Sue Hopkins stuck by her son Martin who has been a drug addict for most of his adult life.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
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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Huawei: 'Survival will be our priority' in 2020
The firm admits life will be "difficult" after the Trump administration banned the firm in the US.
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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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UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution
The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals.
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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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Citizenship Act protests: Why fear has gripped Muslims in this Indian state
The Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh is living in fear after a new citizenship law came into effect.
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China internet: Top talking points of 2019 and how they evaded the censors
From rebellious numbers to state-backed trends, China's internet was a noisy place in 2019.
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Africa's year in pictures 2019
A selection of the best photos from across Africa 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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'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
By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/39rithX
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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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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Pompeo to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelensky in Kyiv
By BY EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MIKBDt
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Ex-Trump Aide Subpoenaed in Impeachment Inquiry
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qth6qk
Schumer Demands Witnesses Be Called at Senate Impeachment Trial
By BY ERIC LIPTON AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rIi4GX
Double the Federal Minimum Wage
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2F8IcxK
After Death From Falling Debris, Violations Found at 220 Buildings
By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2u3B6rX
Monday, December 30, 2019
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
By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/36bkKvM
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 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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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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'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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Hunting the missing millions from collapsed cryptocurrency
On the trail of almost half a billion dollars lost when the Wex exchange collapsed in 2018.
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Medieval combat: A Chinese knight fights for his dream
A Chinese teacher with a passion for medieval combat hopes to take his hobby to the next level.
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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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Eagles Overwhelm Giants to Clinch a Playoff Berth
By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/351849i
Ten questions from the past 10 years
How well do you remember events in England from the past decade?
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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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John Lewis, Congressman and Civil Rights Icon, Has Pancreatic Cancer
By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2szJJu3
Bill Barr Thinks America Is Going to Hell
By BY KATHERINE STEWART AND CAROLINE FREDRICKSON from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/368qVk7
The Presidential Nominating Process Is Absurd
By BY DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3599Oxf
Sunday, December 29, 2019
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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Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst
Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law?
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China and Twitter: The year Chinese diplomacy went social
This year saw a marked changed in tone from China, as more diplomats began using Twitter.
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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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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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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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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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Joe Burrow Threw 7 Touchdowns. And That Was Just L.S.U.’s First Half
By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Q6gPe4
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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‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’
Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore.
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Fred P. Graham, Legal Affairs Reporter and Court TV Anchor, Dies at 88
By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2SB8jp4
The Papers: Honours leak and 'troubling' police use of AI
The accidental publishing of more than 1,000 addresses of New Year Honour recipients is among the front page stories.
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Striking photojournalism from around the world in 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world in 2019.
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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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Saturday, December 28, 2019
'We fell in love on the dance floor’
Taiwan has been declared polio free since 2000 and some of the last polio survivors have decided to band together to dance wheelchair ballroom dancing.
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How puppetry can help with trauma
After being trafficked for sex by her family as a child, puppeteer Raven wants to show people healing is possible through art.
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The man who spent 30 years caring for crocodiles in Ethiopia
Tomas Tama has spent 30 years protecting the reptiles in Ethiopia, despite once being bitten.
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10 musical moments to look out for in 2020
From Adele's comeback to Glastonbury's birthday bash, here's the best music of the next 12 months.
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Extinction: A million species at risk, so what is saved?
With around one million species at risk, how do conservationists decide what species to save?
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Transgender in Pakistan: Maya, the woman who almost broke free
Maya was one of dozens of trans women killed in Pakistan in recent years, many of the murders unsolved.
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Gare du Nord: Why Europe's busiest station needs a makeover fast
The plan to revitalise Gare du Nord will include sports areas and medical labs - but critics are not convinced.
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The anti-vaccination movement that gripped Victorian England
Opposition to vaccination has its roots in a militancy that was at its height more than 100 years ago.
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Joe Biden Says He’d Defy Subpoena to Testify in Trump’s Senate Trial
By BY THOMAS KAPLAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Q3W1DZ
ISIS Affiliate in Nigeria Releases a Video Showing 11 Executions
By BY RUTH MACLEAN AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://nyti.ms/39lOc3Q
India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police'
Muslims in India tell the BBC of police brutality, and why they fear losing their citizenship rights.
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French government to scan social media for tax cheats
French court says government can comb profiles, posts and pictures for evidence of undeclared income.
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Jeffrey Epstein case: FBI 'investigating Ghislaine Maxwell'
The British socialite and others are part of an inquiry into "people who facilitated" the financier.
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The ‘Infinity War’ in the Streets of Hong Kong
By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2SziCK6
Neal R. Peirce, Who Put Spotlight on Urban Innovation, Dies at 87
By BY KEITH SCHNEIDER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Q1qrXq
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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American Contractor Killed in Rocket Attack in Iraq
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/351GEQw
Russia Deploys Hypersonic Weapon, Potentially Renewing Arms Race
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES AND DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2tXQK8k
Arthur Singer Jr., Who Set the Stage for Public TV, Dies at 90
By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/36e2wd7
The Patriarchy of Alcoholics Anonymous
By BY HOLLY WHITAKER from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2EVA9UX
‘There Is No Excuse.’ Methodist Pastor, Accused of Sexual Harassment, Steps Down.
By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rA9vOn
Ruling in Paul Haggis Case Gives Lift to #MeToo Lawsuits
By BY NANCY COLEMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/351GEA0
Sue Lyon, Star of ‘Lolita,’ Is Dead at 73
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2Q18Izo
Friday, December 27, 2019
End of the decade: How the 2010s changed my life
Like every decade, the past 10 years has seen huge cultural shifts and social trends.
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Mecca 1979: The mosque siege that changed the course of Saudi history
An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society.
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Art in 2020: The exhibitions hotlist
Take your pick of art from Raphael and Jan van Eyck to the film special effects of Ray Harryhausen.
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Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes
Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes.
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Baby video messages 'amazing' for new parents
Victoria's triplets spent nine weeks in Southampton's neonatal unit and staff sent updates via a new app.
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Australia fires: Crews brace for dangerous heatwave
Crews are bracing for another dangerous period as calls grow for volunteer firefighters to be paid.
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'There was a gasp in the courtroom' - retiring Supreme Court President Lady Hale
The retiring president of the Supreme Court reflects on a momentous ruling, her career and "that" spider brooch.
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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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Iraq ends year in political turmoil
A political crisis is roiling Iraq, as protesters remain on the streets despite a rising death toll.
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The mosque siege that changed Saudi history
An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society.
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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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William Greider, Journalist Who Focused on Economy, Dies at 83
By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/37aJq7v
E-Bikes and E-Scooter Rentals Won’t Be Allowed in N.Y. Anytime Soon
By BY ED SHANAHAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2ZvZzll
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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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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Inside China's child pop star factory
Young, mostly female, wannabe stars are trained for a booming industry worth billions of dollars.
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Is 'super coral' the key to saving the world's reefs?
Scientists in the Seychelles have started the world's first large scale coral reef restoration project.
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The African women standing up for change in 2019
Here are the women on the continent who've been shaking the table this year.
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In Premier League, Everyone Is Talking Title Except Liverpool
By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/360hR0v
Peter Wollen, Who Wrote a Film Theory Bible, Is Dead at 81
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/39gEEYb
Thursday, December 26, 2019
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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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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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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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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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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The island struggling to secure its future
After being hit by a hurricane, Puerto Rico is seeking ways to counter years of economic decline.
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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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Did de Blasio Put Politics Ahead of Yeshiva Students?
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Ari Behn: Author and Norway princess's ex-husband dies aged 47
Author Ari Behn and the king's eldest child, Princess Martha Louise, divorced in 2017.
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Why Stephen Curry (Not LeBron) Is the N.B.A. Player of the Decade
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Wednesday, December 25, 2019
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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Burkina Faso: Many women killed in jihadist attack
Burkina Faso has declared two days of national mourning after Tuesday's attack on a base and town.
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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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Executing a dictator: Open wounds of Romania's Christmas revolution
A bloody battle played out on the streets of Bucharest in 1989 as Romania's communist dictator fell.
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Nigeria Releases Leading Critic on Bail After a Campaign an Ocean Away
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The Decade’s Best and Worst (Sorry, Knicks)
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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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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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Bearded Colorado man robs bank, gifts money, yells 'Merry Christmas'
"He robbed the bank, came out, threw the money all over the place," one witness said.
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The Christians helping Bethlehem shepherd families give birth safely
An ancient Christian order runs a maternity hospital in Bethlehem for people of all faiths and ethnicities.
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Turkish artisans hand-craft bespoke cymbals for drummers
Artisans in Istanbul have been hand-crafting cymbals the same way for more than 600 years.
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'I sent my seven-year-old across the border alone'
More parents are sending their children across the US-Mexico border alone to get around asylum rules.
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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
By BY HEATHER MURPHY AND MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Zmko2B
Dellin Betances Joins the Mets on a One-Year Deal
By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ZkOFyQ
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
How Greta Thunberg inspired a pantomime
Greta Thunberg's role on the world's political stage has inspired an eco-friendly panto.
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Self-care: Why this band does self-care sessions with its fans
The band Milk Teeth puts on self-care sessions for fans before its gigs.
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Meet the artist who draws scientists for Instagram
Nina Chhita uses illustration to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and medicine.
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How to disagree well: Two close friends who have reason to hate each other
Fiona was brought up in a nationalist family in Northern Ireland. Lee was a British soldier there. Now they are close friends.
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The Scots girl adopted by singing cowboy Roy Rogers
How a girl from an Edinburgh children's home was adopted by a pair of Hollywood film stars.
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Call the Midwife star talks tough on vaccinations for 'evil diseases'
Stephen McGann says the show highlights the importance of early vaccines against "evil diseases".
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How is Australia tackling climate change?
As the country deals with deadly bushfires, focus is on the government's climate policies.
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China is getting smarter - but at what cost?
How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring?
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The US Ship of Miracles that saved 14,000 North Korean refugees
For thousands of refugees in North Korea, the ship was their only chance of survival.
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US children's hospital dreaming of a bright Christmas
Sick children in hospital over the festive season are given a sparkling light show from below.
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New Zealand volcano: Police call off search for missing pair
Police said their decision "follows extensive shoreline and substantial aerial searches".
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Kashmir crisis 2019: Between a rock and a hard place
The BBC's M Ilyas Khan looks back at a year in Kashmir, from the Pakistani perspective.
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German Boy Missing Since 2017 Found in Child Pornography Raid
By BY MELISSA EDDY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/34PxJl9
The U.N.’s Tainted Legacy in Haiti
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A New Secularism Is Appearing in Islam
By BY MUSTAFA AKYOL from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/35ROjCj
Dreading Your Kids’ Annoying Christmas Gifts? You Need a Grinch
By BY JOHN ORTVED from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/35Tq4DE
Rivian Gets $1.3 Billion Investment in Electric Truck Venture
By BY PETER EAVIS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/34SwfXs
The Cruelty of a Trump Christmas
By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/377Q6n5
G.O.P. Lawmaker Had Visions of a Christian Alternative Government
By BY MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2PQoDAd
Russia's reluctant teen activist: 'Mum's house arrest changed my life'
Being a teenager isn't easy when you're standing in for your political activist mother.
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The US Ship of Miracles that saved 14,000 North Korean refugees
For thousands of refugees in North Korea, the ship was their only chance of survival.
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from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/375jNFf
China is getting smarter - but at what cost?
How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring?
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How is Australia tackling climate change?
As the country deals with deadly bushfires, focus is on the government's climate policies.
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Monday, December 23, 2019
'Fashion industry's pollution made me cry'
Yael Aflalo on the trip to China that sparked the growth of her California-based Reformation chain.
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Coldplay 'bodysnatched' our sound, says Travis singer Fran Healy
Frontman Fran Healy tells how Travis went from a critical mauling to inspiring a generation of bands.
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Why so many Japanese children refuse to go to school
Can free schools solve the problem of "futoko", Japan's phenomenon of refusing to attend school?
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Who has thrived since leaving Anfield? Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who is a strong contender for the PFA Player of the Year award? And which player has never looked back after leaving Liverpool? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Frank Lampard becomes the master over Jose Mourinho as Chelsea beat Tottenham
Frank Lampard shows his tactical prowess as Chelsea beat Tottenham and his old manager Jose Mourinho 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Democrats, Citing White House Emails, Renew Calls for Impeachment Witnesses
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/35OThQh
Black, Homeless and Burdened by L.A.’s Legacy of Racism
By BY JUGAL K. PATEL, TIM ARANGO, ANJALI SINGHVI AND JON HUANG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EKNtLS
Why so many Japanese children refuse to go to school
Can free schools solve the problem of "futoko", Japan's phenomenon of refusing to attend school?
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Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'
The jihadists are managing to regroup - should the West be worried?
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Thomas Cook staff say 'benefits system has failed them'
Thomas Cook staff say the benefits system has failed them, leaving them desperate and distressed.
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Syria war: Turkey can't handle new 'refugee wave', says Erdogan
Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled towards Turkey amid attacks on the rebel-held Idlib province.
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Remembering the Poor on Christmas
By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/394wQIG
In Hong Kong, a Vast Citizens’ Network Keeps Watch on the Police
By BY K.K. REBECCA LAI from NYT World https://nyti.ms/35OA9Sr
Make Laws, Not Money
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Zkjuns
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