China rejects criticism over dissident death
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Today's Headlines July 13
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Liu Xiaobo: China rejects foreign criticism over dissident's death
World powers say Liu Xiaobo should have been allowed cancer treatment abroad.
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Oscar Pérez: Fugitive Venezuelan pilot reappears at vigil
Oscar Pérez is wanted by the government for the helicopter attack on state buildings.
Trump hints at climate deal shift in Paris talks
Speaking alongside his French counterpart, the US president told reporters "something could happen".
Macron's wife 'in such good shape' - Donald Trump
The US president told France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, she looked beautiful and complimented her figure.
 
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Turkey's trauma after 'night of the tanks'
A year after Turks defeated a coup, their country is polarised and still bears the scars.
Sport
Favourite tag doesn't matter - Federer ready for semi-finals
Seven-time champion Roger Federer plays down the favourite tag before his 12th Wimbledon semi-final on Friday.
Froome cracks on final climb and loses yellow jersey to Aru
Britain's Chris Froome loses the leader's yellow jersey to Fabio Aru as France's Romain Bardet wins stage 12 of the Tour de France.
Kyle Walker: Man City close to signing Tottenham right-back
Manchester City are close to signing of Tottenham and England right-back Kyle Walker in a deal worth £50m plus add-ons.
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Turkey coup: Man speaks after being run over by tank twice
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The children drawing Syrian war memories
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Trump in Paris: Compliments and a hint of compromise
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Macron's wife 'in such good shape' - Donald Trump
Magazine
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Pakistan’s secret atheists
How do non-believers get together in a nation where blasphemy carries a death sentence?
Business
US opioid abuse 'linked to jobs market' says Fed boss
Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen says the abuse could be a cause or symptom of economic malaise.
Travel tax plan wins £250,000 Wolfson Economics Prize
Gergely Raccuja wins £250,000 for his "clear and practical" plan to improve Britain's road system.
 
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Technology
Luxury phone-maker Vertu collapses
The British-based company will be liquidated, resulting in the loss of nearly 200 jobs.
‘Smart’ vending machine could sell alcohol and ammunition
The machine uses biometric security to verify users have the right to buy its products.
Capital
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The man who flies to work every day
One plane, two cars, 770 miles and six hours – all to get to work and back
 
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Credit card fraud: What you should know
The clever ways thieves target your money – and how they can be stopped
Culture
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Can you improve on The Graduate?
Why the classic film would be better without its leading man
 
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Britain’s weirdest weather words
A ‘Northern nanny’ and a ‘moor-gallop’ aren’t what you think
Earth
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The chameleon the size of an ant
Life is hazardous when you risk being run over by a millipede
 
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Something is blinding these snakes
In southern Australia, a population of tiger snakes is being injured - but by what?
Future
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10 grand challenges we'll face by 2050
Editing genes, ageing populations, lost cities, and more
 
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What not to do in a disaster
The mindless mistakes we make under stress can be lethal
Travel
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The real reason why Brits love to queue
The art of queuing is almost as British as the Queen
 
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The European sweet few people know
Not only are they famous for being delicious but also for the fights over them
 
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