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More than 70 bodies in Austria lorry
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Today's Headlines August 28
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More than 70 bodies in Austria lorry
Austrian officials now say more than 70 bodies, thought to be migrants, were in abandoned lorry found near border
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Many feared dead in Libya sinkings
Hundreds of people are feared dead after two boats carrying up to 500 migrants capsize off the Libyan city of Zuwara.
Facebook hits billion users in a day
Facebook boast a new record, with more than a billion people using the social network on a single day this week.
'Great Escape' survivor dies at 101
Paul Royle, one of the last survivors of World War Two's most famous prison break, The Great Escape, had died at the age of 101.
 
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Chinese shares continue recovery
Chinese shares extend their recovery on the last day of a volatile week which started with shock losses that spread fear to global markets.
Sport
Arsenal face Bayern in group stage
Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United also find out their Champions League group stage opponents.
'One knock could end North's career'
Wales coach Warren Gatland says safety is paramount as George North returns to win his 50th cap after five months out.
'One knock could end North's career'
Wales coach Warren Gatland says safety is paramount as George North returns to win his 50th cap after five months out.
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VIDEO: The refugees who have fled Syria
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VIDEO: 'Mr President, you need to do this'
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VIDEO: Utoeya : Survivor faces deportation
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VIDEO: Katrina 'became a man-made disaster'
Magazine
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How many national anthems are plagiarised?
How many national anthems are plagiarised?
Business
Chinese shares continue recovery
Chinese shares extend their recovery on the last day of a volatile week which started with shock losses that spread fear to global markets.
Google rejects EU's abuse complaint
Google formally rejects the EU's allegations that its shopping links service amounts to an abuse of its dominance of search.
 
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Technology
Facebook hits billion users in a day
Facebook boast a new record, with more than a billion people using the social network on a single day this week.
Social media 'must rethink autoplay'
After users were exposed to videos of the murders of two journalists, MPs say the sites must make their autoplay functions safer.
Autos
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Avengers Jag is a natty barn find
This modified 1976 XJ12, former TV star, can be yours for a mere £10,000
 
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The world's smallest private island
Chilli Island motorised lounge chair is summer on the half shell
Capital
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Can you job-hop at your own firm?
A golden opportunity has come up at work - here's how take action.
 
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Will your company ditch appraisals?
Why we love to hate them and how they could become a thing of the past
Culture
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Life lessons from the driving seat
A sweet but chaste relationship drama
 
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The sex scene nobody wants to see?
One of the movies' last taboos
Earth
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Bizarre 'creatures of the deep'
See the bizarre deep sea animals of Monterey Canyon in the US in exquisite detail
 
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10 of the Earth's starriest skies
Searching for stars: ten of the darkest and clearest skies on Earth
Future
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Why does a funny bone hurt so much?
Secrets of that nasty tingle
 
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How much does a cloud weigh?
And more facts to make your smarter
Travel
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Photos that make us shiver or sweat
Stunning images illustrate the extreme contrasts of hot and cold.
 
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Living in… walled cities
Five fortified towns where history towers over the backyard
 
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