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My parents sent me to Russia for a month, aged 13 never again
Communism had fallen, and her host could offer her little food and no hot water in their freezing flat, and there were strange noises coming through the walls too
When I ...
Global slime craze sparks safety warnings after borax blamed for burns
Parents say prolonged exposure to cleaning product may have caused burns although US authority says it is generally safe
A global slime-making craze sparked by social media has prompted ...
Teenager dropped by football club loses post-traumatic stress claim
Sen Cookes father says his sons dream of playing in the UK was harmed when he was denied the opportunity to play in front of talent scouts
An Irish teenager has lost a case taken against ...
Boko Haram kidnaps 22 girls and women in north-east Nigeria
Attackers loyal to faction headed by Abu Musab Al-Barnawi, son of Boko Haram founder Mohammed Yusuf
Boko Haram Islamists have abducted 22 girls and women in two separate raids in north-east ...
HTC Vive used to give girl a VR tour of her dollhouse
Image: courtesy of toby newman via imgur
Because the technology is so new to mainstream users, the benefits of virtual reality are still being discovered. But we’re increasingly ...
Lack of awareness of grape choking hazard puts children at risk, say doctors
Grapes can completely plug a childs airway, with research suggesting they are third most common cause of death in food-related incidents
Grapes are the third most common cause of death ...
Labour to set out plans for early years taskforce – BBC News
There have been continuing appeals for unity following Mr Corbyn’s re-election but uncertainty over when or how many critics of the leader will be invited back into the shadow ...
Arnold Palmer, legendary US golfer, dies aged 87
Champion widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time has died at the age of 87 in Pittsburgh
Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest players in the history of golf, has died ...
Dr Waheed Arian: The refugee who treats Afghans via Skype – BBC News
“Kabul was not safe at all but that’s the only thing we knew at the time,” says Dr Arian.
“The rockets would fall blindingly and most of the time we had ...
Royal couple will ‘help tell Canada story’ – BBC News
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge are honorary members of the Canadian Rangers
Still, Tidridge said Canadians will tune in ...
Marion Cotillard breaks silence on Pitt-Jolie divorce; announces pregnancy
(CNN)Marion Cotillard has broken her silence on rumors swirling around her relationship with Brad Pitt.
The actress took to Instagram late Wednesday night and in a lengthy message, ...
Controversial 3-parent baby technique produces a boy