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In pictures: Venice Biennale 2013

21 October 2014
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Venice Biennale

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Chip giant SK Hynix makes Wall Street debut

South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix begins trading on the Nasdaq, but how big is the appetite for AI chips?

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People are paying to get locked out of their phones

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Oil prices hit a three-week high after a second night of US strikes on Iran.

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How the Kardashians became reality show royalty

Kim Kardashian tells Graham Norton how she and her family started their reality show journey.

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Why Australians love going barefoot

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Crowned King of Hungary, Maria Theresa used her charisma to rally military support and secure power.

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President Trump rings opening bell at the White House

President Trump has rung the opening bell from the Oval Office to launch an investment program for children.

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In Lyon, a women-only twist on a historic breakfast is reshaping food culture.

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How today's biggest blockbuster films are made

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How meal times affect your health

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Despite the Iran war and rising inflation, US stock markets have continued to hit all-time highs this year.

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Am I an AI deepfake?

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US stocks rise despite worst month for tech stocks

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