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Children seem stable after France playground attack - mayor

The mayor of Annecy tells French media that children injured in the knife attack are "out of the operating room".
Europe
Trump told he could face charges over documents

Prosecutors are investigating the potential mishandling of classified files after he left the White House.
US & Canada
Catching the men who sell subway train groping videos

Thousands of videos filmed in Asia are sold online. BBC Eye reveals the men who are cashing in.
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World Test Championship final: India pass 100-4 against Australia

Follow live text, Test Match Special commentary and in-play clips as Australia face India in the World Test Championship final at The Oval.
Cricket
French Open: Sabalenka broken by Muchova while serving for match

Aryna Sabalenka faces Karolina Muchova in the French Open semi-finals before Iga Swiatek takes on Beatriz Haddad Maia - radio and text.
Tennis
Liverpool complete £35m Mac Allister signing

Liverpool complete a £35m deal to sign midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton on a five-year contract.
Football

Canada Wildfires

Should you wear a mask because of wildfire smoke?

With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe
US & Canada
Five myths about wildfires

Why logging doesn't prevent fires – and other misconceptions
Future
Jodie Comer stops stage show due to New York air

The actress left the stage saying she had trouble breathing due to poor air caused by Canada fires
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The nation that is the 'land of song'

How opera star Bryn Terfel emerged from an extraordinary cultural heritage
Culture
Where tipping is considered offensive?

In some places, tipping is considered embarrassing and awkward
Travel
Why AI won't be a burnout cure

"You can use AI to ease burnout, or you can use it to make it much, much worse"
Worklife
Why fish are finding it hard to breathe

Global warming is stripping the seas of oxygen, threatening marine wildlife
Future
Why this teen says he was rejected by top US colleges

Rutvij failed to get into an elite Ivy League university. Was he a victim of discrimination?
US
Long-time boss of Guinness maker Diageo dies at 63

India-born Sir Ivan Menezes was the chief executive of the world's biggest spirits company
Business
The only place in the world selling lab-grown meat

Eat Just says its product is ethical, clean and green but scientists say it may just be a novelty
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