Conservatives win overall majority in UK election
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Today's Headlines December 13
Top News Stories
New Zealand volcano: Divers deployed to find last two missing bodies
Two bodies are missing as six are airlifted off the island - despite the risk of another eruption.
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Trump impeachment: House committee vote postponed after marathon debate
The Democrat-run panel is expected to back charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Election results 2019: Conservatives win overall majority
Conservative leader Boris Johnson returns to power, as Jeremy Corbyn says he will not lead Labour into the next election, and Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson loses her seat.
Trump 'signs off' on deal to pause US-China trade war
Asia stocks rose after the two sides reportedly reached a deal days before new tariffs were due to start.
Unesco heritage: Traditional Thai massage added to 'cultural heritage' list
Nuad Thai is now part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to Unesco.
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Sport
Rangers 1-1 Young Boys: Steven Gerrard's side hang on to reach last 32
Rangers progress to the Europa League last 32 as group runners-up after conceding a late equaliser to Young Boys in a nerve-ridden finale at Ibrox.
Man Utd 4-0 AZ Alkmaar: Mason Greenwood double in emphatic Europa League victory
Manchester United seal top spot in their Europa League group with a comfortable win over AZ Alkmaar at Old Trafford.
Standard Liege 2-2 Arsenal: Gunners fight back secures top spot
Arsenal fight back from two-goals down to draw 2-2 at Standard Liege and progress to the last 32 of the Europa League as group winners.
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Leaders react as Conservative gains mount
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Election 2019: Sturgeon talks independence referendum
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Myanmar: Rohingya refugee recalls 'horrific' mass killings
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Las Tesis feminist protest song of Chile goes global
Business
Pound soars as Tories win majority in election
Sterling surges 2.7% to its highest level since May last year on hopes the result will ease Brexit uncertainty.
Trump 'signs off' on deal to pause US-China trade war
Asia stocks rose after the two sides reportedly reached a deal days before new tariffs were due to start.
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Technology
Emotion-detecting tech should be restricted by law - AI Now
A US-based AI institute says that the science behind the technology rests on "shaky foundations".
Man killed by Lexus car being remotely started
Michael Kosanovich was standing between two cars when one was accidentally started with a remote.
Culture
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How did fashion change in the 2010s?
From millennial ‘peak-stuff’ to the end of real fur, it’s been quite a decade
 
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The images inspired by protest
Art and activism in Hong Kong
Future
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What's behind Japan’s ‘soft power’?
Is the concept of amae about indulgence or manipulation?
 
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The curious intelligence of crows
There’s nothing bird-brained about them
Travel
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Iceland’s newly extinct glacier
Iceland is mourning the loss of its first glacier with a stark warning
 
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A 200-acre slice of the US in Denmark
A Danish park has become a symbol of American culture
 
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