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Teenager dies in Australian river shark attack

The 16-year-old girl was thought to have been swimming in the Swan River, Western Australia Police say.
Australia
Princess of Wales shares new baby picture of herself

Catherine urges others to share photos of early memories to encourage talk about vital childhood years.
UK
Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'

The country's internet regulator says the ban will remain in place until all material is removed.
Asia

Sport

Twelve minutes of misery as Liverpool misfire again

A nightmare opening 12 minutes against Wolves sums up Liverpool's struggles as they are dealt another blow in a disappointing campaign.
Football
Despair to delight in a day - Dyche makes mark

Everton's fans went from despair to delight in hours as new manager Sean Dyche inspired a stunning win over leaders Arsenal.
Football
Ireland cruise to Six Nations win over Wales

Warren Gatland's return is spoiled by Ireland as the world's number one side humble Wales in the opening Six Nations match in Cardiff.
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What is the New Arctic diet?

It brings together the communities at the top of the world
Travel
The Gen Z friendship problem

Why young adults are struggling to make friends – and needing to get creative
Worklife
The world's most influential school?

What science says about the 'Montessori method'
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Ireland's tasty new holiday

It marks the beginning of spring in the ancient Celtic calendar
Travel
The unruly ancient rituals for now

A revival of interest in chaotic folk customs can tell us a lot about life now
Culture
Why women with UTIs are frustrated

Women are often dismissed when they report symptoms of urinary tract infections
Future
How worker surveillance is backfiring

More companies are monitoring their employees – and it's often doing more harm
Worklife
Sex Pistols star fails in Irish Eurovision bid

His band, Public Image Ltd, had hoped to go to the song contest
Entertainment & Arts
Image of 'vulnerable' plant wins photo award

The winning images of this year's International Garden Photographer of the Year competition
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Cancer as a young person: 'A blood test saved me'

Research suggests many 18-24 year-olds do not know the five major things to look for
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