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22 February 2018

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News imagePassengers waiting for a train

Is nationalisation the answer for Britain's railways?

Labour wants to renationalise Britain's railways but 75% of the industry is already under public control.

News imageMan in desert searching for mobile phone signal

The low-cost mini satellites bringing mobile to the world

Billions of people still have no access to mobile services, but nano-satellites could change this.

News imageAaron Heslehurst and duct tape

Million dollar idea: Duct tape

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how duct tape became a million dollar idea.

News imageA warning sticker on a bag of fentanyl seized in New York City.

Opioid addiction mail-ordered to your door

The drug crisis is shifting, with addicts and dealers looking to China for new supplies.

News imageA model (L) and an avatar (R) at a fashion show

When fashion meets Hollywood VFX

Lucasfilm’s ILMxLAB and the London College of Fashion used a virtual avatar to join catwalk models.

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McIlroy struggles at Palm Beach

Rory McIlroy cards a two-over par 72 to finish six shots off the lead after the first round of the Honda Classic.

News imageMichy Batshuayi in action for Borussia Dortmund

Batshuayi hears 'monkey noises in stands'

Michy Batshuayi hears "monkey noises in the stands" as Borussia Dortmund knock Atalanta out of the Europa League in Bergamo.

News imageManchester United goalkeeper David de Gea

Friday's gossip column

David de Gea set to sign new Man Utd deal, Real Madrid watching Sterling situation, Bale to leave Madrid this summer, plus more.

News imageCity Hall in Cardiff

Cardiff council tax rise to plug deficit

The 5% hike will raise an extra £6.4m in the city's £609m budget.

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