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Top News Stories Explosions target Thai tourist towns A series of co-ordinated blasts across Thailand targets popular tourist towns, leaving four people dead and dozens injured. Republicans in plea to cut Trump funding More than 70 Republicans sign a letter to the head of the party's National Committee urging him to stop helping Donald Trump's campaign. Why 'Simoji' is best athlete at Olympics Teenage American gymnast Simone Biles could win five gold medals at her debut Olympics - but what makes her so good? VIDEO: Footage shows 'chlorine attack' aftermath Exclusive BBC footage shows the aftermath of an apparent chlorine attack in Aleppo, Syria, coming hours after the UN urged a ceasefire to allow aid into the battered city. Some may find these images distressing.   VIDEO: 'The blast that killed my team' One year on from the deadly chemical blast that ripped through the port of Tianjin, a firefighter remembers his colleagues who fell. Sport Today in Rio: Rowing, athletics & cycling Want to know what's happening when in Rio? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action in Brazil. Why gymnast 'Simoji' is the best athlete at the Olympics Teenage American gymnast Simone Biles could win five gold medals at her debut Olympics - but what makes her so good? Tutton 'not happy' after being beaten by controversial Efimova Great Britain's Chloe Tutton appears to criticise Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova after she denies her an Olympic medal in the 200m breaststroke. Top Videos Tianjin firefighter: 'The blast that killed my team' Syria conflict: Footage shows 'chlorine attack' aftermath Time-lapse footage of Perseid meteor shower Clinton and Trump tussle over economy

Magazine Who was Leonidas of Rhodes? Who was this athlete whose record has taken two millennia to beat? Business Italian economic growth stagnates Italy's economy failed to grow between April and June as it struggles with its banking sector, while German growth slows. 'Millions' of VWs accessible via hack A sizeable proportion of 100 million Volkswagen cars sold since 1995 can be unlocked remotely by hackers, a team of researchers says.   Technology 'Millions' of VWs accessible via hack A sizeable proportion of 100 million Volkswagen cars sold since 1995 can be unlocked remotely by hackers, a team of researchers says. Can a computer write like you? No longer is your handwriting unique to you, thanks to researchers at UCL computers can copy it almost flawlessly From the BBC Cultural Calendar Just opened: Alternative Dreams Seventeenth-Century Chinese paintings from the Tsao Family Collection are on display at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, until 4 December.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.

Autos Mercedes-Maybach teases a mystery coupé Shadowy photograph reveals a two-door that's longer than a Rolls-Royce Phantom   Your car is spying on you How a new wave of connected car tech is eroding personal privacy Capital Earning megabucks? Sadly no This inside track on what three highly qualified professionals are getting paid.   Winners and losers in the Airbnb wars While some are struggling to find a flat, home-sharing hosts can make big money Culture The heart taken from a funeral pyre How a poet was remembered by his wife   Five languages that came from English Surprising offshoots – from Sranan to Pitkern

Earth The Galapagos has lost a species A piece of the islands' famous diversity is gone forever   This bird has an invisible problem The trouble can be heard but not seen Future The mystery noise driving the world mad Secret military signals, the buzz of power lines – or simply tinnitus?   The amazing benefits of being bilingual A second language boosts your memory and attention – and delays dementia Travel The rare bird that screams and growls This mystic Hawaiian animal can sound like a bass guitar or revving engine   The Grand Canyon that few ever see "You can explore the Grand Canyon your whole life and not see it all" Where and how to watch BBC World News The news you trust. 24/7. On your TV. BBC World News, the 24-hour international news channel, is available in over 200 countries worldwide.   Find out how to watch

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