Madrid scorns Catalan leader's independence statement
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Today's Headlines October 10
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Madrid scorns Catalan leader's independence statement
Spain mulls its response after Catalonia's leader signs a document of secession but calls for talks.
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Child and teen obesity spreading across the globe
Obesity rates have risen ten-fold in the last four decades, meaning 124m boys and girls are now too fat.
California fires: Scores missing as death toll rises to 15
About 150 people are unaccounted for in wildfires that have ravaged wine-growing areas, killing 15.
Harvey Weinstein: Paltrow and Jolie say they were victims
The Oscar-winning actresses join a growing number of women alleging harassment by Harvey Weinstein.
 
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Fire survivor: 'I don't have any neighbours anymore'
In the city of Santa Rosa, residents have been returning to their devastated neighbourhoods.
Sport
Messi hat-trick sends Argentina to World Cup
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick as Argentina qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, with Uruguay and Colombia also qualifying.
Portugal & France qualify for World Cup but Dutch eliminated
European champions Portugal beat Switzerland 2-0 to finish top of European Qualifying Group B and qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
NFL: 'Taking the knee' anthem protest to be discussed with clubs
The NFL will discuss players kneeling during the United States national anthem with clubs when it meets in New York next week.
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California wildfires: Residents find devastation in Santa Rosa
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Trying to avoid air traffic chaos
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Steve Bannon plots to oust Republicans in Washington
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100 Women: Saving Nepal’s children from growing up in prison
Magazine
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The Viking therapy club
Hundreds gather in Wolin, Poland, to recreate Viking culture and take part in fierce, competitive battles. For a significant number, it’s a way of escaping their past - a past scarred by violence.
Business
Farm incomes may halve after Brexit, says report
The "worst-case scenario" would cut average farm profits from £38,000 per year to just £15,000, says the research.
Trump threat to NFL over 'massive' tax breaks
US President asks why the NFL receives tax breaks while players "disrespect" the national anthem.
 
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Technology
Mum identifies child in sex abuse video
German police take unusual step of releasing images of a four-year-old who had been abused.
Equifax data hack affected 694,000 UK customers
The credit reference agency now admits that this year's huge data hack exposed some customers to "possible criminal activity".
Capital
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Taking gender out of the workplace
A set of clothes that both men and women can wear in the office
 
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Taking a Soviet ‘iron coffin’ to work
A dizzying, dramatic commute
Culture
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The great writers forgotten by history
Obscure books we need to rediscover
 
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David Bowie and the art of reinvention
How style, reinvention and disguise shaped an extraordinary career
Earth
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BBC Earth nominated for Lovie Awards
A finalist in three categories ‘honouring the best of the European internet'
 
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New BBC Earth film coming soon
Earth: One Amazing Day, the long awaited sequel to box-office hit Earth
Future
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Can you name a female scientist?
Many people can’t name anyone – here's a start to fix that
 
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The incredible material under our noses
Chicken feathers could turn out to be very useful
Travel
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The tiny island traded for Manhattan
Who got the better deal – the Dutch or the British?
 
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An Indian curry with surprising origins
Everything about this dish is unique, from the name to the cooking methods
 
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