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Row over Dubai 'missing' princess meeting

A former UN rights chief is accused of supporting Dubai's version of events over Sheikha Latifa.
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Michelle Obama 'most admired woman in US'

The former first lady ends Hillary Clinton's 17-year run in the top slot of the annual Gallup poll.
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Three Britons killed in Iceland crash

The UK tourists, including a child, were in a vehicle which crashed while crossing a bridge in Iceland.
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Australia v India - third Test scorecard

Latest scorecard in the third Test of the series between Australia and India in Melbourne.
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Inter to play two games with no fans

Inter Milan will play two home league games behind closed doors following the alleged racist abuse of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly on Wednesday.
European Football
Williams wants to move on from US Open

Serena Williams says she wants to "move on to bigger and better things" following her first match back since her controversial US Open final defeat by Naomi Osaka.
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'You are truly free while freediving'

Egypt's record-breaking female freedivers explain their passion for the extreme sport
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Revolutionary floating homes

Are floating homes the next frontier for urban design?
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Can this ancient code be cracked?

They’re mysterious, unique – and in danger of disappearing
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Where it's rude to be on time

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The 10 best culture podcasts of 2018

Picks from the worlds of film, books, art and design
Culture
‘What I learned by living in darkness’

Artificial light can affect our sleep, mood, even our health
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Secrets of ‘high-potential’ personality

And how to adapt to your own strengths and weaknesses
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Who has the greatest influence over us?

Frankie McCamley compiles an alternative power list
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The best new buildings of 2018

A perfect palace, a charming church – and a brutalist bus station
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9 brilliant music videos you missed 2018

The most delightful, peculiar and joyous clips from the past year
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