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The Tattooist of Auschwitz - and his secret love

For more than 50 years, Lale Sokolov kept quiet about his job at the Nazi death camp.
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Burning tanker 'in danger of exploding'

The 32 crew are still missing and there are fears of an environmental disaster.
China
First law against rape in Somaliland

Until now, families arranged for victims to be forced to marry their rapists to avoid being shamed.
Africa

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Watch FA Cup fourth-round draw & follow Brighton v Palace

Watch FA Cup fourth-round draw on BBC Two & live text, radio commentary and in-play clips of Brighton v Crystal Palace.
Football
'I'm not finished' - Murray after surgery

Britain's Andy Murray has hip surgery in Melbourne and says he hopes to be playing again in time for the grass-court season.
Tennis
'England can't brush defeat under carpet'

England have got to ensure they are better prepared for challenges abroad, says Jonathan Agnew.
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Canadian senator kicked out for 'racism'

Mrs Beyak has been criticised over the past year for various comments relating to indigenous people.
Canada
Toronto art installation in free speech row

The art piece allows commuters to type short words that would be shown on massive digital displays.
Canada
Canadian cannabis grower heads to Europe

Aurora strikes deal with Danish tomato producer to tap into growing medical marijuana market.
Business
Canadian winter too much for stuck moose

The trapped animal was freed by a group of snowmobilers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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The world’s unusual war museums

How different countries remember their violent pasts
Culture
How your car signals your income

What cars on Google Street View say about inequality
Capital
The astronaut fighting to save the ISS

In just six years it could fall to its doom
Future
The sinful city swallowed by the Earth

It was the Las Vegas of the Roman Empire
Travel
'I got engaged and married on the same day'

New York couple get married two hours after the bride says 'yes'
US
Top tips to help you lose weight in a healthy way

How to lose excess weight
Good Food
Samalayuca dunes: From no-go area to hot destination

A stretch of Chihuahuan desert once considered dangerous becomes a popular spot for relaxation.
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Missing cat found after 15 years

Missing cat found after 15 years

Vets said they were able to trace Winston to his owners due to his microchip.

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Watch: 'Dirk Gently' season 2 trailer

BBC America's series, starring Samuel Barnett and Elijah Wood, returns October 14
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Hardtalk: Hamas

A Hamas political bureau member on President Trump's questioning of aid to Palestinian territories.
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Bella Thorne 'sexually abused' until 14

The actress shares her experience in a candid post on her Instagram page.
Entertainment & Arts
Middle-aged 'can reverse heart risk'

But there is a catch - it takes two years of aerobic exercise, four to five days a week, a study...
Health
Record year for US natural disasters

Fires, hurricanes and other weather and climate disasters last year cost the US around $306bn in...
Science & Environment
Disobedient robot derails LG's event

A robot designed to help households control smart devices repeatedly fails on stage at its unveil.
Technology
Record annual sales for Jaguar Land Rover

The UK's biggest car manufacturer says both major marques had their best year on record.
Business
Young, gifted and giving back

Award-winning cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, donates thousands to old secondary school.
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Winter Olympics 'targeted by hackers'

Cyber-security firm McAfee said the focus of the attack included groups affiliated with ice hockey.
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