Wednesday, 14 December 2016

Today's Headlines: Aleppo evacuation agreement 'back on', 'One billion' affected by Yahoo hack, Chinese imperial seal sold for record $22m at auction

Aleppo evacuation deal back on - rebels
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Today's Headlines December 15
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Aleppo battle: Evacuation agreement 'back on'
Syrian rebels say a deal to evacuate the rebel-held part of Aleppo is back on and will begin soon.
'One billion' affected by Yahoo hack
Yahoo suffers the biggest data breach in history, with more than one billion accounts possibly hit.
Chinese imperial seal sold for record $22m at auction
An imperial seal owned by China's emperor Qianlong sells for a record €21m (£18m, $22m) in Paris.
 
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Brexit trade deal could take 10 years, says UK's ambassador
A post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal might take 10 years and still ultimately fail, ministers are warned.
Stories from India
Fit for kings
The most iconic restaurant in Bangalore is the 92-year-old MTR, or the Mavalli Tiffin Room.
Second 'funeral' for Indian politician Jayalalitha
A man claiming to be an estranged cousin of of J Jayalalitha conducts a cremation for her with an effigy.
New spider species resembles Harry Potter 'Sorting Hat'
A newly discovered spider bears an "uncanny" resemblance to a magical hat in the Harry Potter books.
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Aleppo filmmaker: 'This could be my last message'
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Yemen: 'I wanted to fly and escape bombing'
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Footage shows Aleppo under bombardment
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Former WWE wrestler body-slams armed robber
Magazine
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The bank lent me $2m so I spent it on strippers and cars
Luke Brett Moore, a young Australian, had just lost his job when he discovered his bank was mistakenly allowing him unlimited credit. It was too good an opportunity to miss.
Sport
Chelsea go six points clear with win over Sunderland
Chelsea move six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Cesc Fabregas' first-half goal beats Sunderland.
Lallana scores twice as Liverpool move up to second
Liverpool produce a dominant display as Adam Lallana scores twice and creates another goal against Middlesbrough.
Chapecoense: Brazilian team to play on 29 January - two months after plane crash
Chapecoense's first game since the majority of their squad died in a plane crash will be played on 29 January.
Business
'One billion' affected by Yahoo hack
Yahoo suffers the biggest data breach in history, with more than one billion accounts possibly hit.
US raises key interest rate by 0.25% on strengthening economy
The US Federal Reserve raises its benchmark interest rate, only the second increase in a decade.
 
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Technology
'One billion' affected by Yahoo hack
Yahoo suffers the biggest data breach in history, with more than one billion accounts possibly hit.
Amazon makes first drone delivery
Retail giant Amazon makes its first delivery using a drone, in Cambridge, UK.
Autos
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Electric car charging etiquette
The dos and don'ts of fuelling your petrol-saving vehicle
 
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Inside the world's longest rail tunnel
How the just-opened Gotthard Base Tunnel is a testament to Swiss ingenuity
Capital
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China's new wave of property buyers
Developers hope to cash in on the Middle Kingdom's changing population
 
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China's new wave of property buyers
Developers hope to cash in on the Middle Kingdom's changing population
Culture
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The serious artist behind the Moomins
The brave life and little-known paintings of Tove Jansson
 
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Is Rogue One true to Star Wars?
It's the galaxy you know and love with hints at a larger world you've never seen
Earth
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Criminal penguins steal stones
These birds play dirty tricks on each other
 
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Giant frogs fight in violent brawls
Then they turn into doting parents
Future
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The enduring mystery of 'dark stars'
Ancient suns may have helped create all we know
 
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How to build a buggy for Mars
The nearest tow-truck is 35 million miles away
Travel
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The 350+ islands set to disappear
It's not a matter of "if", but "when"
 
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Secrets of a ham-carving master
He's one of just 14 or 15 in Spain to make a living exclusively from carving ham
 
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