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Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes
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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
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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
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Fears Australia heatwave will escalate bushfires
Crews are bracing for another dangerous period as calls grow for volunteer firefighters to be paid.
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Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport
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Dozens survive Kazakhstan plane crash
Twelve of the 98 people on board died when the Bek Air plane came down after take-off near Almaty.
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Bruce Lee's daughter sues fast food chain over image use
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Bruce Lee's daughter sues fast food chain over image use
Shannon Lee alleges popular restaurant Real Kungfu has used her father's image without permission.
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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippine death toll rises to 28
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Death toll rises to 28 in Philippines typhoon
It led to the evacuation of more than 58,000 people and stranded thousands over the holiday period.
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From searching 'what is rugby?' on YouTube to playing at Twickenham
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Harlequins Women v Leinster Women: Linda Djougang's amazing journey to Twickenham
Four years ago, Linda Djougang typed the words 'what is rugby?' into YouTube. Now, she is preparing to play at one of the sport's biggest stadiums.
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Rare eclipse celebrated in Asia
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Prayer, healing and beach burials in rare eclipse
Some in Asia offered prayers and conducted cleansing or healing rituals during a rare solar eclipse.
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Satellite constellations: Astronomers warn of threat to view of Universe
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Satellite constellations: Astronomers warn of threat to view of Universe
A mission to launch thousands of satellites is about to begin, but scientists say this could affect astronomy.
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Head ton keeps Australia in control against New Zealand
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Australia v New Zealand: Travis Head century puts hosts in charge
Travis Head hits a century and Australia take two late New Zealand wickets as the hosts continue to dominate the second Test in Melbourne.
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Austria avalanche: Skier survives five hours in 'Christmas miracle'
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Skier survives avalanche in 'Christmas miracle'
The 26-year-old man was eventually found and dug out of a metre of snow after five hours.
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The decade in memes
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The decade in memes
From distracted boyfriend, to Chloe and Gavin - these are some of the best memes of the last decade.
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Islamic State in Nigeria 'beheads Christian hostages'
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Islamic State in Nigeria 'beheads Christian hostages'
The killings are said to have been revenge for the death of the Islamic State group leader in Syria.
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Morocco YouTuber Mohamed Sekkaki jailed for insulting King Mohammed VI
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Morocco YouTuber Mohamed Sekkaki jailed for insulting King Mohammed VI
Mohamed Sekkaki was arrested for criticising King Mohammed's speeches.
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Broadway composer Jerry Herman dies aged 88
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Broadway composer Jerry Herman dies aged 88
The Tony Award-winning composer wrote the music and lyrics for Hello, Dolly! and La Cage Au Folles.
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Sriracha hot sauce recall over 'exploding' bottle fears
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Sriracha hot sauce recall over 'exploding' bottle fears
The popular sauce has been recalled in Australia and New Zealand over fears it may splatter when opened.
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'We are all one' - Pogba has anti-racism wristbands made
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Paul Pogba: Man Utd midfielder asks team-mates to wear anti-racism wristbands
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says his new anti-racism initiative is aimed at making people understand "we are all one".
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Greatest moments of the decade: 'I was there - Murray wins Wimbledon'
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Greatest moments of the decade: Andy Murray wins Wimbledon
Jonathan Overend looks back on the day Andy Murray ended Britain's 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men's singles champion.
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Apple 'hacker' spared jail over iCloud blackmail
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Apple 'hacker' spared jail over iCloud blackmail
A 22-year-old Londoner admits trying to blackmail Apple by threatening to wipe iCloud accounts.
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Russia appeals against four-year ban from all major sporting events
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Russia appeals against Wada ban from Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics and 2022 World Cup
Russia appeals against the World Anti-Doping Agency's (Wada) decision to ban it from all major sporting events for four years.
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US base near N Korea in emergency siren 'error'
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US base near N Korea in emergency siren 'error'
A spokesman says the alarm was broadcast by mistake amid rising tensions on the Korean peninsula.