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England dreams of glory after last-minute win
What would happen if England won the World Cup? Would the country become a better place, or would things just be more fun for a while? Either way, a victory is becoming more likely…
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Hope and heartache: England’s chances
Can England win the World Cup? Every four years, fans get their hopes up; every four years, they are left disappointed. That said, this year’s squad is different in a few important ways…
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One man’s mission to swim across the Pacific
Is Ben Lecomte heroic or selfish? He is swimming across the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to the US. If he completes the swim, he will set a record — but he faces many challenges along the way.
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The heroism of the ‘Spider-Man’ who saved a boy
Should you risk your life for someone else’s? A Malian immigrant living in Paris did just that when he dramatically rescued a young child hanging from a balcony. He is being called a hero.
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YouTube removes violent drill music videos
Can music inspire crime? London’s Metropolitan Police thinks so. The force has asked YouTube to delete music videos that it blames for murders in the capital, and the website is obeying.
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England’s true football champion: Huddersfield
Do you agree? Huddersfield Town has achieved what is being called “the most remarkable survival of the Premier League era”. The poor, unglamorous team held its own against the big names.
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Fortnite craze can be good AND bad for you
Are video games bad for you? Survival game Fortnite has been downloaded well over 45 million times. Some parents and politicians fear that it could be doing their...
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Man City hailed as England’s greatest team
Is Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City the greatest club side England has ever seen? The Citizens secured their fifth league title last weekend. They are set to smash all records.
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Life lessons from science’s brightest star
What can we learn from Stephen Hawking? Superstar scientist, renowned writer and inspiring teacher — Hawking achieved all this despite huge hardships. Some see a life lesson for us all.
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Mutiny on a mountain as climber goes it alone
Is mutiny always wrong? Climber Denis Urubko was called “suicidal” when he abandoned his team and tried to scale the world’s second-tallest mountain solo. He returned after two days.
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Happy new year! Your guide to 2018…
Will it be a good year? Predicting the future is tricky, but there are a few things to look out for in 2018 — including Olympic games, a royal wedding, and a pioneering trip into space.
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Video games accused of creating a gambling habit
Are video games like casinos? Games such as ”Star Wars Battlefront II” let players spend real money on random rewards. Some say that kids who play them may as well be on the slot machines…
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Fireworks like ‘setting fire to piles of money’
Is lighting fireworks a bit like burning money? Councils looking for cuts are targeting traditional displays. But the tradition of “beautiful extravagance” has a long and important history.
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Are computer games a waste of time?
“Get off your computer and stop wasting your time!” But new research is showing that the changes in computer games mean they now have great educational value. So are they useful after all?
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Boys and girls: should labels be scrapped?
A secondary school has introduced a “gender neutral” uniform. John Lewis has removed its “girls” and “boys” labels from children’s clothes. Should girls and boys wear different clothes?