Jeff Flake: Republican senator quits with attack on Donald Trump
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Jeff Flake: Republican senator quits with attack on Donald Trump
The US president comes under fierce public attack from Republicans Bob Corker and Jeff Flake.
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'Trump is treason' - protester throws Russian flags at president
Russian flags are thrown at President Trump, as he heads into a meeting with Republican senators.
'Half of UK women' sexually harassed at work
A fifth of British men have also been victims at work or a place of study, figures suggest.
Republican committees investigate Clinton and Obama
Democrats decry the inquiries as "a massive diversion" of congressional resources.
 
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Einstein’s theory of happiness sold for $1.5m
The two notes were written by the physicist when he didn't have enough money to tip a courier.
Sport
Bravo heroics help Man City beat Wolves in shootout
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is the hero as the Premier League leaders reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals by beating battling Wolverhampton Wanderers on penalties.
Bristol City thrash Palace in Carabao Cup
Roy Hodgson admits Crystal Palace "capitulated" as Championship side Bristol City thrashed them to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Teenager Nketiah saves Arsenal from Norwich upset
Arsene Wenger predicts a bright future for teenager Edward Nketiah as his two goals help Arsenal edge past Norwich City in the Carabao Cup.
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California wildfires destroy legal marijuana crops
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Xi Jinping asks party congress if anyone opposes...Xi Jinping
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What Bob Corker really thinks of President Trump
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Turkey 'targeting human rights defenders'
Magazine
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When I realised a homeless addict was my childhood friend
How a woman's commitment to her childhood friend inspired thousands in Kenya.
Business
Puerto Rico to audit power contract for Montana firm
The $300m contract for a tiny Montana firm is under scrutiny.
Gucci sales star at luxury firm Kering
Strong demand from China and western Europe drive sales at Gucci.
 
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Technology
'Bad Rabbit' ransomware strikes Ukraine and Russia
The new strain of computer-locking malware has hit Russian media websites and an airport in Ukraine.
TV news 'hack' sees bitcoins swiped
A pair of hackers managed to reconstruct a code blurred out on TV and claim $1,000 (£760).
Capital
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Surprising upsides to a faster world
Why we are all enjoying the benefits of our increasingly frenetic lifestyle
 
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The baffling words Germans use at work
How one tiny phrase binds workers together and reminds them of work-life balance
Culture
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Who was the real Mata Hari?
The dancer who became a spy remains an enigma 100 years after her death
 
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What makes South African comedy unique?
Trevor Noah is a hit in the US, but he changes his act for his homeland
Earth
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BBC Earth nominated for Lovie Awards
A finalist in three categories ‘honouring the best of the European internet'
 
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New BBC Earth film coming soon
Earth: One Amazing Day, the long awaited sequel to box-office hit Earth
Future
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Useless design features that live on
From cars to credit cards, many designs are shaped by quirky hidden pressures
 
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Do Brits have bad teeth?
Is the running joke about bad British dentistry actually true?
Travel
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The people descended from Spartans
This community still lives by the warriors’ ancient motto
 
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How a German town divided the world
It rocked the foundations of politics and power across Europe
 
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