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Italy PM resigns after heavy poll defeat

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Top News Stories Italy referendum: PM Matteo Renzi resigns after clear referendum defeat Italian PM Matteo Renzi resigns after admitting defeat in a constitutional referendum. Standing Rock: US Army refuses N Dakota pipeline access The US Army denies access for an oil pipeline in North Dakota in a victory for Native American activists. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key in surprise resignation After eight years in the role John Key is to resign as New Zealand prime minister for family reasons. Trump rants against China in Twitter outburst US President-elect Donald Trump tweets criticism of China's monetary and South China Sea policies.   Austria far-right candidate Norbert Hofer defeated in presidential poll Far-right Norbert Hofer loses to environmentalist Alexander Van der Bellen in Austria's presidential election. Stories from India Jayalalitha Jayaram suffers heart attack One of India's most powerful and popular politicians, J Jayalalitha, has had a heart attack. 100 Women 2016: Indian women 'loiter' in public places at night Women in India are "loitering" together at night time to change attitudes about what females can do. The Indian village that has returned to bartering Villagers in Brindapur, West Bengal, have gone back to bartering because of India's cash crisis.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Opening this week: Nityan Unnikrishnan Delhi-based artist Nityan Unnikrishnan trained as a ceramicist and now works in a variety of media. His work "creates a dynamic relationship between the self and his or her landscape," and is on show in December at Chatterjee and Lal gallery.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Spain floods: Man and dog rescued in Costa del Sol Austria election: Van der Bellen promises to be "pro-European" president Small tornado hits Russia's Olympic city Sochi Indian village goes back to bartering Magazine 100 Women 2016: I am a 'surrendered wife' Kathy Murray coaches women to stop nagging their husbands and start treating them with more respect. Sport Selby beats O'Sullivan in superb UK Championship final - video & report Mark Selby defeats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in a high-quality final to win the UK Championship for the second time. Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho defends Marouane Fellaini substitution after draw Jose Mourinho defends his decision to send on Marouane Fellaini in Manchester United's draw at Everton on Sunday. MOTD2 analysis: What has gone wrong at Leicester? After Leicester lose again, Watford striker Troy Deeney explains why the defending champions are struggling at the wrong end of the table.

Business Euro wobbles after Italian referendum The euro falls sharply against the dollar after the Italian prime minister announces his resignation. Trump vows 35% tax for US firms that move jobs overseas Donald Trump threatens to impose a 35% tax on US companies that move their manufacturing overseas.   Technology Apple reveals self-driving car plans Apple acknowledges plans to build a self-driving car for the first time in a letter to US transport regulators. Fake news detector plug-in developed How one developer came up with a way of flagging fake news on social media.

Autos Driving tips from delivery people UPS, DHL, and more offer shortcuts, lifehacks to make you a faster, safer driver   The Rolls-Royce SUV comes into focus Project Cullinan will be posh, powerful and very large. Capital Fidget widgets you can't live without Your ultimate guide to must-have desk toys that will sharpen your brain   The retirees spending life at sea Forget golf. Meet the retirees living it up on cruise ships they call home Culture The power of a beam of light Depicting figures lost in the shadows   What history's love letters reveal Henry VIII's lovesick doodles and the anguished scribbles of Nelson's mistress Earth Giant lizard versus buffalo Komodo dragons hunt prey ten times their size   Rare fish swims upside down In a dark world, it doesn't matter which way is up Future The weird stuff that makes the Universe We know it's there, but we don't know what it is   Will artificial intelligence judge us? AI could lead to machines forming their own opinions Travel A tree from the garden of Eden? Its seeds bear an uncanny resemblance to human genitalia   373 miles of secret treasures It's the first time a national trail has been mapped for an entire country

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