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The WW1 Christmas Truce: 'The war, for that moment, came to a standstill' -
In 1914, in a poignant moment of shared humanity, British and German troops entered into a spontaneous ceasefire over the Christmas period.
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Sri Lanka: Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation - BBC News
Almost 15,000 suspected criminals and addicts are detained in a week-long operation, police say.
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'Bethlehem is empty of joy - no Santa, no celebration' - BBC News
The West Bank city of Bethlehem, usually bustling at this time of year, is subdued as war goes on in Gaza.
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France: Eiffel Tower staff strike on centenary of creator's death - BBC New
The date of the strike was not picked at random as 27 December was the day of Gustave Eiffel's death.
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How humans have changed the Earth's surface in 2023 - BBC Future
From new artificial islands to the environmental devastation caused by the breach of Ukraine's Kakhovka Dam – this is how humanity has changed the face of our planet this year.
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Unaccompanied boy, 6, put on wrong US flight - BBC News
Casper was meant to be flying to Fort Myers, Florida, to meet his grandmother but ended up 160 miles away.
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Hanif Kureishi: I've become a reluctant dictator - BBC News
The novelist on how his sudden paralysis affected his relationships and writing, one year on.
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'My elderly father found a new partner - then vanished from my life' - BBC
Carolyn's dad thought he'd found love, but ended up cut off from his family and friends
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World's tallest wooden wind turbine starts turning - BBC News
Wood and glue is better for the environment than steel, says manufacturer, and could see taller turbines.
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New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI for 'billions' - BBC News
The US news organisation claims millions of its articles were used without permission to train ChatGPT.
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Police identify man found shot in Arizona desert in 1976 - BBC News
The decades-old case resurfaced on Tuesday after police identified the body as that of an El Salvador man.
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Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name? - BBC News
You can get a haircut at Barber Streisand and a chip shop dinner from A Fish Called Rhondda.
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Explosions and exploration: Why 2023 was an exciting year in space - BBC Fu
The Starship spacecraft's fiery end soon after launch – not once but twice – was a major moment in a year filled with landmark space missions.
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Russian passenger plane lands on frozen river by mistake - BBC News
No-one was hurt when the Polar Airlines plane landed on the River Kolyma, because of pilot error.
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Gaston Glock: Inventor of popular handgun dies aged 94 - BBC News
The Glock has been the weapon of choice for armed forces, gun owners and criminals around the world.
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The fish that eats piranhas for breakfast - BBC News
The paiche, one of the biggest freshwater fish, is a risk to native fish stocks in the Amazon.
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What If There's A Black Hole Inside The Sun? | Hawking Stars - YouTube
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British mother and son killed in French avalanche - BBC News
They were part of a group of five people from the same family, with a guide they had known for years.
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Google settles $5bn lawsuit for 'private mode' tracking - BBC News
Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond.
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Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2 - BBC News
The former US president angrily responds to comments from the film's director Chris Columbus.
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xkcd: Iceland
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Austrian government launches repair scheme for electronic goods - BBC News
The Repair Bonus voucher scheme gives people cash towards repairing their electronic goods.
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Nasa mission lines up to 'touch the Sun' - BBC News
The Parker Solar Probe will reach astonishing speeds as it dips close to our star's surface in 2024.
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Champagne stoppers in space: How cork will protect the next spacecraft to v
When you think of cork, you might think of that pop of champagne on New Year's Eve – but some of this versatile tree bark will also keep astronauts safe as they head to the Moon.
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Plane stowaway in serious condition in France - BBC News
A man hid in the undercarriage of a plane travelling from Algeria to France.
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