#ShutdownStories: The impact of the government shutdown

National parks have become health hazards, museums are shuttered and thousands are working without pay.

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Sabarimala: Women defy historic temple ban

Two Indian women made history by walking into a temple that for centuries had banned women of menstruating age.

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Trump on Romney: 'I wish Mitt could be more of a team player'

US President Donald Trump reacts to senior fellow Republican Mitt Romney's stinging personal attack.

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Judge Dismisses San Bernardino Shooting Lawsuit Against Facebook, Google, Twitter

Family members and victims of the 2015 mass shooting in California had accused the tech companies of knowingly supporting ISIS and helping the group spread its radical beliefs.

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Microsoft's Windows 10 finally tops Windows 7 in user share

Jacob Zuma: Ex South Africa president in row over music album

South Africa's Jacob Zuma is recording an album of protest songs, to be paid for with public money.

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Nasa's New Horizons: 'Snowman' shape of distant Ultima Thule revealed

The first detailed picture from Tuesday's historic flyby in the outer Solar System is released.

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Amazon is selling stylish Milanese Loop Apple Watch bands for as little as $4

German funeral urns wash up on Dutch beaches

The urns fell off a ship before a planned funeral at sea.

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Greek citizenship for migrants who saved lives in wildfire

Three migrant fishermen saved Greeks fleeing the wildfire that killed dozens near Athens last July.

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'Mean' Gene, famed WWE announcer, dies

The man dubbed "Mean Gene" by wrestler Jesse Ventura was one of the sport's most recognisable faces.

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Jazmine Barnes: Texas drive-by gunman kills girl, seven

Houston cops are searching for a man who opened fire on a family in their car in a random attack.

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Netflix removes Hasan Minhaj comedy episode after Saudi demand

The streaming service has removed in Saudi Arabia an episode of a comedy show critical of the kingdom.

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Donald Trump shrugs off Mitt Romney's attack on his record

The US president reminds his fellow Republican that he lost when he stood for president.

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Paul Whelan: US seeks access to man accused of spying in Russia

The US secretary of state says they will demand the ex-Marine's release if his arrest is "not appropriate".

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US fires tear gas at migrants at Mexico border crossing

US border guards fire tear gas into Mexico as migrants try to cross the border near Tijuana.

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Cathay to honour fares slashed in error

Cathay Pacific business class seats worth up to $16,000 were sold for as little as $675 return.

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Photo Gallery: Capturing the Everyday Horror of Dairy Farming in Germany

Photographer Nikita Teryoshin visited factory farms, insemination stations, and more for his series 'Hornless Heritage.'

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Roku Channel Streams Shows to Your Phone, No Box Required

The Roku Channel will be available to stream from within the Roku app, and will add paid subscription options like Showtime.

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Starlings swirl through Israeli skies

Migratory starlings wintering in Israel put on spectacular aerial displays.

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Kango, HopSkipDrive Try to Make Ride-Hail Work for Kids

The outfits vying to be the "Uber for kids" must build viable businesses that assuage all sorts of concerns about kids in cars.

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Chang'e-4: China mission primed for landing on Moon's far side

It is the first attempt to land robotic craft on the side of the Moon which never faces Earth.

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Can’t figure out how to type a character on a Mac? It’s time for the virtual keyboard

The Year the Alt-Right Went Underground

In 2018, American outrage forced white nationalists out of public spaces. Now, the movement's gone quiet—and that makes it even more dangerous.

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One Species Loves Our Climate-Wrecking Ways: Fire Ants!

These stinging insects love natural disasters, human landscaping and the warming conditions brought by climate change. At least someone's happy.

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Russia Magnitogorsk blast: Death toll rises to 19

More bodies are found in a wrecked apartment block, as an injured baby improves in hospital.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: A once-great laptop now is merely good

Somalia expels UN envoy Nicholas Haysom

Nicholas Haysom's expulsion comes after he raised concern about the killing of protesters.

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Brexit: Jeremy Hunt says UK 'can learn lessons' from Singapore

The foreign secretary says the city-state is an economic example but the UK has its own "social model".

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Disney+ streaming service: Everything we know so far

Disney+ details: The shows, the movies, pricing, and more.

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Disney+ streaming service: Everything we know so far

Disney+ details: The shows, the movies, pricing, and more.

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Michael Schumacher: Family to celebrate on 50th birthday

The family of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher say they will celebrate his "victories and records" when he turns 50 on Thursday.

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Australian police respond to spider death threats

A man with a "serious fear of spiders" prompted the call after a passerby heard him shouting death threats.

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Train crash on Danish bridge kills six

Six people have died in a train accident on a bridge spanning two Danish islands, authorities say.

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Mitt Romney: Trump has caused worldwide dismay

Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney fiercely attacks Donald Trump in an opinion piece.

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Italy's Uffizi Gallery demands back Nazi-stolen painting

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence seeks the return of a painting stolen by Nazi forces in 1943.

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Sabarimala: Indian women make history by entering temple

The Hindu temple in Kerala had previously been closed to women between the ages of 10 and 50.

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Australian police Google Maps blunder 'missed location of body'

Australian authorities should have used better tools when looking for a missing man, a coroner says.

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Castro denounces US 'confrontation' as Cuba marks revolution

Former President Raul Castro's speech marks the 60th anniversary of the Cuban revolution.

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UK ticket-holder scoops £115m EuroMillions jackpot

The holder of the lucky ticket becomes Britain's fourth biggest lottery winner, organisers say.

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Xi Jinping says Taiwan "must and will be" reunited with China

Urging peaceful unification, China's leader warns force is an option against foreign interference.

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Netflix removes comedy episode after Saudi complaint

The episode of Patriot Act, with US comedian Hasan Minhaj, was critical of Saudi Arabia's rulers.

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The Cape Town schools learning from transgender students

South African schools are learning about the challenges faced by transgender students, writes Mohammed Allie.

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Pioneering medics who drove across the world

In 1968, 11 young British doctors and nurses drove to Nepal and helped set up services running to this day.

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The Indian men who make money selling trash

What happens when cities don't collect rubbish door-to-door? Enter the enterprising scrap dealers.

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To The Dismay Of Free Speech Advocates, Vietnam Rolls Out Controversial Cyber Law

The law requires Internet companies to store locals' data in Vietnam and hand over user information if the government asks for it, among other contentious provisions.

(Image credit: Hoang Dinh Nam/AFP/Getty Images)

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You say you want a New Year's resolution...?

New Year's resolutions are often about how we spend our money and our time at work. Here's some advice on how to keep them for the rest of the year.

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Nigerian contortionist Murphy has Guinness Record dreams

Nigerian performer Murphy taught himself to be a contortionist with the help of online lessons.

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Which country has the most languages?

Papua New Guinea has about eight million people, but more than 800 languages.

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The firm whose staff are all autistic

A California father set up a company where his sons could work - and now employs more than 150 people.

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Mali villagers killed in armed raid in Mopti region

Traditional hunters are believed to be behind the deaths of 37 members of a rival ethnic group.

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Brazil's new president, Jair Bolsonaro, takes office

Jair Bolsonaro uses his inaugural speech to pledge to free Brazil of corruption, crime and economic mismanagement.

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From Campbell's To Kellogg's, Classic Brands Are Feeling The Crunch

Big mainstream consumer brands, which have owned our cupboards and closets, face a turning point: a time to evolve or wither. The Internet and the echoes of the recession have changed us as shoppers.

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Sharp rise in air crash deaths in 2018

Although the figures are much higher than for 2017, it was still the ninth safest year on record.

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Paul Whelan: Family deny American arrested in Moscow is spy

The brother of a US citizen arrested for spying in Moscow says he was attending a wedding.

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New Year's Eve beach bonfire sparks 'firenados' in the Netherlands

Revellers watched as on as multiple fires broke out in the resort of Scheveningen, in the Netherlands.

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Magnitogorsk: Russian rescuers pull baby from rubble

An 11-month-old baby is pulled from the rubble of a collapsed block of flats in Magnitogorsk, Russia.

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French revellers start 2019 stuck on fair ride

A helicopter was called in to help in Rennes after eight people got stuck more than 50 metres up.

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Nasa probe survives distant flyby

Signals from Nasa probe confirm it survived flyby of Ultima Thule, most distant object ever explored in Solar System

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Bottrop: Four injured in Germany in New Year's Eve 'racist attack'

A 50-year-old man is accused of driving into people in Bottrop, injuring Syrian and Afghan citizens.

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Federer beats Williams in first meeting

Roger Federer teams up with Belinda Bencic to beat Serena Williams and Frances Tiafoe 2-1 at the Hopman Cup.

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Future shlock: Apple’s prospects never look good

Sabarimala temple: Indian women form '620km human chain' for equality

Women in Kerala form a huge "women's wall" after protesters stopped them entering a Hindu temple.

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The Best Comics of 2018: 'Sabrina', 'Crowded', and More

They're not all books about superheroes, by the way.

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Children Are Using Emoji for Digital-Age Language Learning

When preliterate kids type strings of emoji, it may seem like a random act. But when exposed to the rhythm of texts, kids discover how to communicate.

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French revellers spend New Year's Eve trapped on fair ride

A helicopter rescued eight French people after eight hours spent 52 metres (171ft) above Rennes.

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Tor Is Easier Than Ever. Time to Give It a Try

Been curious about Tor but worried it's too complicated to use? Good news: The anonymity service is more accessible than ever.

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15 new PC games we're excited for in 2019

Magnitogorsk: Death toll rises after block of flats explosion

Eight people are dead and dozens missing after an apartment block collapsed in Magnitogorsk.

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Bose Soundbar 500 review: Alexa, make me a sleek, smart sound bar

Bose's mid-range soundbar needs a bit of tonal adjustment to sound its best, but it provides a great way to incorporate Amazon's Alexa into your home theater.

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Soundcast VG5 Bluetooth speaker review: Large and in charge in the great outdoors

The weatherized Soundcast VG5 pumps out the bass that's so often lacking in outdoor speakers. But it's truly for outdoor or large spaces, not the average indoor space.

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Bose Soundbar 500 review: Alexa, make me a sleek, smart sound bar

Bose's mid-range soundbar needs a bit of tonal adjustment to sound its best, but it provides a great way to incorporate Amazon's Alexa into your home theater.

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Soundcast VG5 Bluetooth speaker review: Large and in charge in the great outdoors

The weatherized Soundcast VG5 pumps out the bass that's so often lacking in outdoor speakers. But it's truly for outdoor or large spaces, not the average indoor space.

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China's Lunar Lander To Explore Moon's Far Side

Early in 2019, China hopes to land a rover — the first soft landing on the moon's far side. The mission is exploratory, and will lay groundwork for a trip by Chinese astronauts to the lunar surface.

(Image credit: NASA/Goddard)

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Kentucky police mourn doughnut truck fire

Officers in Kentucky tweeted their misery after a fire destroyed a Krispy Kreme doughnut truck.

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New Year 2019: US military apologises for bomb tweet

Strategic Command, which oversees US nuclear weapons, tweeted that it was "ready to drop something".

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Germany adopts third gender identity for intersex people

As of 1 January, intersex Germans can now legally identify themselves as a third gender.

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