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Ten taboo-breaking love scenes

21 October 2014
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Wall Street opens mixed on US midterm elections day

Clayton Allison, of Prime Capital Financial, says that US midterm elections are a 'volatility' event for markets.

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AI's role in transforming Africa's digital infrastructure

Leading tech CEO Hardy Pemhiwa tells the BBC how AI could transform Africa's digital landscape.

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Watch sea anemones battle for territory in timelapse

They may look peaceful, but sea anemones use venomous cells and specialised tentacles to defend their territory.

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Mysterious carvings found in Queen Charlotte's palace

Apotropaic marks, or witch marks, found in a historic royal residence reveal fears and superstitions of the era.

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Our tech columnist answers your biggest AI questions

Thomas Germain and Katty Kay unpack five key questions that everyone should be asking about AI.

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The high-tech mission to preserve a 17th-century shipwreck

Scientists are using cutting-edge technology to protect one of the world's most famous shipwrecks.

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US economy grew faster than expected in third quarter

Phil Palumbo, of Palumbo Wealth Management, says hiking rates 'aggressively' would harm the US economy.

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Nature's greatest weapon in the fight against climate change

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The hunt for New York's most authentic pretzel

BBC journalist Manuel Scheuernstuhl goes on the hunt for an authentic German pretzel in New York City.

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Inside the only all-female Indian kitchen in the world

London's Darjeeling Express is ground zero for chef Asma Khan, a champion of women's empowerment.

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The refinery at the centre of Africa's industrial ambitions

Aliko Dangote, the businessman behind Africa's biggest refinery, shares his vision for economic sovereignty.

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The network linking African businesses to global markets

Seacom's $2bn cable vision aims to strengthen Africa's role in the global digital economy.

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Tech stocks rise as Anthropic advances towards IPO

Matt Orton, of Raymond James, says there are questions about how much capital Anthropic needs to keep growing.

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The extraordinary journey to Everest Base Camp by handcycle

Watch adaptive athlete Ollie Thorn take on the tough challenge of reaching Everest Base Camp by handcycle.

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Why is mental health so hard to measure?

Katty Kay and John Burn-Murdoch on why solid mental health data is so hard to find, and what that means.

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The minimalist choreographer who changed dance forever

At 86, Lucinda Childs is still redefining modern dance by building intricate and mathematical work.

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The AI system designed to spot driving hazards before you do

From monitoring hazards to assisting drivers, Tech Now finds out how AI can make driving safer.

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Life in a remote station at the edge of the world

For a carpenter in Antarctica no two days are the same as the extreme weather provides non-stop challenges.

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US stocks rebound as rumors of SpaceX-Tesla merger loom

Kelly Bogdanova, of RBC Wealth Management, says investors came into earnings season with the 'bar set very high'.

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The entrepreneur betting on Africa's energy sector

Founder and businesswoman Linda Mabhena-Olagunju explains what it takes to scale clean energy across Africa.

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