Obama urges Americans to reject leaders who stoke hatred
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Today's Headlines August 5
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US officially labels China a 'currency manipulator'
Washington accuses Beijing of devaluing the yuan, a statement likely to intensify trade tensions.
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North Korea fires more missiles as South begins joint drill with US
It is the latest in a series of missile test in recent days as the North expresses anger at the military exercises.
Ben Simmons: Australian casino denies racial discrimination of NBA star
Ben Simmons posted a video which appeared to accuse the Australian casino of discrimination.
EU officials: No basis for further UK Brexit talks
The bloc says it cannot accept any changes to the current withdrawal agreement to stop a "no deal".
Obama urges Americans to reject leaders who stoke hatred
The former US president's comments came after Donald Trump was accused of fuelling violence.
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Sport
Wayne Rooney: Derby County keen to make former England captain player-coach
Derby are keen for former England captain Wayne Rooney to become their player-coach.
Ashes 2019: Mitchell Johnson says he 'can feel' for under-fire Moeen Ali
Mitchell Johnson says he has some sympathy for England's Moeen Ali after he fails to impress in the Ashes Test defeat at Edgbaston.
Bjorg Lambrecht: Belgian cyclist dies following crash during the Tour de Pologne
Belgian cyclist Bjorg Lambrecht dies aged 22 following a crash during stage three of the Tour de Pologne.
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Business
US officially labels China a 'currency manipulator'
Washington accuses Beijing of devaluing the yuan, a statement likely to intensify trade tensions.
Yuan fall: Why is China's currency getting weaker?
A drop in the value the yuan poses far-reaching consequences for markets and the US-China trade war.
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Technology
Facebook urged to shut groups seeking fake Amazon reviews
Which? claimed to have uncovered several active groups that recruited people to write fake testimonies.
Juul trials 'lockable' C1 e-cigarette for UK vapers
An e-cigarette that can be locked so only its owner can use it has been launched by Juul.
Culture
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The song Nile Rodgers dreamt
In conversation with Dave Stewart and Nile Rodgers
 
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Paintings of mysterious magic
How Félix Vallotton shone a light on lust, greed and hypocrisies
Future
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How we are blinded by love
There is a reason we see our partner with rose-tinted glasses
 
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Will anything survive climate change?
Spoiler alert: Humans probably won't make it
Travel
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A national dish protected by law
It’s a cutlet so classic that it embodies what Wiener schnitzel should be
 
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Why the French love to say no
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