Fujimori: New clashes after Peru ex-president is pardoned
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Today's Headlines December 26
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Fujimori: New clashes after Peru ex-president is pardoned
Police clash with thousands protesting at the pardoning of jailed ex-President Alberto Fujimori.
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UK navy tracks Russia warship in North Sea
The Royal Navy says Russian naval activity through or near UK waters increased in the holiday period.
Liberia election run-off: Ex-footballer up against vice-president
An ex-football star and a vice-president are vying to replace the woman who has been in power for 12 years.
'Rocket Man' lands in Seoul
Meet the leading impersonator of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
 
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Urbi et Orbi: Pope calls for peace for Jerusalem
The pontiff spoke of growing tensions, after President Trump recognised the city as Israel's capital.
Sport
Ashes: Darren Lehmann to step down as Australia coach after 2019 Ashes in England
Australia coach Darren Lehmann confirms his plans to step down from the role after the 2019 Ashes series in England.
It's Christmas time, don't let the bells end! Lawro takes on The Darkness singer Justin Hawkins
Mark Lawrenson takes on The Darkness singer Justin Hawkins in the latest round of Premier League matches.
Williams to return to action, almost four months after giving birth
Former world number one Serena Williams will play her first match since giving birth in September in Abu Dhabi next week.
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'Rocket Man' lands in Seoul
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Urbi et Orbi: Pope addresses world crises
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Philippines mall fire: Bodycam shows blaze inside
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Buying Christmas presents for strangers
A pop-up shop has opened in London where you can buy presents for people you've never met.
Business
Bitcoin slump sees trades suspended on certain exchanges
The virtual currency's rollercoaster ride continues, sliding from almost $20,000 to $12,000 in a week.
Tunisia bans UAE Emirates airline from landing in Tunis
The move comes after Tunisian women reported being stopped from boarding flights to the Gulf nation.
 
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Technology
Reindeer hunted by wolverines get safety app
It is designed to protect the animals, which have a special role in Christmas tradition, from predators.
Apple faces lawsuits over slowed iPhones
Two lawsuits been brought on behalf of users of older iPhones in the US.
Capital
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Taking 'snowflakes' seriously
Yes, you should listen to younger workers
 
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The hidden ways bots disrupt our lives
Fake humans on the internet can make holiday shopping a nightmare
Culture
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Arts and culture stars who died in 2017
Luminaries who died this year
 
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The musicians who created a new sound
How Fela Kuti and Tony Allen invented Afrobeat
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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Who will be remembered in 1,000 years?
David Beckham? Donald Trump? The Queen?
 
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The subtle bias that no-one talks about
A prejudice that is widespread
Travel
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Is this where Santa is really from?
He is a man of many names, and many nations claim him as their own
 
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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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