Brexit: Theresa May to meet EU leaders in bid to rescue deal

Theresa May will meet Angela Merkel as she seeks new reassurances about the Northern Ireland backstop.

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France yellow vest protests: Macron promises wage rise

The French president says the anger of "yellow vest" protesters is "deep and in many ways legitimate".

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Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline'

A new study suggests that doing intellectual activities throughout life is best.

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Barclays customers can now 'switch off' spending

Those who cannot control their spending have a new tool to help them limit their behaviour

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Sarah Hyland: Modern Family star reveals second kidney transplant

Actress Sarah Hyland says two kidney transplants left her "contemplating suicide".

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Breastfeeding and formula feeding mums share stories

From breastfeeding to formula, five mums tell us how they found their way - and shunned mum shaming,

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Birstall blast widower 'gets flashbacks of wife's cries for help'

Janet Jasper died after a gas blast a year ago at the home she shared with husband John for 56 years.

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East Antarctica's glaciers are stirring

Nasa detects the first signs of significant melting in a swathe of previously quiet ice streams.

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Young highly sceptical of social mobility

Many young adults think your social background gets you further in life than talent, a survey says.

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Question Time and Doctor Who among 'most tweeted about' BBC shows

News programmes prove popular on Twitter in 2018 - with Doctor Who and EastEnders also sparking discussion.

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Refugee footballer fights extradition to Bahrain

Bahraini Hakeem Al-Araibi, who has refugee status in Australia, was detained in Thailand last month.

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