Trump: 'I'll close government' to build wall
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Today's Headlines August 22
Top News Stories
Trump vows to 'close government' to build Mexico wall
The US president also takes aim at the media during a rally for his supporters in Arizona.
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US Afghanistan: Tillerson ups pressure on Pakistan
The US urges Pakistan to stop sheltering Taliban forces amid a new US pledge to support Afghanistan.
US hits Chinese and Russian firms over North Korea
Ten companies and six individuals in Russia and China are subject to a new round of US sanctions.
The man who wants to sell rhino horns
Rhino breeder John Hume says open trade is the only way to raise funds for the species and stop poaching.
 
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Teenager arrested for dancing Macarena on Saudi street
A 14-year-old is arrested in Saudi Arabia after a clip of him dancing in the street went viral.
Sport
Chaotic scenes greet first Mayweather-McGregor event of fight week
Conor McGregor says he will remain "calm and cold" when he faces Floyd Mayweather on Saturday amid chaotic scenes at the first media event of fight week.
'World-class Rooney under-appreciated' - Lineker
Wayne Rooney is "under-appreciated" despite being one of the 10 best British players ever, says former England striker Gary Lineker.
England win tense battle with France to reach World Cup final
World champions England will defend their title against New Zealand after battling past France in a tense encounter to reach the final.
Top Videos
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How children are starving in Yemen's war
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Ischia earthquake: Three brothers pulled from rubble
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The man who wants to sell rhino horns
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Has Harry Potter cursed Indonesia's owls?
Magazine
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The city that just can't stop growing
Thirty years from now the population of Nigeria will have doubled. How can Lagos - Africa's largest city - cope with its spiralling numbers?
Business
US hits Chinese and Russian firms over North Korea
Ten companies and six individuals in Russia and China are subject to a new round of US sanctions.
Forbes list exposes Hollywood pay gap
Mark Wahlberg earned $42m more than the world's best paid actress in the past year, Forbes says.
 
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Technology
China relaunches world's fastest train
The high-speed trains will be able to run at speeds of 350km/h following safety checks on rail lines.
DJI drone owners told to update or be grounded
Spark drone owners have until 1 September to apply the update or their aircraft will no longer fly, DJI warns.
Capital
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How to drive younger workers away
Bending the truth with the company mission is risky business
 
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The candy boss teaching Google business
Tech companies are looking to a confectioner for the recipe for success
Culture
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The 100 greatest comedies of all time
BBC Culture polled 253 film critics to determine the funniest films ever made
 
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Why comedy is not universal
The votes for the 100 greatest comedies show how humour varies around the world
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 are ship collisions still possible?
The ocean may be huge, but it’s not surprising that disasters happen
 
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How prepared are we for nuclear war?
Why it may be time for the revival of ‘civil defence’
Travel
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The Swedish word poached by the world
It’s going to be a global movement – and it’s even taking Swedes by surprise
 
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The secret world of an opulent palace
It’s only now revealing some of its best-kept mysteries
 
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