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Amazing plant burger spells end for meat
Should we celebrate the end of meat? Beyond Burger sizzles and bleeds, but it is made from plants. Its popularity is soaring as people turn away from meat altogether.
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Animal rights victory as fur bans sweep USA
Should fur products be banned? After California became the first US state to ban the sales of fur, US department store Macy’s has announced it will no longer sell fur clothing.
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Runner makes history with miracle marathon
Should the record really count? Last week, Eliud Kipchoge became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, but he had some help from technology.
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Climate protests cause chaos in 60 cities
Are Extinction Rebellion protestors heroes? All week long, they have disrupted city centres around the world. They say it is the only way to save our future. But many disagree.
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Archie the adorable charms the world
Why do we love babies so much? Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on a royal tour of South Africa, but there is no doubt that it is four-month-old baby Archie who is stealing the show.
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Fame can be a curse, says X Factor winner
Is fame really a curse? Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out reveals how cyberbullying ruined the singer’s life after she won The X Factor in 2011. In fact, her mother wishes...
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Diet of chips and crisps ruins eyesight
Have we forgotten how to eat? We know that many of our Stone Age ancestors enjoyed a great diet. In rich countries today, we live in luxury — but malnourishment is getting worse.
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Teen heroes amaze, delight and spark hope
Do teenagers deserve more respect? From Coco to Greta, the news is suddenly full of amazing young people. Yet, grown ups often think teenagers are lazy and selfish.
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Women’s football triumphs as USA head to final
Will the success of the Women’s World Cup bring equality for women everywhere? The US women’s team hopes to win its fourth tournament on Sunday. Back home, they are fighting for equality in all...
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15-year-old stuns Venus Williams at Wimbledon
Does youth beat experience? Newcomer Cori Gauff is into the third round of the tournament. On Monday, she beat Venus Williams who has five Wimbledon titles and is 24 years older than her.
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Tennis greats to fight it out at Wimbledon
Is tennis the best sport? Wimbledon, the biggest tournament of the tennis calendar, is starting this week in London. The best players in the sport’s history are competing to win it.
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Women’s World Cup kicks off in France
Is women’s football even better than men’s? The FIFA Women’s World Cup is about to start in France. The United States, Germany and England are the three favourite nations to win.
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We must all stop flying now, urge activists
Should we all give up flying to save the planet? By 2050, air travel will be responsible for 16% of global carbon emissions. The growing No-Fly movement is pledging to do something about it.
- Climate
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What a marathon! The story of a race
Would you like to run a marathon? This Sunday, thousands of people will run the London Marathon. Many will be running for charity, but some will be trying to break records…
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Online junk food ads could be banned before 9pm
Should junk food adverts be banned? This week, the UK government published plans to stop companies promoting unhealthy food before 9pm. It is part of a mission to prevent childhood obesity.
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