headlines
Monday
11
July
2016
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Demonstrators across US renew outcry against police shootings, while search suggests Micah Johnson prepared for larger attack, police chief says
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Energy minister’s withdrawal apparently leaves way clear for Theresa May to enter No 10, but Labour and Liberal Democrats criticise ‘Tory stitch-up’
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Colombia’s government and rebel commanders hope Farc will become a leftist political party but members fear giving up weapons will make them vulnerable
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Americans aren’t the demographic caricatures painted by politicians and pundits
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A gathering of politically active older women in Houston, Texas, mourn the absence of civility, dignity and respect in the 2016 election debate
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In Snowflake, people tell Kathleen Hale they have found refuge in the desert to escape fragrances, electricity, Wi-Fi and other facets of modern life
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As Obama prepares to leave office, the US is once again riven with racial tension – and a civil rights-themed film festival seems more timely than ever
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In southern Louisiana, a variety of people on the religious right tell Sam Thielman they no longer know whom they should vote for
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One of the basketball’s greatest ever players, Tim Duncan, has announced his retirement bringing an end to a professional career that spanned 19 seasons
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From Hal Robson-Kanu’s memorable turn against Belgium, to Antoine Griezmann capturing hearts, plus walking into lamp-posts, our writers give their take on the tournament
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The UFC has been sold for approximately $4bn to a group led by Hollywood talent agency WME-IMG
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The three-time world gymnastics champion secured her spot on the USA team for this summer’s Olympics with a near flawless performance
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A ruling on Maria Sharapova’s appeal against her two-year doping ban has been postponed until September, ruling her out of the Olympics
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Murray’s Wimbledon win proves he’s the biggest threat to Djokovic
Kevin Mitchell at WimbledonWith Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal fading fast, Andy Murray’s victory at Wimbledon proved he is the biggest threat to Novak Djokovic’s reign at the top
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During my life I had zero credit card debt. I never owned anything extravagant or spent extravagantly. So why did illness drown me financially?
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The longer injustices in policing remain unaddressed, the longer they fester. This poses a danger to us all – as the tragic events in Dallas demonstrate
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The Republican hopes to persuade wealthy California donors to part with nearly half a million for one event, in a bid to narrow Clinton’s advantage
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Group of inmates breach holding cell and shout for assistance after armed guard slumps in chair, surveillance footage shows
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Critics of sport accused of exploiting the first death of a professional torero in the ring in Spain since 1985
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Nearly 2,000 homes destroyed as storm brings chaos to China’s south-eastern coast after hitting Taiwan
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in brief
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A swarm of Silver Y moths at the Stade de France turned into a swarm of memes after one moth tended to the injured Ronaldo. Watch out, they could be heading for Premier League stadiums next
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Are you a sports journalist? Do you think it’s your job to share your sexual fantasies with your audience? Let me help you with that …
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Fanboy ire can’t stifle the defiant energy – and frequent hilarity – of this terrifically inventive comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig
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Competitors in Buffalo set the world record for kale consumption in a contest that left them all – except one – exhausted, dripping and slightly nauseated
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From a teenager whose mum joins him at Pride parades, to a 70-year-old who was sacked five times for being trans, five people tell of their experiences
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Jobs, immigration, schools, Donald Trump’s wall – in interviews across the US, voters of all political leanings told us about their concerns in this election cycle
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An optimistic bestseller in which JFK’s favoured economist promotes investment in both the public and private sectors
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A rabbi, a bishop and an imam are among converts or ‘reverts’ who say a different religion from their upbringing put a name to beliefs they already held
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Live authentically, live until you're 37! Six wellness trends inspired by our ancestors
Brigid DelaneyAccording to paleo evangelist Pete Evans, sunscreen is a ‘recipe for disaster’. What next in wellness trends – DIY dentistry? Barefoot commuting? -
Young, rich people are reportedly keeping a third of their wealth in cash – but it’s not a strategy peers with decades of potential compound interest should mimic
in pictures
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A collection of photographs, exhibited in Camden’s Proud Galleries from 28 July until 11 September, and taken by Baron Wolman, document a journey ‘three days of peace and music’ which took place at Woodstock during the summer of 1969
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Photographer Alfred Seiland has travelled Europe and beyond documenting the remains of Roman culture, from gold mines in Spain to fish ponds in Cyprus
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Speed of Light, a major retrospective of the work of British photographer Terence Donovan, which includes large-scale renditions of his photographs, video and films, opens on 15 July
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The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world
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One day after a lone gunman ambushed and killed five police officers in Dallas, a makeshift memorial at the police headquarters keeps growing with flowers and notes from mourners
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Protesters take to the streets across the US against police treatment of African Americans. Demonstrations were were given fresh impetus by the fatal shootings last week of black men in Louisiana and Minnesota
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Celebrities, politicians and royals gather to watch the men’s final, which saw Andy Murray take his second Wimbledon title
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The star of the action franchise has expressed equanimity at the prospect of a younger actor taking over the role, saying it’s inevitable and desirable
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OurMine Security released a few Vine videos through Dorsey’s account, which cross-posted to his Twitter feed
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Brought to tears during his Wireless festival performance in London, the vocalist made a plea for action against racial violence in the States
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They are one of the greatest combos in the history of musicals. The Pulitzer-winning pair behind Into the Woods talk about bumpy first nights, how to read audience coughs – and why shows today are too loud
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the big picture
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After being ensconced at SW19 since the first day of the 2016 tournament, our photographer Tom Jenkins has picked out his favourite photos from the thousands he took during the Wimbledon fortnight
Democrats Sanders set to endorse Clinton after platform negotiations
Live Democrats make senate power play as Bayh runs in Indiana