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Largest wildfire in US burns through 300,000 acres

The Bootleg Fire has burned an area larger than Los Angeles and forced thousands to evacuate.
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Asia follows global shares slide amid Covid fears

Stocks in Asia, the US, the UK and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may slow a recovery.
Business
Pedro Castillo declared president-elect of Peru

The leftist candidate won the popular vote but had been accused of fraud by rival Keiko Fujimori.
Latin America & Caribbean

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'Why Morikawa deserves to be champion golfer of the year'

After two major wins in 11 months and no missed cuts in the sport's biggest events, Collin Morikawa deserves to be called the champion golfer of the year, writes Iain Carter.
Golf
The triumph and trauma of Daley's quest for gold

The 'baby' of Beijing has become a father, a husband, an LGBTQ+ spokesperson. Tom Daley has perhaps one final shot at Olympic gold.
Sport
Arsenal sign Lokonga from Anderlecht

Arsenal complete the signing of Anderlecht and Belgium youth midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on a long-term contract.
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The unseen masterpieces of Frida Kahlo

Missing and overlooked paintings offer new clues to the artist's life and work
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What did the ancient Romans eat?

A chef is unearthing long-lost recipes from one of the world's oldest cookbooks
Travel
Why we need to dim lights at night

Light pollution is taking its toll on the world's wildlife
Future
How to master the hybrid workweek

Hybrid is coming – so how do you plan your in-office days?
Worklife
Jeff Bezos to blast into space aboard rocket ship

Billionaire Jeff Bezos will launch into space in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship
Science & Environment
Harry promises to share 'highs and lows' in memoir

The book is due to be published next year and will be "accurate and wholly truthful", the prince...
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How to cool your home in a warming world

Low-energy designs and technologies can keep homes comfortable
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First space tourist: 'I was euphoric'

Dennis Tito paid $20 million to travel to the International Space Station in 2001.

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