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We believe in miracles say 72% of young people
Are miracles possible? According to a new survey, three in five British people think miracles can happen. If so, it could explain the remarkable survival story of baby Lily Groesbeck.
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The new test unlocking the secrets of death
Would you want to know when you are going to die? Scientists have developed a test that can tell how fast your body is ageing. Some think facing death is the key to living a meaningful life.
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Alfie, the boy trapped between life and death
What should be done about Alfie Evans? The two-year-old is comatose and terminally ill. His hospital has decided that he should not be kept alive, but his parents refuse to give up hope.
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Toronto van attack: the cop who didn’t shoot
Is Canada’s calm cop a hero? After a van drove through pedestrians, killing 10, the public has praised the policeman who arrested the suspected driver. He says he was just doing his job.
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Fear of the devil prompts exorcist shortage
Can people really be “possessed”? The Catholic Church has announced a new training course to remedy a global shortage of exorcists amid rising demand. Their practice is highly controversial.
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Waffle House shooting saviour: ‘I’m no hero’
Is self-interest a virtue? America’s latest mass shooting has left four people dead. But worse tragedy was averted after James Shaw Jr tackled the killer. He says he was just being “selfish”.
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Ant under fire as he begs for forgiveness
Should we forgive Ant McPartlin? The presenter has pleaded guilty to drink driving. In an emotional statement, he apologised and promised to change his ways. But not everyone is sympathetic.
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May v Corbyn: row over law on Syria bombing
Was Theresa May right to strike Syria without Parliament’s permission? The prime minister has defended her decision, saying that “quick” action was needed. But many MPs are unhappy.
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Trump branded ‘morally unfit’ for presidency
Is this a legitimate accusation? On Sunday James Comey launched a blistering attack on the president, and today his explosive memoir is released. His message is clear: Donald Trump must go.
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‘Mission accomplished’: the West strikes Syria
Were we right to hit Syria with missiles? The US, the UK and France claim to have destroyed the bulk of Syria’s chemical weapons facilities. What comes next is far from clear…
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Turkey, panettone, salmon: Christmas is back!
Do we need more feast days? Easter is now becoming a second Christmas, complete with the trimmings. And why not? We work harder than ever. Surely we need more time when the world switches off?
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Rising alarm over incidences of anti-Semitism
Is anti-Semitism on the rise again? Protesters in Britain have accused Jeremy Corbyn of letting anti-Semitism fester in his party. Some say the prejudice is growing across the Western world.
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‘We are the victims and we are also the change’
Is a new era of youth power beginning? Around 800,000 people marched for gun control in Washington, DC, this weekend. They were led by teenagers. The youngest speaker was just nine years old.
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The brave French policeman who ‘died a hero’
Should you give your own life to save someone else? The world is mourning Arnaud Beltrame, a French policeman who died after saving a complete stranger during a terrorist attack on Friday.
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‘Death penalty for drug dealers’, urges Trump
Would executing drug dealers solve America’s opioid crisis? Donald Trump is seriously suggesting this drastic measure. “We have to get tough”, he says. But his opponents are aghast.
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Afghanistan hero sues army over lack of care
How should we react? Is Britain a nation that can ruthlessly discard one of its wounded soldiers, as the Mail on Sunday says? Or is the story more...
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Row brewing over global craze for beer yoga
Does doing the “Drunken Row Boat” betray a sacred tradition? Purists have condemned yoga teachers who incorporate beer into their classes. Beer fans say it makes yoga more accessible…