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Two-time world champion Alonso 'proud' to return to F1
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'Happy' Alonso confirms F1 return
Double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso says he is "extremely happy" to return to the sport next year with Renault.
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Dog meat: First Cambodian province bans sale and consumption
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First Cambodian province bans eating of dog meat
The decision in Siem Reap follows similar moves in parts of China and India in recent months.
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic is changing fraternities and sororities
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How US fraternities and sororities are coping with virus
After 137 students in Seattle test positive, what problems does coronavirus pose to "Greek life"?
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Mary Kay Letourneau: Teacher who married boy she raped dies at 58
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Mary Kay Letourneau: Teacher who married boy she raped dies at 58
Mary Kay Letourneau had two children with Vili Fualaau, both conceived when he was under 15.
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Rosewood smuggling in The Gambia: Shipping firm halts timber exports
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Shipping firm halts timber exports over smuggling
A BBC investigation found vast quantities of protected rosewood were being trafficked from The Gambia.
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England and West Indies players take a knee
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England & West Indies players take a knee
England and West Indies players all take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before the first Test in Southampton.
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Johnny Depp denies slapping ex-wife for laughing at his tattoos
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Johnny Depp denies slapping ex-wife for laughing at his tattoo
The Hollywood star tells a libel hearing his ex-wife had been "building a dossier" against him.
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Coronavirus: Elite universities sue over US visa ruling
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Coronavirus: Harvard and MIT sue over US visa ruling
Harvard and MIT say withdrawing visas from foreign students whose courses move fully online is "chaos".
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Coronavirus in Australia: Melbourne begins new shutdown
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Coronavirus in Australia: Melbourne begins new shutdown
Five million residents are now barred from leaving home for six weeks, except for essential reasons.
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UK Chancellor gives diners 50% off on eating out
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Chancellor gives diners 50% off on eating out
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled an "eat out to help out" discount as part of wider measures.
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2020 Ryder Cup postponed until 2021 because of impact of coronavirus
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Ryder Cup postponed until 2021
The 2020 Ryder Cup, scheduled to take place in September, is postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hong Kong pupils banned from political activity
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Hong Kong pupils banned from political activity
Thousands of secondary school students have been involved in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.
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Ten positive coronavirus tests at English Premiership clubs
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Ten positive tests at Premiership clubs
Six players and four non-playing staff test positive after the first round of Premiership Rugby's coronavirus testing.
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Fritz von Weizsäcker: Gregor S gets 12 years for murder
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Fritz von Weizsäcker: Gregor S gets 12 years for murder
Dr Fritz von Weizsäcker - son of ex-German president Richard von Weizsäcker - was murdered in 2019.
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Alexander Vindman, witness 'bullied by Trump', quits US military
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Witness 'bullied by Trump' quits military
Alexander Vindman testified against the president ahead of his impeachment trial.
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Scrabble community mulls banning racial and homophobic slurs
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Scrabble community mulls banning slurs
The vote by the community's advisory board comes after weeks of anti-racism protests around the world.
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Rain restricts England and West Indies as cricket returns
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England v West Indies: Rain restricts play as cricket returns
England endure a frustrating return to international cricket as the opening day of the first Test against West Indies is limited to 17.4 overs.
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Ivory Coast PM Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies after cabinet meeting
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Ivory Coast PM Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies after cabinet meeting
Amadou Gon Coulibaly was a favourite to succeed Alassane Ouattara as president in October's elections.
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Rodriguez hits Burnley winner to sink wasteful West Ham
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West Ham United 0-1 Burnley: Jay Rodriguez scores winner as hosts rue missed chances
Jay Rodriguez's winner edges Burnley closer to a Europa League spot as relegation-threatened West Ham rue a missed chances.
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Ruthless Man City put five past Newcastle
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Man City in thumping win over Newcastle
Manchester City return to winning ways in the Premier League by thrashing hapless Newcastle at Etihad Stadium.
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Political row grows over India gold smuggling case
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India gold smuggling case sparks political row
An investigation is under way after 30kg of gold was found in a package bound for the UAE's consulate.