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Brexit bills at heart of Queen's Speech

Laws to prepare the UK for a "smooth and orderly" exit from the EU dominate - as a raft of manifesto pledges are dropped.
UK Politics
Brussels station suspect had 'nail bomb'

The man was a 36-year-old Moroccan from an area of Brussels that spawned several jihadist attackers.
Europe
Top Macron ally quits French government

François Bayrou, leader of the centrist party Modem, was Emmanuel Macron's minister for justice.
Europe

Sport

'Defeat means more practice & Peppa Pig'

World number one Andy Murray on how his shock early exit at Queen's means "a lot of work" is needed before he begins his Wimbledon defence.
Tennis
Sportsday - Queen's live and transfer news

Watch Queen's day three live, Ascot updates, EFL fixtures released, British and Irish Lions build-up, plus the best of gossip.
Sport
Djokovic to make Eastbourne debut

Twelve-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will play his first pre-Wimbledon event in seven years after accepting a wildcard at Eastbourne.
Tennis

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In an era of ‘extreme pitching’, is there a place for quieter introverts?
Capital
How we can reclaim our lives

What it really means to ‘seize the day’
Culture
Penguins in danger of over heating

How do these typically chill characters stay cool over the long polar summer?
Earth
The sheikh who saved my family

An act of kindness that had consequences for generations
Travel
Theresa May and the triumph that wasn't

The general election gamble that failed
UK
The flavour that’s illegal

In small doses, the chemical in this bean could kill
Future
The affair of the missing Israeli babies

Leah Aharoni was told one of her twins died at birth – 50 years later, could her daughter still be...
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Drowning baby elephant rescued by mum

Drowning baby elephant rescued by mum

The calf's aunt also joined in when baby Hope fell into a pool at South Korea’s Seoul Grand Park.

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Han Solo film loses both its directors

Chris Miller and Phil Lord leave the project mid-production due to "creative differences".
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Health
Uber: The scandals that drove Kalanick out

The crisis at Uber that led to the resignation of its controversial chief executive Travis Kalanick.
Technology
Government aims to secure space sector

A government plan to protect the UK's £13.7bn space industry has been laid out in the Queen's...
Science & Environment
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UK holiday fraudsters could face jail

Travel firms want action over "embarrassing" problem of fake illness claims by Britons abroad.
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How Helen Fawkes filled her years with life

A 'list for living' meant she never stopped having fun
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