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Trump has become more disciplined on the stump
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Charities warn that the longer children are exposed to uncertainty, the more difficult it will be for them to adjust to normal life
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The Syrian regime’s offer of safe passage for civilians has been shunned – now they are preparing for a renewed aerial onslaught
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Russia backs Trump, the ‘chaos candidate’, but Latin Americans are praying for a Clinton win
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The country’s fruit farms rely on seasonal labour at harvest but a proposed tax hike is threatening the agricultural economy
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The Swansea winger has talked frankly about the national tragedy encapsulated by the death of the Gambia women’s team goalkeeper Fatim Jawara in the Mediterranean
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The novelist has a new book, Swing Time, and a forthcoming BBC version of her acclaimed NW
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Syrian Catholic Martin Tamras and his sons were held for ransom for a year by Isis
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Ten years ago the leading economist warned about climate change in a landmark report – he says while there is cause for optimism, the picture is still grim
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A young woman enjoying a blissfully happy relationship is haunted by the idea it won’t last forever. Mariella Frostrup says it’s a blueprint for future relationships
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The original self-help manual on American life – with its influence stretching from the Great Depression to Donald Trump – has a lot to answer for
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The judgment is not about sabotaging Britain’s EU exit. It’s about respecting democracy and getting the best deal possible
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The realities of the referendum campaign are now being felt across all areas of society
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Despite the latest twist over Hillary Clinton’s emails, she is ahead in the polls and remains the sane and reasonable choice
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Oncologists know immunotherapy and gene therapy are the future for cancer treatment
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaI’m deeply in love – but terrified of it endingA young woman enjoying a blissfully happy relationship is haunted by the idea it won’t last forever. Mariella Frostrup says it’s a blueprint for future relationships
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Jay Rayner on restaurantsJay Rayner on restaurantsJaya, Llandudno: restaurant reviewThe Welsh town is famous for its Edwardian elegance and grand seafront. But for Jay the real delight is this hidden gem…
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Andy Murray will become the men’s world No1 after reaching the Paris Masters final courtesy of Milos Raonic’s withdrawal
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Hazard scored twice as superb Chelsea made it five successive wins in the league with a 5-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge
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Ireland ended the All Blacks’ record winning streak of 18 as Robbie Henshaw’s late try sealed a famous 40-29 victory
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Trying to build a venue suitable for both football and athletics in east London has proved far more costly than planned and West Ham’s new home is still serving up controversy
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The American pianist on composers and mortality, having two violinist parents, and his lack of coordination in all things not piano-related
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With a career-spanning 10-album box set coming out, the Soft Cell star reflects on the 80s, Brexit and his fading love affair with London
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The success of Nordic fashion, architecture and design means we’re all Scandinavians now
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Critics acclaim a triumphant return to the stage for the former MP, undiminished in her powers at the age of 80
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Television & radio The week in TV: The Young Pope; Black Mirror; The Great British Bake Off – review
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