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January 11, 2018

The kindest way to kill a lobster

In Switzerland, lobsters must now be stunned before being boiled - but do they really feel pain?


Trump-Russia inquiry: President says he is unlikely to be interviewed

The US president said there was no collusion with Russia, so there would probably be no interview.


YouTube punishes Logan Paul over Japan suicide video

Logan Paul loses business deals after posting a video showing an apparent suicide victim in Japan.


Winter Olympics: Jenny Jones - history-maker at Sochi 2014 - joins BBC team

British Winter Olympics medallist snowboarder Jenny Jones, who created history at the Sochi Games, has joined the BBC line-up for Pyeongchang 2018.


EU top court told same-sex spouses have residence rights

The European Court of Justice's top adviser backs EU-wide recognition of same-sex spouses.


VAR signals set to be made clearer for fans before use in FA Cup replays

The Video Assistant Review (VAR) system is set to be amended to make its use clearer for fans before next week's FA Cup replays.


Media Men list: Moira Donegan reveals she was author

Writer Moira Donegan says she set up anonymous list that named men accused of abusing women.


England v New Zealand: Stoneman & Vince keep Test spots, Ballance dropped

James Vince and Mark Stoneman retain their places in England's Test squad for the tour of New Zealand, while Gary Ballance is dropped.


Australian Open: Johanna Konta faces USA's Madison Brengle in first round

British women's number one Johanna Konta will face Madison Brengle, of the United States, in the first round of the Australian Open.


Northern Ireland: World Cup play-off referee admits penalty error

Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan says he was wrong to award a penalty against Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off.


Yakuza boss arrested in Thailand after tattoos go viral

He's been on the run for 15 years, but pictures of his tattoos on Facebook helped police catch him.


Tunisia hit by new anti-austerity protests

Police use teargas against large crowds demonstrating against price rises affecting basic goods.


Kazuyoshi Miura: Japanese striker signs new deal at 50

Striker Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 51 next month, signs a new contract with Japanese second division club Yokohama FC.


'Serious gap' in cosmic expansion rate hints at new physics

A discrepancy in measurements of the Universe's expansion rate has now become "pretty serious".


'I don't need more Grand Slam titles - but I want them' - Serena Williams

Serena Williams says that she "absolutely wants", but does not need, more Grand Slam titles as she targets Margaret Court's record.


Horror and hope: The artists defying IS terror

Artists in the Middle East reflect on life under the group’s brutal rule and try to revive the heritage it destroyed.


Kashmir teen's exam joy after being blinded in protests

When Insha Mushtaq was blinded she gave up her ambition to study medicine and chose music instead.


Zainab's last moments before her rape and murder

The rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Pakistan has sparked outrage.


CES 2018: Longer-lasting gadgets showcased

A smattering of gadgets show off at the tech show promise better battery life than we're used to.


Family and their dogs lifted to safety

A family of five and their two dogs were rescued from the roof of their house in Santa Barbara.


California mudslides death toll rises with 17 still missing

Rescuers are scouring the rubble of more than 100 destroyed homes following the devastating deluge.


CES 2018: Sticky note printer created for technophobe mother

An inventor creates a machine that churns out retro-style coloured notes for his far-off mother.


Sanchi oil tanker still on fire off China coast

Rescue work is ongoing to help the vessel that collided with a cargo ship on 6 January.


Koala screwed to post sparks anger in Australia

Animal welfare authorities are investigating the "sick" discovery at a picnic area.


CES 2018: Willow and Freemie breast pumps offer mums freedom

The battery-powered devices are designed to be worn more discreetly than traditional pumps.


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