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Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office
The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.
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Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?
Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.
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Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.
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US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding.
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US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
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Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.
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Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
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Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador
Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.
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Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon
The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .
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Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76
At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white.
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