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Apple fined for slowing down old iPhones
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Apple fined for slowing down old iPhones
Apple agrees to pay a £21m fine in France for not making it clear that it slowed down old iPhones.
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Antarctica logs hottest temperature on record of 18.3C
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Antarctica logs highest temperature on record
The provisional reading of 18.3C (64.9F) beats the previous record of 17.5C, logged in 2015.
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Unseen Charles Dickens letters open window into the life of a genius
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Unseen Charles Dickens letters open window into the life of a genius
He was compelled to write and write, even on holiday, but still found time to correspond with a fan.
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Cardboard trafficking gang busted by police in Madrid
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Spanish police shut down cardboard gang
The gang is accused of shipping waste worth €10 million (£8.4m) from Madrid to Asian countries.
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The female folk dance which made this man a star
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The female folk dance which made this man a star
Noor is changing the rules of Gidha, a folk dance traditionally performed by women in Punjab state.
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Was this Trump's best week yet?
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Was this Trump's best week yet?
From the Iowa caucus mishap to his acquittal in the Senate, this week has treated the US president well.
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Russia to boost Venezuela ties amid US pressure
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Russia to boost Venezuela ties amid US pressure
Russia's foreign minister also condemns US sanctions targeting the Venezuelan government.
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Sepsis amputation surgeon back at work after losing legs
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An amputations surgeon who had his own legs removed
Vascular surgeon Neil Hopper had both of his legs amputated after contracting sepsis.
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Oscars 2020: What's it like to be a nominee?
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What's it like to be an Oscar nominee?
The BBC's LA correspondent Sophie Long talks to talent from behind and in front of the camera.
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Week in Pictures
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Week in Pictures: 1 - 7 February
A selection of striking news photographs from around the world this week.
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Syria war: Forgotten amid the bombs: Idlib's ancient, ruined riches
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Forgotten amid the bombs: Idlib's ancient riches
From a giant basalt lion to its own Notre-Dame, Idlib's ancient monuments are in danger.
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How come a doctor in his 30s has died?
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Coronavirus: Why are people still flying into the UK? And other questions
Why is it still possible to fly into the UK during the coronavirus lockdown, and other questions answered by BBC experts.
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Chukwuemeka Ike: The Nigerian king who served Toads for Supper
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Chukwuemeka Ike: The Nigerian king who served Toads for Supper
Fans of Chukwuemeka Ike, who died last month, say that he should be more widely acclaimed.
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Should the Oscars rip up the ceremony rulebook?
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Should the Oscars rip up the rulebook on the ceremony?
As viewing figures fall again, some film fans say the ceremony is "too long" and "boring".
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Stopping Venice choking on its own pollution
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Stopping Venice choking on its own pollution
We know Venice is drowning as global sea levels rise, but it is also choking on its own pollution.
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What is the science behind The Goop Lab's claims?
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What is the science behind The Goop Lab's claims?
Gwyneth Paltrow's exploration of alternative therapies has angered critics, including the NHS.
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Facebook's Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked
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Facebook's Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked
The social media giant restores its account after a Dubai-based hacking group temporarily took over.
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Senior UK Conservatives warn on Huawei 5G role
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Huawei: Senior Tories want Huawei 'ruled out' of 5G plans
They say there are alternatives to the Chinese firm and want Tory MPs to raise their concerns.
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Irish general election: Polls open for first-ever Saturday general election vote
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Irish election: first-ever Saturday general election vote
A total of 160 representatives will be returned to the 33rd Dáil, which will sit on 20 February.
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Coronavirus: Pressure grows to re-open factories
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Coronavirus: Pressure grows to re-open factories
Global firms are waiting for China to re-start production to avoid further disruptions.
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Rodent spas and ice-water swimmers
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ICYMI: Rodent spas and ice-water swimmers
Plus other things you might've missed in the news this week.