US gunman kills three 'in race attack'
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Today's Headlines April 18
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US gunman kills three 'in race attack'
The African American suspect was motivated by a hatred for white people, say police in California.
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UK parliament set to approve snap election
Theresa May's surprise call for a vote on 8 June needs the backing of at least two-thirds of MPs.
Democrats hope for upset victory in Georgia's sixth district
President Trump and Hollywood celebrities have entered the fray in the off-year election race.
Inside Mosul: ‘Iraq’s humanitarian catastrophe’
The United Nations says that the ongoing battle for Iraq’s second city of Mosul could result in the worst humanitarian catastrophe in the war against so-called Islamic State.
 
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US 'armada' headed away from N Korea
The Carl Vinson strike group sailed in the opposite direction despite US statements, it has emerged.
Sport
Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Real beat Bayern in thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich in a thrilling game to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Battling Leicester out of Champions League after Atletico Madrid draw
Leicester's superb debut Champions League campaign comes to an end as Atletico Madrid claim a draw at the King Power Stadium.
England captain Hartley set to miss out on Lions selection
England captain Dylan Hartley is set to miss out on selection for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.
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Trump's 100 Days: Diplomacy in action
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Inside Mosul: ‘Iraq’s humanitarian catastrophe’
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Prince William and Lady Gaga discuss mental health
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North Korea: 'We will react with nuclear strike'
Magazine
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The city where children fend for themselves
In 1937, Jorge Amado published Captains of the Sands, a novel about a gang of orphans living in Salvador, Brazil. Eighty years on, little has changed.
Business
IMF says pace of global economic growth is picking up
The International Monetary Fund says the global economy "could be at a turning point".
Zuckerberg addresses 'Facebook killing'
Facebook's chief says his firm will do all it can to prevent further tragedies from happening.
 
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Technology
'WhatsApp child sex images' led to arrests
A total of 39 people have been arrested over child sexual exploitation images apparently shared via WhatsApp.
Google Earth adds Attenborough world tours
The BBC's Sir David Attenborough will show people "natural treasures" within the new Google Earth.
Capital
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Working at home could harm your career
Want a flexible schedule? Why it might not be a good idea
 
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‘It’s worse than alcohol or drug abuse’
Can’t turn away from Facebook or Snapchat? There’s a therapist for that now
Culture
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The ultimate horror story
Toxic sister thrillers take centre stage
 
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Why do women have to be ‘likeable’?
Girls shows how female characters are judged, writes feminist icon Erica Jong
Earth
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When thirst becomes deadly
Dehydration is now a lethal problem
 
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An invasion of hedgehogs
How introduced hedgehogs have damaged wildlife on Scotland's islands
Future
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How Western civilisation could collapse
The precipitating factors are already in place
 
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The deadly danger in common foods
The staples that come with a side order of poison
Travel
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The black islands rising from the sea
The strange truth that’s slowly joining two European countries together
 
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The Asian country that’s drowning
This nation can soon go the way of Atlantis
 
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