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Grooming gangs inquiry: UK scandal explainedThe Explainer Three-year statutory investigation will look into how gangs operated as well as alleged cover-ups by institutions such as the police and local authorities
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Six reasons your home may not be sellingThe Explainer Property sales are taking longer than ever, but there are often other reasons your home may not be attracting offers
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Sara Duterte: why the Philippines’ vice president is on trialThe Explainer Case against VP Sara Duterte shifts feud with Marcos family to ‘new battleground’
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A parasitic stomach bug is spreading in the USThe explainer Cyclosporiasis is passed through contaminated food and water
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Talking Points
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Shabir Ahmed: why can’t he be deported?Talking Point Andy Burnham is among those demanding action to expel Pakistan-born ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang
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Folarin Balogun red card: did Fifa cross a red line?Talking Point Football governing body suspended US striker’s one-match ban after phone call from Donald Trump, only for host team to crash out of World Cup
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Europe’s air-conditioning debate reaches a boiling pointTalking Points A deadly heat wave may change anti-AC attitudes
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The global anchovy crisis
Under the Radar Warmer waters linked to El Niño are decimating Peru’s supply of anchoveta, a crucial ingredient in the world’s fishmeal
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Two major archaeological sites uncovered in EgyptUnder The Radar Archaeologists have made two important discoveries, which could provide valuable insight into life in the fourth century
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Thailand’s ‘ungrateful child’ lawUnder the Radar A beer dynasty’s public feud has highlighted the codified loyalty demanded of children across Asia
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Speed Reads
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Bayeux Tapestry returns to UK after 1,000 yearsSpeed Read The Medieval artwork was delivered in a high-security mission to the British Museum
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Trump praises NATO ‘unity,’ attacks Iran ‘scum’speed read The president left the NATO summit on a positive note and ordered a second night of strikes on Iran
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Le Pen affirms presidential run after rulingSpeed Read The French far-right leader will attempt to replace President Emmanuel Macron
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Trump revives Greenland grievance at NATO summitSpeed Read The president criticized Europe for not helping in Iran and threatened to pull troops from NATO countries if he didn’t get Greenland
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