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Rapper Rob Base, known for hip-hop classic It Takes Two, dies aged 59
The artist is best known for the 1988 Billboard hit It Takes Two, produced with DJ E-Z Rock

Final heartbreak in Bilbao - but how have Ulster progressed?
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy accepts his side were second best to Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final, but how have they progressed this season?

Most people seeking US green cards must now apply from outside the country
A new policy closes a loophole that has allowed people to apply for a green card, or permanent residency, while in the country.

How to keep cool at your summer festivals
As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.

The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.

'I wish I had done it sooner': Behind the surge in breast reductions
More women in the UK are choosing to have breast reductions than enlargements for the first time.

The Papers: 'Heat leaves Africa and Med in shade' and 'Can't cope without Catherine'
An expected heatwave, tax proposals and the Prince of Wales are prominent on Saturday's papers.

UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe
Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

Super Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan
Expect to see Super Rugby teams take on Japanese opponents in the future – but don’t bet on a Sunwolves revival.

Animal causes chaos, Alonso crashes in Canada
Alex Albon crashes after running into a marmot before Fernando Alonso runs into a wall at the Canadian Grand Prix.

‘Wallabies is the end goal’: Pritchard brothers’ dream alive despite PNG Chiefs meeting
The brothers met with the PNG Chiefs, but say representing the Wallabies remains the ‘end goal’.

Joel Little: 'I wouldn't be where I am if certain people hadn't said the right thing at the right time'
The Grammy-winning producer has worked with some of the world's biggest stars, but the Auckland-based Big Fan project is what gets him really fired up.

More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak
Officials have warned that the tank contains a "highly volatile" substance that could lead to an explosion.

Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists
The top US diplomat has made statements offering to support India’s energy needs - but should Delhi give in?

King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play
The monarch sat with the audience to watch a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Tempest.

She was killed by her stalker. Could social media companies have saved her?
A new law in the US will compel social media companies to comply with police warrants within days in cases of stalking.

The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out
Sufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.

Ice baths, almond milk, meditation and a 'house like a hospital': The secrets of Salah's success
He's been hailed as an all-time great - but there's more to his success than meets the eye.

Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend
Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

Are you not entertained? NRL walking a fine line between integrity and mass appeal
So often has rugby league supremo Peter V’landys declared that the game is primarily about entertainment that he could be channelling Russell Crowe in Gladiator.