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Germany rules out informal Brexit talks before article 50 is triggeredDecision deals major blow to leave campaign leaders, who show no sign of wanting to launch formal proceedings -
Mariano Rajoy moves to build coalitionAfter conservative People’s party falls short of majority, acting prime minister rules nothing out as he seeks necessary support -
Israel and Turkey end six-year standoffThe animosity began when nine Turkish activists on a flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip were killed by Israeli forces
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‘We repent everything, not just the war’Carlos Antonio Lozada, supreme urban commander of Colombia’s Farc rebels, is poised to lead his organisation into politics. In this exclusive interview he speaks about war, making peace and meeting victims
around the world
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UKUKSadiq Khan among leading figures warning of post-Brexit racismLondon mayor says Met police is on alert while Muslim Council of Britain urges leaders to heal division after EU vote
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EuropeEuropeBrexit live: Labour leadership contest now 'likely', after dozens of resignationsAll the day’s political news as chancellor seeks to stabilise economy, with more resignations expected from Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow cabinet
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Insider's guide to Palermo: mafia architecture, music and lamb gutsFrom architecture built under mafia dominance, to the challenges brought about by the refugee crisis in Sicily, journalist Anna Ditta tours us around her flavourful hometown, stopping off for some questionable local dishes on the way
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The rise and fall of great world cities: 5,700 years of urbanisation – mappedRecent research provides a better understanding of urban populations throughout history, digitising almost 6,000 years of data for the first time
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We must step up the struggle for LGBTI rightsCivil society groups are winning important rights victories, but we need a broad-based alliance to end discrimination
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What people in humanitarian crises need is cash, not commoditiesLeaders at this week’s UN econonic and social council meeting must pledge to give people affected by disasters the flexibility that cash transfers offer
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opinion & analysis
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Spain's second general election in six months brings more uncertaintyUpstart Podemos was meant to lead a surge to the left, but early results show rightwing People’s party polled more votes
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Brexit doesn't mean Trump will triumph – despite what he saysThere are similarities in the populist, anti-immigration attitudes motivating both Trump supporters and Brexiters – but the electorates are very different
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The lies Trump told this week: from his tax plan to the Iraq warIn the first of a regular series, the Guardian turns a spotlight on Donald Trump’s most outrageous claims and falsehoods
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Democrats pulled out radical playbook on gun control but will it work?Vote on gun reforms was never expected, but rather Democrats looked to raise public consciousness before shock of the Orlando shooting faded
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Mariano Rajoy celebrates Spanish election victory - videoSpain’s acting prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, celebrates victory in the country’s repeat general election
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John Kerry reaffirms US support for Britain and Europe after Brexit vote – videoUS secretary of state says the ‘special relationship’ between United States and Britain will continue
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Mitch McConnell refuses to say Donald Trump is qualified to be president – videoThe Republican majority leader of the Senate, Mitch McConnell, appears on ABC’s This Week programme on Sunday morning and is questioned about his views on Donald Trump’s suitability to be president
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Plane catches fire during emergency landing at Singapore airport – videoA Singapore Airlines plane’s right wing and engines catch fire as it makes an emergency landing about two hours into a flight from Changi airport to Milan
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Police officer proposes to boyfriend at London's Pride parade – videoA police officer taking part in London’s Pride parade stops to propose to his boyfriend in the street on Saturday, as the crowds cheer in support
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Cracks deepen inside troubled marriage of Trump and Republican party