North Korea's Kim Jong-un issues threats and olive branch
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Today's Headlines January 1
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un issues threats and olive branch
The North Korean leader's new year message contained both a warning and an olive branch.
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Cities welcome 2018 with a bang
Fireworks in London, Hong Kong, Pyongyang, Sydney and Auckland welcome the new year.
Iran protests: Citizens have right to criticise, not destroy - Rouhani
President Hassan Rouhani breaks silence after four days of angry demonstrations across Iran.
Thousands flee fireworks explosion at Australia beach
Two people are hurt and thousands are evacuated after fireworks on a barge began going off at random.
 
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Palestinians recall envoy to US
The move follows Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Sport
Man City will not remain unbeaten - Guardiola after winning run ends
Manchester City's 18-game Premier League winning run is ended by a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace, who have an injury-time penalty saved.
Controversy as late penalty gives West Brom draw against Arsenal
Jay Rodriguez's controversially awarded late penalty secures a draw for West Brom against Arsenal at The Hawthorns.
Serena to sparkle? Man City to win all four? Our predictions for 2018
What does the next year hold in store? BBC Sport has taken a look in its crystal ball and come up with the answers.
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Cities welcome 2018 with a bang
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Science stories coming up in 2018
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What home comforts keep this UN peacekeeper going?
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Why China doesn't want your waste anymore
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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
North Korea: South seizes ship amid row over illegal oil transfer
South Korea's revelations come after China denied US claims of allowing oil shipments to the North.
United Arab Emirates introduces VAT for first time
The Gulf state has been under pressure to increase state revenue in the face of lower oil prices
 
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Technology
Iran protests: Telegram and Instagram restricted
Telegram and Instagram have been restricted but President Rouhani says Iranians have right to protest.
Germany starts enforcing hate speech law
Social media firms face huge fines if they let hate speech linger on their networks, warn German authorities.
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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The most beautiful British bike designs
The nation’s most loved cycles
 
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The world’s tiniest homes
Could you live in one?
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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