Author Philip Roth dies aged 85
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Author Philip Roth dies aged 85
One of the great American authors, his works included American Pastoral and Portnoy's Complaint.
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Archbishop Philip Wilson to step down after sex abuse cover-up
Philip Wilson is the most senior Catholic ever found guilty of covering up clerical sex abuse.
Trump says summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un may be delayed
The US leader says the North must meet certain conditions for the summit to go ahead next month.
Royal wedding photographer on Meghan and Harry's 'beautiful moment'
Photographer Alexi Lubomirski describes working with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day.
How to speak volcano like a pro
Making sense of terms like vog, laze and pahoehoe with the help of volcanologist Evgenia Ilyinskaya.
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Sport
New captain Harry Kane says England can win World Cup in Russia
New England captain Harry Kane says the team can win the World Cup in Russia and "anything else is not good enough".
'Proud to be part of the Arsenal family' - official Emery website carries Gunners message
The official website of Unai Emery says he is "proud to be part of the Arsenal family" before his expected announcement as the club's new manager.
Fourth Champions League final has 'blown expectations out of water' - Bale
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale says reaching a fourth Champions League final has "blown any expectations I had out of the water".
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The sadness of living without sex
Responding to the story of Joseph, a man who had no sex until he was 37, readers tell their own stories of living without intimacy.
Business
Manchester United 'remains most valuable club in Europe'
The English club tops KPMG's study of top sides' "enterprise value", ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Trump faces backlash over possible $1.3bn ZTE fine
The president faces criticism after saying he may fine the Chinese telecoms firm rather than ban exports to it.
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Technology
Zuckerberg's European Parliament testimony criticised
The Facebook founder faces questions from European lawmakers over the data scandal and fake news.
Elon Musk to fix Tesla 'braking flaw'
Flaws pointed out in a review of Tesla's Model 3 have prompted Elon Musk to make changes.
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A dating school for China’s many men
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Culture
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The 100 stories that shaped the world
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The greatest tale ever told?
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Earth
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The worst storm in British history?
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The world's most extreme dog patrol
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Future
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The health inequality rarely discussed
Why are doctors dismissing pain?
 
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How to live at sea for 63 days
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Travel
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My fight to breathe in South India
When an unexpected asthma attack strikes, a traveller learns to let go
 
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The pastry Mexico borrowed from Britain
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