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Marcus Rashford says he does not condone discrimination "of any kind" after being criticised for a photo with controversial rapper Wiley.

Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon.

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The lead singer of Blur and Gorillaz made the false claim that Swift does not write her own songs.

Aboriginal Australians say the symbol of identity was previously "held hostage" by lease agreements.

Our ability to understand of Britain's history is at risk, warn archaeologists.