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Cold case cracked with record-small amount of DNA

Just 15 cells' worth of DNA was used to track down the man suspected of killing a US girl in 1989.
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Gender disparities still vex Tokyo Olympics games

Female athletes still face hurdles at the most 'gender balanced' Olympics games
US & Canada
US baseball team drops controversial name

After decades of criticism from Native American groups, the Cleveland Indians have a new name.
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Man Utd announce £73m Sancho signing

England winger Jadon Sancho completes his £73m move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund.
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'Protest a human right' - Asher-Smith

Team GB sprinter Dina Asher-Smith speaks out in support of athlete protests at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Olympics
Is Kane on the move to Man City this summer?

After Harry Kane was linked to a £160m move to Manchester City, what is the latest with the Tottenham and England striker's future?
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The rise of 'financial therapy'

Why some people are turning to professionals to reduce money fears
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The greatest film about sport ever made

Why Tokyo Olympiad is a masterpiece of Japanese cinema
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Is French cuisine forever changed?

The French revolution that has chefs sharpening their knives
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Why some people don't want a vaccine

The reasons for vaccine hesitancy are complex but may prevent herd immunity
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Mars has thin crust and huge core, Nasa probe shows

Scientists now have absolute numbers for the thickness of the Red Planet's crust, mantle and core
Science & Environment
TikTok's pasta chips - can millions be wrong?

Sophie Whitbread puts the TikTok recipe to the test
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Could there be new Amy Winehouse music on the way?

Ten years after her death, Amy's parents say they want fans to hear CDs of her unreleased material
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