Zaila Avant-garde: Teenager makes history at US spelling bee

Zaila Avant-garde, 14, becomes the first African American to win the high-profile competition.

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How demolitions take a toll on the environment

The Royal Institute of British Architects says demolishing buildings to replace them with new ones is contributing to carbon emissions.

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Covid-19 pandemic: 'Everything you should not do, Brazil has done'

Brazil has the second highest Covid death toll in the world, with pressure growing on its leader.

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Olympic Games: The daring escape sparked by one forbidden glance

At the Atlanta Olympics of 1996, Iraqi weightlifter Raed Ahmed took a huge gamble - inspired by one look from President Clinton.

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Fyre Festival ticket-holders proposed payout slashed

Ticket-holders of the now infamous 2017 festival disaster are set to receive about $281 (£204) each.

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