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New allegations against Kevin Spacey

More people have come forward claiming they were sexually harassed by the actor.
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Puigdemont 'will not attend' Spain court

The ousted Catalan leader, who is currently in Belgium, has been called to answer charges in Madrid.
Europe
Rickshaw driver sues star over phone calls

The driver's phone number was read out in a Shakib Khan film, causing him to be bombarded by fans.
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England have 'sensible rules' on drinking

England players have agreed "sensible" rules for drinking on the Ashes tour but there will be no curfews, says coach Trevor Bayliss.
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Nadal to end year as world number one

Rafael Nadal will end 2017 as world number one after he beat South Korea's Hyeon Chung at the Paris Masters.
Tennis
A class act all round - Lineker on Fabregas

Gary Lineker speaks to "warm, articulate and intelligent" Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas in an in-depth interview for The Premier League Show.
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The boat trip that changed my life

I learned that without risk, there is no reward
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Is this the ultimate office building?

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The knowns and unknowns of hiccup cures

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France’s freelance exorcists

Rising demand for exorcisms is creating a unique business opportunity
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How to become vegan

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'My life as an al-Qaeda hostage'

Stephen McGown was held for nearly six years
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Amsterdam bans beer bikes amid complaints

The bikes, popular with tourist parties, are no longer allowed in the centre of the Dutch city.
Europe
Brett Ratner denies sexual harassment

Six women have made claims about the Hollywood director in an LA Times article.
Entertainment & Arts
UN: Emissions gap is 'alarmingly high'

Carbon cuts planned under the Paris accord still fall well short of what's needed, says the UN.
Science & Environment
Why Finnair is weighing its passengers

The airline says it is asking travellers to step on to the scales to gather better data.
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Me too: I was sexually harassed at 11

Shaimaa Khalil remembers the first time she was groped as a child in Egypt.
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Test could indicate risk of miscarriage

US doctors say they have found molecules in the blood that can detect serious birth complications.
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