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Raymond Briggs: The Snowman illustrator dies at 88 - BBC News

The author-illustrator's family said he "was much loved and will be deeply missed".

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The language that doesn't use 'no' - BBC Future

The Kusunda language has no known origin and a number of quirks, like no words for "yes" or "no". It also has only one fluent speaker left, something linguists are racing to change.

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Can you stay in a job for too long? - BBC Worklife

Some workers stay put at a single company for several years – even decades. Is this a signal of loyalty or laziness?

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The crab invading the Mediterranean Sea - BBC Future

Almost a thousand alien, or non-native species have been listed in Mediterranean waters. Some of these pests are becoming a surprising source of opportunity.

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Robert Pope: Guinness-fuelled man runs width of Ireland in a day - BBC News

Robert Pope ran the almost 130-mile route from Galway to Dublin in just 23 hours and 39 minutes.

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The ancient people who reshaped the Amazon - BBC Travel

Dating back millennia and covering hundreds of square kilometres, these little-known ruins are changing perceptions of the Amazon and its ancient inhabitants.

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France whale: Beluga put down during dramatic rescue mission - BBC News

French officials say the whale's condition worsened as it was being moved from the Seine to the sea.

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Tamil Nadu: 12th Century idol stolen from temple found in US after 50 years

The idol of Goddess Parvati was one of five stolen from a temple in Tamil Nadu state in 1971.

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Donald Trump says FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Florida home - BBC News

Monday's search was reportedly linked to an investigation into Mr Trump's handling of official papers.

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xkcd: Scientific Field Prefixes

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Why overthinkers struggle with remote work - BBC Worklife

Communicating remotely is hard, with far more room for ambiguity. That’s why some overthinkers are struggling.

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Are we falling in love with robots? - BBC News

Far from being scary, people who actually live with robots are finding them endearing.

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Europe's remote, lost-in-time villages - BBC Travel

Life in Târnava Mare has barely changed in centuries, offering a precious insight into the age-old traditions that are still going strong in its Saxon villages.

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Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria - BBC News

The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago.

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France whale: Lost mammal stuck in River Seine to get vitamin boost - BBC N

The visibly malnourished all-white beluga has been stuck 70km north of Paris since at least Tuesday.

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What is longtermism? - BBC Future

Longtermism is a perspective that there is a moral reason to consider how the actions and decisions we take today affect the lives of huge numbers of future people.

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The mysteries that gave birth to the world’s newest micronation - BBC News

From King Arthur to ancient Egypt, the rocky Scottish outcrop is mired in myths and legends.

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Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31m to House of Cards producers - BBC News

The US actor has lost his appeal to have an arbitration award to the show's producers overturned.

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Alex Jones must pay $50m for Sandy Hook hoax claim - BBC News

The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress.

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xkcd: Chemtrails

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(41) What Happens Inside a Proton? - YouTube

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Did we all believe a myth about depression? - BBC News

A study some claim debunks antidepressants has gone viral. Was it read wrong?

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The rising curiosity behind open relationships - BBC Worklife

Taking on additional sexual partners while in a committed relationship has long been taboo. And while it’s not exactly mainstream now, there’s still rising interest in being open.

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French sailor survives 16 hours in capsized boat in Atlantic - BBC News

The 62-year-old French sailor survived thanks to an air bubble before being rescued by divers.

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Stephen King testifies against merger of publishing giants - BBC News

The cult author said claims the tie-up would not hinder competition were "a little bit ridiculous".

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