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Top News Stories Virginia gunman 'a human powder keg' A fax sent by the US gunman who killed two fellow journalists on live TV reveals his anger at perceived racism and bullying at work. Tianjin blast officials 'negligent' China says 11 Tianjin government and port officials are suspected of negligence in connection with massive explosions which killed 139 people. US ruling on Fifty Shades fraud case A woman who helped publish Fifty Shades of Grey but was defrauded out of royalties could receive $10m after a judge's ruling. Many bodies found on migrant boat About 50 people are found dead in the hold of a boat carrying migrants intercepted off the coast of Libya, the Italian coastguard says. China shares higher on US rebound Chinese shares return to positive territory after massive losses earlier in the week rocked markets around the globe. Sport I can handle criticism - Rooney Wayne Rooney says he is strong enough to handle being criticised after he ended his 10-game goal drought for Manchester United. Bolt v Gatlin II: Lowdown on rematch Form, fitness, psychology, strategy: Who will prevail as the world's top two sprinters clash again in the world 200m final? Everton to refuse Stones's exit plea Everton boss Roberto Martinez says John Stones's transfer request will be rejected, as Chelsea reportedly prepare a 40m bid. Top Videos VIDEO: Family of Virginia gunman 'shocked' VIDEO: Scars remain 10 years after Katrina VIDEO: Refugees struggle in Lesbos heat VIDEO: German leader booed at migrant centre

Magazine How many national anthems are plagiarised? How many national anthems are plagiarised? Business China shares higher on US rebound Chinese shares return to positive territory after massive losses earlier in the week rocked markets around the globe. Top Tata man says UK should stay in EU Tata's head of strategy says it would be better for our business if the UK stayed in the European Union. Technology Zano struggles to achieve lift-off They raised more than £2.3m on Kickstarter but have struggled to meet expectations. This week, the first batch of Zano drones should finally be shipped. Facebook's call centre of the future The social network is trialling its own Siri-like digital assistant, but with bold ambitions for customer service.

Autos The world's smallest private island Chilli Island motorised lounge chair is summer on the half shell   New York's secret summer car scene There's more to the beach towns of the Hamptons than parties and people-watching Capital The dreaded performance review Why we love to hate them and why companies are ditching them altogether   Why set up shop in India? Setting up a business here comes with its own set of challenges Culture The sex scene nobody wants to see? One of the movies' last taboos   The five greatest arcade videogames Is Donkey Kong the best? Or Galaga? The owner of a 'videogame museum' decides.

Earth The wettest place on Earth There are many wet places, but which one gets the crown for being the wettest on Earth?   Spectacular real virgin births Virgin births are no longer rare. They happen everywhere, in ways we still don't fully understand Future Secrets of a master watchmaker The ultimate in 'wearable tech' is mechanical   Britain's plan for Nazi spaceships How a Briton could have been the first in space Travel The forest where tigers rule Explore the reserve where The Jungle Book was set   The soundtrack of the recovery Ten years after Katrina, the New Orleans soundtrack is stronger than ever

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