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Top News Stories Donald Trump hints US 'One China' policy could end President-elect Donald Trump questions the US "One China" policy of effectively ignoring Taiwan. Venezuela to swap highest denomination banknotes for coins Venezuela announces it will replace the 100-bolivar bill with coins to tackle smuggling gangs. Methane surge needs 'urgent attention' Scientists say they are concerned at the rapid rate at which methane is gathering in the atmosphere. Nigeria Maiduguri: Two 'young girls' used as human bombs Two girls said to be aged seven or eight die while being used to bomb a market in Nigeria.   Monte dei Paschi races to raise €5bn cash by end of year Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank says it will try to raise €5bn from investors by the year end. Stories from India India v England: Ravichandran Ashwin seals series win in Mumbai England subside to an innings-and-36-run defeat on the final day of the fourth Test in Mumbai as India seal a series victory. The women scientists who took India into space The BBC meets three Indian female scientists who prove that rocket science is not a male preserve. South India's Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on cyclone alert Southern India is put on alert as the weather office predicts that a cyclone will hit two states.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Just opened: Film Festival of Kerala The movie event celebrates its 21st anniversary, and takes place at various venues in Kerala, India, until 16 December.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Istanbul Besiktas: Stadium blast captured on TV Donald Trump: Russia hacking claims 'ridiculous' Istanbul stadium attack: BBC witnesses anger at scene Cairo church bombing: Eyewitnesses describe fatal attack Magazine The secret history of black Santas America's biggest shopping mall hosted its first African American Father Christmas this year - but black Santas have been around for decades and even played a role in the civil rights movement. Sport India v England: Ravichandran Ashwin seals series win in Mumbai England subside to an innings-and-36-run defeat on the final day of the fourth Test in Mumbai as India seal a series victory. 'Arcane' FA needs government reform, say five ex-chiefs The Football Association is outdated with 'elderly white men' able to block changes, say former FA leaders. Will Smith shooting: Cardell Hayes found guilty of manslaughter A US jury convicts a man of manslaughter for the shooting of American football player Will Smith.

Business Monte dei Paschi races to raise €5bn cash by end of year Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank says it will try to raise €5bn from investors by the year end. Venezuela to swap highest denomination banknotes for coins Venezuela announces it will replace the 100-bolivar bill with coins to tackle smuggling gangs.   Technology The village that just wants to share Can an abandoned military village in Germany become a microcosm of how we all may live in the future? Samsung limits Galaxy Note 7 battery to 30% charge Samsung is planning to release an update for faulty Galaxy Note 7 smartphones still in use that stops them being charged past 30%.

Autos Six straight hours on Night Tube What one writer witnessed on London's new, open-all-night subway service   Driving Bentley's Bentayga Diesel Top Gear samples the British carmaker's first — and possibly last — diesel model Capital The curse of interruption addiction You might think multitasking is amazing, but your brain is not happy about it   Where is it cheapest to ride to work? We crunched the numbers to find out where it's worth it Culture The image that won't go away A photo with resonance 30 years on   Striking images from London's edges What life is really like in the capital's 'in-between places' Earth Anteater can kill a jaguar With its huge claws, this giant creature can defend itself   Giant bird weighed half a ton Sir David Attenborough examines the size of the elephant bird Future The benefits of understanding our minds Unlocking how our brains work can help us improve our lives   The artist making music with her brain She turns the electrical activity in her head into sound Travel The runaway who travelled the world He's spent at least one night in every country save Tajikistan   Where colours cascades with water The three majestic waterfalls can now be seen at night like never before

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