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Strictly 2015: First live dance-off

Strictly Come Dancing has its first live dance-off tonight. Watch Ricky's round-up of who to look out for...

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Prayers offered for Hajj victims

Prayers are being offered to those affected by a tragedy in the Islamic holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Hundreds of people died during a big religious tradition called the Hajj.

  • 24 September 2015
  • From the section News
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How strong is a giraffe's tongue?

Researchers at a zoo in Sydney, Australia, have been trying to find out just how strong and long giraffes' tongues are.

  • 25 September 2015
  • From the section Sport

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Super-Sonic Bloodhound car unveiled

The Bloodhound car is on show in London, ahead of its attempt to break the world land speed record next year.

  • 24 September 2015
  • From the section News
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Brainwave tech helps man to walk again

New technology which uses brainwaves has helped a man to walk again in America.

  • 24 September 2015
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Astronaut Tim Peake's space countdown

The European Space Agency's first British astronaut, Tim Peake, has been describing to schoolchildren in west London how he's been preparing for life aboard the International Space Station.

  • 23 September 2015
  • From the section News
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Princes show off their building skills

Princes William and Harry have joined forces with the BBC's DIY SOS team to help turn a run down street in Manchester into new homes for people who used to be in the armed forces.

  • 24 September 2015
  • From the section News
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100-year-old man sets five records

100-year-old Don Pellman has set five world records in his age group at the San Diego Senior Olympics in America.

  • 24 September 2015
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Out of this world astronaut facts

Major Tim Peake is getting ready to become the first British person to travel to the International Space Station - here are our top astronaut facts...

  • 24 September 2015
  • From the section News