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Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

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Watch: Diana's brother says press has 'cancerous influence' on Harry and Meghan's lives -- Earl Spencer says that he can see echoes of Princess Diana's treatment from the press in the way Harry and Meghan are scrutinised.

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Watch: Fans cheer as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show -- Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks. -- Suffolk

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Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets

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Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

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Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice

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Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

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'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg

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The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers. 7 hrs ago - Africa

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Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta -- An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they needed?

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When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst -- A neighbourhood's fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.

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From 'fusty' to fashionable - is it cool to wear M&S clothes now? -- The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.

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'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity -- A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

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Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks -- An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth -- "It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

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Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar -- The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.

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Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named -- Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him. -- Australia

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We've been transatlantic pen pals for 70 years and are now more like sisters -- Kathleen Bonthron and Shirley Hedtke were age 10 and 11 when their friendship began to blossom in letters sent between Scotland and the US. -- Glasgow & West Scotland

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Would Australians support a smart glasses ban? -- As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think. -- Australia

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Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout -- Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade. -- Latin America

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Boardroom revolt at Tata sets stage for period of prolonged upheaval -- The Tata boardroom battle has intensified over a re-appointment of its chairman and a diktat to go public. -- Asia

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Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show

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Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC

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Computer error leads to 'extremely scary' swim

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Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia

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Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash

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Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

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Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

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The deadly new drugs reshaping Scotland's fight against addiction

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Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers? -- So far this season two coaches have lost their jobs, but plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.

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England crush Sri Lanka to top T20 world rankings -- England steamroller Sri Lanka in the third T20 to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep and return to number one in the world rankings.

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Raphinha nets second hat-trick in four days in Barca win - Raphinha scores his second hat-trick in four days as Barcelona beat Sevilla to maintain their perfect start in La Liga.

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'Greater things to come' says Mitchell after England winning run ends -- Head coach John Mitchell says England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result ending their record-breaking winning streak.

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Eagle leaves McIlroy two off Wentworth lead -- Rory McIlroy stands two strokes behind the third-round leaders heading into the final day after a three-under 72 at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

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Littler seals dramatic final-leg win over Aspinall -- World champion Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall 10-9 to reach the last eight of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.

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