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19 December 2017

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Woman eats instant noodles

Why are China noodle sales going off the boil?

There's a sharp fall in demand for country's favourite instant snack. We try to figure out why.

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland

Canada and US set up North Korea talks

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in Canada for meetings on issues like North Korea and trade.

Bloodhound

The company that helps elephants and rocket cars

South African firm Poynting in a global leader in the design and manufacturing of antennae.

Workers at antenna manufacturer Poynting

How an African firm is helping the world communicate

How South African tech firm Poynting became a global leader in the design and manufacture of antennas.

Guardian and Mail front pages 20/12/2017

Scotland Yard review and Christmas taxes

A review into the Met Police's ongoing sex crime investigations is covered by Wednesday's papers.

BBC Sport

Wednesday's gossip column

Manchester United want Eden Hazard for £90m, Everton chase Theo Walcott and Steven N'Zonzi, plus more.

PSNI

Woman in her 50s dies in Larne crash

It is understood she was the driver of a vehicle that hit a parked car on the Circular Road.

BBC graphic

Which Americans win and lose in tax bill?

Who will be most affected by the new US tax bill - for better and worse?

Kevin Munch celebrates beating Adrian Lewis in round one of the PDC World Darts

Two-time champion Lewis upset by Munch

Two-time champion Adrian Lewis is stunned 3-1 by German qualifier Kevin Munch in the first round of the PDC World Championship.

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