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VIDEO: Gumball rally sets off from Denmark  Sun, 19 May 2013 16:46:23 GMT
Up to 100 predominantly luxury cars are taking part in the Gumball 3000 rally in which some of the world's richest petrol-heads get to flaunt their wealth during a drive that will take them through Europe. 
VIDEO: China film censorship 'terrible'  Fri, 17 May 2013 10:11:38 GMT
Film director Sir Alan Parker says he is appalled at how blockbuster films like Titanic and Ironman are being edited to satisfy Chinese censors. 
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VIDEO: City lit up after 20 years in dark  Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:51 GMT
After years of conflict, it can be difficult to imagine the people of Mogadishu enjoying a nightlife. 
VIDEO: Can jellyfish venom help humans?  Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:21 GMT
A scientist studying one of the most lethal creatures on the planet, the box jellyfish, believes its venom could be useful for medical research. 
VIDEO: Ai Weiwei makes art from milk tins  Mon, 20 May 2013 02:56:02 GMT
Artist Ai Weiwei has created a map of China made entirely out of tins of formula milk, to highlight tensions over tainted baby food. 
VIDEO: How do you round up a camel herd?  Sat, 18 May 2013 23:36:08 GMT
Australia is home to the world's largest camel herd, but it is causing environmental problems. Simon Reeve is shown how one cattle ranch owner deals with the animals - by rounding them up and selling them for meat. 
Ryanair profits at record high  Mon, 20 May 2013 06:57:03 GMT
Discount airline Ryanair reports record full-year profits and rising revenues despite soaring fuel costs, but hits out at "bizarre" EU takeover decision. 
PM warns overseas territories on tax  Mon, 20 May 2013 01:41:17 GMT
David Cameron has called on British overseas territories to "get their house in order" and sign up to international treaties on tax. 
US questions Google on Glass privacy  Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:36 GMT
US politicians are seeking reassurances from Google that its smart spectacles will respect personal privacy. 
Single-pixel camera makes 3D image  Thu, 16 May 2013 23:13:04 GMT
Scientists in Glasgow have discovered a low-cost way to create 3D images, capable of sensing frequencies beyond visible light. 
Rod Stewart returns to UK number one  Sun, 19 May 2013 18:01:43 GMT
Rod Stewart scores his first UK number one album for 34 years, going straight to the top with his LP, Time. 
Lennon guitar sells for $408,000  Sun, 19 May 2013 10:15:30 GMT
A guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles in 1967 fetches $408,000 (£269,000) at auction in New York. 
Warming extremes 'not as likely'  Sun, 19 May 2013 17:31:29 GMT
Global temperature rises will be slower in the coming decades say researchers but the long term picture is consistent. 
Expert issues UK tree threat warning  Fri, 17 May 2013 15:41:59 GMT
A tree expert says the biggest threat facing UK trees is likely to come from a disease currently unknown to science.