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$34bn US-China trade war kicks off

China accuses the US of starting the "largest trade war in economic history" with 25% tariffs.
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Japan executes Sarin attack cultists

Among them is Shoko Asahara, leader of the cult behind the deadly 1995 chemical attack on the subway.
Asia
Hanged Israeli spy's watch recovered

It belonged to famed secret agent Eli Cohen, who was executed in 1965 after being unmasked by Syria.
Middle East

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World Cup - Uruguay v France & Brazil v Belgium build-up

Latest World Cup news, gossip and social media as Uruguay play France before Brazil face Belgium in the quarter-finals.
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Watch: Wimbledon 2018 - Federer & Williams sisters in action on day five

Watch coverage of all the action on day five at Wimbledon 2018.
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British GP first practice - Grosjean crashes

Live text and 5 live sports extra coverage of British GP first practice. Plus; the perfect weekend.
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Why it pays to aim low

Sports stars show us that it can sometimes pay to have humble goals
Capital
A queer eye for style, identity and activism

How LGBTQ fashion has evolved – and how a British seaside city played a role
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History’s strangest makeovers

When portraits go wrong
Culture
Does soil really affect wine’s flavour?

It’s a popular idea – and may be untrue
Future
Quick and healthy weeknight dinner recipes

Try our easy 20-minute recipes, packed full of nutritional benefits and fresh ingredients
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Why do men have beards?

A celebration of beards - in all their shapes and sizes
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Giant 'Trump Baby' balloon approved to fly

The inflatable figure was given permission to fly during the US president's visit to the UK
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Man gets stuck in melted Tarmac

The 24-year-old's left leg sank "thigh deep" into the road on a back lane in Heaton.
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Ariana Grande defends fiancé over bomb joke

The singer tells a fan she didn't find it funny but Pete Davidson's intention "wasn't malicious".
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We should all be doing strengthening exercises as well as aerobic activity, a report says.
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May: Cabinet has duty to agree Brexit plan

Ministers arrive at Chequers for crunch talks on the UK's post-Brexit EU relationship.
UK Politics
Why men might want to eat more nuts

Men who ate about two handfuls of nuts a day improved sperm count and vitality, a study finds.
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Facebook finds Independence document 'racist'

Algorithms that seek out hate speech on Facebook remove parts of the Declaration of Independence.
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