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William reveals toll of air ambulance rescues

The Duke of Cambridge recalls taking home other people's "sadness" when he was a pilot.
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CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping governor brother

The star TV host is sacked over efforts to help his brother defend himself against sexual harassment claims.
US & Canada
Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat

Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings.
Science & Environment

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Women's FA Cup final - build-up to Arsenal v Chelsea at Wembley

Watch live coverage from 13:30 GMT and follow text updates as Arsenal face Chelsea in the Women's FA Cup final.
Football
Scottish Premiership: Dundee Utd 0-2 Celtic - will visitors add to advantage?

Listen to Sportsound and follow live text updates as Dundee United host Celtic in the lunchtime kick-off before Hearts visit Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.
Football
FA Cup second round: Plymouth lead Rochdale, Wigan ahead at Colchester

Follow live text and BBC radio commentary from four FA Cup second-round ties, starting with Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle and Colchester United v Wigan Athletic.
Football

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The insects that get depressed

For decades, the idea that insects have feelings was considered heretical
Future
Asia's empire crushed by water

The unexpected reason behind its rise – and fall
Travel
Should you skip the Great Resignation?

Now could be the best time ever to stick around at your job
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The most striking images of 2021

15 of the most startling photos from this year
Culture
Humanity's unlikely gateway to space

Secrecy offered the freedom to take bigger risks and get to space faster
Travel
The science of finding good friends

Researchers are discovering the surprising benefits of children's friendships
Future
A silent epidemic of family break-ups?

"The declaration of 'I am done' with a family member is a powerful phenomenon"
Worklife
'True comfort food' to eat this time of year

"It’s a lovely cosy holiday, but it is lucky it only comes once a year as all the food is...
Food
Cinema's best scenes selected by Sofia Coppola

The Oscar-winning screenwriter and director discusses perfect movie moments
Arts
Are we getting potatoes all wrong?

Pick up some top tips and try out our gorgeous winter recipes
Food

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Portrait of Sgt Catherine Tladi

The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.

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