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Female Afghan TV presenters cover their faces

A day after defying a Taliban order, women on TV fell in line with face-covering veils.
Asia
35 tonnes of baby formula flown into the United States

The US is facing a critical shortage due to supply chain issues and the closure of a major factory.
US & Canada
Man City win title after thrilling fightback

Manchester City win the Premier League for the sixth time after a stunning fightback from two goals down to beat Aston Villa.
Football

Sport

Man City title winners will be 'remembered forever' - Guardiola

Manchester City's manager says his side "are legends" after securing their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.
Football
Advantage Verstappen but positives remain for Leclerc

Charles Leclerc's Spanish GP misery handed Max Verstappen the title lead, but with resurgent Mercedes in the mix this season is anything but predictable, writes Andrew Benson.
Formula 1
'Even by Man City standards, this was remarkable'

Manchester City have form for final-day drama but Sunday's Premier League title win might just be their most remarkable yet, writes Phil McNulty.
Football

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The end of 'mandatory office fun'

Why "the inane office 'fun' of yesteryear has wholly passed"
Worklife
Japan's simple, centuries-old snack

It's a straightforward street food with an iconic theme song
Travel
The batteries powered by gravity

Gravity batteries could solve one of renewable energy's biggest problems
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Why you should embrace stinging nettles

They may be hard to love, but have many surprising uses
Future
The trap of unlimited paid time off

Having as much paid holiday as you want? Sounds great – until it's not
Worklife
The world's true cradle of chocolate

"Cacao is so important to our culture that it is our culture"
Travel
Elba and Swinton fantasy: Three stars

The film is 'marvellously imaginative' but 'flawed'
Culture
How to turn your passion for food into a business

These entrepreneurs offer advice to those who want to make their food business dreams a reality
Food
What’s the difference between love and lust?

What's going on in your body and your brain when you fall in love?
Ideas
Bittersweet tales of heartache and healing

This week's recommended reads include an eccentric crime story and "one of the best grief books ever...
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Two men push tuk tuk through flooded streets in Bangladesh

Worst floods in decades hit Bangladesh and India

At least 50 people are dead after some areas are battered by widespread flooding and landslides.

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