US Senate backs new Russia sanctions
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Today's Headlines July 27
Top News Stories
Russia sanctions: Trump's hand forced by Senate vote
The bill imposes new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite White House objections.
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Signal may be from first 'exomoon'
A team of astronomers has potentially discovered the first known moon located beyond the Solar System.
Scaramucci in vulgar tirade against White House colleague Priebus
The new White House communications boss strongly attacks President Trump's chief of staff.
Do Trump voters think he’s presidential?
At the national monument in South Dakota, his supporters weighed in on his claim that he was "modern-day presidential".
 
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Pakistan braces for Panama Papers verdict on PM Nawaz Sharif
The verdict is the peak of a drama that has divided the nation and could see the PM disqualified.
Sport
England win to set up France quarter-final at Euro 2017
England beat Portugal 2-1 to win Group D and set up a Women's Euro 2017 quarter-final against France.
Cook defies South Africa on rain-shortened day
Alastair Cook hits an unbeaten 82 as England make 171-4 on a rain-affected first day of the third Test against South Africa at The Oval.
Pressure led me to self-harm - ex-Olympic bobsleigher
British former Olympic bobsleigher Rebekah Wilson tells BBC Sport she self-harmed as she struggled to cope with the demands of elite sport.
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Yemen crisis: BBC gains rare access
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Istanbul hailstorm causes floods and damage
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Did antidepressants help make this man a mass-murderer?
Did the antidepressant sertraline help make Batman Killer James Holmes a mass-murderer?
Business
Amazon profits are sharply lower as it invests overseas
Sales grew 25% but the firm's expenses rose as it invested in expansion, video and other products.
Starbucks to own 100% of its China stores after buyout deal
The US coffee giant is buying out its China partner for $1.3bn - the firm's biggest ever acquisition.
 
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Technology
Ransomware 'here to stay', warns Google study
Cyber-thieves made at least $25m from ransomware in the last two years suggests research by Google
UK government drone report criticised
An alliance of drone manufacturers has called for the Department for Transport to release its methodology.
Capital
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A novel trick to beat procrastination
Picturing your ‘future self’ could help you stop wasting time
 
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The hazy issue of weed and work
Moves to legalise marijuana are creating headaches for workers and companies
Culture
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The secret language that broke taboos
A form of slang that’s in danger of dying out
 
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How to learn the piano in six weeks
A concert pianist’s guide
Earth
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Incredible science of surfing and waves
The impressive facts, figures and science behind surfing and the waves
 
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The chameleon the size of an ant
Life is hazardous when you risk being run over by a millipede
Future
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Inside Prince William’s pilot job
An exclusive profile of his air ambulance work – and the team’s relationships
 
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The myth of the ‘sophisticated’ hacker
Most cyber-crooks don't have magical powers - they just want quick money
Travel
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A 2,500km journey to the Indian Ocean
‘One day I paddled 78km and was on the paddleboard for about 13 hours’
 
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Provence’s most treasured mountain
One man painted it more than 87 times
 
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