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Festive gift inspiration: Presents for the film fan

20 November 2017
Andy WelchFeatures correspondent
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Why Australians love going barefoot

If people were asked to typify aspects of Australian culture, barefoot would be in there.

Discover the World
How Maria Theresa became a female king

The queen who became 'king' of Hungary

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

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Trump rings market bell

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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Lyon: France’s food capital

Inside Lyon's women-only breakfast club

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

The Travel Show
How today's biggest blockbuster films are made

How today's biggest blockbuster films are made

Tech Now visits Pinewood Studios to test the new technology shaping today's major franchises and blockbusters.

Tech Now
Football and tech

Is tech ruining the World Cup?

Is World Cup tech taking the human magic out of football?

Technology
Melissa

How meal times affect your health

The time of day you have a meal and even how much you chew it can affect how many calories you get from it.

Health
Samira

Is there an AI stock market bubble?

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

Business
Thomas

Am I an AI deepfake?

AI fakery has been used to scam people out of large sums of money and even attempt to sway elections.

Technology
Beach

Come for Carnival, stay for the world-class steak

Uruguay is one of South America's smallest nations, but don't let its size fool you.

Travel
US hiring slows down

Dollar slides on weaker than expected job growth

Edward Yardeni of Yardeni Research says the new jobs data makes a Fed rate hike less likely.

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Queen Charlotte's succession crisis

How Queen Charlotte's matchmaking evaded a succession crisis

After her granddaughter's untimely death, Queen Charlotte had to race to secure an heir to the throne.

BBC Select
US markets fall amid Fed jitters

US markets fall amid Fed jitters

Alonso Munoz of Hamilton Capital Partners explains what investors can expect from Fed chair Kevin Warsh.

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How to do beer gardens like a German

How to do German beer gardens without looking like a tourist

From bringing your own food to one-litre mugs, these are the implicit rules of traditional Bavarian beer gardens.

Culture & Experiences
Tech stocks see worst month of 2026

US stocks rise despite worst month for tech stocks

Julie Biel of Kayne Anderson Rudnick says it's hard to gauge where the biggest profits from AI will be seen.

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The political satire of King George III

The crude Georgian-era art that took aim at Britain's king

Georgian-era artists used outrageous imagery to express their unfavourable views of King George III.

BBC Select
US stocks rebound after tech sell-off

US stocks rebound despite tech correction concerns

Eddie Ghabour of Key Advisors Wealth Management expects tech correction to continue over the summer.

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Inside the chef Olympics

Bocuse d'Or: The world's toughest cooking contest

At Bocuse d'Or, elite chefs compete in one of the world's most demanding culinary contests.

The Travel Show
Markets reflect concerns over AI

Wall Street reflects concern over AI costs

Dana D'Auria of Envestnet discusses the convergence of concerns around AI.

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You slept fine. But then you checked your smartwatch

You slept fine. But then you checked your smartwatch.

Katty Kay and Dr Kelly Glazer Baron on how chasing a better sleep score can make you more anxious.

Katty Kay

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