Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down
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Today's Headlines December 29
Top News Stories
Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down
It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software.
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Bronx fire: Twelve die in New York apartment block blaze
At least four others are badly hurt in what the city's mayor says is the deadliest fire in 25 years.
Bronx fire: 'People were screaming'
At least 12 people have been killed in a fire at an apartment building in New York.
George Weah elected Liberian president
The former footballer will assume power in Liberia's first democratic handover in decades.
 
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Kamala Mills: Fire at Mumbai complex kills 15 people
The fire at a rooftop restaurant at the popular Kamala Mills compound has killed 15 people.
Sport
Wenger 'not fearful' of losing Sanchez after forward's double at Palace
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is not "fearful" of losing Alexis Sanchez in January despite his two goals helping the Gunners win at Crystal Palace.
Ex-world player of the year Weah elected president of Liberia
Former Chelsea, Manchester City and AC Milan striker George Weah will be the next president of Liberia.
Taylor eases into PDC quarters after win over Brown
Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor moves into the PDC World Championship quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory over Keegan Brown.
Top Videos
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Bronx fire: 'People were screaming'
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Brazilian fishermen work with dolphins to round up their catch
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India's moonwalking traffic cop
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Rahmah's story: 'I am a Chinese hijabi'
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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
Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down
It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software.
Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm
The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year.
 
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Technology
Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down
It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software.
John McAfee says his Twitter account was hacked
Cyber-security pioneer reports his Twitter account was hacked and used to promote crypto-currencies.
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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Film review: The Greatest Showman
Hugh Jackman stars in the slick new musical
 
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Revolutionary floating homes
The designers building 'blue cities'
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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