Asia markets join global stock plunge
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Today's Headlines February 6
Top News Stories
Asia markets join global stock plunge
Analysts say the falls actually stem from signs of improvement in the US economy.
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US market meltdown explained
The worst day in US financial history since the financial crisis – explained in 90 seconds.
Maldives: Supreme Court judges arrested amid political crisis
Police arrest the chief justice hours after the government declares a state of emergency.
Democratic memo released by House Intelligence Committee
The congressman who wrote it says it will be "very hard" now for the president to block its release.
 
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Juan Barros case: Chile sex abuse letter contradicts Pope over 'cover-up'
A victim reveals he wrote to the Pope in 2015 after Francis denies hearing about an alleged cover-up.
Sport
Watford score three late goals to beat 10-man Chelsea 4-1
Watford score three late goals to win Javi Gracia's first home game in charge and increase the pressure on Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte.
Premier League considers winter break when new TV deal is agreed
The Premier League is considering introducing a winter break when a television rights deal is next agreed.
Records tumble as Eagles stun Patriots in Super Bowl LII
The Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl for the first time by beating the New England Patriots in an extraordinary match in Minneapolis.
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Winter Olympics: Friendly North Korea 'is fake', says former bomber
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Trump's NHS tweet causes a stir
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Iran's hijab protests: The Girls of Revolution Street
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2018 Winter Olympics: Meet figure skater Mirai Nagasu
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Travelling 2,000 miles to cook for strangers
Ghafoor Hussain travels 2,000 miles to cook dinner for migrants on the Greek island of Lesbos.
Business
Asia markets join global stock plunge
Analysts say the falls actually stem from signs of improvement in the US economy.
Wesfarmers may close 40 Homebase stores
Up to 2,000 jobs are at risk after the Australian owners of Homebase said 40 stores could close.
 
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Technology
Lauri Love case: Hacking suspect wins extradition appeal
Lauri Love, suspected of hacking into FBI and Nasa systems, may now face trial in the UK.
New Spectrum Vega+ promises follow funds threat
The makers of a retro games console give a new delivery date after a threat to recoup funds.
Capital
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Where a T-shirt can cost $1,000
Global streetwear culture and the ‘hypebeasts’ who live and breathe it
 
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When success goes from sweet to sour
Want to be happy? Stop thinking success will get you there
Culture
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Healing the wounds of Hiroshima
Two artists explore the legacy of WW2
 
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The T-shirt: A rebel with a cause
A history of slogans and subversion
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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The quest to cure ageing like a disease
Human lifespans could be extended by decades
 
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How to stay happy on social media
Your online interactions can be good for you
Travel
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The last train of a bygone era
The journey takes a leisurely 70 minutes to cover just 12 miles
 
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Where Dutch directness comes from
‘We think truthfulness goes before empathy’
 
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