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US life expectancy falls to lowest level since 1996

The two-year decline is the steepest seen in a century and was mostly fuelled by Covid-19.
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Last living Monkee sues FBI for files on band

The pop-rock band were reportedly of interest to the FBI for "subliminal anti-US messaging".
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Oscar Pistorius seeks to force early jail release

The ex-Paralympian is serving a 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend nine years ago.
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Liverpool beat Newcastle with last-gasp winner

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Fabio Carvalho's last-gasp winner against Newcastle will be "remembered for years and years".
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Haaland nets another hat-trick as Man City thump Forest

Erling Haaland makes it six goals in two Premier League games as Manchester City stroll to victory over Nottingham Forest.
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Arsenal maintain their 100% start against Villa

Arsenal maintain their 100% start to the season to stay top of the Premier League with a narrow victory over a lacklustre Aston Villa side.
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Why companies are calling workers back

Some employers are digging in their heels to not offer worker flexibility
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The Himalaya's hidden paradise valleys

These lands are only revealed to a worthy few in times of calamity
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The ignored potential of human poo

Saving the planet from human poo overload
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Is this Adam Driver's best role yet?

'Thrillingly original' film White Noise opens the Venice Film Festival
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Indian matchmaker ‘Sima aunty’ raises eyebrows - again

The "cringeworthy" but popular Netflix show is back with a new season - and old problems
India
Is this monkey really cuddling a pet mongoose?

Mystery and wonder in this year's shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Snapchat to cut a fifth of jobs

The social media platform is restructuring as advertisers worry about the economy
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