Panama cuts ties with Taiwan for China
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Today's Headlines June 12
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Panama cuts ties with Taiwan in favour of China
China has recently intensified its economic investment into the central American country.
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Russia protests: Opposition leader Alexei Navalny sentenced
Alexei Navalny gets a 30-day sentence for violating the law on rallies, hours after mass protests.
UK PM to hold talks over government deal
Theresa May is to meet DUP leader Arlene Foster to try to seal an agreement to enable her party to govern.
Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim visits West Bank
Daniel Barenboim was in the West Bank to work with Palestinian musicians, 50 years after the Six Day War.
 
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Trump travel ban suffers new court defeat
A US appeals court upholds a decision blocking President Trump’s revised "travel ban".
Sport
Defender Stones may be used in England's midfield
England defender John Stones may be used in a holding midfield role as manager Gareth Southgate plots a route to the 2018 World Cup.
'Lions must press their Test claims' - team news & analysis
The Lions players need to continue to build momentum and push their individual Test claims when they take on the Highlanders on Tuesday, says reporter Chris Jones.
Pakistan win sets up England semi-final in Champions Trophy
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in a thrilling contest in Cardiff to set up a Champions Trophy semi-final against England.
Top Videos
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'Huge police presence' at Russia protests
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Melania Trump moves into the White House
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The chorus giving hope to the LGBT community in Orlando
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Thousands march in US for LGBT rights
Magazine
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Return to Aleppo: The story of my home during the war
Zahed Tajeddin fulfilled his dream of buying a home in the old town of Aleppo but then the war came - and amid the bombs the old house was turned into a hospital.
Business
Uber loses another top executive Emil Michael
Emil Michael, a close ally of boss Travis Kalanick, has left Uber, employees are told.
Germany to test Porsche Cayenne after media report on emissions
A Cayenne diesel model is to be examined after a media report said emissions were too high.
 
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Technology
E3 2017: Sony teases virtual reality games
The firm also used its E3 show in Los Angeles to unveil several new blockbuster titles for the PS4.
E3 2017: Microsoft unveils Xbox One X
The new, super powerful console is shown off ahead of the E3 games show in Los Angeles.
Capital
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Manage your focus, not your time
Harnessing those "slump" moments could be crucial for your productivity
 
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Why the Spanish need their siesta
Spaniards work more than Brits and Germans, and most don't do the famous nap
Culture
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Can you separate art from the artist?
A museum acknowledges that an artist it features was a serial sexual abuser
 
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Should you go and see Wonder Woman?
Some have called the film a landmark feminist statement
Earth
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The animals that give themselves fevers
They seem to do it on purpose
 
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Springwatch's top five magical moments
Springwatch's top five magical moments so far
Future
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The benefits of eating adventurously
Being braver at the dinner table could be good for you
 
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The impact if the world went meat-free
What would happen if everyone adopted vegetarianism?
Travel
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Why are Australians so laid back?
It’s not just due to the good weather
 
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A drink that can only be made in winter
Pickers brave sub-zero temperatures to harvest this product at the right moment
 
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