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The timeless appeal of one-man-and-his-dog stories - BBC Culture

Thirty years on, Disney's take on White Fang remains a classic example of a story as old as time – where men are made vulnerable by a trusty canine, writes Hanna Flint.

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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers - BBC News

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.

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Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active? - BBC News

Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups.

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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy - BBC News

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.

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Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue - BBC News

Rescuers say at least 12 Chinese workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit.

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What’s the best plan for a radical new workday? - BBC Worklife

Work as we know it will never be the same – but are we prepared for a drastic transformation of where and when we do our jobs?

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BBC - Travel - Stromatolites: The Earth’s oldest living lifeforms

In Western Australia, 3.5bn-year-old stromatolites built up the oxygen content of the Earth’s atmosphere to about 20%, giving the kiss of life to all that was to evolve.

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Branson's Virgin rocket takes satellites to orbit - BBC News

Sir Richard Branson's rocket company succeeds in putting its first satellites in space.

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Eurostar: Government urged to 'safeguard' rail firm's future - BBC News

A group of London firms has written to ministers calling for financial support for the rail firm.

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Manchester bombing: Youngest victim 'could have survived with better first

A report commissioned by the family of Saffie-Rose Roussos says she received inadequate first aid.

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(9) Richard Dawkins Responds to Ben Affleck - YouTube

Richard Dawkins addresses Ben Afflecks accusations of racism and bigotry towards Sam Harris and Bill Maher during the conversation on Real Time with Bill Ma...

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Statues to get protection from 'baying mobs' - BBC News

The government is planning new laws to stop England's monuments being removed "on a whim" by protesters.

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Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government - BBC Ne

In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.

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Are women let down by period trackers? - BBC News

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.

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Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages - BBC News

Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments.

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SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' engine test ends early - BBC News

A critical engine test for Nasa's new "megarocket" - the Space Launch System (SLS) - ends early.

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Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain - BBC News

Until now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter.

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Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation - BBC News

For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.

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German sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal - BBC News

Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass".

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NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx - BBC News

Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below.

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BBC - Travel - The world 'traveller' who never left home

Luis Martinez has written thousands of vivid poems about cities around the world, yet the Cuban bus porter has never left his homeland.

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Wikipedia at 20: The encyclopedia in five articles - BBC News

The site's co-creator Jimmy Wales helps pick a handful of defining pages on the site.

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Electric eels work together to zap prey - BBC News

The electric predators work in groups to herd and "zap" their prey in unison, scientists shocked to discover.

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India's Kumbh Mela festival begins amid Covid concerns - BBC News

Thousands of Hindus arrive for the bathing festival despite warnings to stay away during the pandemic.

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North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile - BBC News

The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.

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