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Europe in crisis after Italian PM is dealt crushing referendum defeat
Matteo Renzi announces resignation as Italian public rejects his package of reforms by a huge 60-40 margin, spelling a new eurozone crisis
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Senior Brexit campaigner denies offering 'six-figure bribe' to MPs
Exclusive: The Independent understands that Mr Banks met with a senior DUP member at a private members club in February
Matthew Norman What the right-wing press has 'dug up' about the Brexit judges
On the face of it, not a lot. And that's what is so interesting
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The village where cannabis is the only livelihood
For hundreds of years, the tiny village of Malana was just a speck lost amid the grandiose mountains of the Indian Himalayas
Saeida Rouass What Muslims really think about living in Britain
Muslims, it turns out, are actually more likely to condemn acts of political violence than the UK population as a whole. But they are also more likely to believe conspiracy theories
Satyajit Das The big problem with our obsession for innovation
Innovation is not necessarily associated with strong economic growth and innovative economies are not always the most successful. Stories abound of coders living eight to a single bedroom or in a shipping container to work in their dream job
Matthew Norman The tabloids are prepping up for the Supreme Court's Brexit decision
Not a dickie-bird has appeared in the tabloids about David Neuberger's own thoughts about Europe, possibly because he’s never expressed any, though his wife's tweets have appeared in The Daily Mail. Everyone knows that all powerful men are the obedient mouthpieces of their womenfolk
Alec Baldwin says he'll stop mocking Trump if he releases tax returns
The President-elect has found time to condemn Satuday Night Live as 'not funny'
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Christmas 2016
13 best personalised gifts for her
Go the extra mile this Christmas with a bespoke present she'll love
20 best new toys for Christmas 2016
From gravity-defying RC cars to animatronic puppies, we find the gifts likely to be at the top of every kid's wishlist
11 best Christmas hampers
'Tis the season to be indulgent, so find the perfect collection of foodie goodies
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World news in pictures
World news in pictures
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1/30 27 November 2016
A Cuban flag flies at half mast near the Malecon, following the announcement of the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, in Havana, Cuba
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2/30 27 November 2016
Spectators watch Aboriginal dancers and acrobats perform with a 50-tonne Arcadia spider, constructed from used repurposed military hardware, during a laser and pyrotechnics show in Perth, Australia
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3/30 27 November 2016
Spectators watch Aboriginal dancers and acrobats perform with a 50-tonne Arcadia spider, constructed from used repurposed military hardware, during a laser and pyrotechnics show in Perth, Australia
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4/30 27 November 2016
A monkey eats a banana at an ancient temple during the annual 'monkey buffet' in Lopburi province, north of Bangkok, Thailand
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5/30 27 November 2016
Monkeys eat bananas at an ancient temple during the annual 'monkey buffet' in Lopburi province, north of Bangkok, Thailand
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6/30 27 November 2016
Perfomers in monkey costumes dance during the annual 'Monkey Buffet' Festival at the Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi province, north of Bangkok, Thailand
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7/30 27 November 2016
Mayor of Bordeaux and candidate for the right-wing primaries ahead of the 2017 presidential elections, Alain Juppe, gestures after leaving a voting booth in a polling station in Bordeaux, southwestern France
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8/30 27 November 2016
French politician Francois Fillon, member of the conservative Les Republicains political party, leaves the polling booth to cast his ballot during the second round of the French center-right presidential primary election in Paris, France
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9/30 27 November 2016
German bakers work on a giant Stollen, a traditional German Christmas cake in Dresden, Germany
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10/30 27 November 2016
Kuwaiti candidate and former parliament speaker Marzouq al-Ghanem, celebrates with his supporters following the announcment of his victory in the parliamentary election, in Kuwait city
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11/30 27 November 2016
Kuwaiti candidate and former parliament speaker Marzouq al-Ghanem, celebrates with his supporters following the announcment of his victory in the parliamentary election, in Kuwait city
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12/30 27 November 2016
Shiite fighters from the Hashed al-Shaabi region advance through the village of Baylunah, southwest of Mosul
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13/30 27 November 2016
Shiite fighters from the Hashed al-Shaabi region stand on the front line in the village of Baylunah, southwest of Mosul
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14/30 27 November 2016
Prisoners and their mothers seen after a concert marking Mother's Day at correctional facility 2
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15/30 27 November 2016
Prisoners and their mothers attend a concert marking Mother's Day at correctional facility 2
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16/30 27 November 2016
Prisoners and their mothers seen after a concert marking Mother's Day at correctional facility 2
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17/30 26 November 2016
Picture taken on the opening day of the International Guadalajara Book Fair, the biggest literary event in the Spanish-speaking world, in Guadalajara, Mexico
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18/30 26 November 2016
Millions of South Korean citizens attend a candlelight rally to demand South Korean president Park Geun-hye to step down in the Gwanghwamun square in Seoul, South Korea
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19/30 26 November 2016
Women wearing balaclavas participate in a march by Ecuadorean feminists gainst domestic violence in Quito, Ecuador
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20/30 26 November 2016
Women hold brooms during a march called by Ecuadorean feminist associations against domestic violence in Quito, Ecuador
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21/30 26 November 2016
Cuban exiles in Los Angeles and their families rally with Cuban and American flags at the Jose Marti square on Echo Park in Los Angeles.
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22/30 26 November 2016
A man signs a condolences book for the late former Cuban leader Fidel Castro at the Ruben Dario National Theater in Managua, Nicaragua
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23/30 26 November 2016
People wait in line to enter the Revolution square to attend a homege ceremony of the late former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in Managua, Nicaragua
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24/30 26 November 2016
Activists and members of the Communist Party of Mexico hold up flags as they arrive outside the Cuban Embassy in Mexico, as part of a tribute, following the announcement of the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, in Mexico City, Mexico
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25/30 26 November 2016
A painting of Cuba's former president Fidel Castro is seen at a factory in Havana, Cuba.
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26/30 26 November 2016
Students place candles around an image of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, at the university where Castro studied law as a young man, during a vigil in Havana, Cuba
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27/30 26 November 2016
A man poses for a picture next to a statue of the late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro with flowers as part of the tribute following the announcement of his death inside the Cuban embassy in Lima, Peru
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28/30 25 November 2016
Flooding caused by torrential rain in northern Italy was feared to have claimed at least one victim after a man was swept away by a swollen river near Turin. Several hundreds of people had to be evacuated from their homes and many roads
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29/30 25 November 2016
People sit in a boat of the Italian fire fighters as they help them to evacuate from their home in Moncalieri, near Turin
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30/30 24 November 2016
laying hens confined indoors on a farm near Eigeltingen in southern Germany. Farm birds are no longer allowed to roam freely due to an outbreak of avian flu in the area
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Wenger struggling to find Arsenal balance without Cazorla
The Spaniard has been out with an ankle injury since October
Konta searching for new coach after parting with Carril
In a surprising move, the 25-year-old revealed that the pair had split having "mutually agreed to explore new options"
Alessio Colonnelli The Austrians voted with Europe in mind; the Italians didn't
The Austrians answered this question more clearly than the first time they voted; newly elected Van der Bellen is an out-and-out Europeanist and had based the whole of this campaign on the importance of Europe for everyone. The EU wanted Italians to care about being European powerhouses, but their referendum is proof that they don't
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Editorial Is the Supreme Court Brexit ruling about 'the will of the people'?
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Letters Remainers trying to block Brexit are nothing more than spoilt children
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Letters All Brexit MPs in Remain seats should follow Zac Goldsmith's example
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Editorial Where is the sense of urgency among defenders of the European ideal?
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Orysia Lutsevych Ukraine is on the brink of media freedom
Eugene Green interview: My shoots are always a very joyous experience
The filmmaker, who is American but speaks in a French accent, talks about his new comedy drama, 'Son of Joseph', in which the the actors recite their lines in a formalistic fashion as if they’re actors in a 17th Century play
The Weeknd's Starboy has record-breaking week on streaming platforms
Starboy earned the equivalent of 348,000 album sales
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Madonna turned Britney Spears 'Toxic' into an anti-Donald Trump anthem
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Drake and French Montana write the 10 Snipe Commandments
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Nine killed, up to 40 people feared dead at Oakland nightclub fire
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Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus join Pentatonix for 'Jolene' on The Voice
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Fabric announces January reopening with weekend of special events
A Westworld fan favourite is very dead after insane season finale
There'll be a crazy amount of fallout in season 2
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is coming to Netflix
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The Walking Dead season 7: Classic comic book moment immortalised
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The Walking Dead season 7 episode 7 review: Literally eye-opening
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Westworld finale review: These violent delights have convoluted ends
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The Walking Dead season 7 episode 7: The 5 major talking points
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Jack White book review: digging deep via travels to White's hometown
This first major biography of the former White Stripes frontman explores the life of the wayward rock star with real depth
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Small Great Things book review: The narrative rips along
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Women dominate Costa Book Awards 2016 shortlist
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How Swedish literature reflects the benefits of a shorter working day
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The six finalists for this year’s Bad Sex in Fiction awards
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120 Days of Sodom translator: 'We had duty to be just as rude as Sade'
A guide to lingerie gifting this Christmas
Get it wrong and you’ve got a recipe for a delicates disaster
The best Christmas Day breakfast
For those playing host to family and friends over the holidays, Julia Platt Leonard shares delicious and simple recipes for a hearty Christmas morning breakfast
Day trips from Gatwick to New York as air wars intensify
Norwegian steps up competition against British Airways
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6 iconic foods you have to try on your travels - and where to eat them
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British Airways has patented a 'digital pill' to make flying easier
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You can now have dinner and a sleepover with a top London chef
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Why it's sometimes worth buying a package - even if you don't want it
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Who needs Paris and Amsterdam? Here are 5 great budget alternatives
This stunning mews house was carved from a 19th century London bakery
A teacher with piles of books and CDs — and his partner, who stores his life on a smartphone, mix and match their styles in a stunning mews conversion of a former bakery.
WhatsApp reverses plan to switch off support for older phones
BlackBerry devices have been spared the chop. But only for a few months
Google's new VR headset is lacking the most important thing, for now
Daydream is likely to become a major VR platform, in a year with more than a few competitors. But it's not ready for that just yet
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10 things we learnt from trying the new MacBook Pro
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We must be prepared for the impact of Bolivia’s fast-melting glaciers
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I tested a Tesla Model S and it was worth it
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You might have been responsible for the internet outage last week
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Google releases the best Android phone ever made, and that's not all
The Last of Us Part 2 finally announced, receives dark first trailer
Coming to PlayStation 4 in the distant future
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Cyber Weekend's best Xbox and PS4 deals
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Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection review: An unremarkable remaster
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Dishonored 2 review: One of the most inventive stealth games ever
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Pokémon Sun and Moon review: The biggest change since Gold and Silver
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Watch Dogs 2 review: 'A genuinely innovative and rewarding experience'
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