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France's Macron vows to fight 'Islamist separatism' - BBC News

The president warns a minority of France's Muslims are in danger of forming a "counter-society".

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BBC - Travel - The tiny Swiss town that inspired Nietzsche

The philosopher spent seven summers in this 750-person Alpine village, and it was here that he birthed his most famous – and controversial – ideas.

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The surprising downsides of empathy - BBC Future

There’s a dark side to feeling the emotions of other people. In some cases, it can even lead to cruelty, aggression, and distress.

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Nasa Wallops launch: Astronauts to test new $23m toilet at space station -

Astronauts will test the female-friendly toilet before its probable use in a future lunar mission.

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Coronavirus: Trump and first lady test positive for coronavirus after going

The US president and Melania Trump were tested after his close aide was confirmed to have Covid-19.

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What wobbling rocks can tell us about nuclear safety - BBC News

How precariously balanced rocks will inform the earthquake hazards faced by critical infrastructure.

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Delphine Boël: Belgium ex-king's love child wins royal titles - BBC News

A court has ruled that Daphne Boël and her children can claim the title of Princess of Belgium.

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Covid: Vaccine will 'not return life to normal in spring' - BBC News

Leading scientists call for realism about what a vaccine against Covid can achieve next year.

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Coronavirus risks ‘greatest surge in child marriages in 25 years’ - BBC New

A charity says the pandemic is threatening to reverse 25 years of progress on ending child marriage.

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Why ‘Dinner Table Syndrome’ is getting worse for deaf people - BBC Worklife

The ‘Dinner Table Syndrome’ phenomenon leaves deaf people out of the discourse. In a world of remote work, the problem is getting even worse.

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US election 2020: The night American democracy hit rock bottom - BBC News

There was a time when presidential debates did great PR for the US. Not any more, says the BBC's Nick Bryant.

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xkcd: Amelia's Farm Fresh Cookies

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Nxivm: Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman jailed in 'sex cult' case - BBC News

Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison.

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Social Summit 5 | DISD

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France announces 'gradual' ban on wild animals in circuses - BBC News

The government also announces a ban on mink farms and on keeping killer whales in captivity.

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Coronavirus: Delirium 'key symptom' in frail older people - BBC News

Doctors and carers advised to watch for signs of confusion because it could be a sign of Covid-19.

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Presidential debate: How the world's media reacted - BBC News

"Childish", "gruelling" and an "unwatchable fever dream" - how the world saw Tuesday's debate.

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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote - BBC News

'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.

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Ascension Island: Priti Patel considered outpost for UK asylum centre locat

The idea of "offshoring" people claiming asylum is dependent on a suitable location, a source said.

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The return of Europe’s largest beasts - BBC Future

Bison and wolf populations are reviving in parts of Europe, in an effort to return some of the landscape to wilderness – but these large beasts are not always welcome.

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'No reason' for egg freezing 10-year storage limit - BBC News

UK ethics body says extending the limit would give women worried about declining fertility more time and options.

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Lincolnshire Wildlife Park: Swearing parrots removed from view - BBC News

Although parrots are well known for mimicking bad language, these are "more sweary than most".

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WHO to probe 'sexual exploitation' by aid workers in DR Congo - BBC News

The health body says a "robust" investigation will cover claims against aid workers tackling Ebola.

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Buried lakes of liquid water discovered on Mars - BBC News

The underground lakes were detected in the Red Planet's south polar region.

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Estonia ferry disaster: TV crew uncovers new evidence - BBC News

Underwater footage appears to show an unrecorded four-metre (13ft) hole in the ferry's hull.

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