Trump urges Gulf unity in call to Saudis
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Today's Headlines June 6
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Qatar row: Trump urges Arab unity in call to Saudi Arabia's King Salman
A White House official says the president called for "unity in the region to fight extremism".
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May: Human rights won't stop terror fight
The prime minister says laws could be changed to make it easier to tackle terror suspects.
Woman on trial for texts 'driving boyfriend to suicide'
Michelle Carter urged her boyfriend's death so she could play a "grieving girlfriend", a court hears.
Peacock trashes liquor store in California to tune of $500
The peacock strutted into the shop of its own volition but then failed to find its way out again.
 
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Being married 'protects your health'
It might lessen the impact of big heart disease risk factors, including high blood pressure, researchers claim.
Sport
Champions Trophy: Eoin Morgan says England will show no let-up against Australia
England captain Eoin Morgan says his side will show no let-up when they meet Australia in the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston on Saturday.
America's Cup 2017: New Zealand capsize in semi-final but lead 3-1
New Zealand suffer a spectacular capsize in their America's Cup semi-final against Great Britain but take a 3-1 lead into the third day of racing.
Lions face first Super Rugby opponents - team news, stats and quotes
The British and Irish Lions will face their first Super Rugby opposition in the shape of Tana Umaga's Blues on Wednesday.
Top Videos
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Medieval aqueducts fight drought in Indian state
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Peacock trashes liquor store in California to tune of $500
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Marawi conflict: 'We were in hiding for 11 days'
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Khuram Butt's uncle condemns London Bridge attack
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The National Front member who fell in love with Calais Jungle migrant
Béatrice Huret once delivered pamphlets for France's National Front, but then she met an Iranian migrant. After falling in love she helped him set off on a dangerous journey to the UK.
Business
Uber fires 20 staff after harassment investigation
Ride-hailing service sacks 20 staff over sexual harassment, bullying and other issues.
Philippines temporarily bans workers from going to Qatar
Manila said it was assessing the situation for workers in Qatar after its neighbours cut ties with it.
 
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Technology
Uber fires 20 staff after harassment investigation
Ride-hailing service sacks 20 staff over sexual harassment, bullying and other issues.
Apple reveals HomePod smart speaker
The voice-activated loudspeaker is powered by the Siri virtual assistant.
Capital
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Can you learn to be a risk taker?
To get ahead, you might need to get more comfortable with taking chances
 
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Working with an invisible disability
Millions of people work with conditions they rarely talk about
Culture
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What your handwriting says about you
The fascinating history of joined-up writing
 
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Is Trump good for the arts in the US?
‘Trump seems, perversely, to be stimulating creativity,’ writes Alastair Sooke.
Earth
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The most powerful punch of all
It is harder than Joshua or Klitschko
 
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The eerie beauty of lost shipwrecks
Divers share their most mesmerising shots from the ocean floor
Future
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The world’s largest wind turbines
Up close with Britain’s huge offshore farms
 
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The hidden way cities affect your mood
Architects are looking to design buildings that make you happier
Travel
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The Greek word that can’t be translated
A constellation of virtues is squeezed into its four syllables
 
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The ancient cheese that's disappearing
It’s one of the oldest preserved foods on Earth
 
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