1 hour ago The pope will visit Corsica Dec. 15 after skipping Paris reopening of Notre Dame

Pope Francis will travel to the Mediterranean island of Corsica on Dec. 15

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2 hours ago Laos alcohol poisoning victim Simone White downed six shots with friends then had to wait an hour for ambulance when she fell ill, 28

Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, is one of six people who died in the tragedy in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng last week

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2 hours ago A Guide to Visiting London During the Holidays: Best Christmas Markets, Festive Displays, and Decked

A Guide to Visiting London During the Holidays: Best Christmas Markets, Festive Displays, and Decked-out Hotels Included  Yahoo Life

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2 hours ago Five breathtaking countries to visit this November for guaranteed 28C sunshine

All of these destinations promise some sun before the Christmas period and it's perfect if you're hoping for a quick getaway. It comes as Storm Bert wrecks havoc on the UK

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3 hours ago India reap the rewards of patience after Australia hit the brakes | Geoff Lemon

Visitors ease away to a commanding lead as Australia fade to the point of missing small moments on day two of the first Test in PerthImagine you’re doing the Keanu Reeves bit in Speed. You’re on a bus that can’t drop below 50 miles an hour or it will explode. It’s high-octane stuff, even if the bus is running on diesel. You have to avoid collisions, do sick jumps, kindle a romance with Sandra Bullock. But then imagine there’s a change in script. Dennis Hopper rings up with a different idea. Now, the bus has a maximum speed. And that speed is 10 miles an hour. Chill.It was this sort of change that came over the first Test between Australia and India on its second day. On the first day, Australia had taken all 10 India wickets for 150, then lost seven of their own by stumps for 67. But af...

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3 hours ago India dominate day two as Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul grow lead over Australia

Opening pair guide the visitors to 172-0 after their bowlers dismiss Australia for 104 at Optus StadiumThere it is! Rana short and nasty, Lyon punches it, fist rather than bat, to gully for a looping catch, KL Rahul running in with his locks flowing. Lyon just couldn’t evade that, the ball followed him. Good fast bowling.33rd over: Australia 79-8 (Starc 11, Lyon 5) Bumrah to Starc, nasty bouncer first ball that’s just over his front shoulder, Starc having to work to evade it. Then nearly getting a leading edge as Starc tries to clip across his pad to a ball angling away. Does make contact with the same shot next ball to midwicket. He’s rotating strike decently but how long can it last? Bumrah cuts Lyon in half. Surely a wicket comes shortly. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago ‘I visited Dubai on a budget this winter and this £10 experience took my breath away’

Dubai is often thought of as a holiday destination for the rich and famous, but I discovered two totally different sides on a short trip to this fascinating city, with activities to suit every budget – from an authentic Emirati brunch that won’t break the bank to an afternoon lounging on a lavish yacht.

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4 hours ago Three missing children who vanished in Utah two years ago found alive after tip off

Three missing children taken from their home in Utah were found alive two years later after a tip-off to police, who discovered the three kids in an Arizona-Utah border town

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4 hours ago Rare old pennies with unique features worth fortune – and one can sell for £200k

These old pennies are worth a lot of money, with one flogging for £200,000 and another in the £2,000 region. It's worth checking your change as you could own one of these...

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