has stage IV pancreatic cancer, vowing he will stay in office and fight the disease with the tenacity with which he fought racial discrimination and other inequalities dating to the civil rights era. Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists in a group once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said in a statement that the cancer was detected earlier this...
Trump Retweet of Alleged Whistle-Blower’s Name is Back on Twitter
(Bloomberg) -- A retweet by President Donald Trump, naming the alleged whistle-blower whose complaint triggered the investigation that resulted in his impeachment, was restored to Twitter late Saturday.The post, originally from the handle @Surfermom77, was retweeted by Trump to his 68 million followers about midnight Friday and by Saturday morning was no longer visible in the president’s Twitter feed. CNN first reported late Saturday that the temporary...
The Papers: Pensions 'scandal' and the 'Flake District'
Tens of thousands of workers losing up to £10bn of pensions savings is among the front-page stories.
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Ten questions from the past 10 years
How well do you remember events in England from the past decade?
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Saturday, December 28, 2019
N Korea begins key meeting before year-end deadline for US
North Korea has opened a high-profile political conference to discuss how to overcome “harsh trials and difficulties," state media reported Sunday, days before a year-end deadline set by Pyongyang for Washington to make concessions in nuclear negotiations. The ruling Workers’ Party meeting is a focus of keen attention as some observers predict North Korea might use the conference to announce it would abandon faltering diplomacy with the U.S. and...
Premier League: West Ham Sack Manuel Pellegrini after Losing to Leicester City
Manuel Pellegrini was sacked as the West Ham manager after they lost 1-2 at home to Leicester City.
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Trump Retweets, Then Deletes, Post Naming 'Whistleblower' In Impeachment
President Donald Trump retweeted and then deleted a post naming the alleged whistleblower who filed the complaint that became the catalyst for the congressional inquiry that resulted in his...
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Eight-Year-Old Raped, Gagged To Death In Haryana
A minor girl was raped and gagged to death in Ferozepur Jhirka of Haryana's Mewat district, the police said.
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Defeated Labour MPs call for 'fundamental change' at top of the party
An "unflinching" look at the causes of Labour's defeat is needed, rather than a "simple review", ex-MPs say.
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Felixstowe Victoria Hall murder inquiry: Family's 'hope' 20 years on
Victoria Hall, 17, was abducted and killed on her way home from a nightclub.
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Almost 37,000 Scots paid less than minimum wage
A charity watchdog says the UK government needs to make the statutory rate a "legal reality".
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Ten brands that disappeared from the High Street over the last decade
Toys R Us, Borders, Maplin and BHS are some big names that have disappeared over the last decade.
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Doctor charged in 25 deaths sues hospital for defamation
An Ohio doctor accused of ordering drug overdoses in the deaths of 25 hospital patients has sued his former employer for defamation, arguing that he did nothing wrong and did not deviate from hospital policy on end-of-life care. Dr. William Husel, who is accused of murder, filed the lawsuit Thursday in Franklin County against the Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System and its parent organization, Trinity Health Corp. “It would not be an exaggeration...
US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.
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Why international rock stars are flocking to India
U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India.
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Stay-at-home dads set up father-friendly playgroup
Dan Rainsford and Sam Chatterley set up a group so other stay-at-home fathers don't feel alone.
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‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’
Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore.
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Little boxes of love help families with dementia
The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia.
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How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989
The BBC's John Simpson recalls witnessing the communist bloc's collapse in three revolutions.
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The town that raised thousands to save their own
Christel Callow and Nick Haves both needed money for specialist cancer treatment.
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Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst
Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law?
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The best science long reads of 2019
A selection of the best science and environment features published this year.
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Gym wear: The 22-year-old trying to take on the world's biggest brands
Grace Beverley just graduated from uni and has turned her side project into a full-time career.
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The Papers: Honours leak and 'troubling' police use of AI
The accidental publishing of more than 1,000 addresses of New Year Honour recipients is among the front page stories.
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Striking photojournalism from around the world in 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world in 2019.
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Friday, December 27, 2019
India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police'
Muslims in India tell the BBC of police brutality, and why they fear losing their citizenship rights.
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Plastic pollution: Calls to do more to cut bag use
"Bag for life" numbers remain high with many treating them as "disposable", Welsh Government report says.
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Hawaii tour helicopter wreckage found on Kauai island
Six passengers and a pilot were on board the aircraft, which was touring Kauai island.
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10 musical moments to look out for in 2020
From Adele's comeback to Glastonbury's birthday bash, here's the best music of the next 12 months.
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Extinction: A million species at risk, so what is saved?
With around one million species at risk, how do conservationists decide what species to save?
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New Year Honours 2020: Famous names on the list
A picture-focused round-up of some of the famous names on the 2020 New Year Honours list including.....
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Transgender in Pakistan: Maya, the woman who almost broke free
Maya was one of dozens of trans women killed in Pakistan in recent years, many of the murders unsolved.
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Gare du Nord: Why Europe's busiest station needs a makeover fast
The plan to revitalise Gare du Nord will include sports areas and medical labs - but critics are not convinced.
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The anti-vaccination movement that gripped Victorian England
Opposition to vaccination has its roots in a militancy that was at its height more than 100 years ago.
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Sudan after Bashir: 'The revolution is on the curriculum'
Months after long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was toppled, how has life changed for Sudanese?
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UN backs Russia on internet convention, alarming rights advocates
The United Nations on Friday approved a Russian-led bid that aims to create a new convention on cybercrime, alarming rights groups and Western powers that fear a bid to restrict online freedom. The General Assembly approved the resolution sponsored by Russia and backed by China, which would set up a committee of international experts in 2020. The panel will work to set up "a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information...
UN condemns human rights abuses against Myanmar's Rohingya
The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Friday strongly condemning human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims and other minorities, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape and deaths in detention. The 193-member world body voted 134-9 with 28 abstentions in favor of the resolution which also calls on Myanmar’s government to take urgent measures to combat incitement of hatred against the Rohingya and other minorities in Rakhine,...
U.S. Contractor Is Killed in Rocket Attack on an Iraqi Base
(Bloomberg) -- A rocket attack on an Iraqi military base killed an American contractor and wounded several U.S. and Iraqi military personnel, the Defense Department said on Friday evening.Iraqi security forces were “leading the response and investigation” following the Friday night assault on the base in Kirkuk, where coalition forces are based, the Pentagon said in a statement.The names of the contractor and the wounded Americans were not immediately...
IRCTC Increases Food Menu Prices Across Multiple Trains, Check Revised Prices Here
The Indian Railway board would be revising the price of meals on-board Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains. Increased fares would come into effect from March 2020.
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Huda Kattan: Hijab wearers can still express themselves
Beauty entrepreneur Huda Kattan says women can still express themselves in conservative Muslim societies.
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2019 in pictures: Striking images from around the UK
A selection of the best news photographs from around the UK in 2019.
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'We fell in love on the dance floor’
Taiwan has been declared polio free since 2000 and some of the last polio survivors have decided to band together to dance wheelchair ballroom dancing.
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How puppetry can help with trauma
After being trafficked for sex by her family as a child, puppeteer Raven wants to show people healing is possible through art.
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The man who spent 30 years caring for crocodiles in Ethiopia
Tomas Tama has spent 30 years protecting the reptiles in Ethiopia, despite once being bitten.
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Man who made 27,000 crosses for shooting victims is retiring
An Illinois man who made more than 27,000 crosses to commemorate victims of mass shootings across the country is retiring. Greg Zanis came to realize, after 23 years, his Crosses for Losses ministry was beginning to take a personal and financial toll on him, according to The Beacon-News. “I had a breaking point in El Paso,” he said, referring to the mass shooting outside of a Walmart in El Paso, Texas.
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WhatsApp Delete Messages Feature to Work as a Group 'Cleaning Tool': Report
WABetaInfo discovered that the Delete Messages feature will work as sort of a cleaning tool for group chats. Only admins can enable or disable it, and ascertain the time frame as to when the...
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£161m Euromillions winner Colin Weir dies aged 71
Mr Weir, who won the then-record jackpot along with his wife Chris in 2011, dies after a short illness.
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Duchess of Cambridge praises UK midwives' 'amazing work'
"You are there for women at their most vulnerable," the Duchess of Cambridge says in an open letter to midwives.
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Thursday, December 26, 2019
Benjamin Netanyahu claims victory in Likud party leadership contest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory in a race for leadership of Likud, the political party he has led for more than a decade.
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Ex-Kolkata Top Cop Rajeev Kumar Posted To West Bengal's IT Department
The West Bengal government on Thursday night named former Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar, currently posted as the Additional DG of state CID, as principal secretary in the Information,...
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This Travel Insider Offers A Peek Behind The Scenes Of Amtrak Auto Train
Somewhere north of Orlando, Florida, and south of Georgia, Sylvia Longmire rotates her right forearm to reveal 15 rows of three-letter abbreviations inked onto her skin. I'd first glimpsed the tattoo...
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'There was a gasp in the courtroom' - retiring Supreme Court President Lady Hale
The retiring president of the Supreme Court reflects on a momentous ruling, her career and "that" spider brooch.
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Is 'super coral' the key to saving the world's reefs?
Scientists in the Seychelles have started the world's first large scale coral reef restoration project.
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Inside China's child pop star factory
Young, mostly female, wannabe stars are trained for a booming industry worth billions of dollars.
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Soldier's mission to give shoes to vulnerable in Uganda
A British soldier has been inspiring others to donate their spare shoes for local people in Uganda.
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Has #MeToo changed Bollywood?
India's film industry was rocked by the #MeToo campaign more than a year ago - what's happened since?
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The African women standing up for change in 2019
Here are the women on the continent who've been shaking the table this year.
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End of the decade: How the 2010s changed my life
Like every decade, the past 10 years has seen huge cultural shifts and social trends.
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Mecca 1979: The mosque siege that changed the course of Saudi history
An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society.
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Art in 2020: The exhibitions hotlist
Take your pick of art from Raphael and Jan van Eyck to the film special effects of Ray Harryhausen.
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Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes
Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes.
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Baby video messages 'amazing' for new parents
Victoria's triplets spent nine weeks in Southampton's neonatal unit and staff sent updates via a new app.
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2 kicked out of National Guard over white supremacist ties
Two men have been kicked out of the Army National Guard after liberal activists uncovered their membership in a religious group with white supremacist ties. Brandon Trent East told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Alabama National Guard sent him a separation notice on Dec. 14. A spokeswoman for the Georgia National Guard said Dalton Woodward is no longer a member.
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Sudan's Christians enjoy holiday amid hope for new freedoms
The Sudanese Christian marchers weaved through bustling markets and traffic-clogged streets wearing “I Love Jesus” T-shirts or colorful traditional robes known as thobes. The marching group from the Bahri Evangelical Church was small, but the symbolism of the moment loomed much larger. The March for Jesus holiday tradition had been suspended in recent years under authoritarian President Omar al-Bashir, whose government was accused of harassing and...
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge
Challenger Gideon Saar, an ex-minister, concedes defeat, pledging now to rally behind Mr Netanyahu.
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Home Alone 2: Canada's CBC broadcaster defends cutting Trump scene
CBC say edits to Home Alone 2 were not politically motivated, but their decision was criticised.
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Kulubá: Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico
Archaeologists believe the palace was used at the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago.
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Climate change: Migrant species do well in warm and wet UK in 2019
The National Trust says it's been a good year for migrant butterflies but not for water voles.
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Free NHS hospital parking for thousands in 'greatest need'
People with disabilities and NHS staff on night shifts will be among those to benefit from April.
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NCP, Congress Upset With Farm Loan Hoardings Crediting Shiv Sena: Report
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress have expressed anger over hoardings carrying images only of Shiv Sena leaders to highlight the Maharashtra government's move to waive off farm...
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The Papers: Fury at fox-killing lawyer and MI6 HQ plans 'lost'
The papers are outraged at the admission of a leading QC and claim builders misplaced MI6 blueprints.
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Wednesday, December 25, 2019
130 UP ‘rioters’ asked to pay up 50 lakh
Notices were served to 28 people in Rampur, 26 in Sambhal, 43 in Bijnor and 33 in Gorakhpur for damaging property during Friday’s protests. According to the notices, properties worth Rs 14.8 lakh in Rampur, nearly Rs 15 lakh in Sambhal and Rs 19.7 lakh in Bijnor were damaged in the violence.
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Soren invites Sonia and Rahul to his swearing-in
Reports said Hemant Soren is likely to hold discussions with senior Congress politicians on government formation. Besides ministerial berths, Congress may stake claim to the post of deputy CM. JMM issued a statement saying state governor Droupadi Murmu has invited Soren to form government.
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FASTags overtake cash in NH toll collection
The average daily toll collection through FASTags increased by nearly 66% in a month. As more vehicles install FASTags, highway ministry officials are hopeful the collection will go up further. Close to 1.04 crore tags have been sold till now with an average one lakh added daily.
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Bengal politician denied Bangladesh visa
West Bengal minister Siddiqullah Choudhury had applied for visa on December 23. The minister is one of the most strident voices against the CAA within Trinamool. A senior Bangladesh deputy high commission official, however, refused to either confirm or deny the “visa cancellation” claim .
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PM Narendra Modi sharpens attack on protesters for anti-CAA riots
Addressing a gathering that included UP CM Yogi Adityanath, the PM came out strongly in support of police. “People need to respect police, who are there to protect them,” he said . The PM stressed that rights were subject to reasonable restrictions and could not be pursued in isolation from duties.
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Morpurgo's Christmas (fire) cracker
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the yuletide offering from children's author, Sir Michael Morpurgo.
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Dog walker helps men talk about mental health
Rob Osman started the group Dudes And Dogs when he realised dog walking had pulled him out of depression.
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The bakery in a mental health hospital
In an unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing, the patients are the bakers.
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Boxing Day family puzzler 2019
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.
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Radio silence: The Syrian broadcasters in exile
Emma Jane Kirby meets exiled journalists who are now off air, and have nowhere that feels like home.
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Watkin's Wembley folly: London's 'Eiffel Tower' that never was
A Victorian rail magnate tried to build a taller tower than Eiffel's - but it did not go to plan.
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My Money: 'I'm exactly £1,000 lighter'
As part of a new BBC blog series, Angela Jansen shares what she spent her money on this week.
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Books 2020: What you could be reading
Titles to look forward to - from David Mitchell and Hilary Mantel to new writers and celebrities.
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The children at risk of eating themselves to death
"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome.
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The ordinary people who went viral in 2019
Including: A kombucha for the first time, a hot junior doctor, and Alex from Glasto.
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UN, Pope voice solidarity with Burkina Faso after jihadist attack
A jihadist attack that left 42 dead in the north of Burkina Faso, the worst assault in the country for five years, plunged the nation into mourning over Christmas and sparked messages of solidarity from the United Nations and Pope Francis. Thirty-five civilians, including 31 women, and seven soldiers were killed Tuesday in simultaneous attacks which lasted for several hours in the northern town of Arbinda and a military base, the army said, adding...
Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House.
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British troops move black rhinos to Malawi
The animals were moved from a South Africa park in the hope they would be protected from poachers.
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Christmas shopping online or in person - who wins?
Online shopping is on the rise, with more and more people choosing the sofa to buy goods, but which is better?
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Readers' pictures of the year 2019
Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights.
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Decision On Internet Suspension In Mathura On Thursday: District Magistrate
A decision on whether to suspend internet services in Mathura district would be taken after a meeting of administration and police officials here on Thursday, officials said on Wednesday.
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Solar Eclipse 2019: Date, Timings And Diet Myths Related To Solar Eclipse Busted
The annular solar eclipse 2019 will be visible in some regions of Asia that includes southern part of India and some part of North/East Africa and North/West Australia.
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Girl Buys Christmas Card In UK. Finds "Help Us" Note From China Factory
A British retailer with thousands of stores around the world said Sunday that it has suspended work with a Chinese factory as it investigates allegations of forced labor behind its Christmas cards -...
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Banks’ NPAs decline for first time in seven years
The NPA's are declining owing to a conducive policy environment and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its report . The report also pointed out that the credit growth remained muted while the health of cooperative banks continued to decline.
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Government clears merger of 8 railway services
The new structure of the leaner railway board, the apex decision-making body is intended to streamline operations and improve decision-making, while the move to merge the eight services is aimed at ending turf war among services. Under the new system, the chairman will be the final authority on all issues.
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Elsie, 3, home for Christmas after a year in hospital
Elsie, three, has a rare form of epilepsy which can cause seizures thought to be linked to developmental delays.
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Jihadists on motorbikes kill 35 civilians in Burkina Faso raid
An attack by militants in northern Burkina Faso has killed 35 civilians, almost all of them women, the president said, one of the deadliest assaults in nearly five years of jihadist violence in the West African nation. Seven soldiers and 80 jihadists were also killed in the double attack on a military base and the town of Arbinda in Soum province. The morning raid was carried out by dozens of jihadists on motorbikes and lasted several hours...
Bloomberg axes company using prisoners for campaign calls
Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg cut ties with a contractor that used prisoners to make calls for his presidential campaign, he said in a statement Tuesday. Earlier Tuesday, online news site The Intercept reported that Bloomberg's campaign contracted a New Jersey-based call center company that, in at least one instance, used Oklahoma inmates to make calls on behalf of the billionaire's campaign. "We only learned about this when...
Babulal Marandi's Party Extends Support To Jharkhand's JMM-Led Alliance
The Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) Tuesday extended support to pre-poll alliance of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
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Welby to speak of London Bridge attack at Christmas sermon
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will say "darkness is a monster that lies" in his Christmas address.
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'I sent my seven-year-old across the border alone'
More parents are sending their children across the US-Mexico border alone to get around asylum rules.
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Burkina Faso: Many women killed in jihadist attack
Burkina Faso has declared two days of national mourning after Tuesday's attack on a base and town.
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Turkish artisans hand-craft bespoke cymbals for drummers
Artisans in Istanbul have been hand-crafting cymbals the same way for more than 600 years.
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Kartarpur: Temple of hope between India and Pakistan
Parminder Singh Sandu wanted to visit Kartarpur temple all his life - but couldn't until now.
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BBC Unsung Hero: 'My afro saved my life'
Keiren Thompson won the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award for his work with children in Nottingham.
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Why I spend my weekends ringing birds
More than a million birds are trapped every year in the British Isles by volunteers.
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Call the Midwife: The real-life nurses who inspired Scottish adventure
The nuns swap Poplar for the Outer Hebrides in a Christmas special inspired by real "Hebridean Heroines".
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Gavin & Stacey: Bringing a crackin' Christmas back to Barry
The gang are back together for the first time in 10 years - and it's going to be immense.
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Communities in Calderdale 'traumatised' by 2015 floods
Hundreds of people affected by severe flooding four years ago have sought mental health support.
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New engine tech that could get us to Mars faster
Nasa wants to send humans to Mars one day, but do we have the engines to get us there?
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'Why it's OK I'm not seeing my family this Christmas'
'All the adverts are families happy in a house together. That's not what a family is these days.'
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We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa
British doctors and nurses are battling to save children's lives from measles on Christmas Day.
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GoAir Cancels 19 Flights Due To Shortage Of Aircraft, Pilots: Report
GoAir suspended some of its services for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as it cancelled 19 flights across destinations, leaving thousands of passengers stranded, a source said.
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Faf Du Plessis Turns Jurgen Klopp Fan After Meeting Him In Cape Town
Faf du Plessis said on Tuesday that a chance meeting with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had turned him into a fan.
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Pope Francis: God still loves us all, even the worst of us
The comments at Christmas Eve Mass are seen as a reference to Church scandals, including sex abuse.
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Andrew Miller: Former Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston dies
Andrew Miller was elected in 1992 and served under five Labour leaders before standing down in 2015.
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Monday, December 23, 2019
Neseem Breaks Down Remembering Mother After Taking Maiden 5-Wicket Haul
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Naseem Shah entered the record books as he became the youngest fast bowler to claim five wickets in one Test innings.
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IMF Calls For 'Urgent' Action By India Amid Economic Slowdown
India's government must take steps quickly to reverse the economic slowdown of an economy that has been one of the engines of global growth, the International Monetary Fund said Monday.
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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn praise NHS in Christmas messages
Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pay tribute to NHS staff and other public sector workers.
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New Zealand volcano: Police call off search for missing pair
Police said their decision "follows extensive shoreline and substantial aerial searches".
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Australia fires: The thousands of volunteers fighting the flames
The thousands of men and women battling to save homes are unpaid, tired and facing a mammoth task.
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Christmas: Beware 'lethal' button batteries in toys
If accidentally swallowed, the tiny batteries can burn and choke young children, doctors warn.
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Newlyweds facing cancer look forward to first Christmas as a married couple
After a terminal diagnosis, Lauren and José had their "dream wedding" with the help of a charity.
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Measuring the cost of an invasive tree killer
A study attempts to assess the devastation caused by the invasive emerald ash borer in US forests.
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How Greta Thunberg inspired a pantomime
Greta Thunberg's role on the world's political stage has inspired an eco-friendly panto.
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Self-care: Why this band does self-care sessions with its fans
The band Milk Teeth puts on self-care sessions for fans before its gigs.
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Meet the artist who draws scientists for Instagram
Nina Chhita uses illustration to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and medicine.
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How to disagree well: Two close friends who have reason to hate each other
Fiona was brought up in a nationalist family in Northern Ireland. Lee was a British soldier there. Now they are close friends.
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The Scots girl adopted by singing cowboy Roy Rogers
How a girl from an Edinburgh children's home was adopted by a pair of Hollywood film stars.
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Call the Midwife star talks tough on vaccinations for 'evil diseases'
Stephen McGann says the show highlights the importance of early vaccines against "evil diseases".
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How is Australia tackling climate change?
As the country deals with deadly bushfires, focus is on the government's climate policies.
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China is getting smarter - but at what cost?
How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring?
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The US Ship of Miracles that saved 14,000 North Korean refugees
For thousands of refugees in North Korea, the ship was their only chance of survival.
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US children's hospital dreaming of a bright Christmas
Sick children in hospital over the festive season are given a sparkling light show from below.
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Former US adviser warns of 'imminent' North Korea risk
Former US national security adviser John Bolton on Monday sharply criticized President Donald Trump's North Korea policy, warning that the Asian country posed an "imminent" threat. "The risk to US forces & our allies is imminent & more effective policy is required before NK has the technology to threaten the American homeland," tweeted Bolton, who was dismissed in September amid growing disagreements with Trump, particularly regarding his...
Queen Elizabeth Calls on U.K. to Reconcile in Christmas Address
(Bloomberg) -- Queen Elizabeth II will urge Britons to “overcome long-held differences” less than two weeks after a bitterly-fought general election offered an end to three-and-a-half years of political deadlock over Brexit.The monarch will use her annual Christmas Day message to pay tribute to veterans of D-Day, the 1944 operation which led to the liberation of western Europe. Describing events to mark the invasion’s 75th anniversary, she will urge...
Queen acknowledges ‘bumpy’ year for nation in Christmas message
The monarch refers to the importance of reconciliation and how "small steps" can heal divisions.
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US awards immigration detention contracts in California
The Trump administration awarded billions of dollars in contracts for private companies to operate immigration detention centers in California —- less than two weeks before a new state law takes effect to prohibit them. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill in October to ban contracts for for-profit prisons starting Jan. 1. Supporters hoped the law would force U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to look elsewhere after current contracts expire.
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Indian Citizenship Granted To Pakistani Woman In Jammu And Kashmir
A Pakistani woman, who is married to an Indian man in Jammu and Kashmir's border district Poonch, was granted Indian citizenship on Monday, officials said.
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Sunday, December 22, 2019
The 'real' Lyudmila from Chernobyl speaks for first time
The 'real' Lyudmila Ignatenko from the HBO/Sky Chernobyl series speaks for the first time about her life during and after the nuclear disaster.
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Trump impeachment inquiry sung by a Christmas choir
How President Trump's impeachment inquiry unfolded, sung by the Washington International Chorus.
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2019 Quiz of the Year part four: October to December
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?
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I was a teenage code-breaker at Bletchley Park
Helen Andrews was 17 when she began working at Bletchley Park helping to intercept and break codes in World War Two.
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'I won't have many more Christmases with my kids'
Addy Willis has rectal cancer and fears she will not be able to see her children grow up.
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Fighting a goose invasion with guns, knives and forks
The number of geese on Orkney is now so huge that permission has been granted to shoot and eat them.
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Films lookahead: 20 movies not to miss in 2020
Top Gun, Wonder Woman, Mulan and Bond are just some of the cinematic treats heading our way.
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North Pole: Growing up in the town where it's always Christmas
Newsbeat's been speaking to the residents of North Pole, Alaska - the town where it's Christmas all year.
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Is India becoming a major source of space debris?
A Pakistani minister says India's "irresponsible" missions are a huge source of space debris
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'Fashion industry's pollution made me cry'
Yael Aflalo on the trip to China that sparked the growth of her California-based Reformation chain.
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Coldplay 'bodysnatched' our sound, says Travis singer Fran Healy
Frontman Fran Healy tells how Travis went from a critical mauling to inspiring a generation of bands.
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Why so many Japanese children refuse to go to school
Can free schools solve the problem of "futoko", Japan's phenomenon of refusing to attend school?
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Who has thrived since leaving Anfield? Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who is a strong contender for the PFA Player of the Year award? And which player has never looked back after leaving Liverpool? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Frank Lampard becomes the master over Jose Mourinho as Chelsea beat Tottenham
Frank Lampard shows his tactical prowess as Chelsea beat Tottenham and his old manager Jose Mourinho 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Bhutan’s $250 foreign fee may hit Indians
Bhutan could soon be out of reach for Indian tourists on a budget. The Himalayan kingdom proposes to extend to regional tourists the mandatory “minimum daily package” of $250 . Short-hop tourists, especially large groups visiting Darjeeling or Sikkim, account for the most Indian visitors to Bhutan.
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Detention centres exist here: Cong counters PM
Congress rejected the Prime Minister Modi's claims that the opposition was “inciting” people and said that the home minister Amit Shah's statements in Parliament were responsible for creating an environment of fear and uncertainty in the country.
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‘SIMI-affiliate’ PFI role under probe: UP dy CM
UP deputy CM Dinesh Sharma said the government is probing the alleged role of Islamic fundamentalist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) in violence in the state during anti-CAA protests. He also blamed ‘outsiders’ who had ‘infiltrated’ protesters’ ranks for arson.
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Jharkhand results today, BJP trashes all exit polls
The verdict for the polls today, will decide if Jharkhand, a tribal stronghold, reinstates the non-tribal Raghubar Das or ushers in a tribal CM. Both BJP and mahagathbandhan exuded confidence about forming the next government.
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No rules framed for all-India NRC; in Assam it was SC-mandated: PM
Addressing a massive gathering to kick off BJP’s campaign for the forthcoming assembly polls in Delhi, PM Modi sought to allay fears that his government would implement NRC to derecognise Muslims as citizens and evict them. The NRC that has been implemented is limited to Assam, said the PM.
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Votes For Jharkhand Assembly Elections To Be Counted Today: 10 Points
Votes cast for the Jharkhand assembly elections will be counted today, amid a unanimous prediction by at least three exit polls that the Congress alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and...
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"Surrounded By Police, Detained At Lucknow Airport": Trinamool Leaders
A four-member Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation, which was scheduled to meet the grieving families of those killed in Uttar Pradesh during protests over the new citizenship law, was "detained" at...
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Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'
The jihadists are managing to regroup - should the West be worried?
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Thomas Cook staff say 'benefits system has failed them'
Thomas Cook staff say the benefits system has failed them, leaving them desperate and distressed.
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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Guatemala bus crash kills at least 20 people
A trailer truck collided with a passenger bus in eastern Guatemala early Saturday, killing at least 20 people and leaving a dozen wounded, according to the national disaster agency. Volunteer firefighters told reporters the truck appeared to have collided with the bus from behind in the municipality of Gualan, roughly 150 kilometers (95 miles) east of Guatemala City. The national disaster agency said the bus had been headed from the northeastern...
Premier League: Riyad Mahrez on Target as Manchester City Beat Leicester City
Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus scored to cancel out Jamie Vardy's opener as Manchester City ended Leicester City's nine-match unbeaten run with a 3-1 win.
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Liverpool Cap Memorable 2019 as Roberto Firmino Seals FIFA Club World Cup Triumph
Roberto Firmino scored the only goal of the match that too in extra-time as Liverpool defeated Flamengo to win the Club World Cup.
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The TV repeats and old songs that help people with dementia
Familiar old films or a favourite festive song can help those with dementia reconnect with family and friends.
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Whirlpool: MPs call on washing machine firm to offer swift refunds
The company is recalling half a million washing machines but some MPs are calling on it to do more.
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2019 Quiz of the Year part three: July to September
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?
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The studios teaching Trans women how to be more feminine
Nicole Thornbur goes to specialist studios in Manchester which teach Trans women how to be more feminine.
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The teenage activists taking after Greta Thunberg
These three teenagers are passionate about issues they see around them, and are training to be activists at The Advocacy Academy in London.
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Quilombo cuisine: Rescuing the ancient cuisine of African slaves
The Quilombo diet is organic, gluten-free and practically lactose-free. It has its roots in African traditions and uses fresh ingredients.
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'The closest thing on Earth to interplanetary travel'
Justin Rowlatt lands in a dazzling white and blue world to join scientists checking up on Antarctic ice.
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Graham Norton reflects on 20 years of chat shows
The presenter discusses the chat show he has hosted, in various iterations, for more than 20 years.
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The year in protests: From Chile to Lebanon, what happened next?
Every continent including Antarctica saw demos this year, with many likely to spill over into 2020.
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West Africa: Is France losing ground to militants?
After attacks in Mali and Niger, questions are being raised about the intervention.
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Are US hunters becoming an endangered species?
Fewer Americans hunt now, partly due to growing urbanisation, leading some advocates to fear it's dying out.
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Take a look behind the 'small doors to imaginary spaces' within bookshelves
Artists share the inspiration behind the crafty creation of miniature scenery on their bookcases.
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A Festive Warning for World's Favorite Liquor
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Growing up in the U.K. in the 1980s, the Christmas season was associated with particular foods and drinks. Pies made from fruit “mincemeat”; the same dried fruits cooked into Christmas pudding; grandparents passing round glasses of sherry.Believe it or not, that nostalgic memory hints at a long-term risk to the most bullish corner of the global liquor market: China’s sorghum-based firewater, baijiu.The past few years have...
Best Phones of 2019: The Budget Smartphones We Loved This Year
We've rounded up some of the best budget smartphones of 2019, in one single list.
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The most read BBC News stories of the last decade
From the 2011 riots to the last general election, we look back at the website's most popular pages.
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Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz as first prime minister since 1976
Tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz is Cuba's first prime minister since Fidel Castro in 1976.
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2 days after Yogi Adityanath's warning, UP seals assets of ‘rioters’
The UP administration started identifying and sealing properties of the people accused in rioting cases during the anti-citizenship act protests . This came after the CM Adityanath said that the cost of damage to properties during the protests would be “avenged” with fines collected from those responsible.
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Nine Women Rescued From Prostitution Racket At Posh Spa In Mumbai
Nine women were rescued from a prostitution racket at a popular spa in Prabhadevi area of Central Mumbai, police said on Saturday.
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Woman Alleges 3 Uncles Molested Her Since Childhood With Parents' Consent
A village woman in Haryana's Hisar district has accused her three uncles of sexually assaulting her with the consent of her parents when she was a child, police said on Saturday.
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Friday, December 20, 2019
London Bridge attack: Darryn Frost on using a narwhal tusk to stop knifeman
Darryn Frost reveals for the first time how he tackled Usman Khan, despite thinking he had a suicide vest.
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UK approves £4bn takeover of defence company Cobham
Ministers say the national security risks of a £4bn takeover of UK firm Cobham are "acceptable".
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Cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy available on NHS from January
NHS England says access to Epidyolex has been fast-tracked and will be available from 6 January.
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School pays for private tuition to help with exams
A school in a deprived area "levels the playing field" by paying for private tutors.
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Son of Russian spies feels "relief" to be Canadian
Alexander Vavilov, whose parents were Russian spies, spoke out after a court ruled he is Canadian.
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Boris Johnson in pre-Christmas visit to UK troops in Estonia
Boris Johnson will stress the UK commitment to Nato on a visit to the alliance's mission in Estonia.
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Trump approves Russia-Europe gas pipeline sanctions
President Donald Trump on Friday signed off on US sanctions against companies building a Russian natural gas pipeline to Germany that Congress fears will give the Kremlin dangerous leverage over European allies. The sanctions, which are opposed by the European Union, were included in a sprawling defense spending bill Trump signed at a ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, an air force installation outside Washington, DC. US lawmakers have warned the pipeline...
Bernie Sanders calls out Buttigieg's billionaire fundraising: 'exactly the problem with politics'
Exclusive: the Vermont senator speaks to the Guardian about his rivals’ support from billionaires, and his plan to beat TrumpBernie Sanders on Friday doubled down on criticism of fellow Democratic presidential candidates Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden over the support they’ve received from billionaire donors, arguing his 2020 rivals’ fundraising was “exactly the problem with American politics”.Sanders noted that the South Bend mayor, Buttigieg, had...
The Former Parcel Courier Who Could Bring Down Angela Merkel
(Bloomberg) -- Saskia Esken entered a December meeting with her Social Democratic caucus in the glass-domed Reichstag holding the future of Angela Merkel’s government in her hand.The little-known former parcel carrier-turned-politician had days earlier been propelled to the top of Germany’s oldest party on a pledge to do whatever it took to reverse dismal election results. In the spacious third-floor conference room of the refurbished neo-Renaissance-style...