Israel PM Netanyahu defiant in face of bribery allegations
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Today's Headlines February 14
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Israel PM Netanyahu defiant in face of bribery allegations
The Israeli PM, who could face charges, vows to stay on and brands allegations "baseless".
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Syria conflict: 'Russians killed' in US air strikes
At least two Russian fighters died in US air strikes in Syria last week, their associates tell the BBC.
World chess body accounts closed over president's Syria sanctions
The World Chess Federation loses its Swiss accounts as its president remains under US sanctions.
Winter Olympics 2018: South Korea to pay for North's delegation
The government funds will pay mainly for accommodation and food for North Korean supporters and performers.
 
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Syrian rescue worker pulls own mother from wreckage
Samir Salim managed to save his father and sister but was too late for his mother.
Sport
Shaun White wins Winter Olympics halfpipe gold in Pyeongchang
American great Shaun White sensationally snatches halfpipe gold to become the first snowboarder to win three Olympic titles.
Tottenham fight back for spirited draw at Juventus
Tottenham produce a brilliant comeback to draw at Juventus after a disastrous start to their Champions League last-16 first leg in Turin.
Man City close in on Champions League quarters by putting four past Basel
Manchester City take a giant step towards the Champions League quarter-finals as they comfortably beat Basel at St Jakob-Park.
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Syrian rescue worker pulls own mother from wreckage
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No space for love in Hong Kong
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Black Panther premieres in Kenya
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Boston Dynamics' latest SpotMini robot opens doors
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'I fixed a butterfly's broken wing to remember my mother'
Romy McCluskey's late mother said butterflies were a sign she would always be with her. Those words inspired a remarkable act.
Business
Sky and BT win Premier League TV rights
Bidding continues for two of the seven TV rights packages.
Japan GDP slows to 0.5% in final quarter of 2017
The world's third-largest economy has eighth consecutive quarter of expansion but misses expectations.
 
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Technology
Ten gigabit home broadband tested in UK
A proof-of-concept test of 10Gbps has been conducted in a residential home in London.
Logan Paul 'won't be kicked off' YouTube
The controversial star hasn't done enough to warrant a ban from the site, YouTube's head says.
Capital
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Skating to work when it's -25C
David Allanson commutes 3.5km over a frozen lake
 
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Why isn’t it illegal to pay women less?
What a tiny Nordic nation can teach the world about gender pay gaps
Culture
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A code language gay men used to survive
Polari was slang used to skirt strict anti-homosexuality laws
 
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When Nic Cage almost became Superman
No longer able to fly, the Son of Krypton would have had to fight a giant spider
Earth
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The world's most extreme dog patrol
The beauty of the Arctic as seen by Greenland's elite dog sled team
 
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The wreck of the Titanic is being eaten
It takes a special kind of species to eat away a giant steel ship
Future
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The science behind the perfect chip
How can you them crispy outside and soft inside?
 
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How social media shapes my depression
Does it make it worse, or can it help?
Travel
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The world’s most romantic postbox
It’s the only tree in the world with its own mailing address
 
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The world’s most romantic postbox
It’s the only tree in the world with its own address
 
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