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Spanish woman sues after DNA test reveals birth swap error - BBC News

Health authorities admit the woman was mistakenly switched with another baby at a hospital in 2002.

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Climate change: Fossil fuels must stay underground, scientists say - BBC Ne

Almost 60% of oil and gas and 90% of coal must stay in the ground to keep global warming below 1.5C.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes 'lied and cheated', trial hears - BBC New

Elizabeth Holmes pretended her blood-testing technology worked in order to enrich herself, prosecutors say.

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‘Havana syndrome ’ and the mystery of the microwaves - BBC News

The BBC investigates a mystery illness dubbed "Havana syndrome" that has affected American diplomats and spies.

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Robert E Lee statue: Virginia removes contentious memorial as crowds cheer

The statue became a focal point for the protests following the death of George Floyd last spring.

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Climate change: Animals shapeshifting to stay cool, study says - BBC News

Warm-blooded animals are evolving to have larger beaks, legs and ears to stay cool, scientists say.

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The lost generation of ancient trees - BBC Future

Inside some of our most magnificent trees, miniature worlds are at risk of extinction. The race is on to accelerate trees' ageing process, to save these intricate communities.

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North Sea's hidden ice age past is revealed in 3D - BBC News

Images show the massive channels cut by rivers that ran under Northern Europe's ancient ice sheets.

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Ashraf Ghani: 'I apologise that I could not make it end differently' - BBC

Ashraf Ghani, who has sought refuge in the UAE, says he left Kabul to avoid "horrific" violence.

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Chamois: Italy's Alpine village without cars - BBC Travel

On the steep slopes of the Aosta Valley, the hamlet of Chamois is the only Italian village that can't be accessed by car.

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Top US court halts Texas execution of inmate seeking pastor's touch - BBC N

The inmate, convicted of murder, is calling for the right to have a pastor's hands on him as he dies.

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International Space Station: Smoke triggers alert on board - BBC News

The alarm went off as the space station's batteries were being charged, Russia's space agency says.

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Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley? - BBC Ne

Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson?

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Upside-down rhino research wins Ig Nobel Prize - BBC News

Who knew? It's actually safer to move a tranquilised rhino by its ankles than on its side or chest.

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The alarming risks of mixing common drugs - BBC Future

Older adults often take several medications each day. But there's growing evidence that this could sometimes be a mistake.

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Afghanistan crisis: Five lessons learned (or not) since 9/11 - BBC News

Some fatal mistakes have undermined the fight against terror, says the BBC's Frank Gardner.

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'How falling from a roof inspired me to become a musician' - BBC News

When Tony Kofi had a near-fatal accident, he had a vision of himself playing a musical instrument. It would change his life forever.

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Austria man kept dead mother in cellar for pension, police say - BBC News

The suspect is said to have "mummified" the corpse in order to continue receiving her pension.

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Ethiopia: The country where a year lasts 13 months - BBC News

Five things you may not know about Ethiopia's unique calendar and cultural heritage.

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'I'll be at front of queue to change my slave name' - BBC News

Descendants of African slaves welcome a Dutch city's decision to scrap fees for changing names.

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Barbados to Rotherham: Lizard's 4,000-mile trip hidden in bra - BBC News

A Rotherham woman finds she has brought more home from the Caribbean than just a tan.

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Afghanistan: US media cast doubt on Kabul drone strike - BBC News

Media question both the intelligence behind the US attack on a car in Kabul and the claims of success.

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Why is there a food emergency in Sri Lanka? - BBC News

With a weak economy and a challenging Covid situation, a food emergency has been declared in Sri Lanka.

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British American Tobacco negotiated bribe for Mugabe, new evidence suggests

Documents reveal British American Tobacco’s role in bribery and spying in southern Africa.

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Mars: Nasa rover's rock cores were 'highest priority samples' - BBC News

Nasa's Perseverance rover was last week commanded to acquire two significant rock samples on Mars.

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