Venezuela opposition banned from running in 2018 election
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Today's Headlines December 11
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Venezuela opposition banned from running in 2018 election
President Maduro says the three main opposition parties cannot compete against him in 2018.
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California's Thomas Fire scorches area larger than New York City
The Thomas fire is the fifth largest blaze in recorded state history and has grown significantly.
Josh Homme: Queens of the Stone Age frontman kicks female photographer
The rock star says he is sorry for kicking the female photographer, who says he did it on purpose.
Big recall of baby milk products ordered
Britain and China are among the countries affected by the recall of baby milk formula products.
 
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In Your Face: China’s all-seeing state
China has been building what it calls "the world's biggest camera surveillance network".
Sport
Man Utd title hopes 'probably' over after loss to 'lucky' Man City - Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says Manchester United's title hopes are "probably over" after their 2-1 loss to "lucky" Manchester City.
Suarez & Messi score as Barcelona regain five-point lead
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi score as leaders Barcelona regain their five-point lead at the top of La Liga after victory at 10-man Villarreal.
Brilliant O'Sullivan equals Davis' record with sixth UK title
Ronnie O'Sullivan equals Steve Davis' haul of six UK Championship titles by beating Shaun Murphy 10-5 in York.
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Basingstoke photographer Laura Donohoe says this dress saved her life
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Australian town driven batty by flying foxes
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Johnny Hallyday: Huge crowds gather to say farewell
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Caught up in Lebanon tear gas clashes
Magazine
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Meet me on the bridge: Discovering the truth about my parents after 20 years
When she was 20, American Kati Pohler discovered her Chinese birth parents were searching for her.
Business
Bitcoin rises on futures trading debut on major US exchange
Trading in futures contracts is a step towards legitimising the digital currency, its supporters say.
Qatar buys 24 Eurofighter Typhoon jets in £6bn deal
The move will help safeguard thousands of jobs at BAE Systems, mainly at Warton in Lancashire.
 
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Technology
German spy agency warns of Chinese LinkedIn espionage
Germany's spy agency says China is using the site to gather information on politicians.
Apple 'to buy Shazam for $400m'
The music recognition app already makes most of its money by referring music buyers to Apple's iTunes.
Capital
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The Nordic approach to getting outdoors
‘Friluftsliv’ explains anything from lunchtime forest runs to commuting by bike
 
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The hidden costs of night shifts
Mitigating the damaging effects of working the graveyard shift
Culture
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I, Tonya: Margot Robbie deserves a gold
The Suicide Squad star makes disgraced figure skater Tonya Harding sympathetic
 
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Ideas for the future from Dubai
Watch the video to see how designers are repurposing traditional crafts
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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Could two people repopulate Earth?
If the planet was left with just two adults – would humanity be doomed?
 
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The power of the unconscious mind
Our unconscious mind plays a large role in everyday life.
Travel
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Europe's strange border anomaly
Where people move their front doors for economic advantage
 
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A blind man’s quest to travel the world
‘I travel alone because it’s the biggest challenge I can get’
 
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