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Trump says he 'did nothing wrong' to get indicted

The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social.
US & Canada
US East Coast facing worst air quality in years

US President Joe Biden says the dense cloak of smoke is a "stark reminder" of climate change.
US & Canada
Quebec fires spread quickly - help is on the way

With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.
US & Canada

Sport

'He never hides' - new Liverpool signing Mac Allister

From the streets of Argentina to the Premier League and World Cup glory - the story of Liverpool's new signing Alexis Mac Allister.
Football
The Jewish star who shone in war-time Berlin

As their shops were boycotted, books burned and rights shredded, one German Jew found a way to survive the Nazi regime - representing it on the biggest sporting stage.
Sport
Devastating bowlers put Australia in command

Australia's bowlers put in a thunderous performance to rip through the India top order on day two of the World Test Championship final at The Oval.
Cricket

Canada Wildfires

Will poor US air quality change beliefs?

With wildfires and poor air quality close to home, will attitudes change?
Future
Surreal skies grip New Yorkers - in pictures

One the most famous skylines in the world shrouded in an orange hue
In Pictures
How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke

With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe
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The Italian tart that tricked the Pope

Its origins are mysterious, from an absurd Vatican edict to WW2 history
World's Table
The nation that is the 'land of song'

How opera star Bryn Terfel emerged from an extraordinary cultural heritage
Culture
The world's most underrated dive spots?

Where to see the most incredible marine life on the planet
Travel
Why AI won't be a burnout cure

"You can use AI to ease burnout, or you can use it to make it much, much worse"
Worklife
Why fish are finding it hard to breathe

Global warming is stripping the seas of oxygen, threatening marine wildlife
Future
Lost girl, 10, survives night in frigid mountains

Wearing a T-shirt and jeans, the girl slept between two trees as temperatures dropped to 38F (3C)
US
Taurine may extend life and health, scientists find

Researchers say the nutrient may be an "elixir of life" but warn more research is needed
Health

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Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden

Biden calls Sunak 'president' by mistake

The UK prime minister and US president were speaking to the media ahead of talks in Washington.

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