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Indonesia reform concerns go beyond 'sex ban'

There are concerns the revised criminal code could threaten democracy, human rights and free speech.
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German 'crackpot' movement turns radical and dangerous

Members of the Reichsbürger movement are increasingly becoming a headache for the German authorities.
Europe
Polygamous cult leader had 20 wives - FBI

Samuel Bateman claimed it was God's will for him to engage in sexual acts with his wives.
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Pope could keep wicket again in second Test

England are considering sticking with Ollie Pope behind the stumps for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan starting on Friday.
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His World Cup record is little known - and now under threat

Vittorio Pozzo is the only coach to have won successive men's World Cup titles but remains relatively little known - for one reason.
Football
Star names set for heavy-hitting World Cup last eight

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar - all the big names are ready to do battle in a stellar World Cup quarter-finals line-up.
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The weird world of soda flavours

Cola is merely the tip of the iceberg
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The dark side of a children's classic

Why Pinocchio is still so disturbing – 150 years on
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What would a green World Cup look like?

Its ballooning size raises huge questions about its sustainability
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Oldest DNA reveals two-million-year-old lost world

Genetic material extracted from soil has revealed the ancient plants and animals of North Greenland
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