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Virus toll rises as 14 are tested in Britain
Is this a global pandemic? In China, there are more than 830 confirmed cases and 25 deaths – with further reports from Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the US.
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Fur flies over fickle love of Ozzy the cat
Should cats be allowed to choose their owners? A bitter row has erupted in public over a majestic Maine Coon cat, who started spending most of his time enjoying the high life away from home.
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Thunberg, Trump and the battle for the truth
Is emotion stronger than science? Appealing to the most powerful people in the world at the World Economic Forum this week, Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg directly opposed each other.
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Mystic lamb’s humanoid face shocks art world
Does restoration ruin art? One of the world’s most famous paintings has been described as “a shock for everybody” after a clean-up revealed a sheep with extremely human-like eyes.
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Universal cancer cure now suddenly possible
Should we hope for a world without disease? It seems possible. At last, a cure for cancer seems to be on the horizon. And, now, scientists are dreaming of a future where no one becomes ill.
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BBC in its current form ‘facing the end’
Should the BBC be another Netflix? Nicky Morgan, the UK culture secretary, wants a move to a subscription system, ending almost a century of public broadcasting funded by a licence fee.
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All Africa’s women poorer than 22 richest men
Is this progress? Is 22 better than two? Oxfam released shocking statistics, yesterday, on world inequality and told leaders to tax the rich. But some experts say that this is too pessimistic.
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Trust is dying across the world, says survey
Whatever happened to good faith? People no longer believe that it is possible for institutions to do the right thing AND be competent. This is creating an unprecedented wave of cynicism.
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Trump rages as impeachment trial opens in USA
Will this be the end of Trump’s controversial presidency? The impeachment process moves to the US Senate this week, with high-profile lawyers and politicians set to debate his wrongdoing.
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Exit Harry and Meghan as royal family cuts ties
Will Harry and Meghan live to regret their choice? Negotiations are over: the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have taken the drastic decision to drop their HRH titles in a bid for a normal life.
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The whole Russian government just resigned
Is Putin turning himself into a tsar? The entire Russian government has resigned as Vladimir Putin proposes constitutional reforms. Critics say he is guaranteeing himself power for life.
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Comedy about Hitler leaves critics fuming
Is it morally wrong to make a comic film about the Nazis? Critics are passionately divided about Jojo Rabbit, the story of a ten-year-old boy and his imaginary friend – a goofy Adolf Hitler.
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Climate sceptic Murdoch confronted by son
Should Rupert Murdoch step down? The legendary newspaper owner is under attack by his son for allowing climate change sceptics to distort coverage of the deadly Australian bushfires.
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And now for a new national anthem – for Mars!
Does Mars need a national anthem? Opera singer Oscar Castellino has just given the first performance of his composition, Rise to Mars!, written to encourage colonisation of the Red Planet.
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Mystery illness causes panic in Wuhan, China
How worried should we be? Over 50 people in China have been struck down by a mystery virus. Scientists are racing against time to pinpoint the cause before more become dangerously ill.