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Salisbury suspect 'decorated by Putin'

Online and leaked documents unmasked intelligence officer, investigative website says.
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'Monstrous' Hurricane Michael strengthens

Tens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate before the storm hits Florida on Wednesday.
US & Canada
UK challenges Saudis over missing writer

The UK foreign secretary says the case of the missing journalist is being regarded "very seriously".
Middle East

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Russia players to get 'severe punishment'

Two Russia internationals under investigation over an attack in Moscow should face severe punishment, says the Russian Premier League.
European Football
Man Utd players have to stand up - Rooney

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is an "easy target" and the club's players "have to do better", says former Old Trafford striker Wayne Rooney.
Football
Wasteful England draw with Australia

England are made to rue their missed chances as they concede a late goal to draw with Australia in a friendly at Craven Cottage.
Football

BBC Reel: Look beyond your world

The curse of the play that ‘cannot be named'

Some actors are so superstitious about 'the Scottish play' they refuse to say its name in the theatre
Reel
The strange dolls that come to life

Meet the people who have dedicated their lives to bringing these weird and wonderful clockwork characters back to life
Reel
The wonder material that never made it

If Starlite really is such a wonder material, why did nothing become of it?
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The scent that costs more than gold

The history of this rare essence begins in the Italian countryside
Travel
Yves Saint Laurent’s ultimate obsession

Was his fixation with Asia a homage or appropriation?
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The making of an iconic song

A new book offers the inside story of Imagine
Culture
A history of Taylor Swift v Kanye West

After feuding on-off for almost a decade, the pair now back opposite sides in the US mid-terms
US
A glimpse into the private life of the Dalai Lama

A new book features photos which reveal an intimate portrait of the spiritual icon
India

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Airport police told to smile less

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Virgin Galactic to reach space 'in weeks'

Company founder Richard Branson says the company is "tantalisingly close" to its first trip.
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NHS waste scandal firm loses contracts

Healthcare Environmental Services had been collecting clinical waste, including body parts.
Health
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