Today's Headlines: Bangkok bomb 'worst ever', Google’s modular phone delayed, Iran 'to work with rivals for peace'

Bangkok bomb 'worst ever' - PM

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Top News Stories Bangkok bomb 'worst ever' - PM Thailand's PM Prayuth Chan-ocha says a suspect is being investigated over Monday's bombing of a Bangkok shrine, calling it the "worst ever" attack on the country. Bangkok bombing Live coverage of the Thai capital, Bangkok, after a bomb targeting the Erawan Hindu shrine killed more than 21 people. Doubts over Tianjin firm licence The Chinese firm whose warehouse exploded last week did not have a licence to handle hazardous chemicals until June, state media report. Google's modular Ara phone delayed Google delays its plans to trial its modular smartphone concept, Project Ara. Iran 'to work with rivals for peace' Iran wants to work with regional powers to promote peace and security after last month's nuclear deal, Vice-President Masumeh Ebtekar tells the BBC. Sport Rogers to quit Tests after the Ashes Australian batsman Chris Rogers confirms he will retire from Test cricket at the end of the current Ashes series. Big decisions cost Cherries - Howe Eddie Howe wants "feedback" from the officials after his Bournemouth side lost to a controversial Christian Benteke goal at Liverpool. Sportsday - rolling football news Paper review, reaction to Liverpool beating Bournemouth, transfer gossip, debate and the best of social media. Top Videos VIDEO: Thai police hunt man with backpack VIDEO: Phone footage shows Bangkok blast VIDEO: Smugglers help Yazidis escape IS VIDEO: Refugees struggle to board train to Europe

Magazine Is France's supermarket waste law heading for Europe? The French law that makes supermarkets give food away Business Shell gets final permit for Arctic Oil and gas giant Shell has been granted the final permit it needs to begin drilling below the ocean floor for oil in the Arctic. Google's modular Ara phone delayed Google delays its plans to trial its modular smartphone concept, Project Ara. Technology Google's modular Ara phone delayed Google delays its plans to trial its modular smartphone concept, Project Ara. Do video games make people violent? Over 200 academics have signed an open letter criticising controversial new research suggesting a link between violent video games and aggression.

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