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General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS

The party says it would tax the "wealthiest" to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33GNNWx

Philippines: The boy diving for plastic

Ranniel dives into one of Manila's most polluted rivers for less than two dollars a day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X8ZNh6

Le Mans '66: Christian Bale and Matt Damon reveal truth behind Hollywood auditions

Christian Bale and Matt Damon on fighting for roles, as they team up in new movie Le Mans '66. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32FmqLh

Libya: Migrant mother's dying wish to get children to Europe

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets a family waiting to cross to Europe from Libya with orphaned children whose mother died on the way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32K4e34

'Little sign of change' for number of women in top roles

More women are needed in senior roles, although board membership is making progress, a review finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NZX9WI

Hillary Clinton 'under enormous pressure' to run in 2020

The former Democratic nominee refuses to rule it out, telling the BBC: "Never say never." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32G4CzL

Hundreds of meteor sightings reported

The American Meteor Society said it received more than 120 reports of a meteor sighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QaVYGH

The Papers: Labour's NHS 'rescue plan' and Tories' poll 'surge'

Labour's 10-point plan to "save the NHS" and a new poll are among the stories making the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qQJKIA

Vaping nearly killed me, says British teenager

Vaping caused a catastrophic reaction in Ewan Fisher's lungs that meant he could not breathe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34QRMQv

Trump impeachment inquiry: A simple guide

President Donald Trump faces a two-stage political process that could see him removed from office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MFfObZ

Five moments that define Sesame Street's first 50 years

From puppets in Congress to play-based learning in war zones, here are some of the biggest milestones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NXd6gr

'How skiving made me a better parent'

How do you find time for yourself when you have a young family? Just take it, says Sue Elliott-Nicholls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34LbzAP

The black princess who 'took on a white world'

The forgotten story of Princess Dinubolu, whose beauty ambitions shocked Edwardian Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K86ACt

Want to run faster? Improve your algorithm

Why better information about your gait could help runners hit a new personal best. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q3B9wN

Gordon Sondland: Trump’s man in Brussels in eye of the storm

Why EU diplomats are puzzled by US Ambassador Gordon Sondland and his special role in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34K4f8B

Marking the memories of a million soldiers

Graves for those who fought in World War One and Two are maintained in 154 countries worldwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pYUCUL

Grime artist Jay0117 explores the white race conversation

Whiteness, white privilege, white supremacy: white people are now part of the race debate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34DNtrQ

'I want to help people feel they're worth something'

A training course in Washington DC teaches disabled people to become paid carers for others who are disabled too. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2rtSAfW

Your pictures on the theme of 'garden wildlife'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "garden wildlife". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PWS04o

Nicola Adams retirement: The pros and cons of boxing

Two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams has retired from boxing over fears she could lose her sight. But what are the pros and cons of being a boxer? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36SwmEr