House votes to send Trump impeachment trial to Senate
The Democratic-led House of Representatives voted yesterday to send two formal charges against Donald Trump to the Senate, clearing the way for only the third impeachment trial of a US president to begin in earnest next week.

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Pope names first woman to senior Vatican post
Pope Francis yesterday named the first woman to hold a high-ranking post in the Secretariat of State, the male-dominated Vatican's diplomatic and administrative nerve centre.

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Scientists create 'living concrete' that can glow and remove toxins
Scientists have developed what they call 'living concrete' by using sand, gel and bacteria.

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Mute response to bid for Big Ben to ring on Brexit day
When British Conservative MP Mark Francois launched his campaign to crowdfund Big Ben's bongs, he said it would take less than 48 hours to hit the total - but even with the Brexiteer pledging £1,000 (€1,168) of his own money, he has only managed to raise a fraction of the £500,000 required.

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Harry's relationship with the press could go from the frying pan to the fire in US
When the Duke of Sussex makes his first official appearance today since dropping the bombshell that he and Meghan were stepping back as senior royals, he will be faced with the phalanx of reporters and photographers he has grown to despise.

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Kate keeps her cool with a milkshake as William talks of dealing with challenges
The Duchess of Cambridge yesterday gave a lesson in the royal art of keeping calm and carrying on after a turbulent week for the House of Windsor.

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