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The first 'second dude' in the White House

By way of Kamala Harris's historic candidacy her husband will also be breaking barriers.
US Election 2020
Ethiopia conflict widens as airports attacked

Forces in the northern state of Tigray admit firing rockets at two airports in a neighbouring region.
Africa
Iran denies al-Qaeda leader was killed in Tehran

A US report claims that Israeli agents shot dead the man and his daughter in the street in August.
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Stroll takes maiden pole at Turkish GP

Racing Point's Lance Stroll takes a sensational maiden pole position in a chaotic wet qualifying session at the Turkish Grand Prix.
Formula 1
England's George scores hat-trick

Hooker Jamie George's hat-trick helps England to a comfortable six-try victory against Georgia in their first match at Twickenham since March.
Rugby Union
DeChambeau squeezes inside Masters cut

Bryson DeChambeau squeezes inside the cut line as five players share the Masters lead heading into the third round at Augusta.
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Why is this symbol used repeatedly?

God, the Illuminati and the Eye of Providence
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Charles Darwin’s hunch about early life

A letter to a friend expounded a groundbreaking idea
Future
The power of having a ‘paradox mindset’

Embracing contradictory ideas can enhance creativity and leadership
Worklife
A Chinese spice so hot it cools

Its effects are said to be both physiological and mental
Travel
The desert city to run on hydrogen

Saudi Arabia is one nation with big plans for green hydrogen
Future Planet
How paper is helping to fight Covid-19

The paper industry has survived for thousands of years – here’s how it’s faring in 2020
Made on Earth
News quiz: Who wore a balaclava at MTV's Europe awards?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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'We fled from death and murder'

Ethiopians explain why they fled their homes in Tigray to seek refuge in Sudan.

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