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UK considering Donald Trump state visit

The UK government is considering inviting Donald Trump for a state visit, Downing Street says.
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S Africa 'pesticide pastor' condemned

A South Africa pastor who sprayed his congregation with insecticide is widely condemned.
Africa
'Monkey' sparks fierce battle in Libya

Clan fighting leaves 20 people dead in Libya, reportedly after a monkey assaulted a schoolgirl.
Africa

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'Panic sets in' for England - Vaughan

England must eradicate the "little disease" of costly batting collapses after losing the second Test, says ex-captain Michael Vaughan.
Cricket
'Amazing Murray deserves a lot of credit'

Britain's Andy Murray is praised by ex-world number ones including John McEnroe and Mats Wilander after his ATP World Tour Finals win.
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The best slow cooker recipes for all the family

Take the hassle out of busy weeknights with our easy meals
Good Food
The horror of the headless horseman

Fear of decapitation says much about our views on power, sexuality and the self
Culture
Could caves be hiding the secrets of life?

Why isolated life forms can shed light on the earliest days of evolution
Future
A bewitching town drenched in yellow

This shade is highly revered, symbolizing luck, pride, wealth and respect
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The giant beasts of the Galapagos

They even shocked Charles Darwin
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The end of free carry-on luggage?

How one airline wants extra cash — plus the rest in this week's transport news
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Kanye cancels tour following stage rant

Rapper Kanye West cancels all remaining dates on his Saint Pablo tour, US media reports.
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WHO declares Zika emergency over

The World Health Organization says the Zika virus needs "enduring action" not emergency status now.
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