The Newyork News Auto Alerts: September 2018

Sunday, September 30, 2018

The Week in Culture: Native Art at the Met; the Fringe Festival in a Ferry

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North Korea defector numbers 'drop' under Kim

Tighter border controls and higher rates by smugglers are key factors, a South Korean MP says.

Russian spy poisoning: Woman 'identifies' suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga

A woman in the Russian village of Beryozovka tells the BBC she recognises the Salisbury suspect.

Man charged with murdering two women in Kent

The women, who were in their 50s and 70s, died at the scene of an incident in Hadlow village in Kent.

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The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format.

China tests three hypersonic missiles at one go

Beijing: China has achieved a feat of testing three types of hypersonic aircraft missiles at the same time, a media report has said. The tests of three scaled-down models of "wide-speed-range vehicles", which can fly at from hypersonic velocity to lower than the speed of sound, were carried out on September

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WATCH: Pakistani helicopter violates airspace along LoC in Jammu Kashmir's Poonch district

New Delhi: A Pakistani chopper was sighted in India’s airspace in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday afternoon. Quoting Army, news agency PTI reported that a Pakistani chopper violated airspace along LoC in Poonch. As per sources the chopper hovered in the Indian space between 12:15 pm to 12:20

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Brett Kavanaugh, Tsunami, Elon Musk: Your Weekend Briefing

By JOUMANA KHATIB, ALAN YUHAS and VIRGINIA LOZANO from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2NTO3he

Indonesia earthquake: 'Race against time' to reach survivors

Many people remain missing on Sulawesi after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

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In pictures: Search for Indonesia tsunami survivors

A frantic search continues on the Sulawesi island, after a deadly tsunami triggered by a quake.

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'I'd binge on Nutella, eating a giant tub a week'

Up to a third of obese people may have Binge Eating Disorder, yet the condition is often misunderstood.

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At least 832 dead in Indonesia quake-tsunami disaster: reports

New Delhi: The death toll from a tsunami that hit Indonesia's island of Sulawesi triggered after a 7.5-magnitude quake has soared to 832 and could climb higher, news agency AFP reported. As per its report, the country’s disaster management agency said that so far almost all the deaths had been

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Indonesia Tsunami Toll Soars Amid Push to Save Survivors

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2xO1uFa

Hundreds of Migrant Children Quietly Moved to a Tent Camp on the Texas Border

By CAITLIN DICKERSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2N5EkiB

Homes That Sold for Around $750,000

By C. J. HUGHES from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/2zG675w

Matt Damon Plays Brett Kavanaugh in ‘S.N.L.’ Season Premiere

By DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2OYvPrf

Indonesia earthquake: Huge surge in death toll

At least 832 people died in the earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia, emergency officials say.

Indonesia earthquake: 'Race against time' to reach survivors

Many people remain missing on Sulawesi after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Social media guidelines for young people to be drawn up

Guidelines will be drawn up by health experts amid fears about the impact on children's mental health.

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Hattie the Fatty half the size and hungry for a home

Collie-cross Hattie, dubbed Britain’s fattest dog, has halved her weight and is looking for a home.

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The Limits of Fashion’s Inclusivity

By SINEAD BURKE from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2xOfDCy

Elon Musk steps down as Tesla's Chairman

New York: Elon Musk has agreed to step down as chairman of Tesla Inc. for three years and pay a $20 million fine in a deal with the stock market regulatory authority, Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) to resolve securities fraud charges. The S.E.C. announced the deal on Saturday two

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Racism and stereotypes in colonial India’s 'Instagram’

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed.

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Brexit plan critics are playing politics, says Theresa May

The PM insists her approach is the only one that can deliver, while Boris Johnson calls it "deranged".

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Indonesia earthquake: Huge surge in death toll

At least 832 people died in the earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia, emergency officials say.

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Russian spy poisoning: Woman 'identifies' suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga

A woman in the Russian village of Beryozovka tells the BBC she recognises the Salisbury suspect.

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Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts Deborah Ramirez for interview

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview.

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Desert Island Discs: Tom Daley felt 'inferior' over sexuality

The Olympic diver also reveals becoming a parent has made him care less about winning Olympic gold.

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Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE."

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Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private.

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Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters.

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Three in five British adults say miracles are possible

A survey commissioned for BBC Local Radio also suggests 43% of UK adults have prayed for a miracle.

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Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city.

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Ryder Cup: Europe lead United States 10-6 after day two at Le Golf National

Europe need 4½ points to win the Ryder Cup after opening up a 10-6 lead over the United States at Le Golf National on day two in France.

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Cambridge University completes restoration of gatehouse

A faded gatehouse which dates back to the 16th Century is given a makeover.

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The Papers: 'Boris vs May' and 'disgraceful' data breach

The papers focus on the Conservative Party's division and announcements, ahead of its conference.

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Special words that don't exist in English (yet)

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed.

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The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format.

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Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests

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A wig changed my life and gave me confidence back

Most young men suffering hair loss chose to have transplants, some have a different solution.

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Has 'dieting' become a dirty word?

"Wellness", not dieting, is the new buzzword when it comes to losing weight, but is it the right approach?

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Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on.

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India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he?

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Ty Hafan: Dad's group tackling tragedy and mountains together

The 100-strong support group hopes to help and inspire other dads whose children have life limiting conditions.

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Ryder Cup 2018: Where will the winning points come from? Singles draw & form

Where will the winning Ryder Cup points come from? Sunday singles draw, form guide and results from Europe v US at Le Golf National, Paris.

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Man Utd: Decision to be made after West Ham defeat - Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United "have big decisions" to make about the future of manager Jose Mourinho, says former defender Rio Ferdinand.

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Lewis Hamilton team orders? All you need to know about Russia

Mercedes new aero package shocks Ferrari, but all is not lost in Russia - there's a first corner, and some politics, to navigate.

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Daniel Sturridge: Has the Liverpool forward got his mojo back?

Daniel Sturridge was playing against Chester when England beat Sweden at the World Cup but the striker appears to have rediscovered his best form at Liverpool.

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Ryder Cup 2018: Poulter, Fleetwood and Garcia feature in day two's best shots

Ian Poulter, Tommy Fleetwood and Sergio Garcia all feature in the best shots from day two of the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Paris.

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Hit Men and Power: South Africa’s Leaders Are Killing One Another

By NORIMITSU ONISHI and SELAM GEBREKIDAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2OoaNW3

Mazie Harris, John Carr

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Pakistan's Qureshi raises Kashmir issue at UN, threatens use of nuclear weapons

New Delhi: In an audacious response to Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj’s statement about Pakistan harbouring terrorism in the United Nations General Assembly, a miffed Pakistan also attacked India and warned of a possible use of nuclear weapons Indian foreign minister Suhma Swaraj had on Saturday slammed Pakistan at the

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Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private.

Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors

Over 20 people are dug out of a hotel by hand, but fears grow that the death toll of 408 will rise.

Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE."

Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts Deborah Ramirez for interview

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview.

North Korea 'won't disarm if sanctions continue', minister says

Ri Yong-ho tells the UN that the sanctions are deepening North Korean mistrust of the US.

Jair Bolsonaro: Large protests against Brazil election front-runner

Tens of thousands of women say "not him" to candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead of next week's election.

HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past.

Egypt sentences activist for 'spreading fake news'

Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt.

Danish police free manhunt suspects in death threat case

Two men in a Swedish car were detained over fears an attack was about to take place, police say.

Turkey's Erdogan opens mosque in German city of Cologne

Turkey's president ends a tense state visit by opening one of Europe's largest mosques in Cologne.

Lindsay Lohan under fire for 'bizarre' Instagram video

Lindsay Lohan has been criticised online after posting a video showing an altercation with a homeless family.

Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin dies aged 76

He was the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the 1960s psychedelic rock group in San Francisco.

Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters.

Special words that don't exist in English (yet)

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed.

Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city.

Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests

What will the FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh actually do?

The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination.

Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on.

Brazil indigenous group bets on 'golden fruit'

A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil.

Why Hollywood writer Ubah Mohamed hated her name

Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood.

India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he?

Racism and stereotypes in colonial India’s 'Instagram’

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed.

Job posted to Hacker News: NuCypher (YC S16) is hiring engineers to work on homomorphic encryption

NuCypher (YC S16) is hiring engineers to work on homomorphic encryption
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Job posted to Hacker News: Smarking (YC W15) Is Hiring Back-End Engineers in SF

Smarking (YC W15) Is Hiring Back-End Engineers in SF
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Job posted to Hacker News: Join Us the Muse (YC W12) Is Hiring a Senior Data Scientist

Join Us the Muse (YC W12) Is Hiring a Senior Data Scientist
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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Trump speaks at rally in West Virginia

09/29/18 7:22 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

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Elon Musk to step down as chairman of Tesla, pay $20M in penalties in SEC settlement

09/29/18 6:03 PM

Across Senegal, the Beloved Baobab Tree Is the ‘Pride of the Neighborhood’

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Ohio State Rallies to Still the Roar at Penn State

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College Football: Depleted Clemson Escapes an Upset Against Syracuse

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This Week’s Wedding Announcements

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Stephanie Friedman, Stanley Gartshein

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Ruben Porras, Raul Sanchez

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Roxanne Schwartz, Perri Silver

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Rachel Dempsey, Bryn Williams

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Norel Hassan, Timothy Knight

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Lauren Lepow, Joshua Stieber

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Laura Eidlitz, Victor Adefuye

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Katherine Whitman, Frank Broomell Jr.

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Julia Freling, ChiChi Madu

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Jennifer Berry, Travis Jarae

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Grace Chiou, Bradley Graw

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Drew Foreman, Anais Farges

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Carly Berg, Jeremy Koenig

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Ashley Gitter, Jared Snyder

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Andrew Lim, David Crawford

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What’s on TV Sunday: ‘God Friended Me’ and ‘The Simpsons’

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Saturday, September 29, 2018

Is Your Salad Habit Good for the Planet?

By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2DHz7Or

An ‘Ancestral Memory’ Inscribed in Skin

By ASH ADAMS and EVE LYONS from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2Oopf06

11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

By KALY SOTO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2IuztqF

On Politics: This Week’s Biggest Stories

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Kavanaugh: The woman behind that 'elevator pitch' to Jeff Flake

Anna Maria Archilla on why she felt she had to confront Senator Flake in an elevator, before the vote on Judge Kavanaugh.

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Brexit: Tory MP Heidi Allen would back another referendum

The Cambridgeshire MP is the latest Tory MP to support another referendum in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Debt killed my dad

A small debt for unpaid council tax multiplied many times when Nigel Hurst was declared bankrupt - and caused him to take his life.

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Nearly 400 dead in Indonesia earthquakes, tsunami; dozens missing

Jakarta (Indonesia): Over 380 people were confirmed dead on Saturday after earthquakes, including a powerful 7.5 magnitude tremor, and tsunami struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Rescue workers were struggling to reach certain affected areas amid fears that the toll can still rise. Three hundred-eighty four people died in the city

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The Most Important Least-Noticed Economic Event of the Decade

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In Vienna, Affordable Luxury Comes at a Price

By SUSANNE FOWLER from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2NcpAyB

In Small-Town Maine, a Restaurant Both Reverent and Innovative

By CHARLIE FRIEDMANN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2NRHSu4

3 Times Journalists on How They Cover Others’ Hometowns in an Era of Twitter Storms

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Job posted to Hacker News: Iris Automation Is Hiring a Recruiting Lead – AI for Drones

Iris Automation Is Hiring a Recruiting Lead – AI for Drones
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Turkey Clamps Down on a Group Erdogan Once Championed: Grieving Mothers

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Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin dies aged 76

He was the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the 1960s psychedelic rock group in San Francisco.

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'CS spray' set off in Bournemouth nightclub

The irritant, which could be CS spray, left 40 people struggling to breathe, police said.

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Ryan Gosling and his La La Land director Damien Chazelle on their new film First Man

Ryan Gosling and director Damien Chazelle have looked to the stars for their latest movie collaboration, First Man. It tells the true story of the first moon landing.

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Hedi Slimane’s Celine: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

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Brett Kavanaugh: Trump's Supreme Court pick faces FBI inquiry

Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote must wait as the FBI investigates alleged sexual misconduct.

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EpiPen users told to use devices past normal expiry date

Parents say their children's supplies are due to expire within days, amid a shortage of the devices.

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Toyota says no-deal Brexit would stall production at Burnaston

Toyota UK tells the BBC a no-deal Brexit would temporarily halt production at the Burnaston plant near Derby.

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Indonesia earthquake: Dozens dead in Palu

A powerful quake triggers a tsunami that sends 2m high waves through the city of Palu.

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Woman racially abused while at university speaks out

Racial slurs were shouted at Rufaro Chisango at her Nottingham Trent University halls of residence.

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Facebook security breach: Up to 50m accounts attacked

Attackers exploited vulnerability in a feature known as "View As", the social media giant says.

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F-35 fighter jet: Programme suffers first crash

The pilot ejected safely before the jet, worth an estimated $100m, crashed in South Carolina.

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John Major: Leadership threats against PM are unacceptable

Former PM John Major says the taunts and challenges against Theresa May by some MPs must stop.

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The truth behind my fried chicken

Fried chicken lover Hezron Springer finds out how some of the millions of birds reach our plates.

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Newspaper headlines: Facebook breach and UK future 'at risk'

A range of stories lead Saturday's papers, including the 'unprecedented' cyber attack on Facebook.

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Gamers meet in real life at bedside of terminally-ill friend

Six online gamers meet for the first time in person to support their terminally-ill friend - years after their friendships began.

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'Magic table' aims to help patients with dementia

A device that projects simple games onto a table is being used to help people with dementia.

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'Rap makes my stutter disappear'

Nineteen-year-old rapper Kitch has a stutter, which almost always disappears when he performs.

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Secret life of rare antelope revealed

An antelope caught on camera in Uganda for the first time sheds light on an unexplored rainforest.

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Eileen Style Queen: The 80-year-old Instagram influencer

The bang-on-trend grandmother proving age is no barrier to success on social media.

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Sneezing fallow buck photo 'one-in-a-million shot'

University student Oban van Schie, 19, took the photograph at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire.

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The Sunday night drama plugging the gap left by Bodyguard

How a stressful long haul flight with a newborn inspired BBC One's new psychological thriller, The Cry.

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Why are dusters often yellow?

The humble duster is a familiar household object but why are they often yellow?

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Astrid Holleeder: Why I betrayed my crime boss brother

The sister of the Netherlands' most notorious gangster risked her life by giving evidence against him.

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High street crisis: Charting how we spend our money

As more retailers are running into trouble, BBC News asks if the way we spend our money has shifted.

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Why doesn't prison work for women?

What is being done to improve outcomes for women offenders?

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Why is France's Macron talking tough on Brexit?

The French president has called some pro-Brexit politicians "liars"

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Christine Blasey Ford's testimony through the eyes of a survivor

How author and sexual assault survivor Liz Spikol saw Christine Blasey Ford's testimony.

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Why US top court is so much more political than UK's

The current partisan split at the US top court is unprecedented and likely to stay, experts say.

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A Prostitute Was Killed in France. Is a New Law Partly to Blame?

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SHOCKING VIDEO: Massive Tsunami Wave Hits Indonesian City After 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake

JAKARTA: Indonesia was rocked by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Friday where it was said that "many" buildings had collapsed due to it. The quake hit central Sulawesi island at a shallow depth of some 10 kilometres (six miles), the US Geological Survey said. The latest quake was a higher

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WATCH: Man gets slapped in the face by seal with an octopus! crazy video goes viral

New Delhi: A boatman out in the ocean in New Zealand got a bolt from the blue when he was slapped by a seal while he was cruising in the water. In the video on Instagram, Kayaker Kyle Mulinder can be seen enjoying his water ride when all of a

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Apple store in US robbed twice in less than 12 hour during iPhone XS launch weekend

San Francisco: Electronics worth tens of thousands of dollars were stolen from the Palo Alto Apple store in California in almost 12 hours during the iPhone XS launch weekend, the media reported. "According to Palo Alto police, the city's Apple store was first hit at 7PM on Saturday. In this round,

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