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As it happened: Global coronavirus deaths pass 700,000

The worldwide toll continues to increase by thousands each day, fuelled by the US, Brazil and India.
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Posing tourist breaks 19th Century sculpture

A tourist has accidentally broken the toes of a historic artwork while visiting a museum in Italy.
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Joe Biden: 'Why the hell would I take a test?'

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee says he trusts the public to decide if he is fit for office.
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Europa League last 16 - Man Utd in action & lead 5-0 from first leg

Follow live text updates as Manchester United complete their Europa League last-16 tie against LASK.
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England frustrated on shortened day one

England endure a difficult start to the first Test against Pakistan on a frustrating opening day at Emirates Old Trafford.
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'I've hidden all my gymnastics trophies away'

Five former gymnasts tell BBC Sport about their experiences in the sport.
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Will we ever travel for work again?

After Covid, will employees close down Zoom and get back on planes?
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The islands paid to save their seas

Should countries be paid to protect their wildlife?
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Culture
A Russian way to stay healthy

Locals have long believed that a regular banya session is equated to rebirth
Travel
Stars back Ellen amid 'toxic workplace' claims

Kevin Hart and Katy Perry come to the TV host's defence, but her former DJ recalls "toxicity" on set
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'I had to get used to the uncertainty'

This is what they say it's like to be in your 20s and unemployed during the age of coronavirus
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What is the 'sovereign citizen' movement?

Anti-government activists who believe they are immune from the law are 'a worldwide threat'
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