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December 17, 2017

Taking two million photos of Obama

During Obama's eight-year presidency, photographer Pete Souza took close to two million photos.


The French apprentices thriving on medieval roots

Hugh Schofield discovers some ancient strengths in a French apprenticeship system.


The caravan of mothers looking for their lost children

The children were migrating from Central America and disappeared while crossing Mexico.


December 16, 2017

Rocket rumbles give volcanic insights

Scientists install sensors at the Kennedy Space Center that would normally be used to monitor volcanoes.


Jacob Zuma and the ANC: Are South Africa's dreams of freedom dead?

One of the most important elections in South Africa’s modern history takes place this weekend, with the pick of the new ANC leader.


Wu Yongning: Who is to blame for a daredevil's death?

"Don't click 'like'": The death of "rooftopper" Wu Yongning sparks uneasy soul-searching in China.


December 15, 2017

Death by smog: London's fatal four-day pea-souper

Thousands died as a thick polluted fog engulfed London for four days in 1952.


Your pictures: Strange but true

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "strange but true".


December 13, 2017

Alabama Senate election: Roy Moore faces verdict of voters

President Trump's populist brand faces a test as he backs a Republican accused of child abuse.


US ready for North Korea talks without preconditions, says Tillerson

The US secretary of state says initial talks could focus on "the weather" not just nuclear disarmament.


Warmer Arctic is the 'new normal'

The reliably frozen Arctic is history, say scientists who warn of an unprecedented rate of warming.


Mexican Virgin of Guadalupe pilgrimage marred by deaths

The annual Virgin of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Mexico is marred by the deaths of 11 pilgrims.


100 Women: 'Why I invented the glass ceiling phrase'

Workplace consultant Marilyn Loden coined the phrase "the glass ceiling" 39 years ago but says it is still as relevant as ever.


'Have a stoma and live or don't have one and die'

Natalie Toper tells her story of why she wears a stoma and how it has affected her daily life.


Disney set to seal $60bn 21st Century Fox takeover

A sale of Rupert Murdoch's entertainment assets could be confirmed as soon as Thursday, reports say.


In pictures: The Art of Building 2017

This year's entries capture buildings from all angles.


'Lonely gifs' by Motocross Saito celebrate solitude in Japan

An illustrator's creative gifs depicting solitary "calm in the chaos" of urban life attract interest online.


How Jacob Zuma's presidency shaped South African speech

From "Zupta" to "Mantash", how Jacob Zuma's presidency has shaped the way South Africans speak.


Syria war: Putin's Russian mission accomplished

The Syria campaign made Russia a key player in the Middle East, Steve Rosenberg writes.


The rage and hatred behind a public murder

A video of a Hindu murdering a Muslim man in the name of "love jihad" has left most Indians stunned.


Raqqa: 'I blame the coalition'

Civilians are returning to Raqqa after Islamic State were pushed out, but dangers, and wounds, remain.


Queensland police python photo gains internet fame

The image of an officer next to the "monster" snake has been viewed two million times, police say.


How a Welsh jeans firm became a cult global brand

Despite being based in a small Welsh town, the Hiut Demin Company is exporting its jeans globally.


Baby has heart put back inside chest

How a baby born with her heart outside her body has survived after surgery at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester.


December 12, 2017

Crystal Palace 2-1 Watford

Crystal Palace score two late goals to earn a dramatic over Watford and move out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time this season.


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