Democrat defeats Roy Moore in Alabama race, dealing setback to Trump
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Today's Headlines December 13
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Democrat defeats Roy Moore in Alabama race, dealing setback to Trump
Doug Jones wins a Senate seat for Alabama after a bitter campaign against Trump-backed Roy Moore.
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US ready for North Korea talks without preconditions, says Tillerson
But hours later the White House says Trump's views "had not changed" and N Korea must first disarm.
Husband accused of murder in high-profile Australia mystery
Borce Ristevski is accused of murdering his wife, Karen, whose disappearance baffled Australia.
The road that tells the story of a country
Fergal Keane reveals the crisis in DR Congo's Kasai region, where millions face starvation.
 
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Disney set to seal $60bn 21st Century Fox takeover
A sale of Rupert Murdoch's entertainment assets could be confirmed as soon as Thursday, reports say.
Sport
'Football is about dreams' - Dyche after Burnley move into top four
Burnley go fourth in the Premier League as Ashley Barnes' late winner gives them victory over determined Stoke at Turf Moor.
Root urges England players to 'stand up' in crucial third Test
England captain Joe Root says it is time for his team to "stand up" in the crucial third Ashes Test in Perth.
Fury targets Joshua and world titles 'which are rightfully mine'
Tyson Fury wants his world titles back and challenges Anthony Joshua after reaching an agreement over a backdated two-year doping ban.
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DR Congo crisis: On Kasai's hunger road
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Roy Moore's skittish escape on horseback
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Syrian army deserters on why they had to escape the civil war
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Macron: Trump 'will change his mind' on climate accord
Magazine
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I went driving and motorbiking in my sleep
Sleepwalking can be risky, but sleep-driving raises the dangers to a whole new level.
Business
Disney set to seal $60bn 21st Century Fox takeover
A sale of Rupert Murdoch's entertainment assets could be confirmed as soon as Thursday, reports say.
Toshiba settles legal disputes with Western Digital
The Japanese firm needs to sell its valuable memory chip unit to cover losses from its nuclear business.
 
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Technology
Netflix defends A Christmas Prince tweet
The platform sent a tweet addressing the "53 people" that have watched the film 18 days in a row.
MoneyTaker hackers reportedly steal £7.5m from ATMs
The MoneyTaker group has also stolen banking documents that may be used in future attacks.
Capital
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Has the office Christmas party changed?
Why companies may be taming the annual office blowout this year
 
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The WW2 guide to office sabotage
Are you working with an office saboteur?
Culture
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Is The Last Jedi the best of Star Wars?
Our critic’s verdict on the new film is in
 
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Kim Jong-il’s defectors-turned-stars
How US soldiers became North Korean movie actors
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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Will humans ever pilot giant robots?
They are the stars of sci-fi films - but are they just figments of fantasy?
 
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Are white teeth healthier?
Should you worry about the stains on your teeth?
Travel
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A strange London life that few know
‘People either leave within a year, or leave in a wooden box’
 
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Why is hummus controversial?
When Lebanon initiated the ‘Hummus Wars’, the dip became even more legendary
 
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