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Duchess of Sussex: Meghan to accompany Queen for first time

The Duchess of Sussex is to accompany the Queen on a royal engagement for the first time during a visit to Cheshire later this month.

Her Majesty and Meghan, who married Prince Harry in May, will officially open Chester’s Storyhouse Theatre and the Mersey Gateway Bridge on 14 June.

A Royal spokesman said they would also attend a lunch at…

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The People rethinking methods of Execution

The People rethinking methods of Execution The lethal injection brought an end to the macabre executions of the past. But after a string of botched deaths, its humanity is being brought into question. Is there another option? Warning: This story contains details about methods of execution that some readers may find distressing.

His last words were “I love you”, followed by a Muslim prayer. Then…

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Visiting Europe on a Budget

If you were to ask U.S. travelers where they would most want to go on a big trip, they would most likely say that Europe is their number one choice. However, many travelers think that anywhere outside of the country is too expensive and unattainable. That’s simply not true, but American travelers aren’t sure how to reach their vacation goals sooner rather than later.…

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The other Balochistan: Six stories of life in a conflict zone

The other Balochistan: Six stories of life in a conflict zone Pakistan’s poorest province, Balochistan, is often in the news because of targeted killings, suicide attacks and abductions. The BBC’s Shumaila Jaffery met people in the capital Quetta trying to lead normal lives. The secret life of a bank manager

Yasir is lead singer of underground rock band Malhaar. Bank manager by day but rocker by…

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Serial poopers: What makes people poo in public places?

What makes people poo in public places? This piece contains language which some might find offensive In parts of the world blessed with effective, modern sanitation, it’s widely understood that poo belongs inside a person, or a toilet.

But if you follow the news, you might have noticed an abundance of stories about “serial poopers”: people who brazenly defecate in public, leaving shock (and,…

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Vinyl records, music and Dragons' Den: The man who started in music at 13

Vinyl records, music and Dragons’ Den: The man who started in music at 13

Vinyl records, music and Dragons’ Den: The man who started in music at 13 At 22-years-old, Oscar Trap from Copenhagen is the world’s youngest vinyl pressing plant owner.

He started his career in the music industry nearly 10 years ago.

“I opened a record label in my dad’s name when I was 13 because I wasn’t allowed to have a company,” he explains.

“I got some support from my local authority which…

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Italy's Matteo Salvini shuts ports to migrant rescue ship

Italy’s Matteo Salvini shuts ports to migrant rescue ship

Italy’s Matteo Salvini shuts ports to migrant rescue ship Italy’s new interior minister has refused permission for a rescue vessel to drop off 629 migrants picked up off Libya’s coast.

Matteo Salvini, leader of the far-right League, said Malta should let the Aquarius dock but he was rejected.

Malta said the German charity SOS Méditerranée had picked up the migrants in Libyan waters, which meant…

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French Open 2018: Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to win 11th title

French Open 2018: Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to win 11th title Rafael Nadal finally sealed victory on his fifth match point French Open 2018 Venue: Roland Garros, Paris Dates: 27 May-10 June Coverage: Daily live radio and text commentaries on BBC Radio 5 live, the BBC Sport website and app.

World number one Rafael Nadal won an 11th French Open title by beating Austrian Dominic…

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Iraq election: Fire at Baghdad ballot paper depot

A fire has been brought under control at Iraq’s biggest ballot paper storage depot after calls for an election recount.

Votes for the eastern district of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, were being held in the depot.

Officials say some ballot boxes could have been in a warehouse that burnt down but most were safe.

Last month’s legislative elections…

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G7 summit: War of words erupts between US and key allies

A war of words has erupted between the US and its G7 allies, hours after the group had put on a show of unity at the end of a tense summit.

US President Donald Trump and two of his advisers lashed out at Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, accusing him of engaging in “bad faith diplomacy”.

Mr Trump retracted his endorsement of the G7’s joint…

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Queer Eye stars actually crowned Yass queens

Queer Eye stars actually crowned Yass queens The Queer Eye stars have found their spiritual home – in a small Australian town called Yass in New South Wales.

The saying “yaass” is a favourite of the Fab Five, which is made up of Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Karamo Brown and Bobby Berk.

The town’s name is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal word “yharr” – meaning “running…

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Iraq arrests asylum seeker wanted in Germany for Wiesbaden murder

Iraq arrests asylum seeker wanted in Germany for Wiesbaden murder An Iraqi man who fled Germany after the murder of a teenage girl has been arrested in his home country and admitted killing her, local police say.

Ali Bashar, a 20-year-old asylum seeker, went missing after Susanna Maria Feldman, 14, was found strangled near the city of Wiesbaden last month.

He was detained on Friday in Iraqi…

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Why US suicide rate is on the rise

Why US suicide rate is on the rise A new government study released reveals that suicide has been on the rise nationwide since 1999. The figures were released in the week when the deaths of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain brought the issue to the fore.

But what has spurred this steady increase in American suicides?

In 17 years, 30%

That’s how much the overall suicide rate…

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Avengers superfan watches Infinity War film 43 times

Avengers superfan watches Infinity War film 43 times Think you’re a Marvel fan?

The chances are you haven’t seen the latest movie 43 times.

Superfan Tony Mitchell claims he’s been to the cinema to see Avengers: Infinity War more than anyone else.

And the YouTuber from North Carolina has got the cinema tickets to prove it.

Image copyrightTONY MITCHELLImage captionTony estimates his cinema binge…

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Adebayo Akinfenwa destroys boot in message to Sergio Ramos

Wycombe Wanderers striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has given a (jokey) warning to Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.

Ramos is facing criticism after Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah was injured in the Champions League final following a tussle between the two.

Ramos also collided with Loris Karius, the Reds’ goalkeeper.

Akinfenwa tweeted that he’ll…

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Trump at G7: Who's who in Merkel's photo?

Trump at G7: Who’s who in Merkel’s photo?

Trump at G7: Who’s who in Merkel’s photo? Image copyrightJESCO DENZE

It was always slated to be a tense and awkward G7 summit and an Instagram post from the official account of German Chancellor Angela Merkel appears to have captured one of those moments.

Here’s a who’s who of the people pictured, and where they stand on the trade row:

1. Donald Trump, US president:

Mr Trump shocked…

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse trailer - what we learned

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse trailer – what we learned

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse trailer – what we learned The trailer for the latest Spider-Man film has been released and it features a whole lot more Spidey than ever before – mostly because it contains more than one version of the famous character.

Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse introduces 14-year-old Miles Morales, who also has spider super powers, to the big screen.

The animated film’s…

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