New Year's Eve: London fireworks celebrate start of 2020

Some 12,000 fireworks lit up the UK capital's skyline to usher in the start of the new decade.

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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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Protect Veterans From Fraud

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Boy, 12, saves great-grandparents when his half brother allegedly stabbed them

A 12-year-old Texas boy saved the lives of his great-grandparents by wresting a knife away during a stabbing attack while driving Sunday.

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The 10 artists who transformed music this decade

What would the 2010s be without Beyoncé? Kendrick Lamar? Frank Ocean?

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The 10 biggest sports stars of the decade

As a memorable sporting decade draws to a close, we take stock of the men and women who've set the standard for others to follow, on and off the field.

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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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Texas Churchgoers Welcomed the Poor, but Sensed This One Was Trouble

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Al interior de un tribunal de guerra estadounidense: la ropa y la cultura en Guantánamo

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Science Panel Staffed With Trump Appointees Says E.P.A. Rollbacks Lack Scientific Rigor

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Democracy has taken a detour this century. Can it get back on track?

Impeachment proceedings against an American president should be a serious democratic exercise aimed at finding the truth. But remarks from both sides of the aisle suggest the process against Donald Trump will be a futile vote along party lines.

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A 12-year-old got a magnifying glass for Christmas -- and set his lawn on fire

A family in Texas found themselves doing damage control on Christmas Day after their 12-year-old son accidentally set their lawn on fire with a magnifying glass.

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U.S. Population Makes Fewest Gains in Decades, Census Bureau Says

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Uber and Postmates File Suit to Block California Freelancer Law

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Judge sidesteps decision over White House immunity while dismissing impeachment witness lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that former Trump national security official Charles Kupperman had filed challenging a House subpoena for him to testify in the impeachment inquiry after the chamber withdrew their subpoena.

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Huawei's sales grew in 2019, but it says next year will be 'difficult'

A top Huawei executive says the Chinese tech company had a strong 2019. But next year promises to be "difficult" as it battles a prolonged American campaign against its business.

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Biden's retort to heckler draws applause

At a campaign stop in New Hampshire, Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden found himself getting repeatedly interrupted by hecklers.

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14-year-old disappears on his way to school

A 14-year-old boy in Ohio disappeared on his way to school ten days ago and has not been seen since, the Port Clinton Police Department said.

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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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Data Breach at Wyze Labs Exposes Information of 2.4 Million Customers

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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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Pompeo to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelensky in Kyiv

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Ex-Trump Aide Subpoenaed in Impeachment Inquiry

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Schumer Demands Witnesses Be Called at Senate Impeachment Trial

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Double the Federal Minimum Wage

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After Death From Falling Debris, Violations Found at 220 Buildings

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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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'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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The Decade We Changed Our Minds

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Synthetic opioids like fentanyl ravaged the US during the last decade. They may do even more damage to Asia in the next

Aroon's eyes rolled back into his head, his breath became fast and labored, and his body started to quiver.

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Photographer: I saw the semi and knew I had to run

A semi-truck in crashed into a multi-car pileup on a Texas highway, leaving several injured.

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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 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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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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The decade in grime

Grime's prospects were shaky in 2010, but the genre has ended the decade triumphantly.

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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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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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Eagles Overwhelm Giants to Clinch a Playoff Berth

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Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Civil rights icon and US Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, his office announced Sunday.

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1 dead after small plane crashes into Maryland homes, erupts in flames

One person was killed after a small plane crashed into two homes in Lanham, Maryland, on Sunday, officials said.

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Cincinnati Zoo's Walter the warthog has died

One of the Cincinnati Zoo's most beloved animals has died.

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This week more than 150 years ago, dozens of Native Americans were killed in largest mass execution in US history

On this week more than 150 years ago, dozens of Native American men were killed by the government in the largest mass execution in US history.

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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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John Lewis, Congressman and Civil Rights Icon, Has Pancreatic Cancer

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Bill Barr Thinks America Is Going to Hell

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The Presidential Nominating Process Is Absurd

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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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Why the past decade saw the rise and rise of East Asian pop culture

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Daughter-in-law of LSU coach among the 5 killed in a small plane crash en route to bowl game

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Frozen LEGO bricks lead to huge discovery

Scientists in England have frozen LEGO blocks to the coldest temperature possible on Earth, and the implications could be big.

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Model's selfie leaves viewers stunned with how much he and actress mom look alike

Actress Elizabeth Hurley and her model son Damian have stunned followers on Instagram with how much the two look alike. Damian shared a Christmas Day selfie of the duo wearing black beanie hats, winter coats and long, wavy brown locks.

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Joe Burrow Threw 7 Touchdowns. And That Was Just L.S.U.’s First Half.

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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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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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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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Fred P. Graham, Legal Affairs Reporter and Court TV Anchor, Dies at 88

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Archeologists in Mexico discovered the ruins of an ancient Mayan palace

A Mayan palace dating back more than 1,000 years was discovered by archeologists in Mexico.

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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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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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The Secrets of Jewish Genius

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There's a Texas-size area of hot sea water off the coast of New Zealand

In the South Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand, satellite imagery shows a massive area of ocean water at well-above-average temperatures.

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Joe Biden Says He’d Defy Subpoena to Testify in Trump’s Senate Trial

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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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'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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ISIS Affiliate in Nigeria Releases a Video Showing 11 Executions

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The ‘Infinity War’ in the Streets of Hong Kong

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Indians are right to protest against rape, but the fight must start at home

A typical scene unfolds in India: angry crowds flood the streets in a mass outcry after yet another woman or girl falls victim to sexual violence.

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Neal R. Peirce, Who Put Spotlight on Urban Innovation, Dies at 87

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American Contractor Killed in Rocket Attack in Iraq

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Russia Deploys Hypersonic Weapon, Potentially Renewing Arms Race

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Arthur Singer Jr., Who Set the Stage for Public TV, Dies at 90

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The Patriarchy of Alcoholics Anonymous

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‘There Is No Excuse.’ Methodist Pastor, Accused of Sexual Harassment, Steps Down.

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Ruling in Paul Haggis Case Gives Lift to #MeToo Lawsuits

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Sue Lyon, Star of ‘Lolita,’ Is Dead at 73

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N.Y.P.D. Steps Up Patrols After Reports of 8 Anti-Semitic Incidents

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Mexican Police Chief Arrested in Massacre of Mormon Family

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Probation Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Parolees Is Arrested

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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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The Papers: 'Ordinary hero' honours and George Michael's sister

Saturday's papers focus on the New Year Honours list and the death of George Michael's sister Melanie.

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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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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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William Greider, Journalist Who Focused on Economy, Dies at 83

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E-Bikes and E-Scooter Rentals Won’t Be Allowed in N.Y. Anytime Soon

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Trump said he was honored to be in 'Home Alone 2.' The same day, Canadian TV broadcast the movie without his cameo. Here's why.

On Christmas Eve, President Donald Trump told service members how he was honored to be in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," a movie he described as "one of the biggest" Christmas hits.

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Christmas passes with no 'gift' from N Korea, but US officials are still watching closely

Now that the Christmas holiday has passed without a "gift" from the North Korean regime, US officials are puzzled why Kim Jong Un chose not to conduct a weapons test so far.

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A giant red star is acting weird and scientists think it may be about to explode

A young, bright star has been acting a little erratic lately.

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Opinion: The Trump admin is hiding something

During the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of President Donald Trump's effort to pressure Ukraine into announcing an investigation of the Bidens, the committee issued 71 subpoenas and requests for information. The Trump administration, in response, produced nothing -- not a single piece of paper.

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Ruthless Liverpool goes 13 points clear in EPL with rout of Leicester City

Freshly crowned Club World Cup champion Liverpool took a giant stride towards its first English top flight title in 30 years with a 4-0 Boxing Day rout of closest challenger Leicester City.

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American University of Afghanistan could close next year if federal funding is cut

The American University of Afghanistan is drawing up plans to shut down next year, a casualty of anticipated US government budget slashing of the school's steady stream of funding, three sources familiar with the planning tell CNN.

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Driver repeatedly runs over package

Video shows a delivery driver placing a customer's package in the street and then repeatedly rolls over it before driving away.

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This 10-bedroom mansion in New York was offered for only $50,000, with one catch

A 6,000-square-foot, 10-bedroom Victorian mansion could've been yours for only $50,000, but there was one catch: You had to put together a restoration proposal for the historic property in order to be considered.

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Kim and Kanye give 6-year-old daughter a $65,000 gift

For Christmas, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave their daughter a jacket that Michael Jackson once wore during an appearance with Elizabeth Taylor. HLN's Susan Hendricks explains.

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In Premier League, Everyone Is Talking Title Except Liverpool

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Peter Wollen, Who Wrote a Film Theory Bible, Is Dead at 81

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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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A security camera captured a police officer in Australia saving a choking baby

The couple was frantic.

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NBA player Nick Young gets engaged on Christmas

NBA player Nick Young hasn't played since 2018 -- but that doesn't mean he isn't winning.

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Kanye West dropped a new album on Christmas and called it -- what else? -- 'Jesus Is Born'

Kanye West is back at it.

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Toronto rapper Bvlly, 24, killed on Christmas Eve

Bvlly, a Toronto-based rapper, was shot and killed early Christmas Eve in what police are calling a homicide.

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Quotation of the Day: Saudis Bet on New Commodity: Tourism

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No Corrections: Dec. 26, 2019

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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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He Vowed to Revitalize Italy’s Schools. After a Budget Loss, He’s Out.

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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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Did de Blasio Put Politics Ahead of Yeshiva Students?

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Why Stephen Curry (Not LeBron) Is the N.B.A. Player of the Decade

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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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Nigeria Releases Leading Critic on Bail After a Campaign an Ocean Away

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Justin Bieber is dropping new music and going on tour in 2020

Justin Bieber just gave a special gift to all his fans -- new music, a tour and a docuseries.

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A family needed to be rescued in Colorado's snowy mountains. Officials say it's a reminder to be prepared for anything

A family stranded in the snowy expanses of the Rockies was found safe on Christmas Eve after going missing for 24 hours.

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How families find joy in seeing a black Santa at Christmas

The first time Vivian Walker met a Santa the same color as she is, she was 41.

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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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The Decade’s Best and Worst (Sorry, Knicks)

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Rapper DaBaby cited on marijuana charge

Grammy-nominated and award-winning rapper DaBaby was given two misdemeanor citations by police in Charlotte on Monday, and the star took to social media to protest his treatment by law enforcement.

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Ed Sheeran says he began his weight loss journey after being fat shamed

Ed Sheeran revealed to losing more than 50 pounds after being trolled, and said he chose not to appear in his first music videos because "I never liked the way I looked."

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Compilation of celebs lip-syncing goes viral

A group of celebrities, including Tyler Perry, Kim Kardashian West and Katy Perry, recorded a lip-sync music video for Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

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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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In Praise of Barack Obama, Music Critic

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How to Teach an Old Frog New Tricks

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Children’s Aid Helped a Young Ghanaian Woman Get to College

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Pentagon Warns Military Personnel Against At-Home DNA Tests

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Dellin Betances Joins the Mets on a One-Year Deal

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