How China's first emperor searched for elixir of life

New research shines light on the quest by Qin Shi Huang, who created the terracotta army.

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'Rocket Man' lands in Seoul

Meet the leading impersonator of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

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'My twin's skin saved my life'

How a man with 95% burns on his body was saved by his twin brother in an unprecedented transplant.

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Urbi et Orbi: Pope addresses world crises

Pope Francis has used his traditional Christmas Day message to call for dialogue in the Middle East and a solution to the tensions on the Korean peninsula.

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Philippines mall fire: Bodycam shows blaze inside

At least 37 people are feared dead in the blaze that swept through a shopping centre in Davao.

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China's huge new amphibious aircraft takes flight

China's AG600 - which is roughly the size of a Boeing 737 - lifted off from Zhuhai airport in the southern province of Guangdong.

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More than 150 skiers stuck on broken lift

Emergency services take 150 people off broken down lift in French Alps resort of Chamrousse.

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