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Briton to get space station mission new
A British former helicopter pilot will become the country's first "home-grown" astronaut when he is confirmed as one of the crew to fly to the International Space Station (ISS).
Syrian troops push into rebel town new
Syrian troops have pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air.
Di Canio lets rip at Bardsley new
Paolo Di Canio launched an angry attack on the discipline of his squad after Phil Bardsley was pictured laying on the floor of a casino covered in £50 notes.
Martinez proud of relegated Latics new
Roberto Martinez was a proud man as Wigan said goodbye to the Barclays Premier League with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.
Kidd pleased with fans' response new
Manchester City's interim manager Brian Kidd was pleased to hear supporters show their appreciation for former boss Roberto Mancini during their final game of the season.
Emotional farewell for Carragher new
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitted he had an emotional afternoon after playing his last match for the club at Anfield before retirement.
No lap of honour for Benitez new
Rafael Benitez led Chelsea to third place in the Barclays Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Everton before deciding not to bid farewell to his fiercest critics, the home supporters at Stamford Bridge.
Wenger backs Gunners to improve new
Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal will make a better fist of next season's title race after securing a 16th consecutive crack at the Champions League.
Villas-Boas laments penalty decision
Andre Villas-Boas thinks Tottenham may have succeeded in their final day push for Champions League football had referee Andre Marriner awarded Gareth Bale a penalty - rather than book him for diving.
Fergie signs off with wine, not win
Sir Alex Ferguson ended his magnificent managerial career just the way he would want - with a nice glass of red wine.
More bodies recovered from mine
Rescuers recovered four more bodies from a collapsed underground room at a gold and copper mine in Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death total to 15.
FBI agents killed during training
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.
Yahoo close to buying Tumblr site
Yahoo is on the verge of buying online content-sharing site Tumblr in a 1.1 US billion dollar (£725,115,300) deal.
Taylor Swift scoops eight awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Man in court after two children die
A British father is due to appear in court in France, where he is expected to be formally charged with slitting the throats of his two young children.
Further hearings on abortion reform
A second day of hearings on the proposed abortion legislation is to take place.
Tornadoes cause havoc in Oklahoma
Tornadoes have caused havoc in the US state of Oklahoma, leaving at least one man dead, turning homes in a trailer park into splinters and rubble and sending frightened residents scurrying for shelter.
Abu Qatada makes Siac freedom bid
Radical cleric Abu Qatada will launch a fresh bid for freedom as he seeks to be released from prison at an immigration tribunal.
Liverpool star Sterling faces trial
Liverpool and England footballer Raheem Sterling will go on trial accused of hitting a woman.
Tory leaders rally around Feldman
Conservative co-chairman Lord Feldman will face questions about allegations he described grassroots activists as "swivel-eyed loons", at a meeting of the party's board.
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
New suspects in Maddie probe
In Pictures: North West 200
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Briton to get space station mission new
A British former helicopter pilot will become the country's first "home-grown" astronaut when he is confirmed as one of the crew to fly to the International Space Station (ISS).
Syrian troops push into rebel town new
Syrian troops have pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air.
More bodies recovered from mine
Rescuers recovered four more bodies from a collapsed underground room at a gold and copper mine in Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death total to 15.
Latest Sport
Allardyce: Carroll deal a priority new
Manager Sam Allardyce says signing Andy Carroll on a permanent deal from Liverpool is West Ham's "main priority" over the summer.
Pulis hails Owen after final game new
Stoke manager Tony Pulis heaped praise on Michael Owen after the former England striker called time on his professional career.
Jol hopeful Schwarzer will stay new
Fulham manager Martin Jol remains hopeful of keeping Mark Schwarzer at the club after watching the goalkeeper play a starring role in their 3-0 win at Swansea.
Latest Showbiz
Taylor Swift scoops eight awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Children 'are my priority now'
Model and fitness fanatic Nell McAndrew has shown off her new baby daughter - and says that children are now her priority rather than her health challenges.
Stewart 'over the moon' at success
Rod Stewart said he was "over the moon" as he celebrated his 15th number one record with a champagne toast.
