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A23a: Monster iceberg just shy of a trillion tonnes - BBC News

Scientists use a radar satellite to take a "tape measure" to the world's biggest block of ice.

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Great Yarmouth circus show stopped after acrobat falls from height - BBC Ne

The manager and ringmaster says he is confident the performer will be "back even stronger".

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COP28: Landmark summit takes direct aim at fossil fuels - BBC News

The deal agrees to 'transition away' from fossil fuels for the first time but falls short of phasing them out.

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How Britain's taste for tea may have been a life saver - BBC Future

Tea became one of the British Empire's most prized resources in the 18th Century. But it may have also had an unintended effect on the British population – reducing mortality rates.

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Tunisia's historic Kairouan walls collapse, killing three - BBC News

The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site in Tunisia.

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Israel Gaza: Hostages were carrying white cloth when shot, IDF says - BBC N

Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.

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(700) What if Humans Are NOT Earth's First Civilization? | Silurian Hypothe

Enjoy 10% OFF and free worldwide shipping on all Hoverpens with code PBS: North America & other countries: https://bit.ly/pbs_novium UK & Europe: https://bit...

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Nicholas Rossi: US fugitive loses appeal over extradition - BBC News

Prosecutors want Nicholas Rossi returned to his homeland to face rape charges in Utah.

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Love Actually at 20: Are we still in love with the controversial Christmas

Star-studded festive rom-com Love Actually is 20 years old, but it's a film that some love to hate.

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EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation - BBC News

The EU says it is launching "formal enforcement proceedings" against the social media platform.

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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy - BBC News

A flood of AI-generated nudity prompts the streaming giant to abandon new rules after just two days.

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Red Sea cargo ship hijack: How to keep merchant vessels safe from attack -

A growing number of cargo vessels have come under attack in the Red Sea in recent weeks – can new technologies help to keep commercial shipping safe?

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(78) Elon Musk: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube

John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have t...

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Iceland volcano erupts on Reykjanes peninsula - BBC News

The eruption, in south-west Iceland, led to half the sky being "lit up in red", an eyewitness says.

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In History: The first ever video game console, 50 years on - BBC Culture

The Magnavox Odyssey was showcased on the BBC 's Tomorrow 's World 50 years ago today. It was a basic but visionary design, and led to today's multi-billion-pound industry.

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Armed robbers' car stolen during Colorado heist, police say - BBC News

Three masked gunmen attempted to rob a Colorado business. Their escape plans were quickly spoiled.

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Pope says Roman Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples - BBC News

Announcing the change, the Vatican emphasised that it continues to view marriage as between a man and a woman.

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(241) Every 'Useless' Body Part Explained From Head to Toe | WIRED - YouTub

Dr. Jeffrey Laitman joins WIRED to break down every ‘useless’, vestigial organ and structure in our evolved human bodies. From the “wisdom” teeth and our sim...

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(13) Egyptian Fractions and the Greedy Algorithm - Numberphile - YouTube

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Bayer Monsanto: PCB maker ordered to pay $857m for toxic leaks - BBC News

A US jury orders chemical giant Monsanto to pay out to seven people in the state of Washington.

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The Somerset family travelling to Australia without flying - BBC News

A family have reached Indonesia without flying after a journey of three and a half months.

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Timbuktu: Mali's ancient city defies jihadist siege to stage a festival - B

Musicians and traders flock to Mali's ancient city despite a blockade from Islamist fighters.

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Flight and travel fears: Why Iceland's Reykjanes volcano eruption won't cau

The Reykjanes eruption will not cause same travel disruption as 2010's Eyjafjallajökull volcano.

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Nasa beams cat video from deep space with laser - BBC News

The ultra HD footage of Taters the cat was sent as the agency tries to improve space communications.

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