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Hungary's parliament votes for constitutional changes which look set to entrench the power of the ruling conservative party Fidesz.

Social media has definitely ingrained itself into our lives, but now it's seeping into our afterlives as well. A few companies are building services to maintain your online presence once you're six feet under. One's slogan is: "When your heart stops beating, you'll keep tweeting."

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Social media has definitely ingrained itself into our lives, but now it's seeping into our afterlives as well. A few companies are building services to maintain your online presence once you're six feet under. One's slogan is: "When your heart stops beating, you'll keep tweeting."

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Ken Greenland went to the Falkland Islands in 1983 on a six-month posting, he became so attracted to the territory he has remained ever since.

A complete ban on the sale of cosmetics developed through animal testing is now in force in the EU.

Scotland is in line for a renewed oil boom, according to analysis released by the Scottish government.

The presidents of Pakistan and Iran are inaugurating the Pakistani phase of a gas pipeline linking the neighbours, despite US warnings of sanctions.

David Cameron rejects former Defence Secretary Liam Fox's call for a five-year freeze on public spending with cash saved used to cut taxes.

How crucial plans to boost export growth have stalled

Weather forecasters warn that it will feel far colder than the actual temperature. It's the wind chill factor. But what does the term mean?

The government rejects reports it may change its aid policy to insist funds are used to purchase goods and services from UK suppliers.

An internationally-acclaimed artist is described in court as a paedophile who blindfolded young girls and committed indecent acts.

The mother of a four-year-old boy who died after falling from the window of a flat in Glasgow tells of her "devastating loss".

England will face Canada in the Cyprus Cup final after goals from Ellen White, Eni Aluko and Toni Duggan down New Zealand 3-1.

Sports presenter Tony Gubba, who spent most of his career with the BBC, has died at the age of 69.

Inside China, Tibetan "customs" include the Nagqu horse festival, complete with state-sponsored repression. At least that's what's on display in an exhibit at the National Museum Of China.

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Food containing beef is taken off the menu of 17 schools in Northamptonshire after traces of horsemeat is found.

WBO world lightweight champion Ricky Burns joins Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and will next fight in Glasgow in May.

At least 51 people have died since the weekend after drinking homemade alcohol in Tripoli, health officials in the Libyan capital say.

A forensics firm is axing up to 170 jobs after "unprecedented change" in the market.