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Former Chelsea and Manchester City striker George Weah wins Liberian presidency
Legendary ex-footballer George Weah is set to become Liberia's president following a run-off election victory against opponent Joseph Boakai.
Climate change will displace up to 300 million people by 2050
By the middle of this century, experts estimate that climate change is likely to displace between 150 and 300 million people.
What is toxic masculinity and is it to blame for sexual assault?
The term describes how the pressure to be 'manly' and 'aggressive' negatively shapes how men behave. Some argue it's the reason for rape and sexual assault.
Ivanka Trump shares rare loved-up snap with Jared Kushner amid lawsuit woes
Trump and Kushner, who have been married since 2009, have three children together. The pair face a lawsuit together.
Brexit could see 'dirty turkey' end up on your Christmas dinner table
Researchers found that American poultry is washed in up to four chemical disinfectants that do not meet EU safety standards.
Twitter roasts Donald Trump for watching 8 hours of TV and drinking 12 Diet Cokes a day
Trump, 71, likes to keep track of what the media is saying about him.
Comedy great Richard Pryor passed away 12 years ago today - here are his funniest lines
The controversial comedian passed away on this day in 2005. We look at some of his funniest quotes that still have people laughing.
Damian Green pornography fiasco: Former police chief says officers should stay out of politics
Police should not weigh into matters of morality, a former chief constable says in the midst of the Damian Green porn debacle.
Death of the doner kebab? EU looks to ban key ingredient from post-pub treat
Phosphates help kebab meat retain its flavour and moisture even after hours of cooking on a spit. However, some argue the additives could pose a health risk.
The John Lewis effect? Gender neutral baby names are on the rise
Gender neutral names are becoming more mainstream according to BabyCentre top 100 baby names of 2017. Here's a list of some of the top spots and potential inspirations for them.
Gaslighting: What it means and how to know if it's happening to you
The word 'gaslighting' has come up recently following issues of racism and politics in the news. Here's what it means, how to spot it and how to notice it around you.
Forget kissing babies, this Australian politician is campaigning on Tinder
An independent politician in Queensland has created a Tinder account to grow her campaign and hopefully pick up extra voters.
How dangerous is crack cocaine?
After a relative reduction in use, the drug is making a worrying comeback, according to recent reports.
Cuts to health and social care linked to an extra 120,000 deaths in England since 2010
Over 60s and care home residents are the most at risk, while changes in nurse numbers may be a critical factor.
Conservative voters turn against Boris Johnson
A new YouGov survey found that Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has lost favourability within Conservative voters since September 2017.
Tory leadership contest looms as 40 MPs call to oust Theresa May
40 Conservative MPs have agreed to sign a letter of no confidence in the prime minister over her lack of control over the party and Brexit negotiations.
Trump's shaking hands again: Watch him and Putin press the flesh while wearing matching outfits
Trump and Putin greeted each other with a firm handshake as they attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vietnam on 10 November.
Priti Patel, Israeli meetings and the ridiculous reactions on Twitter right now
Exploring the internet's reaction to Priti Patel after learning her secret Israeli meetings.
'I raised it three times with Theresa May. She did not act': Ongoing sex scandal shakes Westminster
MPs have been forced to defend themselves after a week of revelations that have brought chaos to Westminster.
Brexit minister 'made aide he called sugar t*ts buy sex toys' amid Westminster harassment scandal
Tory International Trade Minister Mark Garnier made his secretary buy two vibrators in Soho 'for his wife and a woman who worked in his constituency office', it was reported.
UN under fire as Robert Mugabe named WHO goodwill ambassador
International rights groups and opposition parties have condemned the announcement, highlighting the dire state of Zimbabwe's health service.
AfD poised to be first far-right party in German parliament since the Nazis
The German Bundestag could be set for a new era after the election.
Angela Merkel: The world's great political survivor
The German chancellor has seen many other leaders come and go.
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale quits saying: 'I've thought long and hard about this'
Dugdale, a critic of Jeremy Corbyn, was elected leader in 2015 - after 4 years in Holyrood.
Is Google paying academics to only research topics it agrees with?
Google is being accused of funding research papers to help sway public opinion and legislators.
French MPs kick off over whether they should have to wear ties in Parliament
A joke about going "sans cravates" turned sour.
Politician found guilty of fondling disabled 103-year-old mother-in-law's breasts
William Spingler was found guilty of indecent assault on his mother-in-law who has dementia.
Imagine how well Jeremy Corbyn can do in the next election
Now Jeremy Corbyn has led Labour to a surprise comeback, it's time for the whole of his party to support him the next time
What time will we know who has won the UK 2017 general election?
Here's what will happen on the night.
What happened to Anonymous? Experts say they're 'script kiddies who barely understand hacking'
Has the once-feared hacktivist collective lost its way? Some experts say so.