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London has twice as many statues of animals as named women - BBC News

An audit reveals that out of 1,500 monuments in the capital, only 50 are of named women.

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Twitter's algorithm favours right-leaning politics, research finds - BBC Ne

The social-media giant has found tweets from parties on the political right are "amplified" more.

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Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China? - BBC News

As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.

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Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates - BBC News

The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane.

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Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys - BBC News

Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the lawsuit says.

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The little-known hiking trail that built Canada - BBC Travel

It was used by First Nations, fur traders and early westward-migrating settlers. Now, local communities are hoping it could become the world's next great long-distance hike.

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Will Constructor Theory REWRITE Physics? - YouTube

Check Out American Voices: Keep it Close: https://youtu.be/LMJqb5A51_YThe people behind the greatest leaps in physics - Einstein, Newton, Heisenberg, all had...

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Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured - BBC News

The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel.

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Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead - BBC News

Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guayaquil.

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A-level textbook withdrawn over 'shocking' Native American question - BBC N

Exam board AQA said publisher Hodder Education would remove the book from sale "and review its content".

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The birthplace of New Zealand tourism - BBC Travel

Although New Zealand's Pink and White Terraces were destroyed in a volcanic eruption in 1886, travellers can still explore this bubbling, boiling landscape today.

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Climate change: The environmental disasters we've almost fixed - BBC News

From acid rain to the ozone hole: Can we learn from the environmental "success stories" of the past?

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Living with the world's oldest mummies - BBC News

In a town in northern Chile it is not unusual for residents to stumble across ancient mummies.

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Is internet addiction a growing problem? - BBC News

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable.

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Isaac Asimov on The David Letterman Show, October 21, 1980 - YouTube

Isaac Asimov's only appearance on any of Dave's shows.

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An extraordinary corner of the Great Barrier Reef - BBC Travel

A hub for marine life and sustainable tourism, the Southern Great Barrier Reef is having a moment.

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Tesla surpasses $1 trillion valuation after Hertz order - BBC News

The electric carmaker becomes the fifth such company to reach the milestone after its shares rise 12%.

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Signs of first planet found outside our galaxy - BBC News

Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.

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Taiwan: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube

John Oliver discusses Taiwan’s history of being governed by other countries, its fraught present-day relationship with China, and what its citizens would lik...

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Climate change: Four things you can do about your carbon footprint - BBC Ne

Small changes to our lifestyles and choices could limit our personal carbon footprint.

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Climate change: Sir David Attenborough in 'act now' warning - BBC News

"If we don't act now, it'll be too late," warns Sir David Attenborough ahead of the COP26 climate summit.

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Should young children be made to wear face masks? - BBC Future

In many countries, it's common for young children to wear masks against Covid-19 – but do the benefits of protection against the virus pose a risk to their long term development?

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Chappelle slams cancel culture amid Netflix transgender furore - BBC News

"I am not bending to anybody's demands," says the US comic of the transgender backlash he faces.

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Blue Origin: Jeff Bezos unveils plans for 'space business park' - BBC News

His space company Blue Origin hopes its venture will replace the International Space Station.

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Wikileaks: US begins legal appeal to extradite Assange - BBC News

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist.

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