Mosul mosque's ruin 'shows IS defeat'
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Today's Headlines June 21
Top News Stories
Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'
Iraq's PM condemns IS's destruction of an ancient landmark as troops advance in Mosul's Old City.
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Trump talks up solar panel plan for Mexico wall
Attaching solar panels to a wall along the Mexican border will cut costs, the US president tells a rally.
Brexit and security loom large at EU summit
EU leaders are in Brussels to discuss recent terror attacks and Britain's eventual exit from the EU.
London council chief quits amid Grenfell criticism
Nicholas Holgate says he is "heartbroken" by the tower block fire in which at least 79 people died.
 
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North America prepares for August solar eclipse
Nasa scientists are very excited about the eclipse happening in the United States later this summer.
Sport
O'Mahony to lead Lions in first Test - see the full line-up
Flanker Peter O'Mahony is named British and Irish Lions skipper for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
England v South Africa: Alex Hales & Jonny Bairstow seal crushing T20 win
England respond to their Champions Trophy disappointment with a nine-wicket win against South Africa in the first of three Twenty20s.
'She adapted the rules to wear a headscarf' - the Muslim women challenging stereotypes
Meet the "kick-ass" Muslim women who are challenging stereotypes about playing sport - despite the barriers that still exist.
Top Videos
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Police dashcam footage of Philando Castile shooting
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'Otto Warmbier wouldn't have broken law' in North Korea
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Florida car burglar caught with his pants down
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When handshakes go wrong...
Magazine
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The doctor helping Mongolians die with dignity
Fifteen years ago there was no such thing as palliative care - care for the dying - in Mongolia. Now there is, thanks to Odontuya Davaasuren.
Business
WhatsApp rises as a major force in news media
The private instant messaging app is surging in popularity as a way to share and discuss the news.
Wimbledon champion Boris Becker declared bankrupt
The three-time champion owed a substantial sum to an investment company.
 
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Technology
WhatsApp rises as a major force in news media
The private instant messaging app is surging in popularity as a way to share and discuss the news.
Green light for UK driverless car road trials
A demo in Nuneaton is the last in a series of trials for driverless cars before they move onto public roads.
Capital
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Six signs you have a toxic boss
How the downfall of Uber’s Travis Kalanick can be your own cautionary tale
 
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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?
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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Penguins in danger of over heating
How do these typically chill characters stay cool over the long polar summer?
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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How Italian became the language of love
It’s no accident: Italian is meant to enchant, charm and beguile
 
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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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