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'Four more rescued' from Thailand cave

Eight of the trapped football team have now been rescued, reports say, after two days of rescue operations.
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Wife and father mourn 'hero' Thai diver

Family members share memories of Saman Gunan, who died taking oxygen to the boys trapped in a cave.
Asia
Danone looking into Aptamil complaints

Parents are complaining that the new version of Aptamil formula is making their babies ill.
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World Cup latest - news, gossip & build-up to the semi-finals

Latest World Cup news, gossip and social media as England prepare to play Croatia in the semi-finals and Belgium face France.
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My Raikkonen remark was 'dumb' - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says he was "dumb" to imply that Kimi Raikkonen might have deliberately collided with him at the start of the British Grand Prix.
Formula 1
Rohit guides India to series win

Rohit Sharma's stunning unbeaten century helps India beat England by seven wickets and secure a 2-1 Twenty20 series victory.
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What happens if we become innumerate?

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How LGBTQ fashion has evolved – and how a British seaside city played a role
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The mystery of the UK's 'disappearing' eagles

Who is attacking Scotland’s raptors?
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How to cut back on your sugar intake

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