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The world's most legendary businessman Sir Richard Branson will be Global Guest Editor-in-Chief for Metro International on October 4, the newspaper has announced.

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Police arrest Rebekah Brooks in largest phone-hacking sting

Ex-News International chief executive reportedly arrested along with husband and six others • Murdoch empire takes another hit but analyst predicts minimal damage

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New video will respond to critics • Video director Jason Russell agrees it oversimplified Uganda situation • African Relief Union representative says campaign will scare investors

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The 21-year-old royal relative works at a Barclays bank branch in London, but at night she’s one of the top burlesque dancers in London.

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Tunisian cyber activist Lina Ben Mhenni tells Metro her homeland is still plagued by problems from the old regime • But if one thing has changed since the Arab Spring, it’s that Tunisians have “broke down the barriers of fear” • Mhenni sat down with Metro on her visit to Hungary

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To step into the hockey jersey of the 2008 vice presidential candidate in the HBO film ‘Game Change,’ Julianne Moore’s homework included voice lessons and watching reality TV

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Hey, Heidi, wipe those tears and move on. Dr. Logan Levkoff, a relationship expert and sexologist, is here with advice. Reading this is step one of your successful rebound.

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The Fukushima accident shocked the world. But for years Mizuho Fukushima, the leader of Japan’s Social Democratic party, had warned of just such an accident. Now the country is listening to its most famous anti-nuclear campaigner. “Leaders have kept the truth hidden from citizens, but Japan is changing”, she says.

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If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own private French village, here’s your chance: Courbefy is on sale, starting at $440,000 (330,000 Euros). And yes, in case you were wondering, Courbefy comes with more than a dozen buildings, its own horse stable, tennis court, swimming pool and 12th century chapel. It even has three “miraculous springs,” which supposedly contains waters with healing powers.

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On Sunday, alleged naked photos of Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men”) and U.S. actress Olivia Munn surfaced online, rumored to be from their hacked phones. That made us wonder, how do you hack someone’s phone? This seems to happen all the time—to celebrities, at least. So we asked an expert.

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Imagine a future where your Facebook profile was more important than your passport. German artist and communications designer Tobias Leingruber attempted to give people a glimpse into that future with his latest project. “In my artistic statement, I’m drawing a possible future where Facebook has reached even more power than any government when it comes to controlling people’s lives,” Leingruber told Metro World News by email.

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Green transport has got sassier in Mexico City as a group of what can only be described as 'chic chicas' have begun an urban cycling project. Cycling around in skirts, stockings and high heels, the Sassy Girls ("Insolentes") collective of young professional women want to show their fellow city dwellers can be fashionably attired as well as do good for the environment. Mexico City is ranked as one of the world's most air-polluted cities, with its ozone levels exceeding World Health Organization standards.

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On March 6, US Republicans may finally choose their nominee. Super Tuesday, when 10 states vote, is usually a victory leap for the front-runner. But with the Republican race in flux, Super Tuesday is set to decide the outcome. Even if Mitt Romney wins most of the states, it may be too late to launch an effective race against Barack Obama.

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Modern society is morbidly obsessed with body weight, with every label scrutinized. Our writer wonders if that’s borne a new euphemism.

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Wednesday is Leap Day, the once-every-four-years calendar phenomenon • Worldwide, there are 5 million "leapers" – those born on February 29 • But it’s not all special for this exclusive club • "It’s frustrating that online registration forms think February 29 is an error", a Leap Day campaigner tells Metro.

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Every week, it seems another video of a cute kid hits YouTube, posted by mom or dad. But are these parents exploiting their children?

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Everyone knew Sacha Baron Cohen wouldn't be walking the red carpet in your standard penguin suit. After the ban had been lifted on him appearing at this year's Academy Awards arrival gauntlet in character, a publicity stunt for his upcoming movie "The Dictator" seemed well in order.