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Lagarde faces court in fraud probe new
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is facing questions at a special Paris court over a controversial financial deal that she oversaw as French finance minister.
Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood new
The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.
Stewardess charged after drugs find new
An air stewardess has been charged following the seizure of around six kilos of cocaine at Heathrow Airport.
Threlfall to play Tommy Cooper new
David Threlfall is set to play comedian Tommy Cooper in a new ITV drama.
Halliwell says bye to Viva Forever new
Geri Halliwell has insisted the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! is "good entertainment" - and admitted she had been "cocky" about it being a success.
McCartney in Pussy Riot parole plea new
Sir Paul McCartney has written to Russian authorities asking them to consider releasing members of jailed punk band Pussy Riot on parole.
Holiday weather warms up - a bit new
Warmer weather will make a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend.
Arrested was friendship factor new
Ron Howard has revealed that relationships have been made - and broken - over Arrested Development.
Carano: Fighting Rodriguez was fun new
Gina Carano says that swapping blows with Michelle Rodriguez on Fast And Furious 6 was "kick-a**".
Canet: New York too clean for film new
Guillaume Canet has revealed he had to bring in truck loads of rubbish to dump on the streets of New York for his latest movie, as the city was just too clean and tidy.
Afghan cricketer's father kidnapped new
Gunmen have kidnapped the father of Afghanistan's national cricket team captain, the sport's chiefs said.
Riots continue in Swedish capital new
Groups of youths have burnt down a restaurant, torched more than 30 cars and injured three police officers in a fourth night of riots in suburbs of the Swedish capital.
Flybe axes Belfast-Gatwick flights new
Budget airline Flybe is dropping direct flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick.
Nissan in safety recall on Micras new
Motor company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.
How I confronted soldier's killers new
A woman who risked her life to confront an armed man suspected of slaughtering a British soldier in broad daylight has described how she tried to calm him moments after the barbaric attack.
Pakistan car bombing leaves 12 dead new
A car bomb in south-west Pakistan has killed 11 policemen and a civilian.
Eight held over family fire deaths new
Eight people have been arrested by police investigating an arson attack that left eight members of the same family dead more than a decade ago.
Call for child abduction UK 'hub' new
Experts are calling for better recording and sharing of information to help tackle child abduction in the UK.
Zabaleta excited by Pellegrini new
Pablo Zabaleta believes Manuel Pellegrini could be a great manager for Manchester City.
Ramos: Bale would suit Madrid new
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes Gareth Bale would be right at home at the Bernabeu.
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Latest News
Lagarde faces court in fraud probe new
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is facing questions at a special Paris court over a controversial financial deal that she oversaw as French finance minister.
Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood new
The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.
Woolwich suspect named 'Mujahid' known to banned Islamist organisation Al Muhajiroun new
One of the two men involved in the Woolwich terror attack was known to a banned Islamist organisation and went by the name of Mujahid, The Independent in London has reported.
Latest Sport
James Lawton: Sergio Garcia cracks as major fault line with Tiger Woods opens up again new
One way or another, Sergio Garcia has been picking a fight with Tiger Woods for 14 years now but he doesn't seem to learn, does he? Some guys don't only have your number, they can pretty much claim outright ownership.
Sergio Garcia/Tiger Woods row: is golf racist? new
The joke wasn't funny any more. It never was, of course, and the sense of revulsion felt by all in golf weighed heavily on Sergio Garcia.
Manchester City face long haul to win over New York citizens new
There is an abundance of evidence already that Manchester City's new little brother club in New York City – "NYCFC", as they are already being called here – will be a mini-City in every way, using the access to the American market place to drive up the kind of awareness that Manchester United command and the Abu Dhabi-owned side do not. The marketing materials for the new club are identikit Manchester City. There was sky blue everywhere at the official launch of the club in east Harlem.
Latest Showbiz
Threlfall to play Tommy Cooper new
David Threlfall is set to play comedian Tommy Cooper in a new ITV drama.
Halliwell says bye to Viva Forever new
Geri Halliwell has insisted the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! is "good entertainment" - and admitted she had been "cocky" about it being a success.
Nicole Richie gets kicks from fashion fans new
Nicole Richie gets thrills out of seeing mothers wearing items from her fashion lines.
