Amazon fires: G7 leaders close to agreeing plan to help, says Macron
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Today's Headlines August 25
Top News Stories
Vast 'pumice raft' found drifting through Pacific Ocean
The mass of pumice, the size of Manhattan, is believed to come from an underwater volcano near Tonga.
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Asian stocks drop as US-China trade war escalates
The threat of new tariffs and hikes to existing duties by the US and China rattled investors in Asia.
Amazon fires: G7 leaders close to agreeing plan to help, says Macron
President Emmanuel Macron suggests G7 leaders are close to agreeing a plan to help the rainforest.
Hong Kong police fire gun and use water cannon on protesters
Police fire a gun and deploy a water cannon to disperse crowds during a 12th week of protests.
Ariana Grande 'overwhelmed' on return to Manchester at Pride
The singer visits for the first time since the 2017 terror attack and subsequent benefit concert.
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Sport
Ben Stokes says Ashes-saving ton was an 'amazing feeling'
England all-rounder Ben Stokes says scoring an incredible match-winning century to square the Ashes series was an "amazing feeling".
Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy wins by four shots for second title
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy wins the Tour Championship for a second time, finishing on 18 under par.
Garth Crooks' team of the week: Cahill, Salah, Silva, Aguero,
Which Premier League player resembles the Artful Dodger? Who punches above his weight? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Hong Kong protests: Shot fired and water cannon used
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Women hit back at 'slut-shaming'
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'The Paralympics and the Olympics should be less separate'
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Creating Peter and the Wolf puppets for the Hollywood Bowl
Business
US-China trade war: Trump announces new retaliatory tariff hikes
The president hits back at Beijing's plans by hiking tariffs on Chinese imports by another 5%.
Trump's regrets on China trade war 'misunderstood'
The president meant he regretted not raising tariffs on Chinese goods higher, a spokeswoman says.
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Technology
Tech firms must give up their awkward secret: Humans
Silicon Valley needs to start being honest about privacy, even if that makes them uncomfortable at first.
Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions
Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces.
Culture
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The Dark Crystal is weird and brilliant
Netflix’s prequel to the fantasy classic is even better than the original
 
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How do ice cream vans lure us in?
Why their chiming jingles beguile and tempt us
Future
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How to navigate an uncertain future
Those who make the wisest forecasts share certain traits
 
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How to stay cool without air-con
Age-old tricks to help beat the heat
Travel
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The perfect French baguette
A baguette so good it’s hand delivered to the French president each morning
 
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The US’ most prized muck
"We’re farming a giant bowl of compost"
 
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