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From teenage cyber-thug to Europe's most wanted -- Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history. -- Technology

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How my idea became Minecraft's biggest tournament - Minecraft's biggest tournament is entering its fourth season and it's being run by a Scottish YouTuber. Glasgow & West Scotland

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Governments not protecting press freedom, report says - Governments are failing to protect journalism from political attacks, according to Reporters Without Borders. World

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WATCH - Binance Nigeria: What happens to your money? The BBC explains why the biggest crypto-exchange platform in the world faces legal trouble in Nigeria. Africa

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Where do your old mobile phones and TVs go to die? -- Dandora sits on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, and 800 tonnes of garbage is dumped on the site every day.

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Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp -- With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature.

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Have the wheels come off for Tesla? -- As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.

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'I have a 50:50 chance of developing Alzheimer's in my 50s' -- John Jennings may have inherited a gene from his mother that could trigger early-onset of the condition. -- Health

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Squirrels may have given medieval Britons leprosy - It's the first time a medieval animal has been identified as a host for the disease.

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Roman snail dye found in UK for first time -- Experts say the pigment was worth more than gold and used to dye the clothes of imperial figures. -- Cumbria

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Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed -- Scientists build a 3D model of one of our evolutionary cousins from the pieces of a shattered skull. -- Science & Environment

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AI v The Mind: Who has the edge? -- In a new series, we will test the limits of the latest AI technology by pitting it against human experts. -- Artificial Intelligence

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Why is only 10 percent of the population left-handed? -- A new study reveals the role of rare gene variants and randomness in determining left-handedness. -- Science & Health

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The surprising benefits of a traditional Japanese diet -- New research shows that a traditional Japanese diet rich in fish and soybeans can stave off cognitive decline. -- Science & Health

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Feeling angry? Venting doesn't actually help -- You might think it's helpful to vent or smash things when you're angry. But a new study shows it doesn't help. -- Science & Health

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How AI and deepfakes are changing politics -- Some politicians have found themselves victims of deepfakes. Can the public trust politicians in the age of AI? -- Artificial Intelligence

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How smoking affects your belly fat -- There's more than just one type of fat - and it's more important than our waistlines. -- Science & Health

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Oatzempic: Should you try the oat drink for weight loss? -- We asked an expert about oatzempic, the latest viral weight loss trend on TikTok. -- Science & Health

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Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant -- In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor. -- Technology

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Does apple cider vinegar really help with weight loss? -- Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. -- Science & Health

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Does it really take 10,000 steps to stay healthy? -- Studies tout the benefits of walking, yet offer conflicting advice on daily step goals. -- Science & Health

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What is the iron lung and how does it work? -- The iron lung kept Paul Alexander, known as 'Polio Paul', alive for more than 70 years. But what is it? -- Science & Health

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The 24-year-old selling human bones -- From a warehouse in Brooklyn, a recent college graduate collects, displays and sells human remains. -- Science & Health

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How a US TikTok ban will affect Gen Z -- We spoke to two influencers who use the short form video platform to raise awareness and inform. -- Technology

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The search for a cancer 'kill-switch'... in space -- Cancer cells develop at warp speed in space, potentially aiding some highly experimental new treatments. -- Science & Health

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Why we have hair on our heads -- Why did humans evolve to retain hair on their heads while losing it on their bodies? -- Science & Health

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The celebrities 'deepfaked' for US influencer's ads -- Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide. -- Technology

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Are we worse at Moon landings than 50 years ago? -- We've set foot on the Moon multiple times. But getting to the lunar surface is far from straightforward. -- Science & Health

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Paul Carter tries out Atom Limbs bionic arm -- BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out the Atom Limbs prosthetic with 'full range of human motion'. -- Technology

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Jason shows the BBC how the Atom Limbs prosthetic works -- Jason lost his arm in an accident in 2012, and he's been working with Atom Limbs to test their prosthetic. -- Technology

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The 17th Century town that quarantined itself -- The heroic story of a British village that took decisive action when the bubonic plague struck. -- Science & Health

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New Zealand's city built on a labyrinth of lava caves - Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, and beneath it lies a sprawling network of caves – now scientists are trying to map them. See more

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How AI is testing the boundaries of the human mind -- The BBC is launching a new series to explore the limits of artificial intelligence by pitting it against the most powerful thinking machines on the planet – the human brain.

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'This has to be somewhere that women feel safe' -- Aboriginal mothers and their babies have higher death rates and poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. New community-led services are trying to change that.

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The dangers of cancer fatalism -- Cancer isn't necessarily a death sentence, but it's common to believe that it is.

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Why we continue to embrace 'slow' tech -- Digital technology's quickness and convenience ought to have buried its analogue counterparts. Yet vinyl records and film photography endure. Why do people continue to use it?

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What happened when India banned TikTok -- TikTok was one of India's most popular apps – until it was banned in 2020. It's a lesson for what might unfold if a US ban goes ahead.

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Civilisation collapse: Lessons from the past -- Pre-modern states and civilisations became more prone to collapse as time passed – a pattern that holds lessons for today's ageing global powers.

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China launches rocket to far side of the Moon -- The mission, billed a world first, aims to bring around two kilograms of lunar samples back to Earth. -- Science & Environment

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China launches rocket to far side of the Moon -- The mission, billed a world first, aims to bring around two kilograms of lunar samples back to Earth. -- Science & Environment

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Watch: Wild orangutan treats his own wounds -- It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound. -- Science & Environment

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What makes a Neanderthal? -- Palaeoanthropologist Emma Pomeroy describes the main features of the Shanidar Z Neanderthal skull. -- Science & Environment

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Watch Ocado robots in action -- Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton. -- Business

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Toxic flaring in Rumaila -- Local residents in Iraq film toxic gas release from oil field where BP operate -- Science & Environment

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Rosemary Coogan gains her astronaut wings -- Astrophysicist Rosemary Coogan graduates from Europe's astronaut training school. -- Science & Environment

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Chasing cracks on an Antarctic ice shelf -- UK researchers want to understand what triggers the Antarctic to kick out city-sized icebergs. -- Science & Environment

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Watch: Coral turns white from deadly ocean heat -- Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence of the impacts on sea life. -- Science & Environment

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The initials on the wall in Pompeii -- Science & Environment

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Travelling the world for a 12th solar eclipse -- Queen's University lecturer Ryan Milligan travels the world to catch a glimpse of the eclipse. -- Northern Ireland

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World first as leopards filmed hunting in pitch black -- The BBC's Natural History Unit got a rare glimpse of the behaviour as climate change forces animals to adapt. -- Science & Environment

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World first as leopards filmed hunting in pitch black -- The BBC's Natural History Unit got a rare glimpse of the behaviour as climate change forces animals to adapt. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Swiss Alps -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Canadian wildfires -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Namibian desert -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Cloudless UK -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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SpaceX launches its mammoth Starship rocket -- The most powerful rocket system ever built lifted off from its base in southeast Texas. -- Science & Environment

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Watch: Seedlings from Sycamore Gap tree sprout up -- BBC News is shown the secret site protecting the remains of the Sycamore Gap tree felled last year. -- Science & Environment

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Robot boats: The remote-controlled vessels on our seas -- Satellites, robotics, sensors and smart algorithms are changing the way we work at sea. -- Science & Environment

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TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute -- The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again.

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Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue -- Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off.

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Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired -- The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

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Tens of millions secretly use WhatsApp despite bans -- Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned.

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Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison -- Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

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Meta faces EU probe over Russian disinformation -- The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.

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Hacker jailed for blackmailing therapy patients -- Julius Kivimäki threatened thousands of patients he would publish details of their therapy sessions.

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Bumble boss: What women in tech can learn from me -- Lidiane Jones says women have to turn the career barriers they still face to their advantage.

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World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action -- It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.

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