Monday, 31 December 2018

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

How K-pop, soybeans and the Gilets Jaunes made their mark on business and finance in 2018.

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Gatwick Airport: Majority stake sold to French firm

France's Vinci is to buy 50.01% of the UK's second-busiest airport for £2.9bn.

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Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey

The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates.

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The hottest business stories of 2018

Kylie Jenner, imploding retail sales and an endless summer - the most-read business stories of 2018.

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Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business

The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market.

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

Which government schemes do people use most when trying to get on the housing ladder?

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What went wrong on the High Street in 2018?

The UK High Street has seen chains collapse and tough trading conditions in 2018.

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A whole new world for free trade?

The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player.

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New top story on Hacker News: Chinese Crankshafts (2012)

Chinese Crankshafts (2012)
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New top story on Hacker News: It is impossible to write Taiwanese

It is impossible to write Taiwanese
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New top story on Hacker News: AdGuard DNS: A Privacy-Oriented DNS Server

AdGuard DNS: A Privacy-Oriented DNS Server
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New top story on Hacker News: How to Make a Crystal Radio – No Batteries, No External Power (2015) [video]

How to Make a Crystal Radio – No Batteries, No External Power (2015) [video]
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New top story on Hacker News: Marchetti's constant

Marchetti's constant
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The Ecstasy and the Agony of Being a Grandmother


By ROBIN MARANTZ HENIG from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2SsF7Oc

New top story on Hacker News: A tech addict who works in the tech industry

A tech addict who works in the tech industry
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Year in Fitness: How Exercise Keeps Us Young


By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2EPmJvy

New top story on Hacker News: An Economic Geography of the United States: From Commutes to Megaregions (2016)

An Economic Geography of the United States: From Commutes to Megaregions (2016)
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Channel migrants: No easy answers to issue, says Javid

The reasons are often "outside of our control", writes the home secretary in newspaper article.

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Councils 'failing' to prosecute blue badge abusers

Figures show 62% of councils did not take action against people misusing blue badge permits.

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Hammersmith stabbing leads to 39 attempted murder arrests

They are being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered life-threatening wounds.

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Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check

It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check.

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Stevenage shed radio DJ ready for BBC local radio slot

After years of "broadcasting" to just his wife, an amateur radio presenter's wish is coming true.

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Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.

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

Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water.

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

A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria.

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

Passengers across the South are warned to expect disruption as staff stage a 24-hour walkout.

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Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote

Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.

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

Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan.

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No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns

Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before.

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

Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is all set for its dramatic encounter with a far-off icy world.

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The Papers: Javid under pressure and AJ shows his bruises

There's more front-page criticism of the home secretary over migrants in the Channel, while the Sun interviews battered Strictly star AJ Pritchard.

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Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.

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

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.

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

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.

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

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.

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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.

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London violence: How a bloody night became a deadly year

London has endured a year which has seen its homicide total reach its highest level since 2008.

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In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.

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Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?

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

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

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Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.

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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Saturday, December 29


National forecast for Saturday, December 29



Rick Reichmuth has your FoxCast.

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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Friday, December 28


National forecast for Friday, December 28



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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Thursday, December 27


National forecast for Thursday, December 27



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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Wednesday, December 26


National forecast for Wednesday, December 26



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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Christmas Day


National forecast for Christmas Day



Adam Klotz has your FoxCast.

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FOX NEWS: Hoping for a White Christmas? National forecast for Monday, December 24


Hoping for a White Christmas? National forecast for Monday, December 24



Snow is in the forecast for only a few spots across the country; Adam Klotz has your FoxCast.

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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Friday, December 21


National forecast for Friday, December 21



Janice Dean has your FoxCast.

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FOX NEWS: Plan to fight storm surge in Texas gets mixed feedback


Plan to fight storm surge in Texas gets mixed feedback



Advocates say the plan is crucial to protect people and businesses

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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Thursday, December 20


National forecast for Thursday, December 20



Janice Dean has your FoxCast.

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FOX NEWS: National forecast for Wednesday, December 19


National forecast for Wednesday, December 19



Janice Dean has your FoxCast.

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New best story on Hacker News: How Facebook tracks you on Android [video]

How Facebook tracks you on Android [video]
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New best story on Hacker News: How the Valley treats experienced people

How the Valley treats experienced people
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New best story on Hacker News: EU to fund bug bounty programs for open-source projects

EU to fund bug bounty programs for open-source projects
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New best story on Hacker News: Inter UI, a typeface designed for user interfaces

Inter UI, a typeface designed for user interfaces
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Year-End Storm in the Philippines Kills More Than 60


By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2R55gWI

Philippine President Says He Sexually Abused Housemaid as a Teenager


By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2AqsfRv

C.I.A.’s Afghan Forces Leave a Trail of Abuse and Anger


By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2EZjOjT

In Orange County, a Republican Fortress Turns Democratic


By ADAM NAGOURNEY and ROBERT GEBELOFF from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2F0FQSR

Consejos para vivir mejor en 2019


By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2QXpu4p

‘The Train Was So Packed That It Was Difficult For Me to Do What I Always Did’


By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2SrN1ar

2 of New York’s Most Influential Offices Are About to be Held by One Person


By J. DAVID GOODMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Tllzvc

What’s on TV Monday: New Year’s Eve Celebrations and Taylor Swift


By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2AmjsAe

Armed Man in Tactical Clothing Headed to a Texas Church to ‘Fulfill a Prophecy,’ Police Say


By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2CH9f2G

Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown


By MAGGIE HABERMAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qdoeov

Obamacare, Ruled Invalid by Federal Judge, Will Remain in Effect During Appeal


By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GQ7rIL

Lindsey Graham Suggests Syrian Troop Drawdown Will Take Longer Than 30 Days


By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GIQ7p0

Quotation of the Day: C.I.A.-Led Afghan Forces Leave Grim Trail of Abuse


By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2GMzf0B

Ravens and Eagles Claw Their Way to the N.F.L. Playoffs


By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Als4qM

Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QVaF2l

Alabama and Clemson Are Putting a Trademark on the Title Game


By MARC TRACY from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QXVEgb

No Corrections: December 31, 2018


By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2BOloBb

A Closed Brooklyn Bridge and 40,000 Pounds of Deli Meat: New York Is That Crowded


By TYLER PAGER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2CHhv2E

Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing


By REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2LIPH0A

‘Outlander’ Season 4, Episode 9: Fraser Hospitality


By GENEVIEVE VALENTINE from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2EWOnH6

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

A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria.

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Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote

Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.

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Angela Merkel: Germany to take on greater global responsibility

Germany will assume greater international responsibility, Angela Merkel says in her New Year address.

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

Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan.

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'Dangerous orange pill' prompts Australia festival warning

Festival-goers are told that a "dangerous" drug is circulating in Australia, following a man's death.

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Californian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals

The state bans retailers from selling animals sourced from breeders, to cut down on "puppy mills".

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American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans

A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game.

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UAE helicopter crash kills four crew on rescue mission near zipline

Four die in a helicopter crash near the world's longest zipline, in the UAE's northern-most emirate.

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France to help combat Channel smuggling

Six Iranian migrants are found on the Kent coast as the home secretary cuts short a holiday to deal with the issue.

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DoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest

Police escorted Jermaine Massey out of the DoubleTree Portland after he called his mum in the lobby.

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What it’s like to be Black and Argentine

Afro-Argentines often feel like they’ve been written out of history and are mistaken for foreigners in their own country.

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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.

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

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.

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Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.

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Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.

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The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa.

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In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.

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

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.

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Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.

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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2018

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2018.

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Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?

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Africa's year in pictures 2018

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.

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Sunday, 30 December 2018

A Woman’s Rights


By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2AhSbik

The Feticide Playbook, Explained


By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2LFTvQc

News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines


By CHRIS STANFORD and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2Q6Nflt

‘That’s Shiny’: How a U.K. Plane Spotter Cracked the Secret of Trump’s Iraq Visit


By ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2TfaHP4

On the Front Line of the Saudi War in Yemen: Child Soldiers From Darfur


By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CDLloU

What Foods Are Banned in Europe but Not Banned in the U.S.?


By RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2SoNr1b

A Week Into Government Shutdown, Ire Turns to Fear for Federal Workers


By GLENN THRUSH, MITCH SMITH and KATE TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Spw5Bt

Fears of Republican Power Grab in Michigan Fade as Governor Vetoes Bill


By MITCH SMITH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ti9zdL

A Black Man Called His Mom From a Hotel Lobby. Then He Was Kicked Out.


By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EQnDr0

El Chapo Trial Shows That Mexico’s Corruption Is Even Worse Than You Think


By ALAN FEUER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2rXyveS

Barack Obama’s Favorite Book of 2018 Was ‘Becoming.’ Here’s What Else He Liked.


By CHRISTINA CARON from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2CB2hw0

11 Ways to Be a Better Person in 2019


By ANYA STRZEMIEN from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2EUQg78

A $21,000 Cosmetology School Debt, and a $9-an-Hour Job


By MEREDITH KOLODNER and SARAH BUTRYMOWICZ from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2ELe5xf

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

The comedy actress was also celebrated for her role in BBC sitcom Terry and June.

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

In her seven-decade career, Dame June Whitfield clocked up more than 1,300 appearances on TV and radio.

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

The international trade secretary says rejecting the PM's deal would shatter the electorate's trust.

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Calls to rid bacon and ham of processing nitrites

A group of leading scientists and politicians wants processing to happen without the chemicals.

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Grandparents should be taken on family holidays, says minister

Britons should act more like other Europeans, says Mims Davies, so-called "minister for loneliness".

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Child health record 'red book' to go online

The measure is part of government plans in England to improve care from pregnancy to post-birth.

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

Demonstrators allege black beachgoers were asked to leave the area by private security guards.

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Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.

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Bangladesh elections: Deadly clashes mar vote

The current PM Sheikh Hasina is tipped to win a third straight term in a poll marred by violence.

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Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff

Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU.

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The man who takes animals to funerals

A Thai man has made it his life's mission to help people through their grief with animals.

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Vampires and veggie sausages in Foreign Office's oddest calls

Consular staff were asked about vampires in Poland, vegetarian sausages and the Strictly results.

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

The home secretary's handling of the migrant "crisis" is the focus for some papers, while Dame June Whitfield's death makes some of the early editions.

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Why do we celebrate New Year on 1 January?

Why does the year begin in January?

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The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza

Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza.

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The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa.

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June Whitfield: A life in pictures

Memorable moments from the life of the versatile and much-loved British actress.

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Ten powerful pictures from 2018

Ken Mainardis of Getty Images picks his favourite images of 2018.

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

Women in Science, technology, engineering and maths are still underrepresented. Here STEM women share some top tips on how to get ahead in the field.

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Starlings form bird-shaped murmuration at Attenborough

Birdwatchers enjoyed the "real spectacle" at the Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire.

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Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business

The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market.

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Dinner for One: English comedy spices up German New Year

The English film you've never seen - but Germans watch it adoringly every New Year's Eve.

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

From the Spice Girls' reunion to a new Rihanna album, here's what to look forward to in 2019.

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June Whitfield: Comic actress who was rarely off our screens

Comic actress who was rarely off British TV screens.

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

After 10 years of talking to fishermen in pubs, Grahame Knott has found the wreck of a plane that fell into the English Channel in 1969.

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

Which government schemes do people use most when trying to get on the housing ladder?

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Venezuela: The country that has lost three million people

The Venezuelan migration crisis is a major concern for South America and shows no sign of ending.

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FOX NEWS: Bali volcano shoots new burst of ash; flights unaffected


Bali volcano shoots new burst of ash; flights unaffected



A volcano on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali shot a new burst of hot ash into the air early Sunday in the latest of the country's several eruptions within a week.

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FOX NEWS: Brazil military academy offers glimpse of next government


Brazil military academy offers glimpse of next government



A phrase written on the outer wall of Brazil's most prestigious military academy gives a glimpse at the values held by the incoming government of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro, an ex-army captain whose administration will be rife with generals.

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FOX NEWS: Bangladesh votes as iron-lady PM seeks 3rd straight term


Bangladesh votes as iron-lady PM seeks 3rd straight term



Voting began Sunday in Bangladesh's contentious parliamentary elections, seen as a referendum on what critics call Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's increasingly authoritarian rule.

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FOX NEWS: Colombia investigates possible plot to assassinate president


Colombia investigates possible plot to assassinate president



Colombian authorities are investigating a possible plot involving Venezuelans to assassinate President Ivan Duque, a top official said Saturday night.

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FOX NEWS: World's tallest empty hotel lit up with N. Korean propaganda


World's tallest empty hotel lit up with N. Korean propaganda



The 105-story Ryugyong Hotel has long been a blot on the Pyongyang skyline.

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