Alex Ferguson fights for life after op for brain haemorrhage

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Manchester United confirmed Ferguson was rushed to hospital with a brain haemorrhage and that his procedure went “very well”.

New organ discovered in the human body

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Scientists have identified a new human organ hiding in plain sight, a discovery they hope could help them understand spread of cancer within the body.

Five things to look out for at World Economic Forum

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If you want one moment to catch a feeling for the big issues in global economics and politics, this is it.

UK model tied up, feared for life in Hout Bay villa robbery

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Sarah MacDonnell, along with five other Britons, were robbed of R1 485 253 worth of valuables after three robbers cut through a fence of holiday home.

Healing rhymes: Hilborn's spoken word poetry on mental illness a hit

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Neil Hilborn was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder as a child, and then with bipolar in college, and has used poetry as an outlet.

Fake sign interpreter was only ‘trying to help’

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There was outrage among the deaf community over a sign language interpreter who warned about “bears and monsters” ahead of Hurricane Irma.

Modern-day slavery on streets of London

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After two years, the Home Office designated Tanh a victim of modern slavery but when her emergency shelter provision ran out, she was homeless.

Mom donates breast milk to Hurricane Harvey victims

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A mother is being praised on social media for her unique donation of 30 litres of breast milk to those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

UK identity fraud at epidemic levels

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A total of 89 201 cases were registered in the UK between January and June - more than 500 every day and a rise of 5% on same period a year earlier.

'Clean eating' eating disciples alive

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An eating disorder specialist has spoken out against the ?toxic? effects of the clean eating movement.

Grenfell Tower tragedy: A broken society

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We must consider whether this tragedy is not only a personal nightmare for all who are directly affected but is also an emblem of a broken society.

The sixth mass extinction of life on Earth

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Humans are bringing about the sixth mass extinction of life on Earth, according to scientists.

Gene edit has dangerous ‘side effects’

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It has been hailed as a cure for cancer and all forms of inherited disease, but can have a potentially dangerous side effect – causing mutations.

WATCH: Tennis ace banned for groping, trying to kiss interviewer

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Maxime Hamou has been told to stay away from the French Open after he groped and repeatedly tried to kiss a journalist during an interview.

Malware takes a leap forward

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The WCrypt ransomware has affected an estimated 200 000 computers across the world and continues to do so.

Pineapple left in middle of exhibition mistaken for art

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Students managed to pass off a pineapple they bought for £1 as a work of art, after leaving it in the middle of an exhibition at their university,

Hat-trick against Atletico emphasised Ronaldo’s uniqueness

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It might mean this campaign marks his true crowning glory, his most complete campaign.

Grandmother who terrorised girl, 7, gets three life sentences

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A grandmother was given three life sentences after subjecting her 7-year-old granddaughter to horrific abuse, including dressing as a witch.

It's just a game, Jose

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It's biggest clash of the Premier League this weekend. For fresher, faster Chelsea it's just a case off adding another three points, but for Mourinho, it's more ...

Trump 'very proud' after dropping 'mother of all bombs'

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US President Donald Trump said he was "very proud of" dropping the "mother of all bombs" on Afghanistan.

Social media to be slapped with fine for fake news, hate speech

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Social networks that fail to remove defamatory ?fake news?, hate speech and other illegal content will be fined up to £43 million in Germany.

5 things learnt from Arsenal-City draw

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Arsenal proved their season still has signs of life after twice battling back to earn a 2-2 draw with their Premier League top-four rivals Manchester City.

VIDEO: Man wins tequila bet – dies soon after

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Man wins bet after drinking entire bottle of tequila and dies soon after receiving his winnings.

Bill Gates's advice to his teen self

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has revealed he would advise his younger self that “smartness” is not necessarily the most important thing in life.

A paid holiday in New Zealand – if you get job interview

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The tech industry in Wellington is looking to recruit tech experts from around the world and they are offering a free holiday to the country for anyone who can prove ...