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Russia medics fear nuclear blast contamination

Arctic hospital staff did not know that military test victims were irradiated, the BBC learns.
Europe
Florida executes killer who preyed on gay men

Dubbed the "I-95 Killer", Gary Ray Bowles admitted to killing six men along the eastern US main freeway.
US & Canada
Papuans protest for independence

Demonstrators calling for Papuan independence held a rally in Jakarta after days of riots in Indonesia's eastern region.
Asia

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Archer 'flattered' by Steyn comparison

England bowler Jofra Archer says he is "flattered" to be compared to South Africa great Dale Steyn after taking 6-45 on day one of the third Ashes Test.
Cricket
Wolves win against Torino in Italy

Wolves are in a good position to qualify for the Europa League group stage for the first time after winning 3-2 away in Italy against Torino.
European Football
I'll get rid of Ortiz and Fury - Wilder

WBC champion Deontay Wilder vows to "get rid" of Luis Ortiz and Tyson Fury in his coming fights amid "surreal" scenes at a restaurant opening in West Yorkshire.
Boxing

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How Germany became the country of cars

One highly illegal road trip jumpstarted the era of the automobile
Travel
Comedy’s most controversial subject?

Breaking taboos around abortion
Culture
Nine artists who hated their own albums

Even legends like The Beatles, Prince and U2 have disowned their work
Music
How Zambia is making farming cool

Where agriculture accounts for 35% of the country’s GDP
Worklife
The French style icon bringing change

Carine Roitfeld is aiming to bring the fashion runway to a wider audience
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German city offers €1m for proof it doesn't exist

The city wants to disprove a 25-year-old conspiracy theory
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