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Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination - BBC News

But a Hindu advocacy group says the ordinance "unfairly singles out and targets an entire community".

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The ancient drink that powers Indonesia - BBC Travel

A herbal tincture that originated in Java's royal courts more than 1,300 years ago is being given a new twist by young Indonesians.

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Original iPhone fetches $63k - but there's a catch - BBC News

Karen Green got an iPhone in 2007, then did something with it most people don't.

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Alligator kills 85-year-old woman in Florida - BBC News

The woman was walking her dog when the alligator lunged at her and dragged her under water.

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(37) Perpetual Motion Achieved - YouTube

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Spain officials quit over trains that were too wide for tunnels - BBC News

The botched order was for commuter trains due to operate in two mountainous northern regions.

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xkcd: Square Packing

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New York alligator captured in Brooklyn's Prospect Park - BBC News

The reptile was spotted by staff in Brooklyn's Prospect Park and later taken to the Bronx Zoo.

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Biden in Ukraine: How the president's surprise visit was kept a secret - BB

Our North America editor on how Joe Biden's audacious trip to Kyiv was kept a secret.

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The tech helping people get a better night's sleep - BBC News

Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance.

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Implant gives hand control nine years after stroke - BBC News

Heather Rendulic was able to use her left arm and hand for the first time in nine years.

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BFM journalist Rachid M'Barki suspended in scandal linked to disinformation

Veteran presenter Rachid M'Barki accused of running stories planted by an Israel-based organisation.

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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisi

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral.

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The 61-year-long search for artificial hearts - BBC Future

Humanity's engineering achievements have been extraordinary, so why has building an artificial heart has proved to be more challenging than expected.

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xkcd: Data Quality

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Can you dream in another language? - BBC Future

Sleep has a more powerful role in language-learning than was previously thought. What does this reveal about our night-time brain?

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Why India can't keep its domestic helpers safe - BBC News

The case of a teenage maid who was allegedly tortured highlights the plight of domestic helpers.

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US cancer patient developed 'uncontrollable' Irish accent - BBC News

Despite never having been to Ireland, the North Carolina man spoke with a "brogue" until his death, say researchers.

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Holding out against China in a row over reefs - BBC News

China and the Philippines both have rival claims in the South China Sea.

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Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month - BBC News

The Infowars host has nearly $10m in assets, and his outgoings include childcare, alimony and home upkeep.

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Mozambique pastor dies attempting 40-day Jesus fast - BBC News

The Mozambican priest suffered organ failure after almost four weeks without food or drink.

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Bruce Willis has dementia, his family announces - BBC News

He was diagnosed with aphasia in spring last year, but the condition has progressed.

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Wieambilla shooting: Australia police ambush deemed religious terror attack

It is the first time Christian extremist ideology has been linked to a terror attack in the country.

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Is ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ the best advice for mass shootings? - BBC News

The three-word message was sent to students during a shooting at a Michigan university on Monday.

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The ancient diseases that plagued the dinosaurs - BBC Future

Scientists have discovered the tell-tale signs of a range of dinosaur diseases – and found that they're remarkably similar to those affecting animals alive today.

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