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Spain puzzles over former king's whereabouts

Embattled ex-King Juan Carlos left weeks after he was linked to a probe into alleged corruption.
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TikTok founder defends potential Microsoft sale

President Donald Trump has threatened to bar the popular video-sharing social media firm from the US.
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‘Neither the US nor China wants us’

Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious.
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Stirling century leads Ireland pursuit of 329 to beat England - clips, radio & text

England, 2-0 up in the three-match series, face Ireland in the final one-day international at the Ageas Bowl.
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Championship play-off final: Bees & Fulham goalless at interval

Follow live text updates as Brentford play Fulham for a place in next season's Premier League.
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Man City sign Valencia winger Torres

Manchester City complete the signing of Spain Under-21 winger Ferran Torres from La Liga side Valencia.
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A Russian way to stay healthy

Locals have long believed that a regular banya session is equated to rebirth
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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 band who brought gay sex to pop

Why the Village People are so much more than YMCA
Culture
The ingenious ‘solar canals’ of India

The glittering solar panels snake to the horizon
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'Knowing how the universe will end is freeing'

Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything
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What do medical conditions look like on darker skin?

Pictures in medical textbooks don't include how symptoms manifest on darker skin tones
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Google to axe Play Music in October

The service heads to the digital graveyard as the company switches focus to YouTube Music
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The moment explosion rocks Beirut

Video is emerging online of the huge blast that has devastated a large part of the Lebanese capital.

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