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Cuba is holding a mass rally in Havana in honour of its late revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro.
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German intelligence employee arrested

A German intelligence agency employee is held after making Islamist statements and leaking material.
Europe
IS claims Ohio attacker as its 'soldier'

The Islamic State group claims responsibility for Monday's rampage at Ohio State University.
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Liverpool 2-0 Leeds United

Ben Woodburn becomes the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool's history as they beat Leeds to reach the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Football
Woods can beat my record - Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus believes Tiger Woods could still pass his record of 18 major titles despite having not played competitively for 16 months.
Golf
Chelsea begin sex abuse investigation

Chelsea begin an investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse concerning an individual who was employed by the club.
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Darryl Jones: The unknown Rolling Stone

As The Rolling Stones release an album paying homage to the black blues musicians that inspired...
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The ships that we couldn’t live without

A fleet of colossal vessels keep the world running – what’s it like onboard?
Future
Why the nude still shocks

It’s one of art’s greatest subjects
Culture
The country that loves being sad

In an odd but enlightening way, the people actually enjoy it
Travel
The dangers that come from space

Asteroids are not the only threat to life on Earth
Earth
Using school buses to democratise wi-fi

How innovative mobile hotspots are reshaping one of the poorest parts of the US
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A simple cure for open office hate

We’re interrupted every three minutes. This could end the open office tyranny
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Uncertain future for UK nuclear fusion lab

A question mark hangs over a world-leading laboratory that has pioneered research into fusion for...
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Ambulances 'struggle to reach 999 calls'

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Mahler's £4.5m manuscript breaks record

A handwritten score by Gustav Mahler fetches a record-breaking £4.5m at auction.
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BMW, Daimler, Ford and VW Group agree to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe.
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