Soleimani: Iranians flock to hometown for commander's burial
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Today's Headlines January 7
Top News Stories
Australia fires: Almost 2,000 homes destroyed in marathon crisis
Firefighters are frantically preparing for fresh danger, including a possible new "mega blaze".
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Soleimani: Iranians flock to hometown for commander's burial
Huge numbers have turned out for the burial of Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a US strike.
London Bridge attack: Convicted murderer Steven Gallant 'did not hesitate' to tackle knifeman
Steven Gallant, in prison for murder, tells how he used a chair to tackle the London Bridge attacker.
Reynhard Sinaga: 'Evil sexual predator' jailed for life for 136 rapes
A rapist who preyed on men outside clubs will "never be safe to be released" from jail, a judge says.
Harvey Weinstein charged with rape in LA as New York trial begins
The charges came on the same day that the film producer appeared in New York in a separate case.
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Sport
Arsenal 1-0 Leeds United: Reiss Nelson goal sends Gunners into fourth round
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shouted at his players at half-time to inspire an improved performance as they beat Leeds in the FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City manager says he will never manage Manchester United
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he would never manage Manchester United or Real Madrid.
FA Cup draw: Liverpool, Chelsea and Leicester get away ties in fourth round
Premier League leaders Liverpool will play at either Championship Bristol City or League One side Shrewsbury in the FA Cup fourth round.
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Business
Carlos Ghosn: Japan presses for ex-Nissan boss's extradition from Lebanon
The ex-Nissan boss reportedly escaped by train before being smuggled to Turkey in a flight case.
First Budget since election set for March
Chancellor Sajid Javid sets 11 March as the date for his first Budget - the first since the general election.
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Technology
CES 2020: Samsung shows off Ballie bot that follows you
The spherical robot has a built-in camera that can capture and store "special moments".
CES 2020: Pork made from plants launched by Impossible Foods
A company that makes synthetic meat has shown off its latest products in Las Vegas.
Culture
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The rise of the books you don’t read
Are audiobooks becoming an artform?
 
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TV’s Dracula is like an evil James Bond
Our verdict on the latest bloodthirsty adaptation from the makers of Sherlock
Future
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The truth about dog years
The widely held belief that a dog ages seven years in one human year is wrong
 
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The woman who changed birth forever
A pioneering female fertility scientist doesn’t get the credit she deserves
Travel
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How a poisonous plant saved an island
Faced with starvation, residents on a tropical island ate poison to survive
 
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Africa's new top destination?
It has been transformed into one of the continent's most inviting cities
 
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