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Russia says Crimea blast was an act of sabotage

Russia's defence ministry said a fire triggered the blasts in the Dzhankoi area - before later blaming "sabotage".
World
Oscars apologises to Littlefeather after 50 years

Sacheen Littlefeather rejected the award on Marlon Brando's behalf over representation in film.
US & Canada
'Starbucks fired me for being three minutes late'

Starbucks is fighting efforts by workers in the US to unionise. Is it winning?
Business

Sport

Transfer news - Ronaldo latest & Man City sign Gomez

Transfer news including the latest on Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United, while Manchester City sign Spanish defender Sergio Gomez.
Football
Man City confirm signing of defender Gomez

Manchester City confirm the signing of Anderlecht and Spain Under-21s defender Sergio Gomez on a four-year deal.
Football
'He let us down' - how costly was Nunez nightmare?

As home debuts go, it couldn't have gone much worse for £85m Liverpool signing Darwin Nunez, but Jurgen Klopp believes he will benefit from the harsh lesson.
Football

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'You can't cancel our identities'

Local authorities tried to cancel the Montreal Pride parade at the last minute, but that didn't stop a large crowd from carrying on anyway
Canada
Dutch man convicted of extorting Canadian teenager

Amanda Todd took her own life weeks after posting a video in which she detailed her harassment online
Canada
A sex assault scandal disgraces Canada’s pastime

Hockey Canada has lost sponsorships and federal funding amid probe into 2018 sexual assault claim
Canada
Canada to ban import of handguns pending freeze

Gun ownership rules are strict, but the government has taken measures to further tighten legislation
Canada

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The greatest conspiracy in ancient art

Why we have a bias against colour
Culture
The UK's book-obsessed 'micronation'

The stunt was intended to put Hay-on-Wye on the map – and it worked
Travel
The end of the layoff taboo

Some workers are posting about getting laid off – and it's paying off
Worklife
How mammals won the dinosaurs' world

The dinosaurs' downfall marked the rise of the mammals
Future
'I wish I'd never worked for the UK in Afghanistan'

Afghan contractors left behind when the Taliban seized power tell the BBC they feel betrayed
Asia
Fifa suspends Indian FA over third-party influence

India's football association is suspended because of "undue influence from third parties"
Sport
Holland takes social media break for mental health

The Spider-man star says Instagram and Twitter can be "detrimental" to his mental health
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Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning

Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat".

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