Wednesday, 31 October 2018

BT appoints Worldpay's Philip Jansen as new chief executive

Philip Jansen takes the helm next year as Britain's biggest telecoms provider seeks to revive its fortunes.

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Cathay Pacific data hack hits 9.4 million passengers

The Hong Kong airline said personal details including passport and credit card numbers were accessed.

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Tesla delivers 'historic' $311m profit

Elon Musk's electric car maker reports only the third quarterly profit in its 15-year history.

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Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue to pay respects to victims of massacre

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Whitey Bulger, infamous Boston mob boss, killed in prison, multiple reports say

10/30/18 9:56 AM

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President Trump, in interview, says he plans to sign executive order ending birthright citizenship for babies of non-citizens

10/30/18 4:29 AM

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WATCH: Trump sits down for wide-ranging interview on 'The Ingraham Angle,' 10 pm ET

10/29/18 6:51 PM

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Trump embraces 'nationalist' label, rejects blame for explosive packages sent by 'insane' suspect in Fox News interview

10/29/18 5:35 PM

Pakistan's Supreme Court Aquits Asia Bibi of Blastphemy

The Pakistan Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi of blastphemy Wednesday, ordering her release before a packed courtroom.

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'Anti-Semitism Is Like a Contagious Disease': Could America Become Too Dangerous for Jews?

America was once considered a safe haven for refugees fleeing from anti-Semitism around the globe, especially in Europe. That may be changing.

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Francis Chan Speaks Out Against Church Culture Consumerism in New Documentary

Francis Chan has released a new documentary under his "Letters to the Church" series on YouTube.

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Merkel Won't Seek a 5th Term as Chancellor as Germany Shifts to the Right

Angela Merkel set off Monday on what could be a three-year countdown to the end of her leadership of Germany, a stint that has made her the European Union's longest-serving leader and a key figure in facing the continent's many crises.

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How Evangelical Christians Helped Elect Brazil's New President

Brazil has elected far-right Congressman Jair Bolsonaro has their new president and evangelical Christians played a major role in his victory.

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No Survivors from Lion Air Plane Crash with 189 Passengers

A search and rescue agency official says he's not expecting any survivors from the Lion Air plane that crashed into seas off Jakarta with 189 people aboard.

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Clampdown on violence against NHS staff

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will introduce new measures to help protect NHS staff.

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Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row

Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests.

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George Osborne 'regrets' mistakes that led to Brexit vote

Ex-chancellor says Tories were wrong over immigration - which helped lose the 2016 referendum.

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Suzy Lamplugh: Sutton Coldfield search enters day three

Police have been interested in an area to the rear of a semi-detached home in north Birmingham.

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What do American voters care about?

In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?

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Maori ceremony for duke and duchess as royal tour ends

The couple's 16-day overseas tour ends with a visit to a kiwi hatchery and tree walk in New Zealand.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.

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Boys arrested after toddler hurt in Leigh van chase

Leo Durrington, 3, is critically ill after being struck by a van which was being followed by police.

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Being wrong weight 'cuts four years off life'

People who are overweight or underweight could live shorter lives than those with a healthy BMI, a study says.

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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.

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University stops making unconditional offers

Unconditional offers are being halted at one university to preserve its entry standards.

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Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.

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The Great British Bake Off: 2018 winner revealed

After 10 weeks of biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries, one contestant emerges from the tent triumphant.

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The Papers: Brexit impact and 'Suzy cop's blunders'

Brexit continues to attract headlines with front page stories focusing on the economy and the rush for Irish passports.

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News Daily: Osborne 'regrets' Brexit vote mistakes and NHS violence clampdown

Your morning briefing for 31 October 2018.

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From Syria to Cambridge University

Studying with a mobile phone instead of textbooks in Syria, Abdullah Kattineh got into Cambridge.

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Meeting my long-lost Jamaican family

Keith from Lichfield thought he was an only child for his entire life, that is until a few months ago when he discovered that he is in fact, one of 10 siblings.

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Bitcoin: The first ten years

Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world?

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Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister.

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The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem

Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.

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DIY Generation: How to be your own boss aged 25

Young entrepreneurs give advice on how to get started in business.

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What should I do with my broken kettle?

Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired.

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The black history you might not learn at school

As Black History Month draws to a close, BBC News celebrates four lesser-known historical figures.

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Dutch language besieged by English at the unis

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".

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Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

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Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?

Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients.

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Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner

Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash.

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Lewis Hamilton on 2018 F1 world title: 'Let's dance. I know how to get by you'

Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018.

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Carabao Cup: Nigel Clough says guiding Burton into last eight is 'special'

Burton boss Nigel Clough says it is "special" to have guided League One Burton to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time.

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The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections


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On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order


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A Weekend at Witch Camp


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Word + Quiz: jamboree


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Pittsburgh, Venice, Whitey Bulger: Your Wednesday Briefing


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What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’


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Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth


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Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1


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Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines


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Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response


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In California, the Search for a Missing 800-Pound Hammer Continues


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Quotation of the Day: Move Would Have Widespread Ramifications for Many American Families


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Review: In ‘Days of Rage,’ the Revolution Will Be Trivialized


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Review: Remembering What Was and Wasn’t in ‘Good Grief’


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Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come


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Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting


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Corrections: October 31, 2018


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36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation


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Resting Place


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Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums


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Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

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Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?

Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients.

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Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner

Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash.

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Lewis Hamilton on 2018 F1 world title: 'Let's dance. I know how to get by you'

Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018.

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Carabao Cup: Nigel Clough says guiding Burton into last eight is 'special'

Burton boss Nigel Clough says it is "special" to have guided League One Burton to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time.

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Pakistan court clears condemned Christian

Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests.

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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.

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India unveils the world's tallest statue

The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction.

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Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts

Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.

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Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills

Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.

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Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.

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Gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison

Bulger was severely beaten by one or more inmates shortly after arriving at the prison, sources say.

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Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot

Tehran denies its intelligence agencies planned to kill an Arab separatist leader on Danish soil.

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Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home

John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria.

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Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted

Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015.

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Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests

The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend.

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What do American voters care about?

In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?

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Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.

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Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister.

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Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

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Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'

Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say.

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Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands

The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money.

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Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music

"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says.

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Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town

A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town.

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Is the Amazon facing new dangers?

Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified?

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Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft

A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged.

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Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

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Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history

The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power?

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Dutch language besieged by English

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".

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North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace

How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking.

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Tuesday, 30 October 2018

On Politics: Pittsburgh Massacre Happened Amid Rise in Anti-Semitism


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Your Kid’s Apps Are Crammed With Ads


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Julen Lopetegui Is Fired, and There’s Plenty of Blame to Share


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Trolling the Monster in the Heart of the Milky Way


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Corrections: October 30, 2018


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Champions


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Word + Quiz: abrogate


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Angela Merkel, Anti-Semitism, Russia: Your Tuesday Briefing


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What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘The Degenerates’ and ‘Busy Tonight’


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Reeling From Tragedy, Many in Pittsburgh Say Trump Should Not Visit


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Quotation of the Day: His Promise to Heal Bad Hearts Relied on Mountain of False Data


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Lin-Manuel Miranda Puts Freestyle Love Supreme Back Onstage


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The Knicks Surge Past the Nets to End a Five-Game Skid


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Golden State’s Klay Thompson Sets 3-Pointer Record in Blowout Win


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The New Cold War


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Merkel’s Out. Now What?


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In Merkel, Europe Loses a Leader


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Late Night for a Working Stiff


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Budget 2018: MPs debate 'end of austerity' claim

Labour says spending cuts are continuing and accuses the government of a "broken promise".

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Suzy Lamplugh: Police search Sutton Coldfield property

A property in Birmingham is being searched in connection with the estate agent's murder in 1986.

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Matthew Hedges: Academic on UAE spying charge bailed

Durham University PhD student Matthew Hedges is accused of spying while on a research trip.

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Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'

A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens.

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German ex-nurse Niels Hoegel on trial over 100 deaths

Niels Hoegel administered fatal doses of medication at two northern hospitals, prosecutors say.

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Meghan shows off welly-wanging skills in New Zealand

The Duchess of Sussex played the game after she and Prince Harry arrived in New Zealand.

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Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search

Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off.

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US sending 5,200 troops to border with Mexico

President Trump has described the thousands of migrants headed for the US as an "invasion".

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Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed.

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Excluded children at risk of knife crime - Barnardo's

Pupils taken out of education could also be at risk of being groomed, says the charity Barnardo's.

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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate

Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the journalist before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

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Pregnancy gap should be at least a year - researchers

A study says 12-to-18 months is the ideal interval between giving birth and becoming pregnant again.

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'Pole dancing helped me find body confidence'

Vanessa Martin says pole dancing and finding "other fat women online" helped her gain body confidence.

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The Papers: 'Tricks and treats' in pre-Brexit Budget

Philip Hammond's last Budget before Brexit dominates Tuesday's newspaper front pages.

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Britain's hidden heroines - the WRVS

The Royal Voluntary Service celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, here are a selection of images from a new photo exhibition in London.

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News Daily: 'Austerity ending' Budget under scrutiny and Briton bailed in UAE

Your morning briefing for 30 October 2018.

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Carey Mulligan says film and TV sets are still 'limiting' for mums

Actress Carey Mulligan says she has "never, ever been on a set where they have childcare".

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Halloween: How did we fall in love with pumpkins?

The idea of carving pumpkins comes from the United States - or does it?

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Meghan on tour: Tips for travelling when you're pregnant

Advice from two mums as the pregnant Duchess of Sussex completes her first overseas tour with the duke.

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Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.

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Chocolate: Origins of delicacy pushed back in time

The delights of chocolate were first discovered in the Amazon rainforest about 5,000 years ago.

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'Killing vegans' response from Waitrose magazine editor

Waitrose Food's editor doesn't mince his words in rejecting an idea aimed at vegan readers.

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Why did the council 'house' me in a tent?

Theo had just turned 17 when he became homeless. He turned to the council for help - but was given only a one-man tent.

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Grenfell Tower: The fires that foretold the tragedy

The five fires over five decades that could have saved the lives of the residents of Grenfell Tower.

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Stacey Abrams: The Deep South woman vying to make history

Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it.

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'I never knew men could get breast cancer'

Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.

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As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised

Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change.

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The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge

Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam.

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Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost?

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Indonesia hunts for victims, wreckage of air crash; survivors seen unlikely

Indonesia on Tuesday stepped up a search for an airliner that plunged into the sea with all 189 aboard feared dead, deploying underwater beacons to trace its black box recorders and uncover why an almost-new plane crashed minutes after take-off.


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Friction likely as Korean court orders Nippon Steel to compensate WWII workers

South Korea's top court ruled on Tuesday Japan's Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. should compensate four South Koreans for their forced labor during World War Two, a decision that could freeze ties between the uneasy neighbors.


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South Korea court orders Japan firm to compensate wartime forced laborers

South Korea's top court ruled on Tuesday that Japan's Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. should compensate four South Koreans for their forced labor during World War Two when Japan occupied Korea, Yonhap reported.


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