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Woolwich: PM leads crisis meeting
The Government's emergency response committee, Cobra, is to reconvene to discuss security measures after a man was butchered in broad daylight on the streets of London.
'Hairy moment' for 400lb tiger Ty
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400lb tiger needed help from vets when he could not cough up a football-sized fur lump by himself.
Bid to tighten America's Cup safety
Sailing experts have made 37 recommendations they say will increase safety in the America's Cup, following the death of British Olympic sailing champion Andrew Simpson.
'Crack film' mayor loses coach job
Troubled Toronto mayor Rob Ford, at the centre of a scandal over a video allegedly showing the leader of Canada's largest city smoking crack cocaine, has been sacked from his job as football coach at a Catholic high school.
Cruise firms promise bill of rights
The cruise industry has pledged to adopt a passenger bill of rights that guarantees the "safety, comfort and care" of guests.
FBI shoot dead Boston bomb suspect
Authorities have shot dead a Chechen immigrant who turned violent while being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bomb suspects.
Afghan protest over women's rights
Hardline students protested in Afghanistan's capital, demanding the repeal of a presidential decree for women's rights that they say is un-Islamic.
Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney
A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.
Yakoob: Girls tougher than boys
Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob has said it was far more stressful being on the women's team than working with the men.
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Rubber duck becomes a dog's dinner
A mobile phone, a rubber duck and a £20 note have all ended up inside dogs' stomachs, according to a new survey.
Protections for women criticised
Ireland's reputation for working to stop violence against women around the world is not replicated at home, Amnesty International has claimed.
New website promotes mediation
A new website to promote mediation as an alternative to going to court has been launched in Northern Ireland.
Poor nations 'deprived of billions'
Almost half of all money invested in developing countries is channelled through tax havens and deprives the world's poorest countries of tax revenue, according to charity ActionAid.
Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK
Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday.
Police commissioner scrutiny urged
Stronger scrutiny is required of elected police commissioners to prevent "maverick decision making", a damning report by MPs has warned.
Call for compulsory sex education
Sex and relationships education should be compulsory in secondary schools as ministers are failing to take action to protect children and women, a damning report has claimed.
Face transplant 'quickest ever'
A 33-year-old Polish man has received a face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident in what his doctors have described as the fastest time frame to date for such an operation.
Two arrested after mosque attacks
Two men have been arrested after separate attacks on mosques following the terrorist incident in Woolwich.
Wade scoops unique award double
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Facebook too old, say teens
Twitter booming as social media destination
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Woolwich: PM leads crisis meeting
The Government's emergency response committee, Cobra, is to reconvene to discuss security measures after a man was butchered in broad daylight on the streets of London.
Woolwich: Two arrested after separate attacks on mosques as English Defence League supporters clash with police
Two men have been arrested after separate attacks on mosques following the terrorist incident in Woolwich.
Artificial light from gadgets 'disrupting sleep'
Electric lights, including those illuminating laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, often play a key role in causing people to sleep badly, a leading expert has said.
Latest Sport
Wade scoops unique award double
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Former Manchester United defender Brian Greenhoff dies, aged 60
Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.
Tindall ready to use experience
Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.
Latest Showbiz
Yakoob: Girls tougher than boys
Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob has said it was far more stressful being on the women's team than working with the men.
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Graham: I'll miss playing stripper
The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.
