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US Senate healthcare repeal bill fails

John McCain and two other Republicans vote against the bill, in a blow to President Donald Trump.
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Russia retaliates over US sanctions

The Kremlin tells the US to cut diplomatic staff to 455 and bars it from using some properties.
Europe
Abortion for raped Indian girl refused

Medical experts told the court she was 32 weeks pregnant and termination would be "too risky".
India

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England reach 269-6 at lunch - clips, TMS & updates

Ben Stokes continues to defy South Africa after a hard-fought morning on the second day of the third Test at The Oval.
Cricket
Hungarian GP text, audio & vote

Live digital and audio coverage of Hungarian GP second practice. Plus vote on cockpit protection debate.
Formula 1
Bale speculation ridiculous - agent

Speculation linking Gareth Bale with a move away from Real Madrid is "ridiculous", according to the Wales forward's agent.
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'I have three mothers and 27 siblings'

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Future
The skill that will survive automation

The future of employment belongs to these professions
Capital
The secret language that broke taboos

A form of slang that’s in danger of dying out
Culture
Five surprising ways with watermelon

Try this thirst-quenching fruit in salads and drinks
Good Food
How Provence forever changed the world

The Romans fought a legendary battle here, but that's not why it's famous
Travel
Being judged as 'that fat person' on a plane

An honest account of what it’s like to fly 'as a very fat person'
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Calling your husband by name for the first time

Millions of Indian women have never used their husband's name - it's a way of showing respect for...
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'Resistance' members in balaclavas and gasmasks

Meet Venezuela's protest army

Anti-government 'Resistance' group members speak about why they are fighting in the streets on a daily basis.

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Drinking moderately 'cuts diabetes risk'

Wine can protect against the condition - but too much is still a bad thing, the research suggests.
Health
Jennifer Aniston to return to TV screens

The former Friends star is set to appear in an HBO series about breakfast TV shows, reports say.
Entertainment & Arts
Amazon's race to make Alexa smarter

The man in charge of Amazon's smart speakers and their AI assistant discusses their future.
Technology
Secrets of toughest creatures revealed

DNA analyses of tardigrades has given scientists an insight into their incredible survival...
Science & Environment
Starbucks to own 100% of China stores

The US coffee giant is buying out its China partner for $1.3bn - the firm's biggest ever...
Business
Sad face: Emoji Movie gets thumbs down

Reviews are coming in for the new film - but there's not a smiley face to be seen.
Entertainment & Arts
Did antidepressants play a part in the Aurora shooting?

In 2012, James Holmes killed 12 people in a Colorado cinema
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