Brazil opens vast reserve to mining
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Today's Headlines August 23
Top News Stories
Brazil opens vast Amazon reserve to mining
The area, which spans the northern states of Amapa and Para, is thought to be rich in gold.
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Donald Trump softens tone to urge 'a new unity'
The US president's conciliatory message contrasts sharply with his raucous rally the night before.
Middle-aged told to walk faster
Health officials warn falling activity rates as people age are putting their health at risk.
'The greatest gift you can give is forgiveness': Growing up a sex worker’s daughter
Laal Batti Express explores how the daughters of Mumbai's red light district found power in forgiveness.
 
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Dutch gig cancelled over terror tip-off
A Spanish van carrying gas canisters is found, after the concert is called off following an alert.
Sport
Free-scoring Liverpool make it into Champions League group stage
Liverpool produce a stunning attacking display against Hoffenheim to ensure a record five English sides will compete in the Champions League group stage.
EFL Cup third round draw: Holders Man Utd to host Burton Albion
Holders Manchester United will begin their defence of the EFL Cup with a home tie against Championship club Burton Albion.
A diamond-encrusted 'Money Belt' - and why UFC might not be able to keep McGregor
Conor McGregor wants to continue both a mixed martial arts and boxing career after Saturday's super bout with Floyd Mayweather.
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Hillary Clinton: 'My skin crawled' in Trump debate
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Rio: Organised crime on the rise
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Will fairy tale Białowieża forest survive Poland’s fight with the EU?
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Macarena teenage dancer released in Saudi Arabia
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
Food industry warns of Brexit workforce shortage
The food industry warns that a Brexit workforce shortage could leave a third of its businesses unviable.
New Balance wins record China trademark award
A Chinese court awarded about £1.2m ($1.5m) to the US sportswear firm for trademark infringement.
 
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Technology
Email prank 'tricks' Breitbart editors
The same prankster that reportedly fooled top White House officials strikes again.
French firm offered spyware to 'find out if your son is gay'
French firm criticised after saying its spyware could help parents establish a son's sexuality.
Capital
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How the busiest people plan their days
Four tech bosses manage their hectic schedules in unique ways
 
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What young workers want? A mission
When attracting a millennial workforce, it pays to back up your company values
Culture
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Are new comedies as funny as old ones?
Zoolander, Hot Fuzz and Anchorman made BBC Culture’s top 100 comedies
 
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The 100 greatest comedies of all time
BBC Culture polled 253 film critics to determine the funniest films ever made
Earth
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The ocean is a strange place after dark
Moonlight triggers the world’s biggest orgy
 
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Incredible science of surfing and waves
The impressive facts, figures and science behind surfing and waves
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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Why people are obsessed with Fair Isle
One man’s lifelong dream was sparked by a childhood jumper
 
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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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