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Trump backtracks on Iran video

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump backtracks on a claim that he saw video footage of a US cash payment to Iran.
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Iran bans Pokemon Go over 'security'

Authorities in Iran ban the Pokemon Go app because of unspecified "security concerns", joining other countries to have worries over the hit game.
Middle East
US jobs growth beats forecasts in July

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 255,000 jobs in July, fuelling speculation that interest rates could rise before the end of the year.
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Rio set for Olympics opening ceremony

The 2016 Olympic Games officially get under way in Rio on Friday with the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium.
Olympics
England v Pakistan - highlights, text & radio

In-play video highlights, text and radio as England attempt to erase a first-innings deficit of 103 against Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston.
Cricket
Milner retires from England duty

England and Liverpool midfielder James Milner retires from international football after winning 61 caps.
Football

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Can you engineer a happy country?

State-sponsored happiness is on the rise. Are you benefitting?
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Is this the most picturesque place in the US?

This park has been described as 'a Disneyland for photographers'
Travel
The deadly disease that is everywhere

Why anthrax is found on almost every continent
Earth
Is Suicide Squad really that bad?

Our critic’s take on the supervillain extravaganza
Culture
Why are train seats so ugly?

The secret science behind one of transport's universal truths
Autos
Does watching sport make you do sport?

The truth about post-medal participation
Future
The giant benches that make adults feel like children

A former BMW design chief quit his job and moved to an Italian village, where his focus shifted from...
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