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Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee

Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round.
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Phillip Schofield says he is not a groomer

The former This Morning presenter speaks to the Sun about an affair he had with a young male colleague.
Entertainment & Arts
Using teens to spread Putin's propaganda in Ukraine

Children as young as 16 are working at TV channels in occupied Ukraine, spouting Russian propaganda.
Europe

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PGMOL condemns 'abhorrent' abuse of referee Taylor

Referees' body PGMOL says it is appalled by the "unjustified and abhorrent" abuse directed at Anthony Taylor by supporters at Budapest Airport following Wednesday's Europa League final.
European Football
Ronaldo urges more big names to make Saudi move

The Saudi Pro League can become a "top-five league in the world" if they can attract more big-name players, says Cristiano Ronaldo.
Football
Bowlers will step up if Stokes is not fit - Broad

Stuart Broad says England's attack is ready to step up in the Ashes if Ben Stokes' knee injury stops him from playing a full part as a bowler.
Cricket

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Why so many LGBTQ+ workers are quitting

Discrimination drives these workers out – but the landscape could be shifting
Worklife
An underrated LGBTQ+ haven in the US

The surprising story of how a military city became a gay bastion
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Incredible drag queens from history

The amazing stories of pioneering drag artists from centuries past
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What did Stonehenge sound like?

New clues may finally reveal why the site was built
Travel
The babies with DNA from three people

Should "three-person babies" have the right to know their donors?
Future
The 1998 film that predicted the future

How Jim Carrey hit and reality TV parable The Truman Show came true
Culture
Why 'back-up careers' are disappearing

Teaching, nursing, building – why plan B jobs aren't so secure anymore
Worklife
How gun violence is reshaping American lives

The threat of random gunfire is changing the way millions of Americans live
US
Taylor Swift fans report 'amnesia' following show

Psychologists say emotions and time may be behind the perfectly normal phenomenon
Entertainment & Arts
The low-effort edible plants for lazy gardeners

How to do less work and get back to nature with an edible forest garden
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Andrew Tate interviewed by the BBC

Andrew Tate denies allegations of manipulation

The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women.

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