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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sv4fni

Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BZzjVp

Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmkSL1

Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RntUB7

The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AntDnS

The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza

Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmFuTb

In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BMln0I

2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s3oDAp

Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ApBWzF

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2018

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F03HlD

Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s3oVat

Africa's year in pictures 2018

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GIKAyK

2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2s3oDAp

Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BZzjVp

Why do we celebrate New Year on 1 January?

Why does the year begin in January? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SwJ6t6

Africa's key images of 2018: Reunions, tears and big lips

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIKAyK

The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza

Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AmFuTb

Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Sv4fni

London violence: How a bloody night became a deadly year

London has endured a year which has seen its homicide total reach its highest level since 2008. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AmXgFY

In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BMln0I

Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2s3oVat

The singer, the scientist, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018

The scientist, the singer, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018 from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BNKbpa

Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ApBWzF

Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham

A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SrBV5i

Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote

Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EWFJbC

Angela Merkel: Germany to take on greater global responsibility

Germany will assume greater international responsibility, Angela Merkel says in her New Year address. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SzaEhv

Mexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on

Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EXMmcP

'Dangerous orange pill' prompts Australia festival warning

Festival-goers are told that a "dangerous" drug is circulating in Australia, following a man's death. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmSDfb

Californian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals

The state bans retailers from selling animals sourced from breeders, to cut down on "puppy mills". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EXbrFC

American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans

A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tg7r6c

UAE helicopter crash kills four crew on rescue mission near zipline

Four die in a helicopter crash near the world's longest zipline, in the UAE's northern-most emirate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QXx536

France to help combat Channel smuggling

Six Iranian migrants are found on the Kent coast as the home secretary cuts short a holiday to deal with the issue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ak3q9S

DoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest

Police escorted Jermaine Massey out of the DoubleTree Portland after he called his mum in the lobby. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tist3Y

What it’s like to be Black and Argentine

Afro-Argentines often feel like they’ve been written out of history and are mistaken for foreigners in their own country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s2fJ6c

Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sv4fni

Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BZzjVp

Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmkSL1

Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RntUB7

The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AntDnS

In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BMln0I

2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s3oDAp

Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ApBWzF

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2018

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F03HlD

Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s3oVat

Africa's year in pictures 2018

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GIKAyK

Channel migrants: No easy answers to issue, says Javid

The reasons are often "outside of our control", writes the home secretary in newspaper article. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ApbpTc

Councils 'failing' to prosecute blue badge abusers

Figures show 62% of councils did not take action against people misusing blue badge permits. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AhkLAj

Hammersmith stabbing leads to 39 attempted murder arrests

They are being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered life-threatening wounds. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GMEHRd

Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check

It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BPezPL

Stevenage shed radio DJ ready for BBC local radio slot

After years of "broadcasting" to just his wife, an amateur radio presenter's wish is coming true. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SovyiV

Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AmkSL1

Fishing: New EU rules could have 'grave' impact on UK industry

Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ApOAyD

Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham

A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SrBV5i

South Western Railway strike to hit New Year's Eve trains

Passengers across the South are warned to expect disruption as staff stage a 24-hour walkout. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2R1vxVu

Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote

Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EWFJbC

Mexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on

Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EXMmcP

No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns

Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EWL0jw

Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe

Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is all set for its dramatic encounter with a far-off icy world. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Tk2vNU

The Papers: Javid under pressure and AJ shows his bruises

There's more front-page criticism of the home secretary over migrants in the Channel, while the Sun interviews battered Strictly star AJ Pritchard. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2rZrNVJ

Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RntUB7

2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2s3oDAp

Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BZzjVp

Africa's key images of 2018: Reunions, tears and big lips

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIKAyK

Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Sv4fni

London violence: How a bloody night became a deadly year

London has endured a year which has seen its homicide total reach its highest level since 2008. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AmXgFY

In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BMln0I

Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2s3oVat

The singer, the scientist, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018

The scientist, the singer, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018 from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BNKbpa

Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ApBWzF

No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns

Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EWL0jw

China says it is 'ready to work with US'

China's latest statement suggests trade negotiations between the two countries are progressing. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VlOjWb

Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff

Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Q9L0Ob

Susanna Dinnage changes mind on Premier League chief executive role

The Premier League says its prospective new chief executive, Susanna Dinnage, has told the organisation she will not be taking up the position. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AmuO7f

The hottest business stories of 2018

Kylie Jenner, imploding retail sales and an endless summer - the most-read business stories of 2018. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RmkN3A

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Figures show 62% of councils did not take action against people misusing blue badge permits. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AhkLAj via IFTTT

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They are being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered life-threatening wounds. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GMEHRd via IFTTT

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It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BPezPL via IFTTT

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After years of "broadcasting" to just his wife, an amateur radio presenter's wish is coming true. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SovyiV via IFTTT

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Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AmkSL1 via IFTTT

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Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ApOAyD via IFTTT

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A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SrBV5i via IFTTT

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Passengers across the South are warned to expect disruption as staff stage a 24-hour walkout. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2R1vxVu via IFTTT

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Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EWFJbC via IFTTT

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Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EXMmcP via IFTTT

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Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EWL0jw via IFTTT

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Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is all set for its dramatic encounter with a far-off icy world. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Tk2vNU via IFTTT

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There's more front-page criticism of the home secretary over migrants in the Channel, while the Sun interviews battered Strictly star AJ Pritchard. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2rZrNVJ via IFTTT

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A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RntUB7 via IFTTT

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From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2s3oDAp via IFTTT

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Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BZzjVp via IFTTT

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A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIKAyK via IFTTT

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Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Sv4fni via IFTTT

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London has endured a year which has seen its homicide total reach its highest level since 2008. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AmXgFY via IFTTT

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Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BMln0I via IFTTT

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Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2s3oVat via IFTTT

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The scientist, the singer, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018 from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BNKbpa via IFTTT

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India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ApBWzF via IFTTT

The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AntDnS

June Whitfield: A life in pictures

Memorable moments from the life of the versatile and much-loved British actress. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EZedcT

Ten powerful pictures from 2018

Ken Mainardis of Getty Images picks his favourite images of 2018. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CEAmLE

STEM: 'You can't be what you can't see'

Women in Science, technology, engineering and maths are still underrepresented. Here STEM women share some top tips on how to get ahead in the field. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RroogE

Starlings form bird-shaped murmuration at Attenborough

Birdwatchers enjoyed the "real spectacle" at the Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RmOQYS

Readers' pictures of the year 2018

Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AlWAAR

Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business

The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BPh2ty

Dinner for One: English comedy spices up German New Year

The English film you've never seen - but Germans watch it adoringly every New Year's Eve. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QbOz6n

Rihanna, Ariana, The 1975 and more: The most anticipated new music of 2019

From the Spice Girls' reunion to a new Rihanna album, here's what to look forward to in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EUH42x

June Whitfield: Comic actress who was rarely off our screens

Comic actress who was rarely off British TV screens. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EWsEOv

Found: The plane wreck that could solve a 50-year-old mystery

After 10 years of talking to fishermen in pubs, Grahame Knott has found the wreck of a plane that fell into the English Channel in 1969. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QWNJ2S

Reality Check: How does the government help first-time buyers?

Which government schemes do people use most when trying to get on the housing ladder? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EWcW67

Venezuela: The country that has lost three million people

The Venezuelan migration crisis is a major concern for South America and shows no sign of ending. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QVXD4x

Putin's Russia: Icy Siberia reveals cracks in society

Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CEyToW

DR Congo election: Polls to open in tense vote

The election could see the first peaceful transition of power in DR Congo since independence in 1960. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QV2hjx

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q8aWd2

Morocco tourist murders: Swiss-Spanish national arrested

The dual Swiss-Spanish national was arrested in Marrakesh on Saturday, Moroccan authorities say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BLjQI7

Bangladesh elections: Deadly clashes mar vote

The current PM Sheikh Hasina is tipped to win a third straight term in a poll marred by violence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RlbhxE

Brazil gun laws: Bolsonaro vows to loosen ownership rules

Incoming President Jair Bolsonaro says he plans to sign a decree to allow more people to own guns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Qda6f4

Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff

Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q9L0Ob

YouTube Reportedly Changes Search Algorithm After Writer Complains There Are Too Many Pro-Life Results

A progressive writer was frustrated last week after she discovered a simple search for “abortion” on YouTube yielded a series of pro-life video results. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LEeIKu

Activists Force Alabama Police Department to Retract Facebook Post Which Blamed Murder Rate on Godlessness

Last week, a group of activists called for a police department to retract a Facebook post after it was deemed overly religious. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Q7cyUd

Parents Ditching Boy Scouts for Faith-Based Alternative: 'They've Forgotten Who They Are'

Christian parents concerned over the recent moral downward spiral of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are now shunning the organization in favor of a faith-based alternative... from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2RrSJfm

Indian miners: Navy divers deployed in rescue bid

High-power pumps arrive at a flooded "rat-hole" mine where 15 workers were trapped 16 days ago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rq72Re

Bre Payton, US conservative news writer, dies at 26

Bre Payton wrote for The Federalist and appeared on major TV networks such as Fox and the BBC. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q8fdgv

Hanover airport shut after car driven near runway

The airport closed for several hours after a man drove through a fence onto the tarmac. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QcS0d8

US-China trade: Trump touts progress in talks for deal

China and the US have imposed billions of dollars in tit-for-tat tariffs throughout 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s2upSU

BBC issues formal complaint to Russia over staff data leak

A list of 44 BBC reporters, including their personal data, was published online by Russian websites. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BQK9fZ

Florida school shooting: New video shows 'blunders'

A media investigation using new footage alleges officials were underprepared for the Parkland attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RqZ6iI

The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza

Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmFuTb

The man who takes animals to funerals

A Thai man has made it his life's mission to help people through their grief with animals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BPMHLB

Capt Lou Rudd is first Briton to cross Antarctic unaided

A British Army officer has become the second person ever to trek unaided across Antarctica. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AvGuVp

Parkland shooting: CCTV pictures released ahead of report

New footage has emerged ahead of a report into the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SxgS1n

Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia

Cryptocurrency mining is a growing industry in eastern Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford discovers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q8wqpW

Police diver adopts dog rescued from icy lake

A puppy was saved from a frozen lake by a police diver in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EVyAr1

DR Congo election: Bob Elvis, rapping for freedom

Rapper Bob Elvis says he was kidnapped by the Congolese authorities, but he won't keep silent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QTzZ95

The country that has lost three million people

The Venezuelan migration crisis is a major concern for South America and shows no sign of ending. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QVXD4x

How ancient DNA may rewrite prehistory in India

Aryans are not the source of Indian civilisation, according to new research on genetic ancestry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BQ3IoX

Dinner for One: English comedy spices up German New Year

The English film you've never seen - but Germans watch it adoringly every New Year's Eve. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QbOz6n

2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next

From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GJvUQ1

Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business

The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BPh2ty

Dame June Whitfield, star of Absolutely Fabulous, dies aged 93

The comedy actress was also celebrated for her role in BBC sitcom Terry and June. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GJaO4h

June Whitfield's many roles as co-star to almost everyone

In her seven-decade career, Dame June Whitfield clocked up more than 1,300 appearances on TV and radio. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AoU3Wp

'Brexit 50-50' if May's deal rejected, says Liam Fox

The international trade secretary says rejecting the PM's deal would shatter the electorate's trust. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EZ710Q

Calls to rid bacon and ham of processing nitrites

A group of leading scientists and politicians wants processing to happen without the chemicals. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2rYzrzP

Grandparents should be taken on family holidays, says minister

Britons should act more like other Europeans, says Mims Davies, so-called "minister for loneliness". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RgumRJ

Child health record 'red book' to go online

The measure is part of government plans in England to improve care from pregnancy to post-birth. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AkIzTM

Cape Town race row erupts after 'black visitors cleared from beach'

Demonstrators allege black beachgoers were asked to leave the area by private security guards. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AnP8oH

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q8aWd2

Bangladesh elections: Deadly clashes mar vote

The current PM Sheikh Hasina is tipped to win a third straight term in a poll marred by violence. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RlbhxE

Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff

Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q9L0Ob

The man who takes animals to funerals

A Thai man has made it his life's mission to help people through their grief with animals. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BPMHLB

Vampires and veggie sausages in Foreign Office's oddest calls

Consular staff were asked about vampires in Poland, vegetarian sausages and the Strictly results. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Alvs4C

The Papers: Javid flies home, and tributes to 'legend' June

The home secretary's handling of the migrant "crisis" is the focus for some papers, while Dame June Whitfield's death makes some of the early editions. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Sq7CvO

Why do we celebrate New Year on 1 January?

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The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza

Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AmFuTb

The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AntDnS

June Whitfield: A life in pictures

Memorable moments from the life of the versatile and much-loved British actress. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EZedcT

Ten powerful pictures from 2018

Ken Mainardis of Getty Images picks his favourite images of 2018. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CEAmLE

STEM: 'You can't be what you can't see'

Women in Science, technology, engineering and maths are still underrepresented. Here STEM women share some top tips on how to get ahead in the field. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RroogE

Starlings form bird-shaped murmuration at Attenborough

Birdwatchers enjoyed the "real spectacle" at the Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RmOQYS

Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business

The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BPh2ty

Dinner for One: English comedy spices up German New Year

The English film you've never seen - but Germans watch it adoringly every New Year's Eve. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QbOz6n

Rihanna, Ariana, The 1975 and more: The most anticipated new music of 2019

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June Whitfield: Comic actress who was rarely off our screens

Comic actress who was rarely off British TV screens. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EWsEOv

Found: The plane wreck that could solve a 50-year-old mystery

After 10 years of talking to fishermen in pubs, Grahame Knott has found the wreck of a plane that fell into the English Channel in 1969. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QWNJ2S

Reality Check: How does the government help first-time buyers?

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Venezuela: The country that has lost three million people

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Demonstrators allege black beachgoers were asked to leave the area by private security guards. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AnP8oH via IFTTT

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The current PM Sheikh Hasina is tipped to win a third straight term in a poll marred by violence. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RlbhxE via IFTTT

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Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q9L0Ob via IFTTT

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A Thai man has made it his life's mission to help people through their grief with animals. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BPMHLB via IFTTT

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YouTube Reportedly Changes Search Algorithm After Writer Complains There Are Too Many Pro-Life Results

A progressive writer was frustrated last week after she discovered a simple search for “abortion” on YouTube yielded a series of pro-life video results. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LEeIKu

Activists Force Alabama Police Department to Retract Facebook Post Which Blamed Murder Rate on Godlessness

Last week, a group of activists called for a police department to retract a Facebook post after it was deemed overly religious. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Q7cyUd

Parents Ditching Boy Scouts for Faith-Based Alternative: 'They've Forgotten Who They Are'

Christian parents concerned over the recent moral downward spiral of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are now shunning the organization in favor of a faith-based alternative... from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2RrSJfm

Illegal Immigrant Suspected of Killing Cali. Police Officer Was Fleeing to Mexico

A man suspected of gunning down a California policeman was in the U.S. illegally and was captured while planning to flee to his native Mexico, a sheriff announced as he all but blamed the state's sanctuary law for the officer's death. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2SplJBB

Apple Yanks Ministry's 'Ex-Gay' App from Online Store after Backlash from LGBT Group

A free app developed by Texas-based Living Hope Ministries has been pulled from Apple following accusations that it falsely characterized LGBT lifestyles as an "addiction, sickness, and sin." from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LGaVMA

Nielsen Warns US Immigration System at 'Breaking Point' after Guatemalan Boy Dies in US Custody

Outrage over the way things are being handled at the US-Mexico border has sparked yet again due to the death of another young immigrant child. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LCt8Lg

Winter Weather Causes Travel Headaches Across Much of the Nation

A severe winter blast is hitting the country right now, dropping more than a foot of snow in some areas of the Midwest. The storm stretches from Georgia to the New England states. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LEFJNY

'It's Our Gift to the City': Cincinnati's Christ Church Cathedral to Host Centuries-Old Christmas Festival

The festival, which dates back almost seven centuries, symbolizes Christ's triumph over sin. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2QSh26n

'Very Possible This Will Go Beyond The 28th': Partial Government Could Last into the New Year

The partial governement shutdown, which began at midnight Friday, has left about 25 percent of the federal government closed, affecting an estimated 800,000 workers.  Since the shutdown fell over the weekend, and Monday and Tuesday were federal holidays, most government employees haven't felt the effects yet. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2rXKg4Q

North Korea Ordered to Pay $500M to Family, Estate of Otto Warmbier

A federal judge ordered North Korea to pay more than $500 million in a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Otto Warmbier, an American college student who died shortly after being released from that country. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LCGgzK

Man Uses Food Stamps to Offer Community Free Christmas Lunch

A South Carolina man says he used the $70 he gets each month in food stamps to cook a Christmas meal for his community. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CyrPdk

New Year Honours 2019: Twiggy, Michael Palin and Gareth Southgate on list

The Monty Python star is knighted, the 1960s model made a dame and England's manager is recognised. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CCm6TF

New Year Honours 2019: Twiggy, Palin and Pullman

The comedian is among those recognised in the New Year Honours alongside Twiggy and Philip Pulman. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VnBgno

UK to spend £108m on no-deal ferries

French, Dutch and UK firms will provide capacity for 4,000 more lorries a week to cross the channel. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RkXZRD

Anak Krakatau: Indonesian volcano's dramatic collapse

Satellite images indicate Anak Krakatau lost over two-thirds of its height and volume when it erupted. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SkG62G

HMV to honour gift cards despite going into administration

The music retailer will accept gift cards so long as stores keep trading, says KPMG. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CDK5SH

Norman Gimbel, award-winning lyricist, dies aged 91

Norman Gimbel helped pen hits such as Killing Me Softly with his Song and The Girl from Ipanema. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EV3yjo

Channel migrants: Dover visit for minister amid 'crisis'

Caroline Nokes's visit comes as the surge in migrants crossing the Channel is declared a major incident. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AitFgU

Designer makeover for colostomy bags

An east London designer wins a grant for her idea to boost the confidence of people with stoma bags. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2LG7pBT

Deadly blast hits tour bus near Giza pyramids in Egypt

A roadside blast kills three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian tour guide in the Giza region. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RldsRM

Fireworks banned on the Galapagos to protect wildlife

Authorities in Ecuador say animals suffered elevated heart rates and anxiety after pyrotechnic shows. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vfyr7F

Iceland crash: Family of Britons killed in crash 'horrified'

Relatives of two British women and a baby girl who died in Iceland say they are "deeply saddened". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VdJsq1

China 'releases' Canadian teacher Sarah McIver

Sarah McIver was one of three Canadians detained amid strained relations between Canada and China. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIbTJq

The Papers: Honours for a 60s icon and 'ordinary heroes'

Model Twiggy making the New Years Honours list features on many of Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BL8ZOv

A fact checker's guide to stopping fake news

Five top tips from professional fact checker Maarten Schenk from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CECkvu

Readers' pictures of the year 2018

Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AlWAAR

How viral dance crazes became 'the new music videos'

From Shaku Shaku to The Floss, viral dance crazes are now being used to help sell music. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BPIFD4

The model agency hoping to change the perception of beauty

This modelling agency recruits ethnic and curvy models. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIfis0

2018 according to Generation Z

From Brexit to the World Cup, 2018 has been eventful, but how will 18-year-olds remember it? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AnHHxL

The Greatest Showman soundtrack beats Adele's UK album chart record

The film's soundtrack has now spent more weeks at number one than any other album this century. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QU2seB

Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia

Cryptocurrency mining is a growing industry in eastern Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford discovers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q8wqpW

Madagascar pochard: World's rarest bird gets new home

A species of duck thought to have been wiped out a decade ago is re-released at a lake in Madagascar. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TfNkoB

Putin's Russia: Icy Siberia reveals cracks in society

Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CEyToW

On the streets of Birmingham helping homeless pets

Where do you go for help when you are homeless and can't afford to take your dog to the vet? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EQY6Om

The theatre shows you won't want to miss in 2019

Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett will tread the boards, and a string of Broadway hits will hit the West End. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EVpOu7

What went wrong on the High Street in 2018?

The UK High Street has seen chains collapse and tough trading conditions in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Akbibx

The breakthroughs that could save our lives

From reversing blindness and paralysis to new treatments for cancer and infertility. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ESWBPx

A whole new world for free trade?

The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2rZQlOA

The Skripals and the Salisbury poisoning: What happened next?

One poisoning, five victims, and a diplomatic scandal. But what happened when the news moved on? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CCNX68

Cook & Beaumont knighted in New Year Honours list

Former England cricket captain Alastair Cook and ex-England rugby union captain Bill Beaumont are knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q8pqtb

Anak Krakatau: Indonesian volcano's dramatic collapse

Satellite images indicate Anak Krakatau lost over two-thirds of its height and volume when it erupted. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SkG62G

Syria war: Government forces 'enter Manbij' amid Turkey threats

Kurds withdraw and invite Syrian forces to replace them amid fears of a Turkish attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CEuOBb

Norman Gimbel, award-winning lyricist, dies aged 91

Norman Gimbel helped pen hits such as Killing Me Softly with his Song and The Girl from Ipanema. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EV3yjo

Neil Prakash: Australian jihadist stripped of citizenship

Neil Prakash, currently in jail in Turkey, appeared in propaganda videos for the Islamic State group. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EU5MPG

German female IS recruit 'let slave child die of thirst' in Iraq

Woman faces war crimes charges for failing to save an enslaved girl chained in scorching sunlight. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EVwyaJ

Deadly blast hits tour bus near Giza pyramids in Egypt

Three Vietnamese tourists are killed in the first attack on foreigners in more than a year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RldsRM

Social worker leaves behind $11m for children's charities

A Washington state social worker who died of cancer this year shocked charities with $11m in donations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EUozLA

Fireworks banned on the Galapagos to protect wildlife

Authorities in Ecuador say animals suffered elevated heart rates and anxiety after pyrotechnic shows. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vfyr7F

China 'releases' Canadian teacher Sarah McIver

Sarah McIver was one of three Canadians detained amid strained relations between Canada and China. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GIbTJq

California police killing suspect held

A suspected illegal immigrant is arrested after a shooting that was commented on by President Trump. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GKAwWa

Hungary removes statue of anti-Soviet hero Imre Nagy

The statue of Imre Nagy, leader of the 1956 Hungarian uprising, was a landmark in central Budapest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GHHawo

Pennsylvania cop ends armed standoff with White Christmas rendition

A police officer in Pennsylvania brings a standoff to a close with his rendition of White Christmas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SokimU

DR Congo election: Bob Elvis, rapping for freedom

Rapper Bob Elvis says he was kidnapped by the Congolese authorities, but he won't keep silent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QTzZ95

Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia

Cryptocurrency mining is a growing industry in eastern Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford discovers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q8wqpW

World's rarest bird gets new home in Madagascar

Conservationists hope to save a species of duck called the Madagascar pochard from extinction. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RiS7bI

Madagascar pochard: World's rarest bird gets new home

A species of duck thought to have been wiped out a decade ago is re-released at a lake in Madagascar. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TfNkoB

Putin's Russia: Icy Siberia reveals cracks in society

Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CEyToW

Readers' pictures of the year 2018

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The Mumbai 'toxic hell' where poor are forced to live

Thousands of families are fighting to leave a heavily polluted neighbourhood in India's Mumbai city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GLwpJr

DR Congo poll: Five things to know about the nation that powers mobile phones

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's leading cobalt producer, holds elections on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CDvxSV

A whole new world for free trade?

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UK to spend £108m on no-deal ferries

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HMV to honour gift cards despite going into administration

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Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board

Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EUxQTR

US markets mixed after turbulent week

The Dow and S&P closed modestly lower on Friday after bouncing between gains and losses in choppy trade. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ESNEql

Google and Facebook put ads in child sex abuse discovery apps

Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EUSFyC

Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'

Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CEijp3

The councils trying to save the High Street

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Cryptocurrency mining is a growing industry in eastern Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford discovers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q8wqpW via IFTTT

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Should US Rethink Decision to Leave Syria? The Kurds Say 'Yes' – Here's Why

President Trump's decision to remove our troops from Syria has been criticized by many of his political allies in the US. However, one of our closest friends in the region is also hoping America won't pull its support. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Sl26KM

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Illegal Immigrant Accused of Killing California Police Officer Taken into Custody

The man accused of killing a California police officer who pulled him over to investigate if he was driving drunk was captured Friday as he tried to flee to Mexico, authorities said. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2SplJBB

Apple Yanks Ministry's 'Ex-Gay' App from Online Store after Backlash from LGBT Group

A free app developed by Texas-based Living Hope Ministries has been pulled from Apple following accusations that it falsely characterized LGBT lifestyles as an "addiction, sickness, and sin." from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LGaVMA

Nielsen Warns US Immigration System at 'Breaking Point' after Guatemalan Boy Dies in US Custody

Outrage over the way things are being handled at the US-Mexico border has sparked yet again due to the death of another young immigrant child. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LCt8Lg

Winter Weather Causes Travel Headaches Across Much of the Nation

A severe winter blast is hitting the country right now, dropping more than a foot of snow in some areas of the Midwest. The storm stretches from Georgia to the New England states. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LEFJNY

The booming trade in second-hand books

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Hassan al-Kontar: Inside the story of his rescue from Syria

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Cold Feet: Learning from 'mistakes' of last series

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What awaits any Rohingya refugees who return to Myanmar?

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'Why the time is right for TV drama showing Brexit story'

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The best science long reads of 2018 (part two)

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Why smartphones are skewing young Indians’ ideas of sex

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North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked

A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EONgIK

US shutdown impasse over Trump's wall drags on

Both chambers of congress adjourn within minutes of opening their sessions on the disputed budget. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q6qNc1

North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked

A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EONgIK

Sheikha Latifa: Mary Robinson 'backed Dubai version of events'

A former UN rights chief is accused of supporting Dubai's version of events over Sheikha Latifa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AiuLsO

Anak Krakatau: How a tsunami could wipe out the last Javan rhinos

There are only 67 Javan rhinos left in the world and they all live in sight of Anak Krakatau volcano. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ESxBc5

Saudi Arabia demotes foreign minister in wake of Khashoggi case

King Salman makes the move nearly three months after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ETzNjo

German army 'could recruit EU citizens'

The chief of defence says employing EU citizens is an option to fill shortages in expert posts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EUa1vq

US stock markets rally after slide

Wall Street shares recover after dropping 2% amid political and economic uncertainty. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QY3eaQ

Alexandre Benalla: Row over sacked Macron aide's Africa trip

A business trip to Africa by ex-security aide Alexandre Benalla embarrasses the French presidency. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AjGk33

Italian football fan dies amid Inter-Napoli clashes

The man was knocked down by a van as violence broke out not far from Milan's San Siro stadium. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QUgoFs

DR Congo election: Protesters attack Ebola centre in Beni

People angry with a delay in Sunday's election have targeted an Ebola assessment centre in the east. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AeeCEU

Outcry as Instagram tries horizontal scrolling

The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AjVo0K

Musk seeks to dismiss 'pedo' defamation claim

Mr Musk's insults to cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" say Tesla chief's lawyers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ah2ByE

New York skyline turns blue

The strange skyline over the borough of Queens had New Yorkers scratching their heads. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GJ7czl

Who are this year's most influential people?

Frankie McCamley compiles our alternative power hot list and explains the origins of the Insta influencers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2So8T6F

Questions the world asked Google in 2018

From Prince Harry's age to the floss, can Washington DC tackle some of the year's most searched questions? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tau5gn

The reggaeton artist challenging sexist stereotypes

Colombian female reggaeton artist Gelo Arango wants to change the sexist, macho stereotypes in her genre. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RhVsYx

DR Congo: Why are UN blue helmets there?

DR Congo has one of the largest contingents of UN peacekeepers in the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2StoBxq

NFL's Jay Ajayi on Nigeria's role in Super Bowl win

The Philadelphia Eagles had never won the Super Bowl before, but British-Nigerian athlete Jay Ajayi helped to end that record. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QThZeY

Firefighters revisit the scene of Armenia's earthquake in 1988.

Two British firefighters revisit Spitak, the scene of a devastating earthquake in 1988. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AgP1em

New York awe-struck as sky over Queens turns blue

Social media users wondered if aliens had landed when a power station blast lit up the sky. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LAnF7w

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

The former first lady ends Hillary Clinton's 17-year run in the top slot of the annual Gallup poll. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RdhDiH

Bulgaria rocked by Xmas hog roast row

Plans to butcher pigs in a city centre has caused a row in Bulgaria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lt11Om

The Skripals and the Salisbury poisoning: What happened next?

One poisoning, five victims, and a diplomatic scandal. But what happened when the news moved on? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CCNX68

Trump in Iraq: Seals, secrets, selfies, squabbles

The US president's unannounced visit to troops in Iraq surprised, delighted and irked. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SpBKrg

Why smartphones are skewing young Indians’ ideas of sex

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Hassan al-Kontar: Inside the story of his rescue from Syria

"These are the real heroes". The Syrian stuck in airport praises people who helped bring him to Canada. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BFMLxk

What awaits any Rohingya refugees who return to Myanmar?

Bangladesh wants to send them back to Myanmar, but they will not be welcomed and their future is unclear. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BM8hAm

Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 December 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EPoQi9

Should US Rethink Decision to Leave Syria? The Kurds Say 'Yes' – Here's Why

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US stock markets rally after slide

Wall Street shares recover after dropping 2% amid political and economic uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QY3eaQ

Restrictive job adverts 'put women off', says top female boss

The boss of Severn Trent says limited "must have" skill lists stop many women applying for roles. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EOk04S

Gatwick Airport: Majority stake sold to French firm

France's Vinci is to buy 50.01% of the UK's second-busiest airport for £2.9bn. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EOBpdu

Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey

The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2rW71q3

Tech giants 'must be more transparent'

EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CA624O

BAE Systems to recruit 700 apprentices

Almost half of the additional apprentices will be based at two plants in Lancashire. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QPeCpj

Anak Krakatau: Indonesia flights rerouted as volcano alert level raised

The alert level of Anak Krakatau is now up to the second highest possible after several eruptions. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ESuO1Z

The booming trade in second-hand books

Ladybird books, periodicals, textbooks and signed copies are making more money than ever for used-book sellers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RjgPsj

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The Labour leader has urged Theresa May to cut short the Commons recess to give MPs an earlier vote on Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EOZHEk via IFTTT

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The RAC says the rise in the number of reports to councils proves road conditions are worsening. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ER8l5X via IFTTT

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A stamp that showed US troops in New Guinea is withdrawn after the BBC pointed out the error. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2s0FQKx via IFTTT

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Social media users wondered if aliens had landed when a power station blast lit up the sky. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2LAnF7w via IFTTT

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Famous presenters have included Barry Norman and Jonathan Ross - but there will be no Film 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2LArVny via IFTTT

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E-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than traditional cigarettes, a government advisory body says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ER20GM via IFTTT

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The Forces' Sweetheart threatened to pull out of 50th anniversary events, newly-released files show. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GKu7u9 via IFTTT

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A former UN rights chief is accused of supporting Dubai's version of events over Sheikha Latifa. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AiuLsO via IFTTT

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Both chambers of congress adjourn within minutes of opening their sessions on the disputed budget. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q6qNc1 via IFTTT

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Mohammad Qoraishi is remanded in custody and will appear in front of magistrates on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ETYknE via IFTTT

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Entertainer Arron Hough, 20, went overboard off the coast of Puerto Rico on Christmas Day. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AjSrxb via IFTTT

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The former first lady ends Hillary Clinton's 17-year run in the top slot of the annual Gallup poll. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RdhDiH via IFTTT

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The newspapers speak to witnesses to the crash that killed three Britons in Iceland, and also highlight concerns about cross-Channel migration. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BHiKNM via IFTTT

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Margaret Thatcher once praised England's 1990 World Cup stars for not diving - unlike their opponents. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2LASSYh via IFTTT

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Care home staff say a cycling scheme has improved wellbeing among residents living with dementia. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AjYdyJ via IFTTT

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DR Congo has one of the largest contingents of UN peacekeepers in the world. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2StoBxq via IFTTT

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Footage of 'Snoop' being abandoned in Stoke-on-Trent has been viewed by millions, the RSPCA says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Tb7rV2 via IFTTT

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John Thomson, James Nesbitt and Robert Bathurst say the latest series is definitely an improvement on the last. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ERbFxm via IFTTT

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The writer of Brexit: The Uncivil War says drama can reach the parts news and journalism can't. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VdaDRR via IFTTT

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US shutdown impasse over Trump's wall drags on

Both chambers of congress adjourn within minutes of opening their sessions on the disputed budget. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q6qNc1

Sheikha Latifa: Mary Robinson 'backed Dubai version of events'

A former UN rights chief is accused of supporting Dubai's version of events over Sheikha Latifa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AiuLsO

Anak Krakatau: How a tsunami could wipe out the last Javan rhinos

There are only 67 Javan rhinos left in the world and they all live in sight of Anak Krakatau volcano. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ESxBc5

Saudi Arabia demotes foreign minister in wake of Khashoggi case

King Salman makes the move nearly three months after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ETzNjo

German army 'could recruit EU citizens'

The chief of defence says employing EU citizens is an option to fill shortages in expert posts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EUa1vq

US stock markets rally after slide

Wall Street shares recover after dropping 2% amid political and economic uncertainty. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QY3eaQ

Alexandre Benalla: Row over sacked Macron aide's Africa trip

A business trip to Africa by ex-security aide Alexandre Benalla embarrasses the French presidency. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AjGk33

Italian football fan dies amid Inter-Napoli clashes

The man was knocked down by a van as violence broke out not far from Milan's San Siro stadium. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QUgoFs

DR Congo election: Protesters attack Ebola centre in Beni

People angry with a delay in Sunday's election have targeted an Ebola assessment centre in the east. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AeeCEU

Outcry as Instagram tries horizontal scrolling

The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AjVo0K

Two Korean men drown in Thailand golf buggy accident

The two fall into the Nan river after their buggy is hit by another buggy carrying their wives. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SiLHq5

Musk seeks to dismiss 'pedo' defamation claim

Mr Musk's insults to cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" say Tesla chief's lawyers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ah2ByE

New York skyline turns blue

The strange skyline over the borough of Queens had New Yorkers scratching their heads. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GJ7czl

Who are this year's most influential people?

Frankie McCamley compiles our alternative power hot list and explains the origins of the Insta influencers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2So8T6F

The reggaeton artist challenging sexist stereotypes

Colombian female reggaeton artist Gelo Arango wants to change the sexist, macho stereotypes in her genre. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RhVsYx

DR Congo: Why are UN blue helmets there?

DR Congo has one of the largest contingents of UN peacekeepers in the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2StoBxq

NFL's Jay Ajayi on Nigeria's role in Super Bowl win

The Philadelphia Eagles had never won the Super Bowl before, but British-Nigerian athlete Jay Ajayi helped to end that record. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QThZeY

New York awe-struck as sky over Queens turns blue

Social media users wondered if aliens had landed when a power station blast lit up the sky. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LAnF7w

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

The former first lady ends Hillary Clinton's 17-year run in the top slot of the annual Gallup poll. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RdhDiH

The Skripals and the Salisbury poisoning: What happened next?

One poisoning, five victims, and a diplomatic scandal. But what happened when the news moved on? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CCNX68

Trump in Iraq: Seals, secrets, selfies, squabbles

The US president's unannounced visit to troops in Iraq surprised, delighted and irked. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SpBKrg

Why smartphones are skewing young Indians’ ideas of sex

There seems to be a huge market for videos of rape shared via mobile, which has many worried. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AhNUv4

Hassan al-Kontar: Inside the story of his rescue from Syria

"These are the real heroes". The Syrian stuck in airport praises people who helped bring him to Canada. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BFMLxk

What awaits any Rohingya refugees who return to Myanmar?

Bangladesh wants to send them back to Myanmar, but they will not be welcomed and their future is unclear. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BM8hAm

Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 December 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EPoQi9

Why the King's Troop take over central London once a week

Watch the regular occurrence of 70 horses bringing Britain’s busiest shopping streets to a standstill. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q4mxtp

Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade

Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V851Zj

Trump makes surprise visit to forces in Iraq

The US president and first lady make an unannounced Christmas visit to US service personnel. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EPG5AJ

Sydney Opal Tower: Residents forced to leave for second time

Residents are told to leave for a second time so investigators and engineers can work around the clock. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EPdE4Y

Rwanda genocide: Habyarimana plane shooting probe dropped

Judges close a contentious case over the downing of the president's jet, which sparked the genocide. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2rV0xrn

US stock markets rally after pre-Christmas slump

The Dow Jones is up by nearly 5% and the technology-focused Nasdaq rises by nearly 6%. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GFJ8gt

Frenchman sets off to cross Atlantic in a barrel

Jean Jacques Savin hopes ocean currents alone will propel him from the Canaries to the Caribbean. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CBd75i

Miley Cyrus confirms marriage to Liam Hemsworth

The American pop star confirms her marriage to the Australian actor on social media. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EN2xcV

Paper review: 'Sickening betrayal' over NHS parking fees

Another year of fee hikes at NHS car parks generates anger in the press. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ShQZlH

Striking photojournalism from around the UK

A selection of some of the most striking news photographs from around the UK in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Rhwbhb

Firefighters revisit the scene of Armenia's earthquake in 1988.

Two British firefighters revisit Spitak, the scene of a devastating earthquake in 1988. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AgP1em

Boxing Day Test: Seven-year-old Archie Schiller becomes Australia captain for a day

Seven-year-old Archie Schiller, who has heart disease, led the Australian side out for the Boxing Day Test. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ESBsWq

Mince pie recipe from 17th Century uncovered

The festive favourite incorporated savoury elements alongside sugar, spices and dried fruit. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ENTAQv

Footballer Alexander-Arnold brings kids Christmas cheer

Trent Alexander-Arnold gave his time to less fortunate Liverpudlians, in between training sessions. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SlxLvM

Organ donation: 'Thanks for your loved one's liver'

Ellie Lacey: 'I wanted to tell my organ donor's family I was pregnant, but where did I start?' from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q0BWLn

Holmfirth man, 90, jives his way to friendship

Noel Thorpe donned his dancing shoes to build new friendships after the death of his wife. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CyHRDT

'Trash Girl' Nadia Sparkes defies bullies to go global

The 13-year-old has ignored the taunts to carry on litter-picking and now has fans worldwide. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EPUuNq

Florida school shooting: What happened next?

In February, 17 people were killed in a school shooting in Florida. Did it change anything? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RkrMtI

Focusmate: Watched over while I worked from home

An online service pairs homeworkers together to encourage them not to slack off. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RkPNRA

Lost in Asia's deepest cave

How one man's disappearance in the Uzbek mountains led to the discovery of Asia's deepest cave. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GI122p

Slime - it's a slippery business

Kids love the mess and parents love the prices - but can slime keep selling? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QRJdCK

The five biggest fashion looks for spring 2019

If you're sick of winter dressing, then a look at next spring's biggest looks might cheer you up. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ELHKqd

How to resist 'drink pushers' during the festive season

Actor Stephen McGann and others call for more tolerance for non-drinkers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ER9QBi

Plastic bag fee 'to double to 10p' and include every shop

The government wants to double the charge and extend it to all shops in England, to cut plastic use. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QTPNs4

US stock markets rally after pre-Christmas slump

The Dow Jones is up by nearly 5% and the technology-focused Nasdaq rises by nearly 6%. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GFJ8gt

Britain's ethnic workers face £3.2bn 'pay penalty'

A research group says Britain's black and ethnic minority staff are paid less than white counterparts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EKL9pj

Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade

Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V851Zj

Boxing Day sales: Footfall down for third year, analysts say

Analysts say footfall has dropped for the third year, although London appears to have bucked the trend. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EMk7ys

2018: The year in business - from K-pop to soybeans

How K-pop, soybeans and the Gilets Jaunes made their mark on business and finance in 2018. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Q3nqm0

HES staff summoned to meetings amid job loss fears

Workers at Healthcare Environmental Services are summoned to meetings at its North Lanarkshire depot. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SnpyqS

Japan whale hunting: Commercial whaling to restart in July

One conservation group warns that the move shows "a troubling disregard for international rule". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Lxrs5u

RBS applies for German banking licence ahead of Brexit

It will allow the bank to continue operating freely across the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vbf3si

Huawei's kit removed from emergency services 4G network

BT confirms that Huawei's gear will not be at the heart of the UK's Emergency Services Network. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ShnG2J

Livingston computer factory lays off 310 workers

Staff at the Kaiam plant in Livingston are told by administrators that the factory is being mothballed. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PZjLFM

Mnuchin calls big US banks after huge stock market falls

After a torrid week for US stocks, the Treasury secretary seeks reassurances from big banks. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RfCVft

US shutdown could stretch into January, Trump aide warns

A Trump aide says deadlock over federal budget spending could drag on until the next Congress. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2T8KTUL

Get in debt or turn down job? Universal Credit's 'stark choice'

The way childcare is funded under Universal Credit prevents parents working and leads to debt, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BAiIXL

'Always follow your gut instinct'

Alan Barratt, CEO of Grenade, advises entrepreneurs to "always follow your gut". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GBQd1z

Slime - it's a slippery business

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How one man's eureka moment earns Disney $3bn a year

Andy Mooney went from Scottish miner's son to earning billions for Disney and now running guitar firm Fender. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CuyOE6

The real reason Father Christmas wears red and white

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Residents are told to leave for a second time so investigators and engineers can work around the clock. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EPdE4Y via IFTTT

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Judges close a contentious case over the downing of the president's jet, which sparked the genocide. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2rV0xrn via IFTTT

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The Dow Jones is up by nearly 5% and the technology-focused Nasdaq rises by nearly 6%. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GFJ8gt via IFTTT

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Jean Jacques Savin hopes ocean currents alone will propel him from the Canaries to the Caribbean. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CBd75i via IFTTT

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The American pop star confirms her marriage to the Australian actor on social media. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EN2xcV via IFTTT

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Another year of fee hikes at NHS car parks generates anger in the press. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ShQZlH via IFTTT

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A selection of some of the most striking news photographs from around the UK in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Rhwbhb via IFTTT

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Two British firefighters revisit Spitak, the scene of a devastating earthquake in 1988. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AgP1em via IFTTT

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Seven-year-old Archie Schiller, who has heart disease, led the Australian side out for the Boxing Day Test. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ESBsWq via IFTTT

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The festive favourite incorporated savoury elements alongside sugar, spices and dried fruit. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ENTAQv via IFTTT

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Trent Alexander-Arnold gave his time to less fortunate Liverpudlians, in between training sessions. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SlxLvM via IFTTT

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Ellie Lacey: 'I wanted to tell my organ donor's family I was pregnant, but where did I start?' from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q0BWLn via IFTTT

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Noel Thorpe donned his dancing shoes to build new friendships after the death of his wife. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CyHRDT via IFTTT

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The 13-year-old has ignored the taunts to carry on litter-picking and now has fans worldwide. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EPUuNq via IFTTT

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In February, 17 people were killed in a school shooting in Florida. Did it change anything? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RkrMtI via IFTTT

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An online service pairs homeworkers together to encourage them not to slack off. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RkPNRA via IFTTT

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How one man's disappearance in the Uzbek mountains led to the discovery of Asia's deepest cave. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GI122p via IFTTT

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Kids love the mess and parents love the prices - but can slime keep selling? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QRJdCK via IFTTT

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If you're sick of winter dressing, then a look at next spring's biggest looks might cheer you up. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ELHKqd via IFTTT

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Actor Stephen McGann and others call for more tolerance for non-drinkers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ER9QBi via IFTTT

Anak Krakatau: Indonesia flights rerouted as volcano alert level raised

The alert level of Anak Krakatau is now up to the second highest possible after several eruptions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ESuO1Z

Donald and Melania Trump visit US troops in Iraq in Christmas trip

The US president and first lady make an unannounced Christmas visit to US service personnel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EPG5AJ

Frenchman sets off to cross Atlantic in a barrel

Jean Jacques Savin hopes ocean currents alone will propel him from the Canaries to the Caribbean. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CBd75i

US stock markets rally after pre-Christmas slump

The Dow Jones is up by nearly 5% and the technology-focused Nasdaq rises by nearly 6%. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFJ8gt

Sydney Opal Tower: Residents forced to leave for second time

Residents are told to leave for a second time so investigators and engineers can work around the clock. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EPdE4Y

US man finishes solo race across Antarctica

For the past two months, two men have been racing nearly 1,000 miles (1,600km) across a frigid void. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q3ck0o

Rwanda genocide: Habyarimana plane shooting probe dropped

Judges close a contentious case over the downing of the president's jet, which sparked the genocide. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rV0xrn

Afghan presidential election delayed by three months

A new date in mid-July or early August is to be announced on Thursday, sources tell the BBC. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ag5e3N

Mount Etna: New 4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Sicily

The strongest tremor since Europe's most active volcano erupted on Monday injures 28 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q13TCP

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge leaves hospital

The 85-year-old liberal Supreme Court judge had surgery to remove cancerous nodules from a lung. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q7dQ1O

Martial laws comes to an end in Ukraine after 30 days

The law came into force last month, after a clash between Ukrainian and Russian forces off Crimea. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QNFqWV

Russia condemns 'Israeli' air strikes on Syria

It says the alleged attack was "provocative" and threatened two airliners coming into land. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EJp8aq

Questions the world asked Google in 2018

From Prince Harry's age to the floss, can Washington DC tackle some of the year's most searched questions? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tau5gn

Firefighters revisit the scene of Armenia's earthquake in 1988.

Two British firefighters revisit Spitak, the scene of a devastating earthquake in 1988. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AgP1em

African women we celebrated in 2018

An Afropop artist, a veteran mechanic and other women's stories BBC Africa featured in 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sl1rJp

Mount Etna: Aerial footage shows damage from Italy quakes

Two earthquakes have left buildings damaged and people injured following the eruption of Mount Etna on Monday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rWumrv

The Muslim family that looks after a church

St Matthew's Church is in a rural area of Pakistan where there are hardly any Christians so it's looked after by a local Muslim family. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RfRijJ

British-Nigerian wedding MC: I love a good love story

British-Nigerian wedding MC Fola ‘Folly Fresh’ Sogbesan on why his heart really is in the job. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EM6sqA

Parkour's leading lady Silke Sollfrank on quitting gymnastics

Silke Sollfrank is a professional athlete who turned her back on gymnastics and found parkour. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2T5FOfW

Miley Cyrus confirms marriage to Liam Hemsworth

The American pop star confirms her marriage to the Australian actor on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EN2xcV

Florida school shooting: What happened next?

In February, 17 people were killed in a school shooting in Florida. Did it change anything? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RkrMtI

Lost in Asia's deepest cave

How one man's disappearance in the Uzbek mountains led to the discovery of Asia's deepest cave. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GI122p

Letter from Africa: 'Guilty until proven innocent in Nigeria'

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani takes on the naming, shaming and parading of police suspects in Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Smhw1z

Letter from Africa: Africa's history makers in 2018

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy has made 2018 a year to remember, writes journalist Elizabeth Ohene. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ENQfBW

Finding God in the anguish of violence

As violence intensifies in Indian-administered Kashmir, people flock to its fabled Sufi shrines. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tabsca

Thai cave rescue: The Cave film shares behind-the-scenes shots

The film features some of the actual cave rescue divers, and involved shooting in caves and underwater. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GOkafg

'It's Our Gift to the City': Cincinnati's Christ Church Cathedral to Host Centuries-Old Christmas Festival

The festival, which dates back almost seven centuries, symbolizes Christ's triumph over sin. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2QSh26n

'Very Possible This Will Go Beyond The 28th': Partial Government Could Last into the New Year

The partial governement shutdown, which began at midnight Friday, has left about 25 percent of the federal government closed, affecting an estimated 800,000 workers.  Since the shutdown fell over the weekend, and Monday and Tuesday were federal holidays, most government employees haven't felt the effects yet. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2rXKg4Q

North Korea Ordered to Pay $500M to Family, Estate of Otto Warmbier

A federal judge ordered North Korea to pay more than $500 million in a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Otto Warmbier, an American college student who died shortly after being released from that country. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LCGgzK

Man Uses Food Stamps to Offer Community Free Christmas Lunch

A South Carolina man says he used the $70 he gets each month in food stamps to cook a Christmas meal for his community. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CyrPdk

Parkour's leading lady Silke Sollfrank on quitting gymnastics

Silke Sollfrank is a professional athlete who turned her back on gymnastics and found parkour. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2T5FOfW via

Paper review: A royal rift or 'peace and goodwill'?

Kate and Meghan are 'all smiles' on Boxing Day front pages, despite rumours of a feud, say the papers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EPvzcU via

The dogs without a home for Christmas

Meet some of the rescue dogs who have spent several Christmases in care after failing to be rehomed. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TamVsp via

Amazon's Alexa: The annoying thing about having the same name

We speak to three Alexas who share their name with Amazon's famous virtual assistant. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RcwpWQ via

Finding God in the anguish of violence

As violence intensifies in Indian-administered Kashmir, people flock to its fabled Sufi shrines. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Tabsca via

The dilemmas of Quizmas

Frank Gardner, Gary O’Donoghue and Touretteshero play disability dilemmas. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CxEywK via

#DuvetKnowItsChristmas: Childhood bedroom nostalgia

People are sharing the nostalgic things they find in their childhood bedrooms this Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QMQ4Nu via

Which royal did these sisters most want to see?

Three sisters who were waiting to see the royal family as they arrived at church in Sandringham, Norfolk, spoke to the BBC about what they liked about the royals. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SkjS0S via

The Thai cave rescue: What happened next?

What happened to the 12 boys and their football coach rescued from a flooded Thai cave in July? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RjRhLK via