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US pools can't stay afloat amid lifeguard shortage

Pools are reducing hours and classes as they struggle to find enough lifeguards to meet summer demand.
US & Canada
Canada hit by massive mobile and internet outage

Emergency call hotlines, hospitals and government agencies are affected by the nationwide issue.
US & Canada
Americans in the crosshairs of China's spy game

As the West warns of stepped-up spying efforts by China, Americans find themselves in Beijing's sights.
US & Canada

Sport

Verstappen on Austria pole as both Mercedes crash

Red Bull's Max Verstappen pips the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc to pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix with his final lap of qualifying.
Formula 1
'My family can't come to watch Wimbledon final' - Jabeur column

In her latest BBC Sport column, Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur talks about her parents not being able to travel to London for Saturday's match.
Tennis
England need to be 'better everywhere' - Genge

England prop Ellis Genge says England need to be "better everywhere" in the second Test against Australia, after being "naive" in their opener.
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Hitchcock's most brutal film, 50 years on

How the great director went ultra-violent with his serial-killer thriller Frenzy
Culture
The silent danger of deep gum disease

Half of over-30s have an oral disease that can go undiagnosed for decades
Future
The isle that France and Spain share

This curious geographic transaction has been going on for more than 350 years
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The problem with being over-qualified

Having experience should make you a great candidate. Not always, say companies
Worklife
A mystery cult that predates Stonehenge

The vast archaeological site could change our understanding of prehistory
Travel
The 26 best books of the year so far

Memoir, poetry and time travel stories are among the BBC Culture picks
Culture
How ants teach us to take a longer view

The intelligence of bugs has revealed insights about our own
Future
The ancient material that cools homes

The case for building cities with mud
Future Planet
News quiz: What have cinemas been banning?

How closely have you been paying attention to the week's headlines?
World
Fascinating facts that could improve your sleep

A sleep doctor reveals the perfect nap length and best time to stop drinking coffee
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Naomi Campbell receives honorary doctorate

The supermodel has been awarded an honorary doctorate by a UK university for her impact on global fashion.

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