EU tariffs on US goods come into force
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Today's Headlines June 21
Top News Stories
EU tariffs on US goods come into force
The European Union has gone ahead with retaliatory duties against $2.8bn worth of US-made products.
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What are tariffs and how do they affect us?
As a trade war becomes an increasing risk, how do governments use tariffs in international commerce?
Melania wears 'I really don't care do u?' coat on migrant visit
The first lady's spokeswoman says "there was no hidden message" in her sartorial choice.
Airbus warns no-deal Brexit could see it leave UK
The European planemaker says no-deal Brexit would force it to reconsider its investments in the UK.
Migrant children: Pentagon asked to house migrant minors
The US grapples with the issue of accommodation for migrant children, as Melania Trump visits Texas.
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Sport
Croatia stun Argentina to reach World Cup last 16
Argentina are facing the prospect of an early World Cup exit as Croatia win 3-0 to reach the last 16.
England on verge of whitewashing Australia
Jason Roy's century inspires England, who go 4-0 up in their five-match ODI series against Australia at Chester-le-Street.
Mbappe strike sends France through and puts Peru out
France reach the World Cup knockout round - and eliminate resilient opponents Peru - with Kylian Mbappe's first-half strike.
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Magazine
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Like Minds: Why insomnia affects your mental health
Why do we feel so low when we've not had enough sleep?
Business
Airbus warns no-deal Brexit could see it leave UK
The European planemaker says no-deal Brexit would force it to reconsider its investments in the UK.
EU tariffs on US goods come into force
The European Union has gone ahead with retaliatory duties against $2.8bn worth of US-made products.
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Technology
'Dangerous' carbon monoxide alarms removed from Amazon and eBay
Consumer watchdog Which? finds carbon monoxide alarms on sale online fail British safety tests.
The man who was fired by a machine
When a machine decided Ibrahim Diallo no longer worked at his office there was little any human could do.
Capital
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The nation filled with crypto mines
What happens when cryptocurrency miners take over your town?
 
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Why suppressing anger at work is bad
Putting on a 'happy face' daily - how faking your feelings at work can backfire
Culture
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The film too shocking to be made
Why Hitchcock’s Kaleidoscope never came to be
 
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The wild doodles that become buildings
Moon Hoon is inspired by robots and fast cars
Earth
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The worst storm in British history?
It caused havoc across swathes of the country
 
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The world's most extreme dog patrol
The beauty of the Arctic as seen by Greenland's elite dog sled team
Future
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The expression we take for granted
Some people's faces can't do it. That has life-changing consequences
 
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How thinking about death changes us
Even a momentary reminder can transform our personality
Travel
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Is this the world’s smallest desert?
‘The desert has long been an enigma to us locals’
 
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The woman with an unspeakable name
She never strays more than a few hundred metres from her home
 
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