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Seven killed in attack on Afghan ministry

Four civilians and three police officers were killed in the attack, which officials say is now over.
Asia
US heiress pleads guilty in 'sex cult' case

Clare Bronfman, heiress to the Seagram alcohol fortune, was "truly remorseful" for her role in Nxivm.
US & Canada
Adele splits from husband Simon Konecki

The best-selling UK artist and mother of one got married in 2016, after five years of dating.
UK

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Man City go top with win over Tottenham

Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League as Phil Foden's goal secures a narrow home win over Tottenham.
Football
'I messed up' - American fighter Miller

American Jarrell Miller says he "messed up" and apologises after a failed drugs test sees his fight against Britain's Anthony Joshua called off.
Boxing
Fed Cup: GB's Konta serving for second set - text & radio

Great Britain face Kazakhstan in a Fed Cup World Cup Group II play-off in London - listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and follow live text commentary.
Tennis

BBC Music: Your guide to musical discovery

The 1975 cover Thank U, Next

Singer Matty Healy said the band covered this out of admiration for Grande
Music
The biggest battle in music right now

Smart speakers are at the centre of a behind-the-scenes war
Music
Ariana Grande sings God is a Woman

Ariana Grande graced the Live Lounge and offered up a powerful rendition of her top 10 single
Music

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Five countries saving the planet

What’s it like to live in a place that puts the world first?
Travel
Why the Swiss still love cash

What a high-value bank note can tell us about an affinity for physical money
Capital
Israel’s unexpected hit TV show

While culturally specific, Shtisel explores globally-relevant themes
Culture
How and why did religion evolve?

Even chimps show some spiritual behaviours, suggesting religion has deep roots
Future
The 10 iconic ages of Madonna

From here until the next reinvention, you will know her as Madame X
Music
Is the universe a bubble or balloon?

Discovering the limits of our universe
Earth
Less is more: Iconic Nordic designs

How minimalist, mid-century classics are making a comeback
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