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First ever plus-size collection show at London Fashion Week

Fashion history has been made as UK brand Evans presents first ever plus-size collection show at London Fashion Week.

Protein essential for muscle maintenance in older people

High-quality dietary protein, such as that naturally found in dairy foods, is essential in maintaining muscle for older people.

NYC buildings explosion kills at least two people

Two residential buildings in New York collapsed in an explosion believed to be caused by a gas leak, killing two people, injuring at least 22, and setting off a search for more feared trapped in the debris.

Get to know Sochi’s indigenous tribes

Sochi’s Indigenous People, Circassians, are campaigning against the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, set to take place in the same mountain slopes they say hold the bones of their ancestors.

Detroit Files For Bankruptcy

We take a look in pictures at the city of Detroit, which filed the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history last week.

Like sardines, 438 refugees were crammed into a space that should have held 40…

At the age of seven, Abbas Nazari boarded a boat with his family to escape persecution in Afghanistan. After a long, frightening journey, he now calls New Zealand home.

Gone in sixty years

With surrounding sea levels rising, Kiribati’s President Anote Tong has predicted his country will likely become uninhabitable in 30-60 years because of inundation and contamination of its freshwater supplies.

Turkish riots continue

Turkish officials say they will consider a referendum on plans for a park at the centre of violent demonstrations, the worst in decades, but protesters remain cynical.

Turkey’s troubles: no end to violence

Violence across Turkey continues for the third day, after fierce anti-government demonstrations, the worst in recent years, erupted over the weekend.

London marathoners dedicate run to Boston

London racers observed a moment of silence, before their run on Sunday, in memory of the Boston marathon bombing victims.

Michelle Obama wades into gun debate

As a general rule, First Ladies focus on very neutral issues, but this week Michelle Obama has weighed in on the US gun control debate, with a personal speech in her hometown of Chicago.

Fighting poverty through education

Charity-funded, the school of St Jude is providing free, quality education to more than 1,500 of the poorest children in Tanzania.

Lennox calls for end to violence against women

Renowned singer and activist, Annie Lennox has drawn up a petition to end gender violence against women in South Africa.

My Story: Kitty Ferguson

Kitty Ferguson was diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer and lived to tell the tale. She talks to us about her journey and explains why, through promoting the importance of early detection, she hopes to help others beat the disease.

World Parkinson’s Day

Peter Raymond, vice president of Parkinson’s Australia, shares his own experience being diagnosed with this debilitating disease and explains how we can get involved in this year’s World Parkinson’s Day.

It’s back to school for Malala Yousafzai

15-year-old Malala Yousafzai has returned to the classroom for the first time since she was shot in the head on her way home from school in Pakistan.

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Sunny outlook lowers cholesterol

When it comes to lowering cholesterol, you’ve got to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative; according to a US study released this week.

Shakira hosts online baby shower with UNICEF

While most expectant mothers celebrate their impending arrivals with close family and friends, one international celebrity has chosen to open up her celebration to the world for a good cause.

One million Syrians go hungry

More than one million Syrians will go without food this week as the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) struggles to reach all those in need.

No Tan Jan

For some, summer just wouldn’t be the same with out a sun-kissed tan. But one organisation is asking us to “fake it don’t bake it” this January.

Care Australia 2013

Care Australia seeks to help support some of the world’s poorest communities. Amelia Poxon joins us to explain what the organisation will be working on in the new year.

International Day of People with a Disability

December 3, 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of International Day of People with Disability which aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.

My Story: Jeremy Rolleston

Bobsleder Jeremy tells us of the devastating crash that crushed his dreams of winning gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics. A life-changing moment, the athlete was inspired to write about the secrets behind successful people & accepting failure.

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