Both sides to blame in Virginia - Trump
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Both sides to blame in Virginia - Trump
The US president says there are "two sides to the story" over the Charlottesville violence.
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Sierra Leone mudslide: At least 600 still missing in Freetown
Nearly 400 are dead and 600 are still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue in Freetown.
Grace Mugabe back from SA despite assault claim
It is unclear why Zimbabwe's first lady did not turn herself in to South African police as expected.
US cop apologises to shooting victim
A former South Carolina state trooper apologises to the man he shot four times.
 
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Lincoln Memorial vandalised with profanity in Washington DC
The memorial to the US Civil War leader was discovered damaged early on Tuesday morning.
Sport
Liverpool beat Hoffenheim in Champions League first leg
Liverpool beat Hoffenheim in the Champions League play-off first leg with Trent Alexander-Arnold scoring a fine free-kick.
US Open wildcard means Sharapova set to play first major since drugs ban
Maria Sharapova is set to play in her first Grand Slam since her 15-month drugs ban after being given a wildcard for the US Open main draw.
Day-night Test 'step into the unknown' - Broad
The day-night Test between England and West Indies on Thursday is a "step into the unknown," says bowler Stuart Broad.
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Trump: 'What about alt-left violence in Charlottesville?'
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Madeira: Twelve killed by falling tree
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Corpses 'piling up' in Sierra Leone
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Confederate statue pulled down in North Carolina
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Saudi Arabia's missing princes
In the last two years, three Saudi princes living in Europe have disappeared. All were critical of the Saudi government.
Business
IMF warns on China's credit boom
The International Monetary Fund says that China's credit growth is on a "dangerous trajectory".
Trump hits back at business leaders
But the president's remarks fail to head off further resignations from White House business groups.
 
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Technology
Web firm fights DoJ on Trump protesters
Department of Justice seeks 1.3 million IP addresses of visitors to an anti-Trump protest site.
AI seeks fantasy football challengers
The University of Southampton is challenging fantasy football fans to beat its AI at Premier League predictions.
Capital
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How expats avoid reverse culture shock
Struggling to settle in after a stint abroad? You’re not alone
 
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Are childless workers treated unfairly?
Some feel they're left picking up the slack
Culture
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The scene that changed Hollywood
How Bonnie and Clyde’s final moments busted taboos
 
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Can trees make you happy?
How woodland can save your life
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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What are humanity's greatest threats?
The ultimate guide to the end of the world
 
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Why we love to play apocalypse
It’s the worst possible outcome for the world – yet we can’t get enough
Travel
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The most welcoming place in Britain?
It has been home to everyone from French refugees to Bengali Muslims
 
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The islands that changed English
This delightful language was born from a need to unite cultures
 
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