Grand jury convened in Trump-Russia probe
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Today's Headlines August 3
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Grand jury assembled in Trump-Russia investigation
Subpoenas are reportedly issued over a meeting between President Trump's son and a Russian lawyer.
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'Two plots' in Australia terror investigation
Two men who planned to bring down a plane also had materials for a toxic gas device, police allege.
Cyber-security hero arrested in US
Marcus Hutchins was praised for stalling ransomware but is now accused of creating other malware.
Large fire rips through Dubai's Torch Tower
The building has been "successfully evacuated" and the blaze is now under control, officials say.
 
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RoboMaster armies go to battle in China
The final of the five-on-five robot wars will be held in Shenzhen on Sunday.
Sport
Neymar: Paris St-Germain sign Barcelona forward for world record 222m euros
Paris St-Germain sign Neymar from Barcelona for £200m, smashing the previous world record fee of £89m paid by Manchester United for Paul Pogba.
Netherlands knock England out of Euro 2017 in semi-finals
England lose in the semi-finals of a second straight major tournament as Euro 2017 hosts the Netherlands win 3-0.
The 'fire' wasn't there any more for retired Klitschko, says manager
Wladimir Klitschko promised to retire if he lacked motivation and leaves boxing "with nothing to prove", says his manager.
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How one man built a $51m theme park for his daughter
Gordon Hartman realised there were no parks where his daughter Morgan, who is disabled, could play. So he decided to build one.
Business
South African Airways 'is on verge of bankruptcy'
Accounts shown to South African MPs show the country's national carrier has run out of money.
Carney warns Brexit uncertainty is building
Bank Governor warns Brexit is weakening investment as Bank holds rates and cuts growth forecasts.
 
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Technology
NHS cyber-defender Marcus Hutchins charged in US
Marcus Hutchins was praised for stalling ransomware but is now accused of creating other malware.
RoboMaster armies go to battle in China
The final of the five-on-five robot wars will be held in Shenzhen on Sunday.
Capital
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Busting the myths of successful CEOs
Breaking through the misconceptions around what makes a good leader
 
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NYC's secret transit system
A hidden, sometimes illegal network for commuters in the Big Apple
Culture
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The forgotten bard who shaped pop
Some think this lute-player was ‘the first alienated singer-songwriter’
 
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The greatest film-maker who ever lived
But do we have Bergman all wrong?
Earth
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Incredible science of surfing and waves
The impressive facts, figures and science behind surfing and 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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Why Hollywood gets hackers all wrong
Mr Robot's cyber-security expert explains the secrets to depicting hackers
 
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The Soviet station no one can decode
“MDZhB” has been broadcasting since 1982. No one knows why.
Travel
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Why people think Germans aren’t funny
Just how did this unfortunate stereotype come about?
 
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The dessert that’s blocked at borders
In fact, today most people physically can’t access the iconic pastry
 
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