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Porn trends in the UK: from time online to the biggest search terms
Pornhub has shared its data with us, revealing how online habits - and sexual preferences – are changing across the country
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UK migration: real figures v the headlines
When it comes to objective reporting there are few topics that invoke as much criticism of the British press as immigration. We have looked at five national newspapers to see whether the size and focus of their coverage reflect the facts on migration.
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Words you can write on a calculator
If you were ever bored enough in a maths class to turn a number on your calculator into a word you may have only been scraping the surface. There is much more to this art than meets the eye -
Where are the deadliest places for journalists?
Syria remained the most dangerous place for journalists on the job in 2013, according to an annual report by the Committee to Protect Journalists. See how this has changed since 1992
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Australian political donations: search the data
All donations received by Australian political parties up to the financial year ending 2013
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Golden Globes by gender: where are all the women?
Awards season is upon us once more. The BAFTA nominees have just been announced, and ahead of the Golden Globes ceremony, speculation is rife over who will walk away with the coveted best film gong
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How Europe's aid agencies spend their money - interactive
How do European development agencies fare in aid spending, transparency and commitment to development? Explore our map
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The world's best footballers in 2013: Lionel Messi retains his crown
Lionel Messi has once again taken the top spot in the Guardian's ranking of the world's top 100 footballers, beating Cristiano Ronaldo for the second year in a row. See the full list and how it breaks down by nationality, club and league
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Gambling: key statistics from the Health Survey for England
For the first time ever the Health Survey for England has included questions on gambling. See they key figures from their findings
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England's Ashes humiliation in numbers
Nine numbers that show how England failed to keep the Ashes
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Death penalty statistics, country by country
After the execution of Kim Jong-un's uncle, the brutality of North Korea's regime has once again come under the international spotlight. In a broader context, is the attention warranted? Find out who uses the death penalty today - and see how it compares to 2007
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State-sponsored homophobia: mapping gay rights internationally
India has reinstated a ban on gay sex and Australia's high court has struck down a same-sex marriage law. Are state attitudes to homosexuality changing? We look at LGBT rights globally and see where criminalisation remains the norm
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The 'educational lottery': where are the best performing schools in England?
According to the latest Ofsted results, 15 London boroughs make up the top 20 for the percentage of secondary school students attending good or outstanding schools. See how other local authorities in England compare
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Transport in Europe: how does it differ by city?
Are we using public transport more than we used to? And which cities suffer from a high level of night-time traffic noise? A new report provides some interesting transport figures showing how urban transport differs across Europe
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Is Transparency International's measure of corruption still valid?
Claire Provost: Critics say the NGO's Corruption Perceptions Index conveys an 'elite bias' and doesn't show evidence of actual corruption
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Pisa 2012 results: which country does best at reading, maths and science?
How do countries compare for reading, maths and science performance? The latest Pisa results from the OECD show which countries are making the biggest improvements and which could do better
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Metal theft in England and Wales: how does it break down by area?
More than 61,000 metal theft offences were recorded across England and Wales by police between April 2012 and March 2013. See how that breaks down by metal theft offence type and by police force area
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How well are women represented in the UK independent film industry?
BFI figures suggest 'breakthrough' for female screenwriters, but number of women directing UK independent films still low
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Red list 2013: threatened species across the regions of the world
More than 71,000 species across the world have been assessed in the latest update of the IUCN red list. See the latest statistics from the report by each country or area
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Which fossil fuel companies are most responsible for climate change? – interactive
All but seven of the 90 companies found to have caused the climate crisis deal in oil, gas and coal – and half of the estimated emissions were produced just in the past 25 years