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Two arrested over Twitter comments new
Two men have been arrested for making alleged offensive comments on Twitter about the murder of a British soldier.
Bruton hails fresh boost for jobs new
More than 100 jobs are to be created over the next three years at three Irish firms in Galway and Dublin.
Elderly man dies in Tipperary crash new
An elderly man has been killed in a crash in Co Tipperary.
City target five trophies in five years new
Manchester City's new manager will join a club expecting to win five trophies in the next five years - a period that could represent his shelf-life in the job.
McIlroy slips down leaderboard new
Rory McIlroy started well at the BMW PGA Championship and had been three under after 12 holes but he bogeyed five of the last six to be home in 41 for a two-over 74 after the first round.
Moyes delighted by Ferdinand deal new
David Moyes had no hesitation in rubber-stamping Rio Ferdinand's one-year contract extension because he believes the Manchester United defender has just had one of his best seasons ever.
City strike back for Chelsea triumph new
Manchester City recovered from three goals down to thrill an enthusiastic American crowd with a 4-3 last-gasp friendly victory over Chelsea.
Ireland draw exciting opener
Ireland fell agonisingly short of a first-ever win over a Test-playing nation in Dublin as the opening RSA Insurance one-day international against Pakistan ended in a tie.
Bynes arrested on drug charge
Actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window, police said.
Brown gets a griller in Manila
Novelist Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" has officials in the Philippine capital seeing red.
Donation surge crashes Heroes site
The charity Help For Heroes has been swamped with donations, leading to its website crashing after Drummer Lee Rigby was murdered while wearing one of its tops.
William to welcome football chiefs
The Duke of Cambridge is to welcome football officials from across Europe for Uefa's 37th annual congress being staged in London.
River drama as bridge collapses
The major highway bridge linking Seattle with Canada and the rest of the Pacific Northwest region has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into a river.
Stage boss: My fears for Jackson
A stage manager who worked on Michael Jackson's ill-fated This Is It concert warned an AEG executive days before the star's death that the megastar was in physical and mental decline and needed help, according to an email shown to jurors.
Cannabis plants raid - women held
Two women have been arrested as detectives seized cannabis plants with a street value of around half a million euro.
Man to face Hyde Park blast charges
A man will appear at the Old Bailey charged with the murder of four British solders in the 1982 Hyde Park IRA bomb blast.
Slain soldier 'a loving family man'
Detectives are to question two people arrested over the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, described by family and friends as a loving family man who always wanted to serve in the Army.
Life-or-death retrial for Arias
The judge in a murder trial that riveted Americans with its details of sex and violence has declared a mistrial in the life-or-death penalty phase after the jury said it could not reach a decision.
Police probe Manson disciple tapes
Los Angeles police have obtained decades-old taped conversations between a Charles Manson family disciple and his lawyer.
UN anger at 'throw out case' plea
Kenya received a chilly reception at the United Nations Security Council when it urged the world body to "terminate" court cases against the president and deputy president for planning and financing the 2007-08 post-election violence.
Review: The Hangover Part III
Comedy with big following means blockbuster
Good guy Zach Galifianakis
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio on red carpet
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Bruton hails fresh boost for jobs new
More than 100 jobs are to be created over the next three years at three Irish firms in Galway and Dublin.
Elderly man dies in Tipperary crash new
An elderly man has been killed in a crash in Co Tipperary.
Film review: The Hangover Part III
It's said that tourists from all over the world now go to the front desk at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas and ask – in tribute to Alan's gormless enquiry from the first film – "Is this the real Caesar's Palace?"
Latest Sport
Benteke won't be forced to stay at Villa new
Striker Christian Benteke has told Aston Villa he "won't necessarily accept" it if they tell him he cannot leave the club.
Nzonzi submits transfer request new
Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi has handed in a transfer request just two days after manager Tony Pulis left the club.
United cut interest bill new
Manchester United have cut their interest bill by £10million a year after a major refinancing through Bank of America.
Latest Showbiz
Bynes arrested on drug charge
Actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window, police said.
Cutting It star heads for Paradise
Cutting It star Ben Daniels is joining the department store costume drama The Paradise for its new series.
Channel 4 reveal new music shows
DJ Nick Grimshaw and chart stars Rizzle Kicks have been lined up to host a pair of new music shows for Channel 4.
