Omarosa Manigault Newman: Former aide taped 'Trump phone call'
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Omarosa Manigault Newman: Former aide taped 'Trump phone call'
Omarosa Manigault Newman's recording suggests the US president did not know she had been fired.
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Omarosa: The secretly recorded audio tapes
The former Trump adviser has released what she says is a tape of a phone call from the US president.
Aretha Franklin said to be 'seriously ill'
A source close to the singer confirms reports that the 76-year old soul star is gravely unwell.
Philip Wilson: Ex-archbishop in cover-up to be detained at home
Philip Wilson is the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of covering up sexual abuse.
New Mexico compound boy 'died in ritual ceremony'
The boy's remains were found in a New Mexico site where 11 starving children were rescued.
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Sport
'Racism behind Sterling criticism'
Criticism of Manchester City and England winger Raheem Sterling is motivated by racism, says ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright.
Manchester United confident goalkeeper David de Gea will sign new deal
Manchester United are confident David de Gea will sign a new long-term contract to stay at Old Trafford.
Banned Smith tops ICC rankings despite not playing
Banned Australian batsman Steve Smith overtakes India captain Virat Kohli at the top of the ICC batting rankings, despite not playing since March.
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The mountain girls making bras for Europe's chests
Few people give much thought to where what they wear beneath their clothes really comes from, and so it was for Elizabeth Gowing, until recently.
Business
US pushes back on foreign takeover deals
The US has strengthened its power to review and block business deals, with an eye to China.
The city ranked as the most liveable in the world
It's the first time a European city has topped the rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit survey.
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Technology
Why some computer viruses refuse to die
Like zombies, malware dating from decades ago is still roaming the net looking for fresh victims.
Nintendo cracks down on retro games downloads
Three sites offering retro games have gone offline following legal action.
Capital
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Will we ever have trillionaires?
Apple crossed over into the four-comma club. Could a person do the same?
 
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How cities 'nudge' better behaviour
The hidden sneaky tactics gently pushing city dwellers to do the right thing
Culture
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What connects Adam and Eve to Tinder?
Depictions of carnal pleasure – and online dating
 
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The strangest sequel never made?
Musician Nick Cave wrote a time-travel saga in which Maximus is not a gladiator
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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Will we ever be able to freeze time?
It could save the lives of the critically wounded
 
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Can this simple change save lives?
How doctors can learn to avoid ‘alarm fatigue’
Travel
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The islands where women make the rules
Here there is complete tolerance – and celebration – of gender fluidity
 
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Where people party at 7-Eleven
Of all the Asian metropolises, this one has a vibe that’s all its own
 
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