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Hezbollah leader vows to help Assad
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah has warned the fall of Syrian president Bashar Assad's regime would give rise to extremists and plunge the Middle East into a "dark period".
England waiting on Clark fitness
Calum Clark is a doubt for England's tour of Uruguay and Argentina after an ankle injury ruled him out of Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.
Children killed in school bus fire
A teacher was among the 17 people burned to death in eastern Pakistan when a minibus taking children to school suddenly caught fire.
Well-wishers flock to pay respects
Hundreds of well-wishers have flocked to pay their respects to murdered soldier Drummer Lee Rigby, while thousands of far-right supporters hijacked his brutal killing by chanting his name at a protest nearly 300 miles away.
EDL demo ends without major trouble
A police operation involving around 1,000 officers has seen a march by supporters of the English Defence League (EDL) and a counter demonstration pass off without major incident, despite heightened tensions caused by the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.
Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman
US rock band Stone Temple Pilots have accused former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the group's name to further his solo career.
Elite school in sex abuse apology
One of New York City's most prestigious private schools has apologised for more than three decades of sexual abuse committed by teachers and administrators.
Mayor: I don't smoke crack cocaine
Toronto's mayor has said he does not smoke crack cocaine and is not an addict, after a video purported to show him using the drug.
Biographer 'regrets' Petraeus fling
The biographer whose affair with then-CIA director David Petraeus triggered his resignation has said she regrets the relationship and the harm and grief it caused her family.
Rare Superman comic in insulation
It is considered the Holy Grail of comic books - Action Comics No 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman.
Two held in hospital gun alert
Two people have been arrested following reports that a man had a gun at a hospital.
Dennis tells of shock wallet return
Hugh Dennis has revealed his surprise when the contents of his stolen wallet were posted to his home.
Macfadyen: Glad to be back in hat
Matthew Macfadyen has said he could't wait to get back into his bowler hat for the new series of Ripper Street.
Walliams gets fruity with Goliath
David Walliams got fruity for Britain's Got More Talent's last David V Goliath challenge - apple bobbing.
Schofield: Fern not a mate now
Phillip Schofield has admitted he is not in touch with former This Morning co-host Fern Britton any more.
Tears as judges axe acts
Coaches Sir Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue struggle to hold back tears as the upset of axeing their own acts becomes too much.
McClarnon: Anxiety crept up on me
Liz McClarnon has admitted her anxiety over an obsessed, threatening fan made her think twice about the Atomic Kitten reunion.
Ronan: Blood doesn't taste nice
Saoirse Ronan has revealed she wasn't impressed with the taste of screen blood.
Cooper: No more Hangovers for trio
Bradley Cooper has revealed that he would happily reunite with his Hangover co-stars in the future - but they won't be nursing any more Hangovers.
D'Arcy: Film was rewritten for me
James D'Arcy has revealed how the writer and director of his new film In Their Skin completely rewrote the script to get him on board.
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Latest News
Fatal stand fall 'tragic accident' new
Police are treating the death of a 21-year-old man who fell from a stand at York racecourse as a tragic accident.
French soldier stabbed in throat new
A soldier has been stabbed in the throat in the French commercial district of La Defense outside Paris.
Vintage 1976 Apple computer sold
One of Apple's first computers, a functioning 1976 model, has been sold for a record 516,000 euros (£441,000).
Latest Sport
Schmidt signs off with title win new
Leinster put past disappointments behind them to scoop an elusive RaboDirect PRO12 title in head coach Joe Schmidt's last game in charge, with a 24-18 win over Ulster.
Back to the drawing board for Ulster Rugby as Leinster crush Pro 12 title hopes new
Leinster put past disappointments behind them to scoop an elusive RaboDirect PRO12 title in head coach Joe Schmidt's last game in charge.
Hartley could miss Lions tour new
Dylan Hartley is in danger of missing the British and Irish Lions tour after he became the first player to be sent off in an Aviva Premiership final.
Latest Showbiz
The Saturdays light up Big Weekend
The Saturdays have lit up the stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Northern Ireland.
Ioan Gruffudd wary of 'wannabes'
Fantastic Four star Ioan Gruffudd gets on better with big-name actors than "wannabes".
David Beckham 'makes family plans'
David Beckham has a host of plans he wants to fulfill with his family now he has retired from playing soccer.
