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Passengers hurt escaping train engulfed by fire

Ten people are injured, three seriously, as a train is caught up in a wildfire in eastern Spain.
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China inducing rainfall to combat severe drought

Authorities are carrying out cloud seeding operations in central and southwest China.
China
Thousands of Jews quit Russia after Ukraine invasion

Around 20,500 Jews out of an estimated 165,000 Russian Jews, have moved from to Israel since March.
Europe

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Sciver passes 50 but Rockets limited by Invincibles - clips, radio & text

Follow live text, clips and radio commentary as Trent Rockets host Oval Invincibles in the women's Hundred.
The Hundred
Rain halts South Africa's charge against England - clips, radio & text

Follow live text updates, in-play clips and radio commentary from day one of the opening Test between England and South Africa at Lord's.
Cricket
Ronaldo to reveal 'truth' amid Man Utd uncertainty

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he will soon reveal "the truth" about his future after reading so many "lies" this summer.
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The mystery toys puzzling scientists

Knowing what ancient children played with is surprisingly puzzling
Future
The UK's book-obsessed 'micronation'

The stunt was intended to put Hay-on-Wye on the map – and it worked
Travel
The unstoppable rise of 'ghosting'

Workers and recruiters alike are going radio silent. What's going on?
Worklife
Rapper getting Ian Curtis mural fixed after ad error

A mural of Joy Division's Ian Curtis was painted over with an advert
UK
The women fighting period shame with charts

Menstruation is a taboo topic in India, but some women are putting up charts with dates
India
Cowell and Gates lead tributes to late Pop Idol star

Simon Cowell has led the tributes to Pop Idol and West End star Darius
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Whales surprise two paddleboarders in Argentina

One paddleboarder was knocked into the water by a whale's fin, which clipped his board.

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