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Giannis Antetokounmpo: NBA star's rise from 'hustling' on Athens streets to MVP award
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The stateless street hustler who became basketball's biggest star
Giannis Antetokounmpo used to sell sunglasses on the streets of Athens to help his family make ends meet. Now he is a global NBA icon.
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A bewildering upbringing: Why Margo Perin was made to have a nose job at 13
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A bewildering upbringing: Why Margo Perin was made to have a nose job at 13
Margo Perin was 13 when her father asked if she wanted a nose job. It soon became clear she had no choice.
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Thai cave rescuer dies from year-long blood infection
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Thai cave rescuer dies from year-long blood infection
Thai Navy Seal Beirut Pakbara contracted the infection during the rescue at Tham Luang cave.
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Rush hour car bomb kills many in Somali capital
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Rush-hour vehicle bomb kills dozens in Somali capital
At least 76 people are killed by a massive vehicle bomb during morning rush hour in Mogadishu.
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Sport in the 2010s quiz: Champions League, Andy Murray, Six Nations, NFL and more
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Sport in the 2010s quiz: Champions League, Andy Murray, Six Nations, NFL and more
Test your knowledge of sporting moments from the past decade with our quiz.
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England Test team of the decade - as picked by BBC Sport readers
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England Test team of the decade - as picked by BBC Sport readers
Who made the cut? Who missed out? BBC Sport readers picked their England team of the decade - and here are the results.
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Greatest moments of the decade: Brazil 1-7 Germany, World Cup semi-final
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Greatest moments of the decade: Brazil 1-7 Germany, World Cup semi-final
BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty recalls the day hosts Brazil were humiliated in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals.
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1,000 addresses published in UK honours list error
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New Year Honours: Government apologises after addresses published
The Cabinet Office says it is "looking into" how addresses of New Year Honour recipients were published online.
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'Ghost boat' containing human remains washes up on Japanese island
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'Ghost boat' containing human remains washes up on Japanese island
Authorities suspect the boat may have originated from North Korea.
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Australia fires: Volunteer firefighters to receive compensation
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Australia bushfire volunteers to get compensation
Thousands of firefighters can claim up to A$6,000 ($4,200) after spending weeks battling the flames.
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Burns leads England in unlikely chase of 376 to beat South Africa
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South Africa v England: Rory Burns leads unlikely pursuit of 376
Rory Burns' unbeaten 77 gives England hope of chasing an unlikely 376 to beat South Africa in the first Test in Centurion.
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China ends forced labour for sex workers
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China ends forced labour for sex workers
Under the scheme, police were allowed to hold sex workers and their clients for up to two years.
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Sydney fireworks: Thousands sign petition to halt 'traumatic' show
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Thousands urge Sydney to halt 'traumatic' fireworks
The petition argues that the money spent on fireworks should go to those fighting bushfires.
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Ten-man Watford thump Villa in relegation battle
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Watford 3-0 Aston Villa: Troy Deeney scores twice as Villa are beaten
Watford move to within three points of safety after Troy Deeney scores twice to help ensure Aston Villa start 2020 in the relegation zone.
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Two from two for Ancelotti as Calvert-Lewin gives Everton win at Newcastle
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Newcastle 1-2 Everton: 'Dominic Calvert-Lewin can become a top striker'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin can become one of the best strikers in Europe according to manager Carlo Ancelotti after his double helps Everton to victory at Newcastle.
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Lafayette: Plane crashes near Walmart supermarket
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Lafayette: Plane crashes near Walmart supermarket
The small plane crashed west of Lafayette airport in Louisiana on Saturday morning.
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Euromillions winner Colin Weir dies aged 71
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Colin Weir: £161m Euromillions winner dies aged 71
Mr Weir, who won the then-record jackpot along with his wife Chris in 2011, dies after a short illness.
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Family plea for return of son's stolen ashes in Cyprus
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Family plea for return of son's stolen ashes in Cyprus
The parents were preparing to scatter the teenager's ashes at a scenic spot before they were robbed.
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Spurs fight back twice to draw with bottom side Norwich
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Norwich City 2-2 Tottenham: Harry Kane penalty earns Spurs a point
Harry Kane scores a late penalty to earn Tottenham a point at Carrow Road and deny Norwich a first Premier League win in seven matches.
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Leicester win to heap more pain on to West Ham
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West Ham United 1-2 Leicester City
West Ham's miserable home record continued as defeat by a much-changed Leicester side leaves them stuck in a Premier League relegation battle.
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Manuel Pellegrini: West Ham sack manager after defeat by Leicester
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Manuel Pellegrini: West Ham sack manager after defeat by Leicester
West Ham sack manager Manuel Pellegrini after a 2-1 loss at home to Leicester City left them 17th in the Premier League.