Republicans win key Georgia election
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Today's Headlines June 20
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Republican Karen Handel seals victory in key Georgia vote
Victory in a closely fought congressional election in Atlanta deals a blow to the Democrats.
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Suspected suicide bomber shot at Brussels railway station
The man reportedly wore a bomb vest and is said to have set off a blast at Brussels Central Station.
Nazi artefacts seized in raid on home in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Crafted objects, including a bust of Hitler, are found during a raid on a home in Buenos Aires.
Venezuelan president sacks military top brass amid abuses
President Maduro replaces four commanders amid public outrage over violence against protesters.
 
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Film star Daniel Day-Lewis retires from acting
The Oscar-winning star will "no longer be working as an actor", his US agent confirms.
Sport
Murray knocked out of Queen's by world number 90
Defending champion Andy Murray is knocked out of the Aegon Championships in the first round on a day of shocks at Queen's Club.
Blemish-free Daly edges battle for Lions place - Guscott
A combination of versatility, ability and rivals' errors puts Elliot Daly ahead for Test squad selection, says Lions great Jeremy Guscott.
India coach Kumble steps down after rift with captain Kohli
Anil Kumble has stepped down from his role as India head coach, stating his partnership with captain Virat Kohli was "untenable".
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Costa Rica's President Luis Guillermo Solís swallows wasp.
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A new refugee 'every three seconds'
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Otto Warmbier death: Trump blames 'brutal' North Korea
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Urine used to charge smartphone
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How Helen Fawkes filled her years with life
The BBC's Helen Fawkes died last week from ovarian cancer, 16 years after her first diagnosis, but a "list for living" meant she never stopped having fun.
Business
China shares get long-sought MSCI index listing
The long-sought move is a boost for Beijing as it tries to open up its financial markets.
Ford to move US production of Focus to China
The move comes despite pressure from Donald Trump on carmakers to keep manufacturing jobs in the US.
 
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Technology
South Korean firm's 'record' ransom payment
Nayana negotiated with hackers who had initially asked for $4.4m to unlock malware-frozen machines.
Netflix lets children call TV shots
The online streaming service is launching programmes whose plots can be determined by their viewers.
Capital
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Are show-offs more likely to get ahead?
In an era of ‘extreme pitching’, is there a place for quieter introverts?
 
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How long until a robot can do your job?
We’re often told machines will take our jobs, but when is that likely to happen?
Culture
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Why Brits ‘snog’ and ‘chinwag’
British English is full of silly words
 
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‘How my gay son inspired me to write’
Sebastian Barry on Days Without End
Earth
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Return of the otters
From California to Cambodia, otters are bouncing back
 
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'Two-headed' baby porpoise found in net
The conjoined twins are the first of their kind
Future
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The flavour that’s illegal
In small doses, the chemical in this bean could kill
 
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How slow internet affects your income
The surprising link between economic growth and broadband
Travel
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Cities that are cheaper than ever
Some of the world’s most expensive cities are now surprisingly affordable
 
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Three New York views locals love
'You get to see the city from a point of view that’s not a very touristic route'
 
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