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Rapper Rob Base, known for hip-hop classic It Takes Two, dies aged 59

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How to keep cool at your summer festivals - As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend. 7 hrs ago

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Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end? -- The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.

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Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained -- The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.

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North Korea's powerhouse women footballers are in Seoul to fight for title -- They beat the South Korean club to progress to the final of the Asian Women's Champions League.

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More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak

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She was killed by her stalker. Could social media companies have saved her?

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Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments

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How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK

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'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts -- Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic. -- Africa

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What comes next as Alberta plans vote on separation -- Albertans will decide in October whether they want to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum.

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Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows -- The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

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The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out -- Sufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.

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The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts -- Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.

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Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown

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Moment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake

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Fighter jet shoots down UFO in newly declassified video

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Watch: Miley Cyrus receives her star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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'Long live Raúl!' - Castro's supporters in Cuba rally in his defence

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SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight -- The largest and most powerful rocket in history blasted off after its first attempted launch was postponed.

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'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans -- The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.

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At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports

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Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory

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Girl, 17, dies two weeks after police pursuit crash

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Most people seeking green cards must now apply from outside US

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Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer

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Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US national intelligence director

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Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

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'Suddenly I could see myself': Why breast reductions are more popular now

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'Unselfish' over 'ego' - what do leaks say about Tuchel's England? -- BBC Sport explores why the whole world knew the England World Cup squad before it was announced, and what Thomas Tuchel's response says about England's culture. -- England Men

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Russell edges Antonelli to take pole for Canada sprint -- George Russell edges out Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position for the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix. -- Formula 1

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Robertson, Dalglish and a special connection between Liverpool and Scotland -- Scotland captain Andy Robertson speaks to Kelly Cates and her father Sir Kenny Dalglish before his last game for Liverpool. -- Scotland Men

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Maguire World Cup omission a shock - Rooney -- Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire is "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer. -- England Men

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Hull and Middlesbrough set for unique play-off final -- BBC Sport looks at the Championship play-off finalists Hull City and Middlesbrough after the build-up was dominated by Southampton and Spygate.

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Sabalenka cuts news conference short as French Open players protest over pay -- Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.

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Usyk v Verhoeven world title fight predictions -- Boxing world offer their predictions for Oleksandr Usyk's world title defence against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday.

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