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People underestimating 'angry kids,' says Greta Thunberg. People are failing to grasp the anger of the younger generation in the face of a changing climate, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Tuesday. Climate Change Is Accelerating Things Are Getting Worse. Theacceleration climate change39;s effects have brought the world dangerously close to abrupt and irreversible changes, scientists warned. What a decade it's been! Reuters' best images show joyous occasions and those that shocked us. From Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding to President Barack Obama watching the death of Osama bin Laden in the situation room, the Reuters pictures capture moments which still move us today.

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A New York Courtship. Metropolitan Diary A veteran New Yorker dragged a newcomer to all the veteran's favorite spots, and two loves intertwined — the city and the person. Sydney, 21, man to be charged with terror offences after being arrested by officers. The Riverwood man was arrested on Wednesday morning by members of the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team. Buy now, pay later firm Klarna signed up 60,000 new merchants in 2019. Buy now, pay later juggernaut Klarna announced it has signed up over 60,000 retailers so far in 2019, including Microsoft and travel agent Expedia, as it prepares for a bumper Black Friday. Was This 18,000-Year-Old Siberian Puppy a Dog or a Wolf? The animal was buried in a lump of frozen mud in Russia, its fur, whiskers and body fully intact. Scientists are studying its DNA to understand whether it is a dog or a wolf. Minority Voters Chafe as Democratic Candidates Abandon Charter Schools. The front-runners for the presidential nomination are moving away from the charter school movement, and black and Latino families ask Why is Houston known as Clutch City How much does a SNL cast member make their concerns are lost. Fishing boss steps down from British firms amid bribery probe. Thorsteinn Mar Baldvinsson's family-run fishing empire has a major hold on Britain's lucrative cod rights and sells fish to supermarkets including Tesco, Marks Spencer and Sainsbury's. The man who would oversee an impeachment trial. As the Democratic-led US House moves toward an impeachment vote on President Donald Trump, attention is turning to the likely Senate trial and how forcefully Chief Justice John Roberts might operate as he presides over the chamber.

Girlfriend of man accused of luring girl into abandoned home says he is caring. Amanda Thompson, 37, from Sydney, said Christopher Irwin, 34, is 'caring' and'plays with young children'. Irwin has been accused of taking a seven-year-old girl into an abandoned home. Notre Dames Football Sellout Streak Ending at 273 Games. The streak at Notre Dame Stadium dated to Thanksgiving Day in 1973. The stadium holds nearly 78,000 fans. College Basketball Just Started. Heres What There Is to Know So Far. Cole Anthony had a strong debut for North Carolina, Memphis already has drama swirling, and some surprises have made for an eventful start to the season. Wild plants offer a lifeline as staple crops fail to cope with climate change. Scientists say many of the wild cousins of the crops that feed the world may offer us a lifeline as the world grapples with the combined challenges of climate change and sustainably feeding an increasing population. Adam Reed reports. The Christmas coffees crammed with NINE TIMES more sugar than a Krispy Kreme doughnut. Action on Sugar scoured the Christmas menus of Britain's favourite chains and analysed the content of 203 hot drinks. Starbucks' Caramel Hot Chocolate had 758 calories and 94g of sugar. Whats on TV Tuesday Tiffany Haddish Black Mitzvah and Something Wild. The comedians new special arrives on Netflix and Jonathan Demmes 80s classic is available to stream on Criterion. FBI is investigating how parents of Illinois woman, 28, 'kidnapped' their granddaughter. Jade Green's mother and stepfather Angela and Jack Howser were accused of having Jade, from Lawrenceville, Illinois, arrested in 2014 over a bad check in order to take her little girl from her.

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Builders imagine what Buckingham Palace's White Drawing Room would look like with makeover. Builders David Wilson Homes have imagined what the Queen's White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace would look like in five unusual new styles. Deepfake video of Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn endorsing each other for Prime Minister released. Future Advocacy released the bizarre videos to show the dangers surrounding online disinformation.This is the first time deepfakes of political candidates have been released during a live election in the UK. What $30 Million Gets in TV Ads. Michael Bloomberg made a splashy entrance into the 2020 race and youll see one of his ads soon. WHAM! star's family evict lover and let pad for 75k. SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE The three-year feud between Wham! star George Michael's family and his on-off lover, Fadi Fawaz, has finally been resolved. Can the Brydge turn your iPad into a laptop? That's the premise behind Brydge, a Kickstarter project that I backed months ago. Should I take ranitidine in the morning or at night What team has played the most Monday Night Football games opted to add Bluetooth speakers to my Brydge; take a look at how this setup works. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? Just when you think youve seen everything, here comes a Brazilian mini-series about an aviation pioneer. Airships ahead. Corbyn won't apologise over anti-Semitism claims. In an interview with the British BBC journalist Andrew Neil on Tuesday (November 26), Corbyn repeatedly declined an invitation to apologise to the British Jewish community over anti-semitism claims. Michelle Hennessy reports. Bride and Prejudice star Codie Lea suffers fake tan fail as she pouts for sexy selfie. She's undeniably one of the biggest breakout stars from this season's Bride and Prejudice.

Summer Monteys-Fullam wows in lingerie after accusing ex Paul Hollywood of stalking her. Summer Monteys-Fullam showed her ex-boyfriend Paul Hollywood what he was missing as she posted a steamy snap on Instagram on Wednesday. Window or Aisle Stall? Equine Frequent Fliers Check In. In the 1930s, trains were the primary transportation for cross-country equine travel. Today horses are frequent fliers. Former Man City captain cannot shake the pain of 1981 POWER FAILURE. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW We are sitting in the lounge of Power's home in south-west France and on the TV screen, a DVD is showing the 1981 FA Cup final, between Manchester City and Tottenham. Kerber The gym has changed my tennis. World No. 2 Angelique Kerber reveals her tips for getting grand slam fit — just in time for the final slam of the year. Samuel D. Hunters Own Private Idaho. The playwright left his home state 20 years ago. While rehearsing his new play, Greater Clements, he drove through the lonesome landscapes that still inspire his work. Homemade explosive detonates in Colombia protests. A police officer was seriously injured when a homemade explosive device detonated near his head during protests in Colombian on Tuesday. Michelle Hennessy reports. U.S. to keep sanctioning Iranian officials for rights abuses. The United States will keep sanctioning Iranian officials responsible for human rights abuses, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday, saying the United States had received nearly 20,000 messages from Iranians about such abuses. Racing Ambassadors Are Spreading the News About the Belmont. Even though there is not a Triple Crown on the line this year, there are still plenty of reasons to attend this year's Belmont. 'From our family to yours' Obamas post sun-kissed family Thanksgiving photo. Former First Lady Michelle Obama posted a photo on Twitter showing her; her husband, former President Barack Obama; and their two daughters, Sasha and Malia, vacationing in a tropical setting. Trump Warns a Flavor Ban Would Spawn Counterfeit Vaping Products. The president again questioned the need for restrictions on e-cigarettes aimed at curbing use among teenagers, who tend to favor fruit and mint flavors. Elisabeth Moss gets for your consideration push in letter from Her Smell director Alex Ross Perry. Elisabeth Moss got a for your consideration push in a letter from her Her Smell director Alex Ross Perry.