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11 August 2017

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News imageA picture of the cake found by the Antarctic Heritage Trust, complete with its original wrapping paper

Century-old fruitcake found in Antarctica

Researchers unearth a century-old fruitcake left behind by polar explorer Scott of the Antarctic.

News imageGuy Ferrer

'I've come to rescue you': My grandfather at Dunkirk

Guy Farrer was one of the volunteers who went to rescue British and French troops from advancing Germans in World War Two.

News imageSoundcloud has passionate users - but is failing to make ends meet

Soundcloud survives money scare

The music-sharing platform had until Friday to seal a "do-or-die" deal to keep the company going.

News imageDonald Trump

How print is surviving the digital age

The latest magazine sales figures are out - and they aren't as bleak as you might think.

News imageMarie-Josée Ta Lou sacrée vice-championne des 200m

Mondiaux 2017: Marie-Josée Ta Lou sacrée vice-championne des 200m

La sprinteuse ivoirienne Marie-Josée Ta Lou a terminé derrière la Néerlandaise Dafne Schippers en finale du 200 mètres aux Mondiaux d'athlétisme 2017 à Londres mardi.

News imageCorruptour bus

Take a bus tour of Mexico's corruption

A group of young Mexicans is running a bus tour of ‘monuments to corruption’ in the capital of the country.

News imageBrian Blessed

Brian Blessed 'bit off' umbilical cord

Actor, director and Grampy Rabbit in Peppa Pig, Brian Blessed reveals Four Things You Don't Know About Me

News imageMassar Mbodj sitting on a cannon

'I live in a bunker under a cannon'

Not having any electricity is a pain, Massar Mbodj says of his home on Gorée, Senegal's "slave island".

News imageA tray of drinks

Spike victim: 'I had no idea where I was'

Ed had his drink spiked and was picked up by paramedics after wandering on to a dual carriageway.

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