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Terror as train carriage submerged in China floods

Passengers tell of their fear after a busy subway carriage was flooded in central Henan province.
China
How critical race theory is dividing the US

An idea borne of legal studies has made its way into the popular discourse, with divisive results.
US & Canada
An extreme jungle trek to vaccinate people in India

Latgam Singpu and his team use rope bridges, school buses and incentives to reach remote villages.
India

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Is the USA 'Dream Team' era coming to an end?

Team USA's men's and women's basketball teams have had difficult preparations for the Olympics, so could Tokyo 2020 see an end to their domination?
Olympics
Sweden end USA's 44-match unbeaten run

Sweden's women's football team stun world champions the United States in their opening match at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Football
Jones reflects on 'surreal' Lions return

British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones reflects on completing a remarkable recovery to lead the tourists against South Africa.
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What's the purpose of the office?

Remote work is working. So, why do we need a physical space?
Worklife
A tiny isle with an 'unspoken' language

Almost all 22,000 residents can understand it
Travel
The neglected 'Galapagos of Europe'

One of the oldest lakes in the world is home to remarkable species
Future
The ultimate expression of suffering

How an apparent error in one of the world's most famous sculptures shows anguish
Culture
Does Japan have Covid under control?

With the Olympics starting this on Friday, more and more Covid cases are being reported
Reality Check
'I thought rape isn't something that happens to men'

Support charities say male victims of sexual assault sometimes feel their experiences don't count
England
Anne-Marie: I've always loved the idea of revenge

The pop star on beating anxiety, growing bored of her biggest song, and her revenge fantasies
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Commuters and children rescued from China floodwaters

Many people have been saved from the the waist-high waters across Henan province.

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