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An unusual look at some of the world's densest megacities

For a decade, British photographer Jasper James has shot some of the world's most populated cities for his ongoing series, "City Silhouettes." Using double exposure, a technique that combines two images, James juxtaposes dense cityscapes with lone individuals.

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How 10 bras in the same size actually fit

Bras can be many things—sexy, supportive, confidence-boosting, confidence-crushing, liberating, restricting—but one thing they're not is unmentionable. This week, ELLE.com is exploring all things bras, from how we wear them (or don't) and how we take care of them (or don't) to how we feel about them and how they make us feel. Here, we look at how 10 different bras in the same size actually fit.

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Five of Hong Kong’s best co-working spaces reviewed - free beer if you’re lucky

From a posh designer space in Causeway Bay to a no-frills option in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong has a variety of co-working spaces for digital nomads of all types

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Fresh clampdown on Malaysian activists reveals Najib’s "failed governance", critics say

​At least 15 activists and members of electoral reform group Bersih have been arrested, with Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister warning that there will be more to be expected

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Film review: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – Ang Lee’s ‘hyperreal’ vision of war

Based on Ben Fountain’s 2012 novel, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk follows a group of Iraq war veterans who return to the US in 2004 for a brief victory tour, following an intense firefight for which they were awarded commendations.

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Right partnerships can help businesses script success stories

​Managers must have a clear vision and conviction that digital technologies are the future

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Song Hye Kyo comforts a "Depressed" Song Joong Ki: Proof of relationship?

So many people have wondered about Song Hye Kyo and the exact extent of her relationship with Song Joong Ki, but nothing has been confirmed.

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Paris ready to stage a safe Olympic Games: French President

French president Francois Hollande says that Paris is well-equipped to stage a safe Olympic Games.

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Ancient Tibetan astronomy keeps shining in modern times

Tibetan Buddhism conjures up images of prayer wheels, mandalas and prostration, but there is one little-known, indispensable item: a calendar.

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Syria truce brings 'significant drop' in fighting

The UN's Syria envoy on Tuesday applauded a "significant drop" in violence through the first 24 hours of a fragile ceasefire but said security concerns meant aid convoys stayed on hold.

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Britain's shoppers begin to feel post-Brexit pinch

From computers and cars to carpets and food, Britain's decision to leave the European Union is beginning to hit consumers in the pocket, having already spread uncertainty through the property market.

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Charming or challenging? Chinese seniors embrace mobile Internet

According to a 2015 survey by Wuhan University, around a third of the seniors "frequently" encounter difficulties when using the Internet and about half of them "occasionally" have problems.

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Watching television linked to back pain in women: Australian study

Australian scientists have discovered a link between watching television and lower back pain among women, but not men.

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India to attend regional meet in Pakistan amid Kashmir tension

India's interior minister will travel to Pakistan for a regional gathering but will not hold bilateral talks at a time when a surge of violence in disputed Kashmir has escalated rivalry between the nuclear-armed neighbours, officials said on Monday (Aug 2).

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Chain reaction: Indonesian toilet cafe may churn stomachs, but owner hopes to educate people

A toilet-themed cafe where customers dine on meatballs floating in soup-filled latrines may not be everyone’s idea of haute cuisine, but Indonesians are flocking to become privy to the latest lavatorial trend.

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Indian rape survivor is allegedly raped again by the same five men

A 20-year-old college student was found in the roadside bushes of a small northern Indian city last week, raped and left for dead. In the days afterward, a shocking possibility came to light: Her attackers may be the same five men who had raped her three years earlier but were out on bail. They allegedly raped her again because she had been so steadfast in her case against them.

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Film review: Me Before You - Emilia Clarke stumbles in euthanasia drama

​Broad characterisation, predictable storytelling and a tone-deaf performance from Clarke, best known for Game of Thrones role, mar romance that wades deep into Nicholas Sparks territory