Tuesday 27 September 2016

Today's Headlines: Former Israel President Shimon Peres dies, Trump-Clinton debate breaks TV record, 'Three person baby' born by new method

Former Israel President Shimon Peres dies
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Today's Headlines September 28
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Former Israel President Shimon Peres dies
Former Israeli PM and President Shimon Peres has died aged 93 following a stroke two weeks ago.
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Who won the debate?
The first presidential debate was a battle between the lawyer and the salesman, and for the most part the lawyer came out on top.
Reality Check: Clinton v Trump debate
Fact checking the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Dutch-led MH17 team to release findings
An international investigation team looking into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is due to release its findings on Wednesday.
 
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'Three person baby' born by new method
The world's first baby has been born using a new "three person" fertility technique, heralding a new era in medicine, say experts.
Stories from India
India pulls out of key regional summit
India pulls out of a key regional summit in Pakistan because of "increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in the region".
India's disturbing Oscar entry takes on police torture
India's official entry to the Best Foreign Language film at Oscars is a gritty crime drama on police brutality and corruption, writes Sudha G Tilak.
Why India's water dispute matters
Is Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi using water as a weapon in his country's long-standing dispute with Pakistan?
Top Videos
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How does a BUK missile system work?
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Girl rebukes Charlotte mayor over police shootings
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Drone footage of Aleppo under siege
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Refugees plant roots in Austria's gardens
Magazine
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How being alone may be the key to rest
The results of the world's largest survey on rest suggest that to feel truly rested, we need to get away from other people.
Sport
Sam Allardyce 'deeply disappointed' to leave England role
Sam Allardyce says he is "deeply disappointed" to have left his role as England football manager after 67 days and one match in charge.
England are the laughing stock of world football - Shearer
England are the "laughing stock of world football" following Sam Allardyce's exit after just 67 days in charge, says ex-captain Alan Shearer.
Athletes must not push boundaries of TUE rules - Froome
Three-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome says the TUE system is "open to abuse" and athletes must not "push the boundaries of the rules".
Business
Embattled Wells Fargo chief forfeits $41m
Wells Fargo chief executive John Stumpf forfeits $41m (£31.5m) in share bonuses as the bank giant tries to stem a scandal over its sales practices.
RBS to pay $1.1bn over mis-selling claims
Royal Bank of Scotland agrees to pay $1.1bn (£846m) to settle two mis-selling claims in the US.
 
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Technology
Facebook faces German WhatsApp data ban
Facebook has been ordered to stop collecting German WhatsApp data by the Hamburg privacy regulator.
DJI's fold-up drone detects threats
The world's bestselling drone-maker unveils a fold-up model that avoids collisions.
Autos
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The greatest Jaguar?
More than a 195mph brute, the F-Type SVR is "a properly talented sports car"
 
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Reinventing the little black dress
Inspired by BMW's i8 sports car, a London design duo updates a fashion icon
Capital
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When a dream home becomes a disaster
Your house is riddled with hidden problems. What should you do?
 
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These hidden behaviours can cost you
They could derail a job interview. And you probably don't even know you do them
Culture
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Clinton and Trump's image war
Power dressing: Who will win?
 
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Where does canned laughter come from?
A history of the laugh track on TV– and an elegy for its passing
Earth
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Why so many people eat bushmeat
The trade in meat from wild animals still goes on
 
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The animals that do not drink
They can go years without a drop of water
Future
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The bomber that helped us to the Moon
The B-52 that launched an incredible rocketplane
 
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What if the world went vegetarian?
The unanticipated consequences if everyone gave up meat
Travel
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A 6,000-year-old rite of passage
A highly specialised skill in one the most remote spots on the planet
 
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Where the white rhino safely roams
This man risks his life each day to protect Africa's most threatened wildlife
 
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