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Iranian threats 'put on hold', says US

Acting US defence secretary says US actions have halted potential attacks, without giving details.
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Jamie Oliver chain collapse costs 1,000 jobs

The UK celebrity chef says he is "devastated" as his restaurant group goes into administration.
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'Twin tornadoes' spotted in Oklahoma

Like giant lawnmowers, more than a dozen twisters hit Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, including two at once.
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Wilder rematch likely in spring - Fury

Britain's Tyson Fury says he is "very close" to a world heavyweight title rematch with Deontay Wilder.
Boxing
Hamilton tribute to 'bright light' Lauda

World champion Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Niki Lauda by saying he was "a bright light in my life".
Formula 1
Mkhitaryan to miss Europa League final

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not play in the Europa League final against Chelsea on 29 May.
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Are women the future of guitar music?

Half of beginner guitarists are female, so how should the industry respond?
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Cannes 2019 review: A Hidden Life

One man’s defiance of the Nazis
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How these cities became rat-free zones

One Canadian province took on a rodent invasion and won
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The truth about Caesar salad

One of America’s most popular dishes is not from the US
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How periods affect athletes

BBC Sport looks at how athletes and doctors cope with menstruation
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Huge bee colony removed from Spain bedroom

A couple in Spain discovered the reason for the buzzing noise that's kept them awake at night
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