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Asteroid to pass closer than some satellites

About the size of a bus, the space rock will whip over the southern tip of South America.
Science & Environment
Missiles hit Ukraine after West's offer of tanks

Eleven people have been killed and 11 others injured after strikes hit buildings in several regions.
Europe
Opium production in Myanmar surges to nine-year high

Civil unrest and economic insecurity may have spurred more farmers into the illicit trade.
Asia

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Criticism made me consider walking away - Southgate

Gareth Southgate talks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about his decision to remain England manager, the team's performance in Qatar and why he has no regrets.
Football
Vinicius Jr effigy prompts condemnation in Spain

La Liga says it "strongly condemns acts of hatred and intimidation against Vinicius Jr" after an effigy of the Real Madrid winger is hung from a bridge.
European Football
Honouring the real-life 'Rocky' who floored Ali

Chuck Wepner's most famous fight was a defeat, but his blood-soaked legend lives on in New Jersey.
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Who gets a four-day workweek?

Everyone wants to work fewer hours, but will every worker ultimately get to?
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The new word for 'dirty sunset'

And nine other terms that describe life in the 21st Century
Future
Another mystery hit from Mr Knives Out

Our verdict on detective series Poker Face, from Knives Out creator Rian Johnson
Culture
The cheese that flourished after Covid

It's now perhaps better than ever
Travel
Dad's warning after girl dies from deodorant fumes

Giorgia Green's parents want clearer product labelling to warn of the potential dangers
UK
Rick and Morty star Roiland dropped by more shows

Justin Roiland, who is facing domestic abuse charges, has now lost work with Hulu and Adult Swim
Entertainment & Arts
Rare tree kangaroo emerges from mum's pouch

The joey is the first of its kind to be born at Chester Zoo
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The driver has been charged with several offences, including attempted murder.

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