Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
The fire has burned around 10,500 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say
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King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection
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Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction
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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages
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Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely
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Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country
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Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment
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French politician Glucksmann launches presidential bid amid fractured left
French politician Glucksmann launches presidential bid amid fractured left Reuters
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Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war
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Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail
Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail Reuters
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Lanier crushes Naraoka to become first Frenchman to win singles world title
Lanier crushes Naraoka to become first Frenchman to win singles world title Reuters
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Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary
Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary Reuters
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Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable?
Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable
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PODCAST: Trump tariffs hit Canada, ballroom reprieve, Stars and Stripes and Somali piracy
PODCAST: Trump tariffs hit Canada, ballroom reprieve, Stars and Stripes and Somali piracy Reuters
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Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt's 100m world record at Beijing games
Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt's 100m world record at Beijing games Reuters
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From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games Reuters
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