Iran accused of 'alarming provocations'
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Today's Headlines April 19
Top News Stories
US accuses Iran of 'alarming provocations'
The US secretary of state says Iran seeks to destabilise the Middle East and hurt US interests.
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Venezuela crisis: Three killed at anti-government protests
The incidents came as thousands took part in the "mother of all protests" against President Maduro.
Multiple Arkansas executions blocked by judge
First one inmate got a stay, then another court blocked all seven executions temporarily.
Serena Williams: World number two's pregnancy is confirmed
World number two and 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is pregnant and due in the autumn, her representative confirms.
 
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Australia unveils major changes to citizenship process
Applicants will face stricter tests on their English skills and "Australian values", the PM says.
Sport
Juventus shut out Barca to reach Champions League semis
Juventus reach the semi-finals of the Champions League after stopping Barcelona from scoring at the Nou Camp.
Serena confirms pregnancy and will miss rest of season
World number two and 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is pregnant and due in the autumn, her representative confirms.
World Championship favourite Trump suffers shock loss to McLeod
Tournament favourite Judd Trump is knocked out of the World Championship by world number 54 Rory McLeod in the first round.
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Magazine
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Living with the dead
What is it like when the dead are a constant part of day-to-day life?
Business
Premier League revenues soar but clubs still make a loss
Premier League clubs saw combined revenues hit a record £3.6bn in 2015-16 but did not make a profit.
Fox dumps star presenter Bill O'Reilly
Fox News presenter Bill O'Reilly loses job over allegations of sexual harassment of female colleagues.
 
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Technology
Holiday Inn hotels hit by card payment system hack
About 1,200 hotels in the US and Puerto Rico were infected by credit card-stealing malware.
Ultrasonic clothes dryer 'halves drying time'
The dryer uses high-frequency sound waves to shake water out of clothing in much less time.
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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What makes a great music teacher?
How Nadia Boulanger shaped the sound of the 20th Century
 
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The ultimate horror story
Toxic sister thrillers take centre stage
Earth
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Sheep are not stupid after all
In fact they are surprisingly clever
 
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When thirst becomes deadly
Dehydration is now a lethal problem
Future
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How to save the most trafficked mammal
A billion-dollar criminal industry threatens to bring the pangolin to extinction
 
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The TV star building a fusion reactor
He’s one of many entrepreneurs dreaming of near-limitless energy
Travel
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The mysterious man who gave me Japan
Pico Iyer gets a glimpse into the living, seldom-seen heart of traditional Japan
 
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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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