Macron elected French president
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Today's Headlines May 7
Top News Stories
French election: Macron defeats Le Pen to become president
Voters reject far right Marine Le Pen and choose former investment banker as new leader.
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North Korea 'detains US citizen Kim Hak-song'
North Korea says it held the university worker on suspicion of "hostile acts" against the state.
Revenge porn hits 'one in five' Australians
The national survey found that men and women are equally likely to be targeted.
Germany searches all army barracks for Nazi material
All German army barracks will be inspected after Nazi-era memorabilia was found at two.
 
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Nigeria Chibok girls: Freed 82 meet President Buhari
The 82 girls released by Boko Haram meet President Buhari, who is travelling again for medical reasons.
Sport
'Spurs have an advantage over Chelsea' - Conte on first-season title bid
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says Tottenham "have an advantage" over his side because Mauricio Pochettino has been in charge of Spurs since 2014.
'England deservedly Champions Trophy favourites' - reaction as England beat Ireland
England are "justified favourites" for the Champions Trophy on home soil next month, says former spin bowler Graeme Swann.
Is Rodgers better than Klopp? The weekend's Premier League stats & facts
Why Norwegians trump Brazilians, where Shawcross ranks among 'own-goal' greats, how Rodgers compares to Klopp, and more of the week's stats.
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French election results night... in 120 seconds
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France elections: 'It would have been chaos with Le Pen'
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French election: What do you do when you lose? Dance
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Immigration crackdown: The church defying President Trump
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My son died in 1994 but his heart only stopped beating this year
On the night of 29 September 1994, seven-year-old Nicholas Green was fatally shot on holiday in Italy in a suspected case of mistaken identity.
Business
Euro strengthens as 'pro-business' Macron wins French presidency
He has promised 'pro-business' policies including lower taxes and more labour market flexibility.
Facebook publishes fake news ads in UK papers
Adverts contain a list of ten things to look out for when deciding whether a story is genuine.
 
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Technology
Facebook publishes fake news ads in UK papers
Adverts contain a list of ten things to look out for when deciding whether a story is genuine.
Uber faces criminal probe in US over 'greyball' code
The inquiry will look into Uber's use of software that helped it spot and avoid official scrutiny.
Capital
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How rich are you, really?
You're wealthier than you realise – it's all about the mindset
 
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The trouble with training
It’s often a chore or a bore – so why do we ask for it?
Culture
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The crack redrawing the world map
How a fracture can expose our deepest fears
 
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Is Alien: Covenant any good?
Ridley Scott directs the eighth film in the horror franchise
Earth
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Scotland is home to miniature 'tigers'
These wild cats are small but incredibly fierce
 
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The diseases hidden in ice
Viruses and bacteria are lurking in permafrost
Future
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The biggest plane that’s ever flown
A Soviet behemoth gets a new lease of life
 
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Who guards nuclear plants from attacks?
Inside the training of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Travel
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The strange reason Spaniards eat late
Spain’s famous late-night culture is not as traditional as you may think
 
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A rare glimpse at Jesus’ burial chamber
Billions of Christians consider this to be the spiritual centre of the universe
 
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