North Korea defection: Warning shots as soldier crosses border to South
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Today's Headlines December 21
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North Korea defection: Warning shots as soldier crosses border to South
The soldier appeared at a checkpoint in the South in thick fog, but a search party was in pursuit.
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Jerusalem UN vote: Trump threatens US aid recipients
The US leader says countries thinking of voting against the US in a UN vote could lose financial aid.
Catalonia election: Voters in bid to solve political crisis
Separatist and pro-Spanish parties in Catalonia contest a snap regional election called by Madrid.
UK PM's deputy forced to step down
The PM's deputy is asked to resign after making "inaccurate statements" after pornographic material was found on his Commons computer.
 
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Grocery store worker serenades patrons with opera voice
Gilly Assuncao from Brazil surprised customers in Massachusetts when he started singing for them.
Sport
Bristol City knock holders Manchester United out of Carabao Cup
Korey Smith scores an injury-time winner as Bristol City send holders Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup at the quarter-final stage.
Swansea sack Clement after less than a year as manager
Swansea City sack manager Paul Clement after less than a year in charge with the club bottom of the Premier League.
Russian athletes told not to replicate flag in Winter Olympic kit choices
Russian athletes competing at the Olympics under a neutral flag are warned not to replicate their country's colours in their clothing.
Top Videos
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Senator Warner warns Trump against firing Robert Mueller
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Nigeria fake drugs: 'My patient woke up mid-surgery'
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'It was an uprising from the heart'
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What's wrong with Rome's Christmas tree?
Magazine
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How do you get work when your cancer won't go away?
When David Shutts was treated for advanced kidney cancer nothing hurt him more than being jobless - so he decided to do something about it.
Business
US finds against Bombardier in Boeing dispute
The Commerce Department's findings on Wednesday could lead to trade duties of almost 300%.
Rolling Stone magazine bought by Penske Media
The 50 year old publication, famed for covering music and popular culture, had been put up for sale.
 
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Technology
Magic Leap's hi-tech augmented reality glasses revealed
The goggles will project images into users' eyes to mix graphics with the real world.
GCHQ says cyber-spies 'over-achieved' say MPs
The UK's ability to cyber-attack other countries has improved says a Parliament committee report.
Capital
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The hidden ways bots disrupt our lives
Fake humans on the internet can make holiday shopping a nightmare
 
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The best time to look for a new job
A Tuesday morning in December might be the perfect time to search
Culture
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Should you see the latest Star Wars?
Find out in our snapshot video review
 
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Is The Post another Spielberg triumph?
Our critic says it ‘spoon-feeds the audience a blatant message’
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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The subtle bias that no-one talks about
A prejudice that is widespread
 
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The woman living with mountain lions
After a cougar attacked her farm, she had to decide whether to kill it
Travel
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The Dutch city that’s more like Dubai
Is this the most architecturally serious, playful, jubilant city in the world?
 
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The tiny town built from Roman ruins
It’s a ‘new’ village on the foundation of an ancient city
 
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