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Mosul mosque's ruin 'shows IS defeat'

Iraq's PM condemns IS's destruction of an ancient landmark as troops advance in Mosul's Old City.
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Court allows secret Zuma confidence vote

But the South African parliament's speaker will decide whether the vote will be held in secret.
Africa
Prince Harry: No-one wants to be king

The prince says royals are doing it "for the greater good", in an interview with a US magazine.
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Sportsday - transfer news & Lions team reaction

Latest transfer news and gossip, British & Irish Lions team reaction, Queen's tennis and Royal Ascot updates.
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Gatland wants to end 'trash talk'

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland wants to end the "trash talk" in the build-up to Saturday's first Test in New Zealand.
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Royal Ascot - Sioux Nation wins Norfolk Stakes

Follow commentary of the first four races on BBC radio plus text commentary from across Royal Ascot 2017.
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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
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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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The timeless allure of pirates

Pirates of the Caribbean have captured the imagination for more than 300 years
Culture
Penguins in danger of over heating

How do these typically chill characters stay cool over the long polar summer?
Earth
The flavour that’s illegal

In small doses, the chemical in this bean could kill
Future
How much sugar is in your snack?

The number of teaspoons in popular picks
Good Food
The woman making her country a better place to die

Fifteen years ago there was no such thing as palliative care in Mongolia
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'World's biggest ship' in first UK visit

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Boys wear skirts to school in protest

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The private instant messaging app is surging in popularity as a way to share and discuss the news.
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