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Missing Brazilian fisherman rescued after clinging on to buoy for two days

The fisherman had fallen off his boat.

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What is a Sobercoin and why is it being used in Belgium’s clubs?

Could this be the answer to antisocial behaviour?

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American pilot adopts dog after it was abandoned at airport

The original owner abandoned the puppy after encountering difficulties with the paperwork.

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Baker tells customers to pay what they can

A serious health condition changed this baker's approach to life.

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FEATURE: What sporting events should you watch in 2023?

Ben looks at five exciting sporting events taking place this year.

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FEATURE: What movies are you going to see in 2023? (Part Two)

Five more films you should see in 2023!

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FEATURE: What movies are you going to see in 2023? (Part One)

We look at five movies which we think you should see this year.

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Italian agricultural association: ‘Stop selling Mafia-themed food!’

Coldiretti say that mafia-related names are damaging Italy's reputation.

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Ana de Armas fans told they can sue Universal over misleading trailer

The actress appeared in the trailer of 'Yesterday' but not the movie.

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How did Salt Bae get on the pitch after World Cup final?

Fifa will investigate how the Turkish chef gained access to the pitch.

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Store mascot survives the chop after Japanese protests

Donpen the blue penguin will continue in his role after protests from shoppers.

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Merry Christmas!

Boy scout in Minnesota spends $11,300 on gifts for foster children

Christmas is the season of giving!

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Indian student at Cambridge University solves 2,500 year Sanskrit grammatical problem

Rishi Rajpopat has solved a Sanskrit grammatical problem that had been puzzling scholars for literally thousands of years.

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Argentina beat France in thrilling World Cup final

Lionel Messi finally gets his hands on the trophy he's always wanted

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UK airports to scrap 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage

Good news for those of us that hate airport security!

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The world’s only nonuplets return to Mali from Morocco

If you think having one baby is hard, try nine!

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England football team adopt Dave, the stray cat they found in Qatar

Football's not coming home, but Big Dave is!

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15 strangers share van together after cancelled flight - and their story goes viral!

Would you share a ride with 15 strangers?

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Los Angeles girl granted permission to own a unicorn

Madeline's wish could come true... if she can find a unicorn

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What was the most Googled word of 2022?

What were people searching for this year?

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Australian woman takes her rubbish out for the first time in two years

Alice Clanachan is committed to the “reduce, reuse, recycle” philosophy

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Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year is… ‘goblin mode’

This year's word means: "a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations".

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World’s oldest tortoise celebrates its 190th birthday

There's been a big party to celebrate the landmark birthday.

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French baguette gets UNESCO heritage status

The baguette has been added to the 'intangible cultural heritage' list.

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“Momentous” drug could be “the beginning of Alzheimer’s therapies”

Today we bring you some positive news about one of the most devastating diseases: Alzheimer’s.

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Man returns $40,000 ring he found while combing beach in Florida

What would you do if you found something extremely valuable?

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5 year old boy survives python attack in Australia

The snake dragged the boy into the pool

Trapped cat rescued from suitcase at JFK airport

Make sure you check inside before you close your suitcase!

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Twins born from embryos frozen 30 years ago

The embryos were frozen in April 1992!

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Lab-grown meat approved by regulator

Would you eat chicken made in a lab?

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