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Economy

Price gouging row: how much should those drugs cost?

The debate over high prices for medical treatments heats up in the United States with two companies - Valeant Pharmaceuticals and Mylan - in the frame.

Sport

Video: Disallowed goal of the year from High School striker

As goals go, they don’t get much better than this.

USA

Police officer saves man from train tracks in dramatic near-miss

A police officer from New Jersey in the United States is being hailed a hero after saving a man from train tracks with seconds to spare.

World News

France to call for end to TTIP talks between EU and US

France is to call for an end to negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) at a meeting of foreign trade ministers in September.

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Cinema

'The 9th Life of Louis Drax' a fantasy thriller set in a boy's coma

The 9th Life of Louis Drax' provides the latest challenge for Aaron Paul who played Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad.

USA

'Willy Wonka' star Gene Wilder dies aged 83

Actor Gene Wilder – best known for his role in the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” – has died, aged 83, according to a family statement.

Sport

Former LA Dodgers owner to buy Olympique de Marseille

French first division side Marseille is set to be taken over by a new owner.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: a two-track Europe after Brexit?

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.

Syria

Turkish-backed campaign in northern Syria 'unacceptable and of deep concern' says US

The Turkish-backed military campaign in northern Syria has drawn condemnation from the US, which is supporting some Kurdish forces in the region.

Cult

Beyonce and Rihanna get the gongs at the MTV Music Video Awards

Beyonce gathered the gongs at the MTV Video Music awards, including the top trinket, video of the year.

New Zealand

Kim Dotcom still @ work: tech exec fights for extradition appeal to be livestreamed

German tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is fighting to have the appeal hearing on his extradition from New Zealand livestreamed on YouTube.

Sci-Tech

'Cozmo' a high tech toy for the present and future

A new palm-sized robot looks set to become a favorite toy, equipped with a cheeky personality and hopes for a possible future entertainment franchise.

Cinema

Statham and Alba make a splash in 'Mechanic Resurrection'

Jason Statham's latest action movie is 'Mechanic Resurrection' in which his character is forced to return to the business of contract killing to rescue his lover, played by Jessica Alba, after she is

USA

The Magic of Mushrooms

Fungi specialists discover incredible and groundbreaking innovations across several domains

USA

US and Russia report progress but no deal reached on Syria

The US and Russia have made progress on a deal to restore a truce in Syria but failed to make a breakthrough on military cooperation and a cessation of…

Economy

US second quarter growth sluggish, as consumer spending surges

New data show economic growth in the US was slightly more tepid than initially thought in the second quarter – offsetting a spurt in consumer spending.

Economy

Case for US interest rate hike strengthens, says Fed's Yellen

Improvements in the labour market and expectations for solid economic growth have strengthened the case for a US interest rate hike.

Economy

Ride-hailing firm Uber reportedly records record loss

Ride-hailing giant Uber lost more than 1.

Economy

US: EpiPen costs to be slashed for some patients amid wave of criticism

Under mounting pressure, pharmaceutical company Mylan says it will slash the costs of emergency EpiPens for some patients in the US.

Business Series

VW emissions scandal: Automaker agrees €1bn compensation deal for US dealers

Volkswagen has reportedly agreed to fork out more than one billion euros, to compensate its 650 dealers in the US for losses from the diesel emissions…

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