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Trump hints 'One China' policy could end

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Top News Stories Donald Trump hints US 'One China' policy could end President-elect Donald Trump questions the US "One China" policy of effectively ignoring Taiwan. Venezuela to swap highest denomination banknotes for coins Venezuela announces it will replace the 100-bolivar bill with coins to tackle smuggling gangs. Methane surge needs 'urgent attention' Scientists say they are concerned at the rapid rate at which methane is gathering in the atmosphere. Nigeria Maiduguri: Two 'young girls' used as human bombs Two girls said to be aged seven or eight die while being used to bomb a market in Nigeria.   Monte dei Paschi races to raise €5bn cash by end of year Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank says it will try to raise €5bn from investors by the year end. Stories from India India v England: Ravichandran Ashwin seals series win in Mumbai England subside to an innings-and-36-run defeat on the final day of the fourth Test in Mumbai as India seal a series victory. The women scientists who took India into space The BBC meets three Indian female scientists who prove that rocket science is not a male preserve. South India's Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on cyclone alert Southern India is put on alert as the weather office predicts that a cyclone will hit two states.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Just opened: Film Festival of Kerala The movie event celebrates its 21st anniversary, and takes place at various venues in Kerala, India, until 16 December.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Istanbul Besiktas: Stadium blast captured on TV Donald Trump: Russia hacking claims 'ridiculous' Istanbul stadium attack: BBC witnesses anger at scene Cairo church bombing: Eyewitnesses describe fatal attack Magazine The secret history of black Santas America's biggest shopping mall hosted its first African American Father Christmas this year - but black Santas have been around for decades and even played a role in the civil rights movement. Sport India v England: Ravichandran Ashwin seals series win in Mumbai England subside to an innings-and-36-run defeat on the final day of the fourth Test in Mumbai as India seal a series victory. 'Arcane' FA needs government reform, say five ex-chiefs The Football Association is outdated with 'elderly white men' able to block changes, say former FA leaders. Will Smith shooting: Cardell Hayes found guilty of manslaughter A US jury convicts a man of manslaughter for the shooting of American football player Will Smith.

Business Monte dei Paschi races to raise €5bn cash by end of year Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank says it will try to raise €5bn from investors by the year end. Venezuela to swap highest denomination banknotes for coins Venezuela announces it will replace the 100-bolivar bill with coins to tackle smuggling gangs.   Technology The village that just wants to share Can an abandoned military village in Germany become a microcosm of how we all may live in the future? Samsung limits Galaxy Note 7 battery to 30% charge Samsung is planning to release an update for faulty Galaxy Note 7 smartphones still in use that stops them being charged past 30%.

Autos Six straight hours on Night Tube What one writer witnessed on London's new, open-all-night subway service   Driving Bentley's Bentayga Diesel Top Gear samples the British carmaker's first — and possibly last — diesel model Capital The curse of interruption addiction You might think multitasking is amazing, but your brain is not happy about it   Where is it cheapest to ride to work? We crunched the numbers to find out where it's worth it Culture The image that won't go away A photo with resonance 30 years on   Striking images from London's edges What life is really like in the capital's 'in-between places' Earth Anteater can kill a jaguar With its huge claws, this giant creature can defend itself   Giant bird weighed half a ton Sir David Attenborough examines the size of the elephant bird Future The benefits of understanding our minds Unlocking how our brains work can help us improve our lives   The artist making music with her brain She turns the electrical activity in her head into sound Travel The runaway who travelled the world He's spent at least one night in every country save Tajikistan   Where colours cascades with water The three majestic waterfalls can now be seen at night like never before

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MONDAY 12 DECEMBER 2016

'I don't believe it': Trump slams CIA Russia hacking report President-elect Donald Trump dismissed a brewing storm over Russian cyber meddling in the US election, rejecting as 'ridiculous' reports that the CIA has concluded that Moscow was trying to help him win the White House.         Bombing kills at least 25 near Cairo Coptic cathedral A bomb blast tore through a church near Cairo's Coptic cathedral during a service Sunday, killing at least 25 people in the deadliest attack in recent memory on Egypt's Christian minority.         PM to sign off on Badgerys Creek airport After 50 years of debate, Sydney's second airport will on Monday get the final tick of approval to start development from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.         More than 100 killed in church collapse in Nigeria: witnesses At least 100 people were killed by the collapse of a church in southeastern Nigeria, a resident and photojournalist who visited a morgue said on Sunday, but officials put the death toll at just 27.         Turkey defiant as Kurdish militants claim Istanbul carnage A defiant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday vowed to fight terror 'to the end' as a Kurdish militant group claimed twin attacks that ripped through Istanbul, killing 38 people, mostly police.         IS retakes Palmyra after Syria army withdrawal The Islamic State jihadist group recaptured Palmyra on Sunday after Syrian armed forces pulled out of the desert city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.         'Chocolategate' sours ties between Croatia, Serbia Serbian chocolate bars offered to small children by Croatia's president have left a bad taste in the mouth between the two former foes, as relations sour to levels not seen since the 1990s war.

Sewing-circle drawing a thread to tradition, culture and work What began as a simple sewing-circle for women in Melbourne's South Sudanese community, has transformed into a budding enterprise fusing culture, fashion and opportunity.         Tech industry sees new talent pool in people with autism IT companies are reaching out to support the development of programming skills for people with autism.         Qantas confirms non-stop Perth-UK flight Qantas has confirmed it will operate non-stop flights on its new 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft between Perth and London from March 2018.         Impeachment first step towards ending entrenched corruption in South Korea South Korea's parliament has just passed a motion to determine whether Park Geun-hye should be impeached. But thousands of protesters feel it's not just the top job that needs changing. They say corruption is entrenched and want an overhaul of the government - especially in the way it deals with major companies known as 'Chaebols.'         Why a Polish Christmas ad has gone viral A Christmas advertisement for Polish auction website Allegro has attracted more than seven million YouTube views in 10 days.         Islamic Council: We have nothing against Peppa Pig The Australian National Imams Council has denied media reports that it called on Muslim parents to boycott children's show Peppa Pig.         Factbox: Carbon taxes and emission trading schemes around the world Which countries have introduced a carbon tax or emissions trading scheme? Check our quick guide.     On SBS TV Nightly at 6:30pm Mon to Fri 10:30pm   On SBS Online sbs.com.au/news   On SBS Radio 1 Mon to Fri 6am and 6pm

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