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Afghanistan's cold and bitter hunger

The UN has called for urgent aid as a million Afghan children are are at risk from severe malnourishment.
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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile

It comes as six nations, including the US, call for the North to stop its "destabilising actions."
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Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane

Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks.
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VAR controversy as Man Utd beat Villa

Manchester United book FA Cup fourth round meeting with Middlesbrough as Scott McTominay's header knocks out Aston Villa.
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Mane gives Senegal win over Zimbabwe

Senegal beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in the opening Group B game of the Nations Cup as Sadio Mane converts a stoppage-time penalty.
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Three NFL coaches lose jobs on same day

Miami Dolphins part ways with Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings sack head coach Mike Zimmer and Chicago Bears fire Matt Nagy after all three teams missed out on the play-offs.
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Literature's most misunderstood villain

Why we have got Lady Macbeth all wrong
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Why fasting can be good for you

The right approach to fasting could help you live longer
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The travel syndrome that causes panic

"It occurs usually 10, 20 times a year"
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Ikea cuts sick pay for some unvaccinated staff

The retail giant joins a growing list of firms changing their rules as staff absences and costs...
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West Side Story triumphs at subdued Golden Globes

Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic film was among the big winners
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Huge fossilised 'sea dragon' found in UK reservoir

The creature lived more than 90 million years ago
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