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Biodiversity: Pressure grows for deal to save nature - BBC News

Observers have slammed the 'snail's pace' of negotiations and are pressing for a step up of ambitions.

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Norfolk woman finds treasure chest during beach clean-up - BBC News

The wooden box, containing coins, gems and other items, is due to be assessed by experts.

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Puttering around: Why small tasks feel so therapeutic - BBC Worklife

Especially when you’ve got a lot on, tiny household tasks can be soothing. Why do pleasant distractions feel oddly good?

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The return of France's lost lemon - BBC Travel

Menton was once the top lemon growing region in all of Europe but had seen a steep decline over the centuries. Recently, however, producers are again seeing the fruit's potential.

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Murdered Putin rival 'tailed' by agent linked to FSB hit squad - BBC News

An investigation finds evidence Boris Nemtsov was shadowed by an agent linked to an assassination team.

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Sri Lanka's last indigenous people - BBC Travel

The Veddas were traditionally forest dwellers, who foraged, hunted and lived in close-knit groups in caves in the dense jungles of Sri Lanka. But most people haven't heard of them.

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Russian oligarchs: Where do they hide their 'dark money'? - BBC News

Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it.

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Will Smith hits Chris Rock on Oscars stage - BBC News

The best actor winner apologises to the Academy - but not to Rock - after striking the comedian.

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How the sex trade preys on Ukraine's refugees - BBC News

Trafficking rings are notoriously active in and around Ukraine - and the fog of war is perfect cover.

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SS Central America: Haunting photos recovered from the 'ship of gold' wreck

Passenger photos recovered from an infamous wreck have finally been published.

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How to turn yourself into a fossil - BBC Future

How can you increase your chances of becoming a fossil? Richard Fisher decided to find out.

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1,000-year-old oaks used to create 'super forest' - BBC News

Could an experimental forest hold the answers to meeting the UK's big tree planting ambitions?

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(6) Where Is The Center of The Universe? - YouTube

Learn More about Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/SpaceTime/Take the Space Time Fan Survey Here: https://forms.gle/wS4bj9o3rvyhfKzUAPBS Member Stations rely ...

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North Korea Hwasong-17 launch gets Hollywood-style effects - BBC News

The Hwasong-17 is a new, powerful intercontinental ballistic missile - and the country's largest weapon.

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How waste food can reduce our reliance on natural gas - BBC Future

As gas prices hit record highs, one renewable alternative to fossil fuel gas comes from food waste, farm sludge and sewage.

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Ukraine war: JK Rowling hits back at Putin's 'cancel culture' comment - BBC

Mr Putin referenced the Harry Potter author during a speech condemning "cancel culture" in the West.

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Europe agrees new law to curb Big Tech dominance - BBC News

Under the rules major firms like Apple and Google would have to open up their systems to rivals.

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EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia - BBC News

The liquefied natural gas deal with US is part of EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

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Russia considers accepting Bitcoin for oil and gas - BBC News

'Friendly' countries may be allowed to pay for energy with crypto-currency amid widespread sanctions.

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Age gaps: The relationship taboo that won't die - BBC Worklife

Societies are increasingly progressive; today, many people accept that love presents in many ways. So why do people still judge couples who are many years apart?

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What stops people from being kinder? - BBC Future

The Kindness Test is the world's largest survey on what it means to be kind. It's shed light on the barriers that stop us being kind – but also that empathy truly is international.

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The Caribbean's crowds-free 'Irish' isle - BBC Travel

The British overseas territory of Montserrat is joining the trend of island states pushing to attract remote workers to come and stay a while.

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(5) Big Factorials - Numberphile - YouTube

Large factorials and the use of Stirling's Approximation. Featuring Professor Ken McLaughlin.More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓Professor McLaug...

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Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton over Russian collusion allegations - BBC

Donald Trump's campaign was accused of conspiring with Russian agents to influence the 2016 election.

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