Wednesday, 14 September 2016

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Hacked Wiggins and Froome files released
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Today's Headlines September 14
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Hacked Wiggins and Froome files released
The stolen medical records of British cyclists Chris Froome and Sir Bradley Wiggins are released by alleged Russian hackers.
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No serious Brexit talks 'for 12 months'
Substantive Brexit talks between the UK and EU are unlikely to start much before the end of 2017, a former European Council president tells the BBC.
Campus dorm rape accused turns himself in
A University of North Carolina college footballer who is accused of raping a female student on Valentine's Day has turned himself in.
Clinton 'healthy and fit', says doctor
Hillary Clinton is "healthy and fit to serve" as US president, says her doctor, as her campaign releases updated medical information.
 
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Typhoon Meranti slams into China
Powerful Typhoon Meranti hits south-east China after killing one person in Taiwan and leaving more than half a million homes without power.
Stories from India
Can India really halve its road deaths?
India has some of the world's most dangerous roads, but the government insists it can cut deaths on them by 50%.
Why Delhi is gripped by chikungunya fears
India's capital is battling one of its worst outbreaks of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus - with more than 1,000 cases reported across the city.
VIDEO: 'Don't leave our baby in Indian orphanage'
A British couple whose surrogate daughter was born in India may have to leave her in a Mumbai orphanage because of UK government delays in processing her passport.
Top Videos
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Shot in the spine amid Syria ceasefire
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Student accuses athlete of rape
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Rio 2016: Malawi's first and only Paralympian
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'Super Trump' lands in Times Square
Magazine
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VIDEO: The love story that shocked the world
In 1948, an African prince, Seretse Khama, married a white middle-class clerk in the UK provoking shock in Britain and Africa.
Sport
Wiggins and Froome medical records released by 'Russian hackers'
The stolen medical records of British cyclists Chris Froome and Sir Bradley Wiggins are released by alleged Russian hackers.
Leicester stun Brugge to win first Champions League game
Leicester City celebrate their first ever Champions League match by romping to victory away to Belgium's Club Brugge.
Aguero hat-trick helps Man City to comfortable win
Sergio Aguero fires a hat-trick as Manchester City produce a dominant display against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Business
Singapore Airlines to hand back A380
Singapore Airlines decides not to keep the first A380 it leased, delivering a fresh setback for Airbus' super-jumbo plane.
EU plans free wi-fi for everyone
The president of the European Commission seeks to offer the public free wi-fi in parks and public buildings.
 
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Technology
Amazon brings Echo speakers to UK
Amazon says its voice-controlled speakers will become available in the UK and Germany this autumn.
Hack attacks seek net 'off switch'
Unidentified hackers are carrying out a campaign to find out how to take down the net, warns a security expert.
Autos
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Cab drivers' Friday evening nightmare
Tipsy, sick passengers cost cabbies money — and possibly their health
 
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The secrets to driving in a storm
Experts offer tips for navigating weather events of biblical proportions
Capital
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Making a million in four months
How one man's get-rich-quick scheme led him on a meditative journey
 
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Why 'office rage' is on the rise
Appetite for destruction? Take a deep breath and book in here
Culture
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Does Natalie Portman soar as Jackie?
Capturing the former First Lady on film is a challenge, writes our critic
 
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Will these new films become classics?
In our final Toronto Film Festival video chat, we share what we liked the most
Earth
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The man who gave himself away
His research cost him his life
 
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See evolution happen before your eyes
A new video shows bacteria becoming superbugs
Future
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Five ways to encourage generosity
The myths and truths of charitable giving
 
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The benefits of having a babyface
Why we're hardwired to help the cute
Travel
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What can Albania teach us about trust?
While other countries close their borders, Albania harbours those in need
 
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The treacherous road with 318 turns
Some say it's one of the best driving roads in the world
 
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