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The Explainer
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81 things Donald Trump has said about women
The Explainer The former president has a long history of controversial remarks about the opposite sex
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The claims against Mohamed Al Fayed
The Explainer Dozens of women have claimed they were sexually assaulted or raped by the billionaire former owner of Harrods, who died last year
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10 of the most powerful passports in the world
feature Having one of these can get you just about anywhere
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'Beast' of a lawsuit: YouTube star and Amazon sued by contestants over abuse claims
The Explainer Can the breakout YouTube star weather a growing scandal engulfing his forthcoming reality TV competition?
The Explainer
Talking Points
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Lee: Kate Winslet biopic lacks 'nuance that made Miller exceptional'
Talking Point Winslet fought to get the film made, but critics are divided on whether it lives up to expectations
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A Very Royal Scandal: more trouble for the royals?
Talking Point Amazon Prime's new Prince Andrew drama could be another headache for the royal family
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Trigger warnings on screen spark dissent
Talking Point Are they a measure of sensitivity or just unnecessary posturing?
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Under the Radar
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Why it's getting harder and harder to leave shopping centres
Under The Radar Expert says escalators are positioned to 'disorientate' shoppers and make them spend more
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The African asylum seekers fighting for Israel in Gaza
Under the Radar 'Quid pro quo' recruitment offer condemned as unethical as Israel seeks to address shortage of soldiers
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What's wrong with Pakistan's cricket team?
Under the Radar Dramatic downfall of previous powerhouse blamed on poor management and appointments of regime favourites at governing body PCB
Under the Radar
Speed Reads
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Hezbollah vows revenge for Israel pager bombs
Speed Read Hassan Nasrallah said Israel will be punished for explosive attacks; meanwhile, Israel carries out more strikes
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CNN: NC candidate said he was 'Black Nazi' on porn site
Speed Read North Carolina GOP governor nominee Mark Robinson made a series of disturbing comments on a message board
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Fed cuts rates half a point, hinting victory on inflation
Speed Read This is the Fed's first cut in two years
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Lebanon hit again with exploding devices
Speed Read 20 people were killed and over 450 injured after Hezbollah-issued walkie-talkies detonated in second attack attributed to Israel
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