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School textbooks from Germany deal with Europe in much greater detail and with more of a positive angle than those published in England.
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After a full day with her top team, the prime minister says she wants to thrash out a deal that both she and the opposition can live with.
The Ebola virus.
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The Ebola virus claimed 11,000 lives in 2014. Today, scientists may have cured the disease in guinea pigs by using antibodies.
Safe and sound?
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Scotland is in the late stages of deciding whether to become the first country in UK to outlaw all corporal punishment against children.
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Veganism is not a religion, and nor is belief in Santa Claus. So why are Christianity, Islam and Buddhism classed as religions?
A supporter of Narendra Modi’s BJP party at rally in late March.
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India heads to the polls in April and May for the world’s biggest democratic exercise. Why the world should be watching this election.
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As the world's largest democracy heads to the polls, we explore the big issues facing India in a seven-part podcast series.
Volunteers prepare food parcels for vulnerable individuals and families at the Black Country Food Bank.
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Food banks should not be “normal” and yet they are rapidly becoming an accepted substitute for welfare in the UK.
It’s not a level playing field.
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In a victory for meritocracy, sandwich placements overwhelmingly go to the brightest students, irrespective of their background.
‘Right, let’s get some likes…’
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Teaching our children about consent is important in any aspect of life, and online privacy should be no exception.
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Harmful drinking in the armed forces is double that of the general population.
Methane detected at Mars’ Gale Crater (the centre picture).
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For the first time, an instrument orbiting Mars and a rover on the surface have detected methane simultaneously – raising hopes for finding life on the red planet.
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Alarming rise in deaths from two prescription drugs sees them reclassified as class C.
Tastes change over generations.
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How tastes differ between first-generation migrants and their British-born offspring.
England winger Jadon Sancho taking on the Czech Republic.
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England’s national team are playing a blinder. Here’s how they take it to the next level.
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Meteorites might look like boring bits of rock – but each one has a fascinating story.
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Research shows more ‘fuel riots’ are inevitable, thanks to more expensive oil and gas, and less political stability.
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The prime minister will be the key protagonist in Brexit the movie, but there are parts for everyone.
Dinner time - but who’s leading the feeding?
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Baby-led weaning won’t necessarily make your child a less fussy eater, new research finds.
Ukrainian comedian and presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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Ukrainians have lost faith in the political class – and are looking for new alternatives. Populism and Russia may benefit.
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Museums are experimenting with 3D printed replicas of artefacts – meaning that the public can get closer to cultural heritage than ever.
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Here’s what the law says … so far.
The Bookshelf for boys and girls: Children’s Book of Fact and Fancy.
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In children’s literature, mothers are rarely more than anonymous homemakers – unless they are wicked queens.
MPs accused Theresa May of leading them towards a ‘blind Brexit’.
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The prime minister asked MPs to support her withdrawal agreement, leaving the future relationship for later. Her plan backfired.
Alarm call.
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While everyone frets about the fate of big corporates, the little ones are growing agitated.