Johnson & Johnson fined in landmark opioid ruling
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Today's Headlines August 26
Top News Stories
Amazon fires: Brazil to reject G7 offer of $22m aid
No reason is given for turning down the aid, but Brazil's president accused the G7 of colonialism.
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Yang Hengjun: Australian writer faces spying charges in China
Australia says it has serious concerns for Yang Hengjun who has been detained in Beijing since January.
Opioid crisis: Johnson & Johnson hit by landmark ruling
The US pharmaceutical giant must pay $572m for its part in fuelling Oklahoma's painkiller addiction crisis.
Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case
It is the first euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a patient suffering from Alzheimer's.
Jeremy Corbyn: No-deal would leave UK 'at mercy of US'
Jeremy Corbyn accuses the PM of "cosying up to Trump" because no deal is "really a Trump-deal Brexit".
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Sport
US Open 2019: Novak Djokovic eases through first round in straight sets
World number one Novak Djokovic books his place in the second round of the US Open with victory over Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena.
US Open 2019: Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-1 to reach second round
Serena Williams makes the perfect return to the US Open after last year's controversial final by thrashing her long-time rival Maria Sharapova.
US Open 2019: Johanna Konta & Dan Evans advance but Harriet Dart & Cameron Norrie lose
Britain's Johanna Konta and Dan Evans come through tricky encounters to reach the second round of the US Open.
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Business
Opioid crisis: Johnson & Johnson hit by landmark ruling
The US pharmaceutical giant must pay $572m for its part in fuelling Oklahoma's painkiller addiction crisis.
KFC to trial plant-based nuggets and wings in US
The fast-food chain's trial in Atlanta will gauge customers demand for meatless chicken.
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Technology
World of Warcraft Classic: Hit game goes back to basics
The hit video game is now offering players a "classic" version - with some modern enhancements.
Facial recognition specialist Megvii plans share sale
The creator of the Face++ system has filed papers to prepare for a Hong Kong flotation.
Culture
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Reading + Leeds Festival in pictures
Highlights from the holiday weekend, including Foo Fighters and Billie Eilish
 
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The Dark Crystal is weird and brilliant
Netflix’s prequel to the fantasy classic is even better than the original
Future
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Why is the Arctic on fire?
Blazes in the tundra could make life worse for all of us
 
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How to navigate an uncertain future
Those who make the wisest forecasts share certain traits
Travel
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Mexico’s mysterious underwater world
A new expedition may unlock clues to the origins of the earliest Americans
 
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The perfect French baguette
It's so good that it’s hand-delivered to the French president each morning
 
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