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Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Uganda poll

The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term.
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NHS England under 'extreme pressure' due to Covid

Patient numbers have risen by 15,000 since Christmas, but infections are stabilising, says Sir Simon Stevens.
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When white supremacists overthrew a US government

In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.
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England close in on win over Sri Lanka

England need 36 runs on the final day to win the first Test against Sri Lanka despite losing three wickets in a chaotic final session in Galle.
Cricket
72 Australian Open players to quarantine

Seventy-two Australian Open players are now confined to their hotel rooms after a positive coronavirus test result on a third flight bound for the tournament.
Tennis
Brivio appointed Alpine racing director

The Alpine Formula 1 team announces former MotoGP boss Davide Brivio as its new racing director.
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The fate of China's bike share boom

Why some bike shares get it right, and others go horribly wrong
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The habit that quiets self-criticism

Why self-esteem is fragile, but self-compassion is the key to success
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From Bowie to Princess Diana: Why real icons can make terrible film subjects
Culture
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The power of quiet leadership

Leaders don’t need to be loud and confident
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Raise your right hand and solemnly swear to perform to the best of your ability
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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?

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