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Trump downplays North Korea missile test

During state visit to Japan, the US president put himself at odds with his hosts and his own advisers.
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German Jews advised to not wear kippas

Official urges Jews to not wear traditional skullcaps following a sharp rise in anti-Semitism.
Europe
UK man latest to die in rising Everest toll

Ten people have now died climbing the world's highest peak this season, amid reports of overcrowding.
Asia

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Smith's ton sees Australia beat England

Steve Smith's century leads Australia to a 12-run victory over England in a World Cup warm-up in Southampton.
Cricket
Will boos soundtrack Smith & England's summer?

Steve Smith batted as if he had never been away in scoring a century against England - but will he be able to move on from the ball-tampering scandal?
Cricket
'Farce at Ferrari is no laughing matter'

Ferrari are giving the impression they are set on staging a Formula 1 pantomime with their latest mistake in qualifying for Monaco, says Andrew Benson.
Formula 1

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Live Lounge Big Weekend 2019 special

Our pick of the Live Lounge performances from artists at this weekend’s festival
Music
Are women the future of guitar music?

Half of beginner guitarists are female, so how should the industry respond?
Music
Is this the world's most popular funeral song?

How Sinatra and popular artists became requested more than traditional hymns
Music

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The criminals who fool doctors

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The brilliant work of diamond graders

Judging precious stones takes a special eye
Capital
What Alien tells us about office life

How the 1979 sci-fi is about a group of interstellar wage slaves
Culture
The surprising truth about Caesar salad

One of America’s most popular dishes is not from the US
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10 of the world's most beautiful houses

A selection of remarkable residences of the modern era
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The strangest music merchandise ever

For the die-hard fan, why get a T-shirt when you can get a coffin?
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The big reasons we argue about money

Money is the top strain on relationships, according to a survey
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