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Thursday, Jan 25

17

How many countries still have the death penalty, and how many people are executed?

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The number of executions is rising globally, but many countries have banned capital punishment.

Friday, Nov 17

18

How much money does the UK government raise and spend each year?

A breakdown of where the government's money comes from and where it goes.

Friday, Sep 30

07

Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero tell us about your local heroes

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Nominations for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero award are now open.

Friday, Sep 23

14

What is universal credit and who qualifies for it?

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Universal credit is a single benefit payment for working-age people.

Thursday, Sep 8

What is fracking and why is it controversial?

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Liz Truss has confirmed she will reverse the ban on hydraulic fracturing or fracking in the UK.

Tuesday, Jul 19

15

Heatwave: Why is Heathrow so hot?

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As the UK's highest ever temperature is recorded at Heathrow airport, why does it get so hot?

Tuesday, Jun 7

12

No confidence vote: What happens next for PM Boris Johnson?

Conservative MPs have voted on whether they want prime minister Boris Johnson to remain leader.

Wednesday, May 18

13

What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK.

Friday, Sep 24

17

Angela Merkel: A career in pictures

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As Angela Merkel steps down as German chancellor, we take a look back at the photos documenting her career.

Sunday, Aug 8

14

Mobile roaming charges in Europe: What you need to know

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How much more will Britons have to pay to use their mobiles in Europe, now the UK has left the EU?

Thursday, Jul 1

01

Bill Cosby: The rise, fall and release of 'America's Dad'

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Once a national treasure, the comedian was jailed for sexual assault but that conviction has now been overturned.

Tuesday, Jun 29

17

Euro 2020 England v Germany: How Three Lions became the definitive England song

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Ever-hopeful England fans have been screaming that "football's coming home" for 25 years.

Friday, Nov 30

11

D-Fence! The Cowboys end Saints' 10-game winning run

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Watch the best moments from the Dallas Cowboys' defensive masterclass as they end the New Orleans Saints' 10-game winning streak.

Brexit: May rejects all alternatives to her EU exit deal

The PM dismisses all other models for future relations with the EU as she prepares to meet G20 leaders.

Leaders gather for G20 Buenos Aires talks amid rising tensions

The Argentina summit comes amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China.

Ukraine bars Russian men aged 16-60 from entry

The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion.

Climate change: Australian students skip school for mass protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from PM Scott Morrison.

Noma Dumezweni: 'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'

The actress Noma Dumezweni, who plays Hermione Granger, says women need to embrace their emotions.

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GB rower Anna Thornton in coma in US after stairs fall

Anna Thornton is said to be in a "stable but serious condition" in hospital in the US.

Hunt as couple's car 'washes up' on Drummore beach

Susan and James Kenneavy's car was spotted on Drummore beach after a night of heavy rain and flooding.

'There's a show side to it, just like Dancing On Ice' - Gibson & Fear's Olympic dreams

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Meet British figure skaters Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear, who talk about Dancing on Ice inspiration, standing ovations and Olympic dreams.

South African 1995 World Cup winner Drotske in critical condition after shooting

Former South Africa international Naka Drotske is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot during a robbery in Pretoria.

09

Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard.

Rail fares to rise by 3.1% in January

Rail passengers will have to pay an average of 3.1% more for train tickets in 2019.

08

News Daily: May sells Brexit at home and G20, and low-cal diabetes diet on NHS

Your morning briefing for 30 November 2018.

Whales stranded in New Zealand: Another 50 pilot whales die

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.

Premier League winner, Britain's most expensive keeper, England international and... FA Cup giant-killer?

Tim Flowers was a Premier League winner, Britain's most expensive keeper and an England international - but can he lead Solihull Moors to FA Cup glory?

07

The tragedy that inspired a life-saving charity

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Terrence Higgins's partner Dr Rupert Whitaker speaks to Witness about the man whose death was the first confirmed case of Aids in the UK

06

Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

03

How Disney's Wreck It Ralph sequel is challenging Disney's stereotypes

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Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.