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Widow confronts Russian soldier accused of war crime

The 21-year-old serviceman has pled guilty to killing her husband in a village in Ukraine's north-east.
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Monkeypox investigated in Europe, US and Canada

Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in four European countries, health authorities say.
Health
George W Bush's speech gaffe over 'Iraq invasion'

The former US president corrected himself after saying Putin had invaded Iraq rather than Ukraine.
US & Canada

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US PGA Championship round one - McIlroy leads as world's top three head out

Follow live text commentary of round one of the US PGA Championship in Oklahoma where Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are among the early starters.
Golf
Premier League: Palace double lead at Everton & Burnley level at Villa

Follow live text updates from Thursday's three Premier League games including Everton v Crystal Palace & Aston Villa v Burnley.
Football
Magnificent McIlroy sets pace at Southern Hills

Rory McIlroy birdies his final hole to reach five under par and set the early pace on day one of the US PGA Championship.
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Why you should embrace stinging nettles

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Future
Forgotten pioneers of electronic music

Revealing the women composers who have been overlooked
Culture
The island rewarding 'good travellers'

Responsible visitors to Palau will be offered exclusive experiences
Travel
UK's biggest EuroMillions winners go public

Joe and Jess Thwaite, from Gloucester, said the record £184m win will give them "time to dream"
UK
Leaky Gucci 'Sun umbrella' sparks China outcry

Chinese social media users say they are shocked the £1,329 item will not stop rain
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Women win damages over Japan exam discrimination

Juntendo University in Tokyo set stricter requirements for female medical students in entrance exams
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