Boris Johnson defends Brexit plan and 'row' silence
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Today's Headlines June 24
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Boris Johnson defends Brexit plan and 'row' silence
He admits to the BBC he would need EU co-operation to avoid a hard Irish border or crippling tariffs in the event of no deal.
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Iran: New US sanctions target Supreme Leader Khamenei
President Trump signs new sanctions against Iran, targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty
Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.
Dutch emergency services hit by KPN telecoms outage
The four-hour disruption was the largest in recent Dutch history, and the cause is still unclear.
A group of US billionaires is calling for a wealth tax
A group of 18 wealthy individuals is arguing that politicians have a moral duty to tax them more.
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Sport
Women's World Cup 2019: Megan Rapinoe scores twice as USA struggle past Spain
Megan Rapinoe scores twice from the spot as defending champions USA reach the Women's World Cup last eight with an unconvincing 2-1 win over Spain.
Winter Olympics & Paralympics: Italy's Milan-Cortina chosen to host 2026 Games
Italy's joint bid of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo are announced as the hosts of the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Cricket World Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to boost semi-final hopes
Bangladesh move a point behind England and the World Cup semi-final places as they beat Afghanistan by 62 runs at Southampton.
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Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: 'You see the faces of our ancestors'
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Reactions to Istanbul's mayoral election
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Is peace between Israel and Palestinians out of reach?
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Ransomware cyber-attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments
Magazine
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'I want to ban detox teas being sold on Instagram'
Emma is joining the backlash against detox teas that promise to make young women skinny and fit.
Business
A group of US billionaires is calling for a wealth tax
A group of 18 wealthy individuals is arguing that politicians have a moral duty to tax them more.
Why Glastonbury has £10m stashed away
Running a music festival is challenging and not just because of the weather.
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Technology
Facebook: Nick Clegg says 'no evidence' of Russian interference in Brexit vote
Sir Nick Clegg says Facebook found no "significant attempt" by outside forces to sway the 2016 vote.
Sudan crisis: Internet restored - but only for lawyer
A lawyer, who won his case over a three-week blackout, is to return to court on behalf of other Sudanese.
Capital
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The big problem with short queues
Segmenting society via lines
 
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The talent scouts for influencers
How China’s hyper-professionalised influencer market could be a model elsewhere
Culture
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Pop’s most underrated legend?
Before Beyoncé there was Janet Jackson
 
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Glastonbury: 'It's the best it's been'
Co-organiser Emily Eavis talks about the future of the legendary festival
Earth
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'Chimpanzees are just like us'
What can we learn from how chimps behave?
 
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BBC Earth has moved
Visit us at our new home - BBCEarth.com
Future
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The traits that make you a good person
Take the test to see how good you are
 
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The astronaut who got a cold in orbit
Head colds and fruit-related flatulence, in space
Travel
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Where people speak Elizabethan English
It’s the last British accent in the US
 
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The event that 'allowed us to be free'
How the Stonewall Riots changed history
 
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