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In an age of distrust, spy thrillers are booming

From Netflix mega-hit The Night Agent to Apple TV 's beloved Slow Horses, tales of secret agents and sinister plots are becoming ever more popular...

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Laura Martin

Why do we throw away the best bit of our fruit?

Instead of throwing away edible and nutrient-rich peel of bananas, oranges and other fruits and veg, here are five ways to make the most of them....

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Isabelle Gerretsen

Six ways to experience family-friendly Hawaii

The actress has deep Hawaiian roots and loves sharing her culture via music, films and moments spent with family. Here are her favourite ways to...

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Eva Sandoval

India's pioneering female anthropologist who challenged Nazi race theories

Irawati Karve led a life that stood apart from those around her. Born in British-ruled India, and at a time when women didn't have many rights or...

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Cherylann Mollan Bbc News

The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Winemaker Maxime Chapoutier would be arrested if he tried to sell two of his newest wines in his native France. "There would likely be outrage...

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Will Smale Business Reporter

The man who revealed Auschwitz's atrocities to the world

One man's daring mission to infiltrate Auschwitz revealed its atrocities to the world – this is his story. On 27 January 1945, prisoners at the...

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Amy Mcpherson

The most political Oscar nominations ever

The contenders for the film industry's biggest prizes this year represent a range of genres and styles. But many are united by a common thread:...

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Nicholas Barber

How to make oxygen on the moon

Inside a giant sphere, the engineers pored over their equipment. Before them stood a silvery metal contraption swathed in colourful wires – a box...

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Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter

Could you pass an English exam from 1913?

Do you remember the feeling of sitting an exam? The halls crammed with desks and the sound of the ticking clock. Cambridge University Press and...

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Janine Machin Bbc News Correspondent

Death data: Can 'grief apps' optimise your pain?

People are turning to 'grief apps' to cope with the loss of family and friends. But the new world of death data raises troubling questions. When...

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Lindsay Lee Wallace

Expert tips for staying active in cold weather

It can be difficult to find motivation to keep fit when it's cold and dark outside. Here are some expert tips on how to stay active during the...

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Isabelle Gerretsen

Toxic waste from world's deadliest gas leak fuels protests in India

Vegetable vendor Shivnarayan Dasana had never seen so many policemen descend on his village in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The...

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Vishnukant Tiwari Bbc Hindi

A new life for abandoned US railway stations

Train stations were once the centrepieces of many US cities. After decades of neglect, many places are now reviving them in new, creative ways. The...

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Kara Newman

The long road to legalise same sex marriage in Thailand

When Thailand's long-awaited equal marriage law came into effect on Thursday, police officer Pisit "Kew" Sirihirunchai hoped to be among the first...

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Jonathan Head

The nation that wants you to come and sleep

Sweden's long, cold nights might put you off going there in winter, unless, that is, you are in search of that elusive 21st-Century luxury: a good...

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Lizzie Enfield

How Scandinavian dressing can make us happier

Nordic style is easy to wear – and can even cheer us up, say its fans. As Copenhagen Fashion Week approaches, we explore the fun, functional...

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Faran Krentcil

The World War Two soldier buried without his brain

Scottish soldier Donnie MacRae died as a German prisoner of war during World War Two - but it was not until almost 80 years later that his family...

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Emily Esson Bbc Audio Scotland

Why this Oscar-tipped film is causing upset in Mexico

French director Jacques Audiard's musical about a Mexican drug lord is a frontrunner for the Academy Awards' big prizes. But its depiction of the...

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Emma Jones

The high-energy physics killing cancer

A pioneering new treatment promises to tackle a wider range of cancers, with fewer side-effects than conventional radiotherapy. It also takes less...

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David Cox

A beauty mogul's guide to luxury self-care in Dubai

Dubai is synonymous with luxury and pampering, and Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan knows where to find it. Here are her Dubai picks, from heavenly...

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Claire Turrell

Human hands are astonishing tools. Here's why robots are struggling to match them

Our hands perform thousands of complex tasks every day – can artificial intelligence help robots match these extraordinary human appendages? The...

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Claudia Baxter

Analysis: The promise and peril of Trump's inaugural speech

Donald Trump, who rode back into power on a wave of voter dissatisfaction with the status quo, promised a new "golden age" for America in his...

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Anthony Zurcher North America Correspondent

Who's who in Trump's new administration?

The new team entrusted with delivering Donald Trump's agenda is taking shape, with several contentious hires in his proposed administration. Ahead...

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Sam Cabral

Best of 'frenemies': Trump's relationship with Europe this time may be very different

"It's insane! We're heading for a general election. The country feels broken. Our economy is stagnant... But most German news outlets just seem...

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Katya Adler Europe Editor• Bbckatyaadler

The Muslim group that doesn't fast or perform daily prayers

As dusk settles over Mbacke Kadior, a village in central Senegal, the rhythmic chants of the Muslim worshippers dressed in patchwork garments fill...

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Rukia Bulle Bbc News Komla Dumor Award Winner

Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food

In the shadow of Iceland’s largest geothermal power station, a large warehouse houses a hi-tech indoor farm of sorts that’s like nothing I’ve...

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Adrienne Murray Technology Reporter

Why absurdly enormous bags are here to stay

With the rise of the ready-for-anything, giant tote, and the recent popularity of a Birkin dupe, we look at the evolution of the It bag and ask...

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Clare Thorp

Proud Boys and Oath Keepers among over 1,500 Capitol riot defendants pardoned by Trump

US President Donald Trump issued pardons or commutations for more than 1,500 people convicted or charged in connection with the US Capitol riot...

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Max Matza Bbc News

Five takeaways from Trump's speech

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, beginning his second term in the White House after a decisive comeback...

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Holly Honderich Bbc News

Inside the simulated forest of 2050

By simulating the future atmosphere, scientists hope to understand whether trees will continue to act as the lungs of the planet. "The oak is the...

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Katherine Latham

What executive orders is Trump expected to sign on day one?

After a flurry of executive orders were issued following his inauguration, US President Donald Trump is expected to sign even more on his first...

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Christal Hayes & Phil Mccausland Bbc News

How to celebrate Jane Austen on her 250th birthday

As travellers flock to the English countryside to celebrate the renowned novelist, we asked experts to weigh in on the best Austen-themed...

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Kinsey Gidick