Hospital fire kills dozens in Miryang, South Korea
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Today's Headlines January 26
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Hospital fire kills dozens in Miryang, South Korea
At least 41 people were killed at the Miryang hospital in the worst South Korean fire for a decade.
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Trump-Russia inquiry: Trump 'tried to fire Robert Mueller'
The president's lawyer threatened to quit if special counsel Robert Mueller was fired, US media say.
Casey Affleck pulls out of presenting Best Actress Oscar
The actor will not be presenting the Oscar for Best Actress due to past claims of sexual harassment.
Four BBC male news presenters agree pay cut
The stars have agreed to reduce their salaries after rows over equal pay at the corporation.
 
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Can US border agents lawfully search you?
A viral video shows border patrol agents questioning passengers aboard a Greyhound bus. Can they legally do this?
Sport
Jose Mourinho: Manchester United manager signs new contract to 2020
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho signs a new contract with the Premier League club.
Tiger Woods: American shoots level-par round at Farmers Insurance Open
Tiger Woods scores a level-par 72 after a bogey on the opening hole in his first PGA Tour appearance in 12 months.
169 Russians set to be neutral athletes at Winter Olympics
Russian Olympic officials say 169 athletes have been approved to take part in next month's Winter Olympics under a neutral flag.
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Padmaavat: Why this Bollywood film is so controversial
Magazine
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How saving a writer's life helped my dialysis app go global
When Javier Artigas saved the life of a famous writer it led to a meeting with a billionaire - which enabled him to help kidney dialysis patients travel the world.
Business
Walmart signs Japan online grocery deal with Rakuten
The two firms will launch an online grocery delivery service in the Asian nation later this year.
IPL: Players to go for millions at 'biggest ever' auction
India Premier League clubs will spend big bucks as some of the world's best cricketers go on offer.
 
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Technology
Facebook and Google criticised by George Soros
The billionaire investor says the tech giants' monopolies are a threat to democracy.
Knife-threatening app banned by Google
An app aimed at children with a chilling voiceover has been banned by Google.
Capital
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What’s the real point of PowerPoint?
It’s used 30 million times a day – so how has it changed our working lives?
 
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What you can learn from romance writers
This group tripled its income in the e-book era. Other workers should take note
Culture
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The designers made by Instagram
How the social media platform became a game-changer for interiors aficionados
 
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What is the ‘ideal’ female body shape?
How fashion has controlled women’s bodies for centuries
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 to hallucinate with ping pong balls
It takes your brain to another dimension
 
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Why do paper cuts hurt so much?
A seemingly harmless paper sheet can cause a lot of pain
Travel
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Georgia’s surprising ‘shrine’ to Stalin
‘You can’t deny he was very interesting’
 
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Buenos Aires’ mysterious secret tunnels
No-one knows the extent of this subterranean labyrinth
 
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