Elon Musk's Starship prototype makes a big impact

The US entrepreneur's latest Starship rocket prototype impresses in flight, but crashes on landing.

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The dead professor and the vast pro-India disinformation campaign

A Harvard icon and fake media have been used in a global campaign to serve Indian interests, research reveals.

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Humpback whale snapped during New York City harbour visit

The giant marine mammal was pictured in front of the Statue of Liberty during a rare appearance.

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Dad steps in to sing national anthem when it fails to play at son's basketball game

When the US national anthem failed to play at his son's basketball match, this dad saved the day.

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Demand for property 'losing a bit of steam'

Sales of homes and house prices are rising, but surveyors are expecting a slowdown early next year.

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Covid-19: How everyday life has changed in Wuhan

While the rest of the world is battling a second wave of infections Wuhan hasn’t had any locally transmitted cases for months.

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Nigeria: The midwife bringing antenatal classes to first-time dads in Lagos

Tolulope Adeleke is a UK midwife organising antenatal classes for first time dads in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Climate change: Global 'elite' will need to slash high-carbon lifestyles

The world's wealthiest will need to limit emissions if the world is to avoid dangerous warming.

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India farmers protests: 'Delhi highways are our home for now'

Thousands of farmers from across India are protesting in Delhi against new market-friendly reforms.

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Australia accuses China of undermining trade agreement

Beijing has "targeted" Australian goods with potentially "discriminatory actions", the country says.

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Uber sells off flying taxi unit

Elevate is the second business Uber has sold off this week as the company seeks profitability.

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Fighting Covid-19 on the road across the US

Nurse Laura Liffiton has travelled across the US for six months, helping in the fight against Covid.

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Rich countries hoarding Covid vaccines, says People's Vaccine Alliance

Poorer nations will miss out despite steps to ensure access is fair, campaigners warn.

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Little pygmy possum found on Australian island for first time since fires

The world’s smallest possum had not been seen on Kangaroo Island since Australia's fires a year ago.

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Covid-19: Singapore 'cruise to nowhere' ends after passenger tests positive

The ship returned to port early after a passenger tested positive for coronavirus.

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Where does the Republican Party go after Trump?

What places like Ohio reveal about President Donald Trump's legacy on the Republican Party.

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Currys PC World asked to honour cancelled Black Friday sales

Shoppers say they are being charged full price to re-order products cancelled because of a fault.

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PayPal 'reward' email rapped for misleading

The message must not be sent again in the same form, rules the Advertising Standards Authority.

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The stranded giraffes being rescued by raft

A group of the animals in Kenya, who became trapped on a new island, are being rehomed and it isn't easy.

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Cost of goods 'set to rise' from shipping mayhem

Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.

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'Tax the wealthy to pay for coronavirus'

The government should consider a wealth tax to patch up the public finances, tax experts say.

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Scam alert: 'I was desperate for a job'

One victim's tells of "pushy" fraudsters as a charity says mental health issues leave people exposed to scams.

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US cybersecurity firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored' attack

FireEye says tools used for testing clients' security have been stolen, without naming the culprits.

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Could Brexit make my food more expensive?

The UK is negotiating a new trade deal with the EU - how might the result affect food prices?

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So you want a career in computer games tournaments?

The first e-sports graduates are about to hit the jobs market, so was it worth the time and expense?

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Saudi Arabia: Three campaigns MBS cannot win

US President-elect Joe Biden will press Mohammed bin Salman to act on Yemen, human rights and Qatar.

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Ahmadreza Djalali: The Swedish-Iranian doctor on Iran's death row

How a Swedish-Iranian doctor's work trip to Tehran ended up in death row.

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The woman behind China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission

Zhou Chengyu, 24, has been lauded on social media for her work as the project's youngest commander.

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Sinovac: What do we know about China's Covid-19 vaccine?

The Sinovac vaccine is yet to finish late-stage trials, but is already being shipped to other countries.

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Covid: 'How a picture of my foot became anti-vaccine propaganda'

A misunderstanding turned a woman's skin condition into fuel for conspiracy theories.

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Japan announces new Covid-19 stimulus for economy

The $708bn (£530bn) package includes subsidies for green investment and spending on digitalisation.

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Chuck Yeager: First pilot to fly supersonic dies aged 97

The US pilot broke the sound barrier in 1947, helping to pave the way for America's space programme.

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Japan to fund AI matchmaking to boost birth rate

Authorities hope artificial intelligence may be better at spotting successful potential couples.

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Christchurch massacre: Inquiry finds failures ahead of attack

However, a report reveals inquiry a series of failures ahead of the 2019 attack.

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Civilians killed in airstrikes in Afghanistan soars by more than 300%

In 2019 alone, more than two civilians each day were killed in airstrikes by the US or its allies.

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Lloyd Austin: Biden picks ex-general as defence secretary

Lloyd Austin, who headed US Central Command, will be the first African-American defence secretary.

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French man guilty of shooting and impaling rowdy rooster

Marcel was shot dead in May by a neighbour who had become irate over his regular crowing.

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JD Health soars on stock market debut

Shares in the Chinese health giant surged by 34% on debut in Hong Kong's biggest listing of the year.

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Would you trust a 'virtual nanny' with your kids?

As parents have struggled with childcare this year, a number of tech firms are offering solutions.

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Uber sheds self-driving cars to focus on profits

Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.

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Bharat bandh: India farmers protest against law

Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting at Delhi's borders against farm reforms.

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Coronavirus: Long road ahead as Russian vaccine rolled out

Medics, teachers and social workers get priority for Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine.

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Coronavirus in Kenya: The doctor who helped children to smile

Dr Ashraf Emarah is one of 14 doctors to have died from coronavirus in Kenya, prompting a strike call.

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Mateusz Kuzimski: How a warehouse veg packer became a pro footballer

Mateusz Kuzimski was working in England - before returning to Poland to chase his dream.

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'Looking for part-time jobs was soul-destroying'

With employers cutting hundreds of thousands of jobs, competition for work is fierce.

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Lottery player age to rise amid gambling crackdown

There will be 'a major review' of gambling laws in a bid to protect children and vulnerable people.

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Uber sheds self-driving cars to prioritise profits

Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.

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Hydrogen power: Firms join forces in bid to lower costs

The possibility of a future powered significantly by clean hydrogen takes a small step closer.

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Georgia declares Biden winner for a third time

After two recounts, Joe Biden is declared to have won Georgia by about 12,000 votes.

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'Brother against brother' in Trump country

What's it like to be a Biden voter in a Trump heartland where many believe the election was rigged?

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