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Ukraine says giant nuclear plant won't supply Russia

Russia occupies Europe's biggest nuclear plant and now wants to sell power from it back to Ukraine.
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North Korea fighting Covid with tea and salt water

As Covid spreads in North Korea, state media urges the use of traditional medicine against the virus.
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Monkeypox investigated in Europe, US, Australia

Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in eight European countries, health authorities say.
Health

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Premier League managers speak before final day

Coverage of Friday's Premier League news conferences, including updates from Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and Arsenal's Mikel Arteta.
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US PGA Championship round two - Thomas challenging McIlroy's lead

Follow live text commentary of round two of the US PGA Championship in Oklahoma where the top three in the world, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Collin Morikawa are among the early starters.
Golf
Leclerc heads Ferrari one-two in Spain practice

Championship leader Charles Leclerc heads a Ferrari one-two from Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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The truth about hypnosis

Hypnosis can be used to relieve pain and anxiety, but it can also be misused
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How fear shaped ancient mythology

The goddesses who broke the rules of sex and power – and embodied our anxieties
Culture
Chile's desert town built on mummies

The Egyptians may have the most famous mummies, but they weren't the first
Travel
The end of 'mandatory office fun'

Why "the inane office 'fun' of yesteryear has wholly passed"
Worklife
Global food supply chain at risk from hackers

The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems
Science & Environment
Why scientists are freezing threatened species

Conservation scientists hope that preserving genetic material offers future insurance against...
Science & Environment
Chariots of Fire composer Vangelis was 'a pioneer'

The Greek musician's Oscar-winning film scores and electronic music led to "a new musical landscape"
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Do Australians trust their PM candidates?

The BBC speaks to voters in Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese's seats ahead of Saturday's election.

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