Coronavirus: Australia plans island quarantine as foreigners leave Wuhan
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Today's Headlines January 29
Top News Stories
Brexit: French petition launched for Briton denied citizenship
Carpenter Mark Lawrence has lived in France for 27 years but authorities say he does not earn enough.
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Maryland police officer charged with murder in killing of handcuffed man
The officer shot a man who was handcuffed inside a patrol car seven times, police say.
Coronavirus: Australia plans island quarantine as foreigners leave Wuhan
Hundreds of foreigners fly out of Wuhan, as Australia announces a Christmas Island quarantine plan.
Peru's opposition leader Keiko Fujimori in custody again
Keiko Fujimori says the accusations of corruption and money laundering are politically motivated.
Impeachment trial: Trump defence wraps up amid Bolton bombshell
The president's impeachment defence concludes, as reports say John Bolton could implicate Trump.
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Sport
Australian Open: Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza reach semi-finals
Simona Halep brushes aside Anett Kontaveit 6-1 6-1 in 53 minutes and will face Garbine Muguruza in the Australian Open semi-finals.
Jack Grealish: 'Aston Villa playmaker should be in next England squad'
Jack Grealish's form for Carabao Cup finalists Aston Villa means he should be in the next England squad, says Phil McNulty.
Ed Woodward: Man Utd executive vice-chairman's home comes under attack
The home of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is attacked by a group chanting that he was "going to die".
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Australia fires: Blaze 'sparked by helicopter lights' rages near Canberra
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Australia fires: Firefighters dance on TikTok to 'raise spirits'
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Haunting image of trapped sea turtle wins underwater photo award
Business
Hong Kong stock market takes a tumble on reopen
Coronavirus fears see the Hang Seng Index drop 3% after re-opening following the Chinese New Year break
Coronavirus: Starbucks closes 2,000 Chinese branches
The coffee giant is shutting half of its stores in the country and warns of the outbreak's financial impact.
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Technology
Apple 'closely monitoring' coronavirus
The outbreak has clouded the firm's forecast for the upcoming quarter.
Huawei set for limited role in UK 5G networks
The US failed to convince the prime minister to ban the Chinese firm from any involvement.
Culture
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Robert Pattinson on his ‘crazy’ career
Hollywood's most exciting leading man on The Lighthouse, Twilight and more
 
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An indispensable guide to Studio Ghibli
Which films to watch, according to your mood
Future
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The lives of the last Neanderthals
Four caves have given a glimpse into what their lives might have been like
 
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Can going vegan affect intelligence?
Some experts think an entirely plant-based diet could be bad for the brain
Travel
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An atomic marker hidden in plain sight
The gift shop was once a waystation for the world’s most brilliant scientists
 
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Is this the world’s best barbecue?
Locals claim it’s the epitome of what barbecue should be
 
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