headlines
Thursday
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December
2016
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Fossil fuel projects littered around the worldThrough the Export-Import Bank, the Obama administration has spent nearly $34bn on dirty energy plants in countries from India to Australia to South Africa
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New California attorney general Xavier Becerra to lead state's Trump pushbackBecerra, who will replace Kamala Harris, is primed to take on the state’s court battles against Donald Trump on climate change and immigration -
Unmanned Russian spacecraft crashes to EarthProgress MS-04 cargo craft was en route to resupply International Space Station when it broke up in atmosphere and fell to Earth -
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Donald Trump's conflicts of interestThe president-elect claims he will be leaving his business interests ‘in total’, but the Trump Organization still stands to cross paths with the US government on multiple fronts
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How a dubious tweet found its way to TrumpAn obscure Republican official traced as the source of an evidence-free claim that ‘millions’ illegally voted says in an interview he has received threats and abuse
spotlight
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This is the most dangerous time for our planetWe can’t go on ignoring inequality, because we have the means to destroy our world but not to escape it
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Film finally puts first ladies front and center on the big screenPablo Larraín’s film challenges how presidents’ wives are perceived in the American public imagination – as supporting roles to their male counterparts
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Historians on comparing fascism to TrumpismRecent events around the world have prompted debate about the historical parallels
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We are theatre and reality at the same timeBackstage in Boston they talk about playing until they’re dead, Prince opening for them in his knickers and what Bob Dylan really thinks about his Nobel
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Gronkowski likely to miss rest of season after back surgeryTight end has herniated disc in his back and will undergo surgery on Friday, and is likely to be out of action for at least two months
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All-Star Game will no longer decide home-field advantage in World SeriesNegotiators for baseball players and owners have a verbal agreement on a five-year labor contract
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UFC fighters make first steps to unionizeUFC is big business, but many of its fighters are poorly paid, and lack benefits like healthcare – so a new workers’ group hopes to bring about much-needed change
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Carlsen may be the man to push the barriers for global gameNorway’s Magnus Carlsen retains his world chess title after a thrilling tiebreak and wows a global audience looking forward to more of the same
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America under Trump must not overlook the importance of women in battling HIVAs we mark World Aids Day with a conservative US administration looming, it is vital that progress on HIV prevention in girls and young women is not undone
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'Power posing' is a sham. Time to redefine what strength looks likeA study debunked the idea that puffing yourself up physically to increase confidence works. Let’s stop prizing masculinity in power and leadership
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Thousands hope to return home as rain slows wildfiresFires that have raged for days in the Great Smoky Mountains and the popular resort town of Gatlinburg, killing seven people, are now 10% contained
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Astronaut evacuated from South Pole after falling illThe second man to walk on the moon is in a New Zealand hospital after being flown out of the south pole on an emergency medical evacuation flight
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'We are ready to cooperate' with TrumpRussian president softened his stance in his state of the nation address, saying ‘I am counting on joining forces with the United States’ in fight against terrorism
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Australian students recreate Martin Shkreli price-hike drugSydney Grammar students create HIV and malaria drug Daraprim in their school laboratory, putting results online
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explore
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Top Chef, the Michelin-starred reality TV showHeading into its 14th season the reality show for real foodies doesn’t need to deal in wine throwing and hissy fits, it’s far too good for deep-fried cliches
in pictures
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A rainy ride and Libyan clashesThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including refugee children and fighting in Libya
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An alternative view of Brazil's citiesWhile much of the world has focused on Brazil’s sporting, political and economic news, photographer Tomer Ifrah has spent the past year capturing small events of daily life in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
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Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and MC HammerTo commemorate the 75th anniversary of Capitol Records in 2017, publisher Taschen delved into the company’s photographic archive for a new book that documents the label’s decades of success
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Looking back at 46 years of coversAs Dolly closes after more than four decades in print, we look back at the changing face of the Australian magazine for teenage girls
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Japan's love hotelsBelgian photographer Zaza Bertrand headed to Japan’s love hotels, secret worlds full of clandestine encounters and kitsch interior design
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Madonna before stardomPhotographer Richard Corman photographed a 24-year-old Madonna, six weeks before the release of her debut album in July 1983
people
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The style iconDiscovered by a magazine editor as a teenager, Brigitte Bardot became one of the most iconic faces, models and actors of the 1950s and 1960s and a muse for Dior, Balmain and Pierre Cardin
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Will there be a Christmas card?It’s been a turbulent year for the clan so don’t hold your breath for cheery festive greetings
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Jane Austen mother's verdict on Mansfield ParkBritish Library to put on display Austen’s notes of what friends, family and correspondents thought of her third novel
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Daily Mail editor in chief to step down as chair of journalists’ code of practice committeeDaily Mail editor-in-chief takes swipe at ‘so-called liberals’ who have refused to join Ipso as he announces departure
the big picture
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Fans' tribute to ChapecoenseThe fans of Chapecoense honour those lives lost in the tragic Colombia plane crash. The Arena Condá stadium was filled with those wishing to pay their respects. These two fans embracing on the pitch gives shows an intimate moment in a stadium full to capacity
France François Hollande will not seek re-election as president