Hong Kong protests: Trump suggests 'personal meeting' with Chinese president
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Today's Headlines August 14
Top News Stories
Philadelphia shooting: Gunman who injured six surrenders after stand-off
A SWAT team rescued two officers trapped inside a home with the gunman in Philadelphia.
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India PM Narendra Modi vows to 'restore' Kashmir's 'past glory'
In his Independence Day speech, India's PM says ending Kashmir's autonomy will help the region grow.
Hong Kong protests: Trump suggests 'personal meeting' with Chinese president
Donald Trump says he’s confident Chinese president Xi Jinping can humanely solve Hong Kong’s crisis.
Brexit: Corbyn plans to call no-confidence vote to defeat no-deal
The Labour leader plans to lead a caretaker government after winning a no-confidence vote in the government.
Ohio shooter’s parents apologise for ‘insensitive’ obituary
Connor Betts’ obituary made no mention of the shooting that killed nine in Dayton, Ohio.
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Sport
Liverpool beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to win Super Cup
Liverpool win the Super Cup for the fourth time in their history by beating Chelsea 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Istanbul.
Emiliano Sala 'exposed to carbon monoxide in plane crash'
The poisonous gas can cause "dizziness, unconsciousness and death," a report says.
Neymar: Paris St-Germain reject Barcelona & Real Madrid bids for Brazil forward
Barcelona and Real Madrid make unsuccessful offers for Paris St-Germain forward Neymar, according to BBC Radio 5 Live's Guillem Balague.
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Business
Recession fears prompt selling in global stock markets
Investors dump stocks in favour of safer assets as concerns over the health of the global economy grow.
UK must accept US food standards in trade deal, says farm chief
Fears over practices like chlorine-washing chicken are unfounded, says the head of America's farm lobby.
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Technology
Social-media use 'disrupting teen sleep and exercise'
Checking sites multiple times a day means less time is spent on healthy activities, a UK study suggests.
Tweeting from your fridge: The smart tech getting smarter
You don't need a phone or computer to get online as devices around the home get "smarter".
Culture
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Woodstock in 50 facts: The festival
How the festival was conceived, and how it was controlled by custard pies
 
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The world’s oldest novel?
Written 1,000 years ago, The Tale of Genji had a global influence
Future
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The quest to meld mind and machine
When thoughts become robotic actions
 
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How to be stress proof
In the Information Age, we need new ways to cope with our workload
Travel
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Where doctors ‘prescribe’ nature
This 19th-Century wellness destination is making a comeback
 
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An ancient ‘cure-all wonder drug’
It was the aspirin, penicillin and Viagra of its day
 
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