Brazil's 200-year-old national museum hit by huge fire
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Today's Headlines September 2
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Brazil's 200-year-old national museum hit by huge fire
One of Latin America's largest natural history museums, in Rio de Janeiro, is hit by a huge blaze.
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National Museum of Brazil consumed by fire
Firefighters are battling a huge blaze at the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro.
Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar over secrets act
The Reuters journalists had been investigating a mass killing of Rohingya men by the military.
Hundreds escape Libya prison amid deadly clashes in Tripoli
Some 400 detainees force open the doors of a prison near Tripoli as militias battle in the capital.
Sinead McNamara: Australian influencer dies on Greece yacht
Police are investigating Sinead McNamara's death on board a billionaire's yacht in Greece.
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Sport
Man Utd beat Burnley despite Rashford red and missed Pogba penalty
Manchester United recover from back-to-back defeats to beat Burnley despite Paul Pogba missing a penalty and Marcus Rashford being sent off.
Defending champion Nadal into US Open quarter-finals
Defending champion Rafael Nadal needs four sets to beat unseeded Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili and reach the US Open quarter-finals.
Barcelona 8-2 Huesca: Lionel Messi-inspired champions thrash minnows
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both score twice as Barcelona hit eight goals past La Liga newcomers Huesca.
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National Museum of Brazil consumed by fire
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U2's Bono cuts short Berlin show after losing voice
Magazine
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Fibromyalgia: 'Like red hot lava radiating through my body'
What it's like to live with fibromyalgia.
Business
Argentina to outline cuts aimed at stabilising peso
The government is expected to outline cuts in an attempt to mollify global investors and the IMF.
'Crazy Rich Asians' puts spotlight on region's inequalities
The Asia-Pacific has the biggest number of the world's very wealthy and almost two-thirds of its working poor.
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Technology
Bitcoin wallet Bitfi withdraws 'unhackable' claim
The Bitfi cryptocurrency wallet, backed by John McAfee, had already caused controversy.
Segway's self-balancing e-skates prove a challenge
BBC Chris Foxx takes Segway's new self-balancing e-skates out for a test run.
Capital
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How condoms can cost over a week’s pay
The hidden side-effects of hyperinflation
 
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Should we ban weekend work emails?
Maybe we all need ‘the right to disconnect’
Culture
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'A film star is born’
Lady Gaga shines in her first major role
 
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‘A filthy, violent period comedy’
Five stars for The Favourite
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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Who invented the remote control?
How one man's frustration inspired a revolution
 
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The giant coal plant turning 'green'
The UK plans to end coal-fired electricity by 2025 - what happens to the plants?
Travel
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India’s ingenious approach to life
‘Jugaad’ is used across India, from powering villages to a mission to Mars
 
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The city that’s losing its lights
Ninety percent of the outdoor neon signs have already disappeared
 
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