Merkel: UK Brexit offer 'a good start'
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Today's Headlines June 22
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Brexit: UK offer on EU citizens a good start, says Merkel
The German chancellor cautiously welcomes a plan for EU citizens living in the UK post-Brexit.
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North Korea tests new missile engine, US officials say
It is thought to be part of efforts towards building a missile capable of reaching the US mainland.
Syria crisis: Inside Islamic State's 'capital' Raqqa
The BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse reports from the front line of the fight against IS in Syria.
US man 'gave top-secret information' to Chinese agent
Former US diplomatic officer Kevin Mallory could face life in prison under the Espionage Act.
 
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Choi Soon-sil: South Korean ex-president's friend jailed
Choi Soon-sil has been sentenced to three years in prison over a case which brought down the president.
Sport
England U21s into semis after easing past Poland
England reach the semi-finals of a European Under-21 Championship for the first time since 2009 by comfortably beating 10-man Poland.
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool sign Roma's former Chelsea winger for £34m
Liverpool complete the 39m euro (£34m) signing of Roma's former Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah, who joins on a five-year deal.
Frank de Boer: Crystal Palace set to appoint Dutchman as manager
Crystal Palace offer former Ajax and Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer the vacant manager's job at Selhurst Park.
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Philando Castile: Girl, 4, calms mother in police car
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Syria crisis: Inside Islamic State's 'capital' Raqqa
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Trump injects reality TV suspense into 'Comey tapes' saga
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Indian teen celebrates as Nasa sends satellite to space
Magazine
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The woman 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
Hinkley Point deal 'risky and expensive'
The case for a new £18bn nuclear power plant is "marginal", says the National Audit Office.
Fed: US banks have money for crisis
The 34 largest US banks passed the first part of the Federal Reserve's annual stress test.
 
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Technology
Facebook launches initiative to fight online hate speech
Move is a response to UK government criticism that the firm doesn't do enough to curb online hate.
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.
Capital
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Should women interrupt more?
To prevent this behaviour, banning men from butting in may not be the answer
 
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Six telltale signs of a toxic boss
How the downfall of Uber’s Travis Kalanick can be your own cautionary tale
Culture
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The timeless allure of pirates
Pirates of the Caribbean have captured the imagination for more than 300 years
 
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Why Brits ‘snog’ and ‘chinwag’
British English is full of silly words
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 hidden treasures of a jet scrapyard
Some plane parts are worth millions – and cabins also hide unusual lost property
 
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The flavour that’s illegal
In small doses, the chemical in this bean could kill
Travel
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Where people live in round houses
Built like a fortress, this unique structure is opening its doors to the world
 
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Europe’s newest national park
You’re more likely to come across a reindeer than a fellow hiker
 
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