China oil spill sparks fears of environmental disaster
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Today's Headlines January 8
Top News Stories
China oil spill sparks fears of environmental disaster
Rescue efforts to find 32 missing crew members have also been hampered by the spill.
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Michael Tubbs is on a mission - to save his hometown
Michael Tubbs grew up in what was once the country's most miserable city. Now he's in charge.
BBC China editor Carrie Gracie quits post in equal pay row
Carrie Gracie resigns as China editor, saying the BBC has a "secretive and illegal pay culture".
Brazil drug lord accused of deadly jail riot seized
Stephan de Souza Vieira is one of the alleged leaders of the powerful Red Command criminal gang.
 
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Craig McLachlan: Actor denies sexual misconduct allegations
Craig McLachlan is accused of inappropriate touching and harassment by three actresses.
Sport
Holders Arsenal knocked out of FA Cup by Nottingham Forest
Arsene Wenger suffers a first FA Cup third-round exit as managerless Nottingham Forest stun holders Arsenal at the City Ground.
Barcelona move is a dream come true - Coutinho
Philippe Coutinho says his move to Barcelona is a "dream come true" before his official presentation at the Nou Camp on Monday.
Australia crush England to complete 4-0 Ashes win
England's awful Ashes ends with an innings-and-123-run defeat in Sydney as Australia complete a 4-0 series win.
Top Videos
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Fire and Fury: Trump says book is 'a work of fiction'
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Dubai to build new record-breaking skyscraper
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The India child bride who became a wrestling champion
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'How I found out I was black'
Magazine
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War and fertility: How losing a pregnancy in Iraq changed my approach to miscarriage
When writer Amy McTighe had a miscarriage on a visit to Iraq, it gave her unexpected insights into her own situation.
Business
Aspall cider sold to US beer giant
The Suffolk-based cider maker that has been family-run for almost 300 years is bought by Molson Coors.
Winter Olympics targeted by hackers says security firm
Cyber-security firm McAfee said the focus of the attack included groups affiliated with ice hockey.
 
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Technology
CES 2018: LG Display shows off large rollable TV screen
LG Display has created the world's first large, rollable, ultra-high definition television screen.
CES 2018: Black Box VR wants to make gamers fit
A start-up at the CES tech show believes virtual reality could revolutionise how we use gyms.
Capital
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How your car signals your income
What cars on Google Street View say about inequality
 
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How to make better decisions
Tips from two experts that making choosing easier
Culture
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TV shows to watch in 2018
From thrillers to comedy and foreign drama
 
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What will we wear in 2018?
The fashion and style trends set to dominate
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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How bugs make cheese delicious
The unhygienic secret behind tasty cheese
 
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Should we rethink our social media use?
#LikeMinded: A new series on social media and mental well-being
Travel
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Want to live in a well-run country?
Six nations that rank highly for their progressive and effective policies
 
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The sinful city swallowed by the Earth
It was the Las Vegas of the Roman Empire
 
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