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At last, divestment is hitting the fossil fuel industry where it hurts

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Australia wrap up victory to level Test series with India

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First Dutch bananas could help tackle worldwide fungal threat

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Statue of 'racist' Gandhi removed from University of Ghana

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The Indian Empire at War and India, Empire and the First World War review – a story finally told

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The School in the Cloud review – how a computer for slum kids inspired a learning debate

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Chess: Magnus Carlsen hangs on to No 1 ranking while Ding Liren nears record

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