Trump says ready to meet Iran's Rouhani

"If they want to meet, we'll meet," the US president says.

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Italy earthquake 'hero dog' found dead

The owner of Kaos, which rescued people in 2016, says the animal was poisoned.

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Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani

More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides.

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Russia World Cup: Pussy Riot protesters detained on leaving jail

The activists served 15 days for storming on to the pitch during the World Cup final in Russia.

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Backpackers attacked with shovel in Australian bush

One backpacker was rammed with a four-wheel-drive before being attacked with a shovel, police say.

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Uber halts development of self-driving trucks

The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars.

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James Gunn: Guardians of the Galaxy cast back fired director

Chris Pratt says that James Gunn "is a good man" despite his "inappropriate jokes from years ago".

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Largest king penguin colony shrinks 90% in 30 years

The world's largest colony, in the Indian Ocean, has shrunk 90% over 30 years, research suggests.

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The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria.

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Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker

At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters.

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Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change

How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming.

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World-famous aerialist on the keys to her success

Christine Van Loo, a seven-time US national acro-gymnastics champion, explains how she got to the top of her game.

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Nailing it: How the National Gallery of Ireland is taking the masters to the masses

The National Gallery of Ireland is teaming up with a Dublin based nail bar to recreate the greats in 'minicure' form.

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Canadian puddle splash van driver loses job

Employer confirms driver has been sacked after his anti-social behaviour is caught on dashcam.

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Russian ministry spokeswoman turns songwriter

Foreign Ministry's Maria Zakharova pens lyrics for popular Russian singer.

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Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission.

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The fight to end silence on fashion's waste problem

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming.

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Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU?

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Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones.

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Letter from Africa: How bruised is President Buhari by defections?

Journalist Mannir Dan Ali considers the Nigerian president's chances of re-election after the loss of key allies.

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Canadian puddle splash van driver loses job

Employer confirms driver has been sacked after his anti-social behaviour is caught on dashcam.

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Germany gripped by #MeTwo racism debate

Thousands of tweets document racism in German schools, housing and jobs.

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'Panicked' kangaroo smashes way into Australian home

A family locked the distressed animal in a bathroom after it broke a window and "ran amok".

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Russian ministry spokeswoman turns songwriter

Foreign Ministry's Maria Zakharova pens lyrics for popular Russian singer.

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Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission.

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The fight to end silence on fashion's waste problem

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming.

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Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU?

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Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones.

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Letter from Africa: How bruised is President Buhari by defections?

Journalist Mannir Dan Ali considers the Nigerian president's chances of re-election after the loss of key allies.

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Germany gripped by #MeTwo racism debate

Thousands of tweets document racism in German schools, housing and jobs.

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Aid sector 'almost complicit' in sex scandal, say MPs

Aid sector bosses were "self-deluded" and "collectively failed" to tackle exploitation, MPs say.

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North Korea 'working on new missiles', US officials say

US intelligence leaks suggest the North may be building ballistic missiles, despite recent pledges.

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Tom Watson accuses NEC member of being a 'loud-mouthed bully'

Peter Willsman was recorded suggesting "Trump fanatics" are behind Labour anti-Semitism claims.

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Dixons Carphone admits data breach now affects 10 million

Retailer finds that personal details of an extra nine million customers may have been accessed last year.

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Women 'illegally buying abortion pill online'

The abortion process can start within 30 minutes, meaning many want to take the pill at home.

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The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria.

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Corrie Mckeague: Airman 'somewhere in Suffolk waste disposal system'

Corrie Mckeague is "no longer missing" and his remains are "irretrievable", his father says.

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Andy Murray beats Mackenzie McDonald in Washington Open

Andy Murray fights back to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the Washington Open first round in his fourth match since returning from hip surgery.

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Love Island: Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham win ITV2 series

After eight weeks of dumpings and drama, the winning couple of the ITV2 series is revealed.

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Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani

More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides.

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IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists

Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday.

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Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change

How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming.

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Durex recalls condoms over split worries

The company says the products are not passing "stringent shelf-life tests", meaning they could burst.

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The Papers: Manchester bomber was 'rescued by Royal Navy'

Tuesday's papers include stories on the Manchester bomber, Love Island, and a Fortnite addict.

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News Daily: Aid sector abuse and North Korea missile reports

Your morning briefing for Tuesday 31 July 2018.

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Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker

At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters.

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Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'

As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp.

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In pictures: Behind the mask

British photographer Rory Lewis's portraits of actors and other public figures go on show in London.

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Melinda Messenger: 'How do breasts have so much power?'

Former glamour model Melinda Messenger reflects on the breast augmentation she had in her 20s.

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Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league

Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league.

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Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission.

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Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU?

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What happened to the boy who chased away the lions?

As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited?

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Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones.

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A Migrant Boy Rejoins His Mother, but He’s Not the Same


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Fast fashion: Inside the fight to end the silence on waste

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming.

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If an N.B.A. Workout Isn’t on Instagram, Does it Even Count?


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How will the Love Island contestants cash in following the show?

The next few weeks will be crucial for the Islanders as they establish their brand outside the villa.

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Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe?

Northern Rail passengers have had huge disruption, but is the rest of Europe jealous of our railways?

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Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?


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After Doctors Cut Their Opioids, Patients Turn to a Risky Treatment for Back Pain


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Brexit, Russia, Mars: Your Tuesday Briefing


By REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2v4wMX7

What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Please Like Me’ and ‘Frontline’


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Ceramics Aren’t Enough. Bring on the Spaceships, Italian Town Says.


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Philippine Bombing Kills 10, Showing Insurgents Remain a Problem


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How Trump Allies Shifted Their Defense as Evidence of Contacts With Russians Grew


By MARK MAZZETTI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Kbq7Pz

Former FEMA Official Accused of Sexual Misconduct That Spanned Years


By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2LGBip2

Quotation of the Day: Why Global Greening Isn’t as Great as It Sounds


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Review: In a New Orleans ‘House,’ Wealthy Women Are Haunted by Slavery’s Ghosts


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With Trades, Yankees Pitching Staff Remains a Work in Progress


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Corrections: July 31, 2018


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The Third-Party Option


By DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2KhiuaA

New York City Is Thriving. Why Is Transport Such a Nightmare?


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Four People, Including a 5-Year-Old Boy, Are Shot and Killed in Queens


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Murder Suspect Used Dating Apps to Prey on Women, Police Say


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More to Come


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Bob Woodward’s New Book Will Detail ‘Harrowing Life’ Inside Trump White House


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A Migrant Boy Rejoins His Mother, but He’s Not the Same


By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2LVfOnX

If an N.B.A. Workout Isn’t on Instagram, Does it Even Count?


By SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2AAY4tB

Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?


By JAMES GORMAN from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2AmCrwE

After Doctors Cut Their Opioids, Patients Turn to a Risky Treatment for Back Pain


By SHEILA KAPLAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2v3sI9D

Brexit, Russia, Mars: Your Tuesday Briefing


By REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2v4wMX7

What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Please Like Me’ and ‘Frontline’


By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2KbQhBC

Ceramics Aren’t Enough. Bring on the Spaceships, Italian Town Says.


By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2vonAfu

Philippine Bombing Kills 10, Showing Insurgents Remain a Problem


By FELIPE VILLAMOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KhkD5Q

How Trump Allies Shifted Their Defense as Evidence of Contacts With Russians Grew


By MARK MAZZETTI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Kbq7Pz

Former FEMA Official Accused of Sexual Misconduct That Spanned Years


By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2LGBip2

Quotation of the Day: Why Global Greening Isn’t as Great as It Sounds


By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2M0WLFu

Review: In a New Orleans ‘House,’ Wealthy Women Are Haunted by Slavery’s Ghosts


By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2mVsj4v

With Trades, Yankees Pitching Staff Remains a Work in Progress


By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Kc6uqw

Corrections: July 31, 2018


By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2OsgCPz

The Third-Party Option


By DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2KhiuaA

New York City Is Thriving. Why Is Transport Such a Nightmare?


By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2v2dWjd

Four People, Including a 5-Year-Old Boy, Are Shot and Killed in Queens


By BENJAMIN MUELLER and HANNAH WULKAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2v3idmO

Murder Suspect Used Dating Apps to Prey on Women, Police Say


By ASHLEY SOUTHALL from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2KbEEL8

More to Come


By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2v4Zabw

Bob Woodward’s New Book Will Detail ‘Harrowing Life’ Inside Trump White House


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World Cup 2022: Fifa need to conduct "independent investigation" into Qatar bid claims

Fifa should conduct an "independent investigation" over claims the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids, says Damian Collins MP.

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Tour de France: Geraint Thomas wins as Chris Froome finishes third

Geraint Thomas says he is "floating around on cloud nine" after becoming the third British winner of the Tour de France.

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Georgia's rave revolution

Dance is a form of protest in a country where tensions between liberal youths and far-right groups run deep.

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Evidence of torture in Russia prison

A video showing more than a dozen prison officers beating a prisoner prompted demands for justice.

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A Nicaraguan spring? Understanding a crisis in five objects

For more than 100 days Nicaragua has been gripped by a political crisis that has left more than 350 dead.

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Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi released from prison

The Palestinian teenager served an eight month sentence for kicking and slapping an Israeli soldier.

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Weaving a livelihood in Kenya

Grace is one of the few remaining loom weavers in Kenya.

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Liberian midwife: I have 1,000 babies named after me

Midwife Alice delivered her first baby at gunpoint during Liberia's first civil war.

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Why Trump is attacking the media

He wants positive coverage for himself and critical coverage of his foes, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Russian outcry over prison brutality video

A leaked video showed Russian prison guards viciously beating an inmate in handcuffs.

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'I was jealous of my partner's past lovers'

Zachary Stockill couldn't stop thinking about his partner's sexual past. His obsession killed the relationship - then he learned it could be cured.

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A $100 Billion Train: The Future of California or a Boondoggle?


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How to Beat F.O.B.O., From the Expert Who Coined It


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An Influential French Director Is Accused of Sexual Abuse. The Reaction Has Been Muted.


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What’s on TV Monday: ‘Rest in Power’ and ‘A Very Secret Service’


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« Ils crachent quand je marche dans la rue »: le « nouvel antisémitisme » en France


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11 and Married: Malaysia Spars Over Child Brides


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G.O.P. Faces Another Midterm Threat as Trump Plays the Shutdown Card


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Carr Fire in California Claims Another Victim, Bringing Death Toll to 6


By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2K6tyqK

J.A. Happ Avoids a Bronx Cheer by Leading the Yankees to Victory


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Newest Hall of Famers Carry Records and Memories Into Cooperstown


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Rioter who featured in viral bricking video jailed

Brian Spencer, 40, featured in a viral video of him being hit in the crotch and head by "wayward" bricks during a riot. from BBC...