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First ever sales fall for Facebook owner Meta

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok.
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Million in Wuhan lockdown after four Covid cases

The city where Covid began is under partial lockdown for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
China
'My most prized possession is gone'

Aaron's family lost everything in a California wildfire - but some things simply can't be replaced.
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Germany beat France to set up final with England

Eight-time champions Germany will play England in the Euro 2022 final on Sunday after beating France in a dramatic semi-final in Milton Keynes.
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Bairstow's 90 helps England beat SA in riotous T20

Jonny Bairstow's devastating 90 helps England beat South Africa by 41 runs in a high-scoring first Twenty20 international in Bristol.
Cricket
Man Utd sign Martinez from Ajax in £57m deal

Manchester United complete the signing of Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax in a deal worth up to 67m euros (£57m).
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A negative mindset that haunts so many

It's easily to slip into negative-thinking spirals – so how do you stop it?
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The film that demonised rural America

50 years on, how backwoods thriller Deliverance left a controversial legacy
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The Iberian civilisation that vanished

It was previously linked to the lost city of Atlantis
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How religion is saving species in India

In India, religious worship is helping boost conservation efforts
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Fossils show monster could have lived in Loch Ness

Plesiosaur fossils on an ancient African riverbed suggest 'Nessie' could have survived fresh water
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Largest pink diamond in 300 years found in Angola

The 170 carat "Lulo Rose" is the fifth largest diamond ever discovered in Angola's Lulo mine
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