British MPs reject early election plan again
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Today's Headlines October 28
Top News Stories
'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer
TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year.
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Queensland shark attack: Two British men injured at tourist spot
The pair suffered leg and foot wounds in the attack at a popular tourist region in Queensland.
Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning
Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue.
Sujith Wilson: Indian toddler stuck in borewell dies
Two-year-old Sujith fell into the well on Friday and was found dead despite a major rescue effort.
Brexit: PM to try again for 12 December election after MPs reject plan
Boris Johnson will try again for a pre-Christmas poll after failing for a third time to win over enough MPs.
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Sport
Nigel Benn comeback fight off due to shoulder injury
Nigel Benn has "heavy heart" after calling off his comeback fight with Sakio Bika because of a shoulder injury.
Vlatko Andonovski: USA women's team to be led by Seattle Reign coach
FC Reign boss Vlatko Andonovski is named as the new head coach of the United States women's football team.
Queens Park Rangers 1-3 Brentford: Ollie Watkins double gives Bees win
Brentford beat west London rivals Queens Park Rangers to earn a third Championship victory in a row.
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Business
Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning
Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue.
Luxury goods giant LVMH eyes $14.5bn Tiffany takeover
The US-based firm says it is "reviewing" a takeover offer from Bernard Arnault's luxury giant LVMH.
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Technology
Fitbit shares halted on Google takeover report
The fitness device-maker may be bought by Google, a report suggests, sending its shares soaring.
Georgia hit by massive cyber-attack
More than 2,000 websites, as well as the national TV station, have been targeted.
Culture
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What are fiction’s best first lines?
From the pithy to the provocative, what makes a classic book opener?
 
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OG Keemo: Taking aim at German racism
The rapper courts controversy attacking the country's enduring prejudices
Future
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The building designed by an algorithm
It is one of the most complex construction projects ever attempted
 
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The battle for the internet's future
The free and open web envisioned by early pioneers is under attack
Travel
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Is this the world’s freshest seafood?
This is a rare chance to eat food caught by Korea’s famed “sea women”
 
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Does this word define France?
A word with no English equivalent, it perfectly capture's the country's spirit
 
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