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Dozens test positive for Covid-19 on Norway cruise

The outbreak on the MS Roald Amundsen comes just weeks after the cruise industry began to reopen.
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Tourist 'crushed' by humpback whale in Australia

The woman is in a "serious but stable condition" after being hit by the whale during a group swim.
Australia
Esther Salas case: Judge speaks out after attack

Esther Salas' son was killed by a lawyer who police say targeted her due to her role as federal judge.
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Dortmund set deadline for Sancho deal

Borussia Dortmund set a 10 August deadline for any deal for Jadon Sancho - Manchester United's top transfer target - to be agreed.
European Football
Todt hails Hamilton anti-racism stance

FIA president Jean Todt supports Lewis Hamilton's efforts in promoting anti-racism.
Formula 1
How should Liverpool solve transfer dilemma?

Ex-Liverpool players John Barnes, Gary Gillespie and Emile Heskey on how the Premier League champions should strengthen.
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Japan’s relationship saboteur industry

How you can pay a private detective to seduce your partner
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The myth and reality of the Parisienne

What is really behind the mysterious allure of the Parisian woman?
Culture
A superfood to 'keep death away'

Its ammonia-like smell and mucus-like consistency makes it polarising
Travel
The water wars of the Sahara Desert

As the Sahara Desert grows, finding water can help bring peace
Future
Obituary: Nobel Prize-winning peacemaker John Hume

John Hume played a major role in bringing about Northern Ireland's peace process
UK
How recession means jets end up in 'boneyards'

Amid the pandemic, commercial air fleets are grounded in some of the world's most remote locations
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What is TikTok and how much data does it collect?

Microsoft is in talks to buy the US side of Chinese-owned video app TikTok
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