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Japan is known for world-class events - but the Asian Games were chaotic -- Hotel chaos, transport mishaps and diplomatic blunders cast a spotlight on organisers and the firm hired to deliver the games.

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The real reasons US politicians are getting older -- No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?

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Why have websites around the world been taken down?

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Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace

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'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab

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Trump's green card curbs test Indian tech workers' American dream

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Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules

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Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

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US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin

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Bush family members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race

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Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study

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The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on -- It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.

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Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them -- In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.

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The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad -- With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

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Why Elon Musk is considering a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla -- Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Why is a peat fire so bad? BBC is in Indonesia to find out

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Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal

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Watch: How Trump's mass deportation drive is playing out in Ohio

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Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots -- The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.

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Bacon and egg soda? How delivery service's AI struggled to depict Britain's regional dishes -- A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

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The four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029 -- The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.

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Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say -- The wife of a diplomat based in Abuja travelled to Kampala for a vacation.

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Pakistan arrests man wanted by US over $126m postage fraud case -- Faheem Akram allegedly sold more than 5 million fake postage labels for a fixed price of $2 a piece.

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Only one female scientist named in UK's GCSE exams, research finds -- A new study finds Rosalind Franklin is the only woman named in Key Stage 4 science specifications.

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Ex-prosecutor charged with treason in Mexico over US drug raid -- César Jáuregui Moreno is accused of allowing US agents to join a raid on a suspected drugs lab in April.

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Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued

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Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' about controversial Ohio attack ad

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'Betrayed by my body': The taboo health issue women are talking about on social media

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'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken

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Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talks

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Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation -- Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes blames head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.

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Saka injury 'does not look good' - how will Arsenal cope? -- Mikel Arteta says the quadriceps injury Arsenal's Bukayo Saka picked up in the Champions League draw with Bayern Munich "does not look good at all".

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Man Utd humbling by Como leaves Carrick job in danger - Manchester United suffer one of the worst European nights in their history against Como to pile the pressure on beleaguered boss Michael Carrick.

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'Playing for their careers' - Australia reeling after extraordinary day -- Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa with careers on the line after their shambolic performance on day four.

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Real beat RB Leipzig to maintain 100% start -- Bernardo Silva scores his first goal for Real Madrid as Jose Mourinho's side beat RB Leipzig 4-1 to maintain their 100% start in the Champions League.

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Goal, assist... goal-kick - Kane underlines Ballon d'Or credentials - Why Declan Rice backs his England team-mate Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or after Arsenal's draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League. 2 hrs ago - Football

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Aston Villa maintain perfect start with victory against Viking -- Aston Villa maintain their perfect Champions League start with comfortable victory against Viking at Villa Park.

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