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A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life
Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Source link
Young care leaver facing homelessness was 'left to own devices'
A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows. Source link
Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by ‘shrinkflation’ and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content. Source link
Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
The European sperm market is booming, but are some donor’s sperm being used to make too many babies? Source link
Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability
The man behind the “You Can’t See Me” catchphrase is fighting one last time on Saturday night. But who is he, really? Source link
Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses
Warehouses supplying the vast majority of Ukraine’s pharmacies have been destroyed over recent months. Source link
World Cup winner Atkin-Davies announces pregnancy
Rugby World Cup winner Lark Atkin-Davies announces she is pregnant with her first child. Source link
A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan
An espionage thriller set in Pakistan, Dhurandhar has provoked a sharp debate over its political messaging. Source link
End of the Worlds for Smith but Van Veen wins through
European champion Gian van Veen books his place in the second round of the PDC World Championship but 12th seed Ross Smith suffers a shock first-round exit. Source link
Palace want Johnson from Spurs – Saturday's gossip
Crystal Palace want Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson, Chelsea lead the way for AZ Alkmaar’s teenage midfielder Kees Smit, while AC Milan want Niklas Fullkrug, plus more. Source link