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Today's Headlines June 14
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London fire: Twelve dead in Grenfell Tower blaze
The blaze was unprecedented in its scale, the fire brigade says, as police warn the death toll will rise.
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Gunman dead after attacking congressmen at Virginia baseball field
The Illinois gunman injured a top Republican lawmaker and two police officials during a firefight.
How the shooting on Republican congressmen unfolded
US politicians and eyewitnesses describe how a gunman started firing and how they tried to hide.
Gregory Villemin: Three held in 1984 French child murder mystery
Police detain a woman and a couple in their 70s, three decades after a crime that horrified France.
 
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Flint water crisis: Michigan officials on manslaughter charges
Michigan's health chief is one of five officials charged in connection with the Flint water crisis.
Sport
Pakistan shock England to reach Champions Trophy final
England's Champions Trophy hopes are ended by an eight-wicket semi-final thrashing at the hands of Pakistan in Cardiff.
Victor Lindelof: Manchester United sign £31m Benfica defender
Manchester United complete the signing of Sweden defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £31m.
Premier League 2017-18 fixtures: Chelsea host Burnley on opening day
Chelsea will begin their Premier League title defence at home to Burnley, while Brighton host Manchester City.
Top Videos
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London Fire: 'It's incredible we survived'
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London fire: Questions need to be asked, says Mayor Sadiq Khan
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London fire: Families threw children out of Grenfell Tower to safety
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London fire: Huge blaze breaks out in west London flats
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
US key interest rate highest since 2008
The US Federal Reserve votes to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, the second rise this year.
US retail shares hit as sales fall in May
Retailers are among the big losers on Wall Street after a US report shows a fall in May spending.
 
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Technology
'US rethinks Chinese investment in AI start-ups'
A leaked report suggests US defence officials want more scrutiny of Chinese investment in US technology.
Pirate Bay liable for copyright, says ECJ
The European ruling is part of a long-running dispute between the platform and a Dutch anti-piracy group.
Capital
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When Big Brother comes to the office
The technology that tracks your movements at work
 
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Manage your focus, not your time
Harnessing those "slump" moments could be crucial for your productivity
Culture
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The world’s most beautiful house
Imagine the lucky people who were able to live in Fallingwater
 
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Is The Mummy worth a watch?
A snapshot of Tom Cruise’s latest film
Earth
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The spiders that hunt other spiders
They sneak onto their webs and attack
 
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What dung beetles really eat
They do not just munch on poo
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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The cake that comes with a warning
It’s been making headlines in recent years
 
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Why you can’t get Jewish food in Israel
Where are the smoked salmon, bagels and cream cheese at breakfast?
 
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