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Kosovo brings back dozens from Syria

More than 100 Kosovans, including mothers, children and several suspected IS fighters, are flown home.
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Seven killed in attack on Afghan ministry

Four civilians and three police officers were killed in the attack, which officials say is now over.
Asia
Wife admits killing Ku Klux Klan chief

Malissa Ancona is sentenced to life in jail for shooting her husband, Frank, in Missouri.
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Juventus seal eighth straight title

Juventus win their eight straight Italian Serie A league title with a win over Fiorentina in front of home fans at the Allianz Stadium.
European Football
Miller drug reaction is racist - promoter

Jarrell Miller is being "nailed to the cross" over a failed drug test "because he is an African-American fighter", his promoter claims.
Boxing
Smith replaces Rahane as Royals captain

Steve Smith makes an unbeaten 59 in his first match since being appointed Rajashtan Royals captain after they sack Ajinkya Rahane.
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The 1975 cover Thank U, Next

Singer Matty Healy said the band covered this out of admiration for Grande
Music
The biggest battle in music right now

Smart speakers are at the centre of a behind-the-scenes war
Music
Ariana Grande sings God is a Woman

Ariana Grande graced the Live Lounge and offered up a powerful rendition of her top 10 single
Music

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Five countries saving the planet

What’s it like to live in a place that puts the world first?
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Why the Swiss still love cash

What a high-value bank note can tell us about an affinity for physical money
Capital
Childish Gambino’s second Coachella set

Reaction to his first weekend set produces a remarkable shape-shifting response
Culture
How and why did religion evolve?

Even chimps show some spiritual behaviours, suggesting religion has deep roots
Future
The 10 iconic ages of Madonna

From here until the next reinvention, you will know her as Madame X
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Is the universe a bubble or balloon?

Discovering the limits of our universe
Earth
Less is more: Iconic Nordic designs

How minimalist, mid-century classics are making a comeback
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