WORLD INFO: mars 2015

mardi 31 mars 2015

Have England improved since the World Cup?

Their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign has been flawless but Roy Hodgson's developing England have still to be tested against top-class opposition.

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Joni Mitchell in 'intensive care'

Singer songwriter Joni Mitchell is in intensive care in a Los Angeles hospital after being found unconscious in her home.

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Nigeria's Buhari hails poll victory

The winner of Nigeria's presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari, hails a "vote for change" and thanks beaten rival Goodluck Jonathan.

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Gaza man 'tricked' into Banksy sale

A Palestinian man says he was tricked into selling a work by the graffiti artist, Banksy, that is estimated to be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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'Progress' in Iran nuclear talks

Russian and Iranian negotiators claim progress has been made over Iran's nuclear programme, as talks continue beyond a deadline for a deal.

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China building 'great wall of sand'

The scale of China's land reclamation in the South China Sea is leading to "serious questions" on its intentions, a top US official says.

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Are we tired of climate change talk?

A story that once dominated the news seems to have dropped down the media agenda, so what lies behind the decline in coverage?

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US raises prospect of Israel UN isolation

Is Israel about to lose its American firewall at the United Nations in New York, asks Nick Bryant.

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Body found at Getty home in LA

A body has been found at the home of Andrew Getty, the grandson of John Paul Getty and heir to the family fortune.

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China factory activity expands again

Activity in China's vast manufactory sector picked up unexpectedly in March, according to the official government survey.

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Ashcroft quits the House of Lords

Conservative Lord Ashcroft says he is standing down as a UK peer

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No action taken over disaster 'lie'

No disciplinary action was ever taken against the Hillsborough match commander for his "wicked lie" about the disaster, the inquests are told.

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More veterans seek mental health aid

A mental health charity which treats military veterans says referrals have increased by 26% in the last year.

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E-cigarette use 'high among teens'

A substantial number of teenagers are experimenting with e-cigarettes, even those who have never smoked, a study suggests.

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VIDEO: Bale's basketball half-court hat-trick

Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale takes part in the NBA's half-court challenge, testing his basketball shooting accuracy.

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Parties play up the tribal rhetoric

Even though the public do not like it, politicians are bound to turn the election campaign personal, says Gavin Hewitt.

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How key is the current account deficit?

Does the UK being a large net borrower from other states actually matter?

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'More teachers leave in first year'

Rising numbers of new teachers are leaving the profession within a year of qualifying, says a teachers' union leader.

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Lufthansa puts $300m aside for crash

An additional $300m is being put aside to deal with possible costs arising from the Germanwings plane crash, Lufthansa officials say.

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Clubs to share £1.67bn European cash

Britain's leading clubs are set for a huge financial boost for competing in the Champions League and Europa League.

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Le Tissier to compete on Countdown

Former England forward Matt Le Tissier reveals that he will compete in Channel 4 quiz show Countdown.

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Giant slides return to London

Giant slides by the artist Carsten Holler are returning to London this summer, this time at the Hayward Gallery on London's South Bank.

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North to see neurosurgeon for checks

George North will see a consultant neurosurgeon to help Northampton Saints assess when the Wales wing can return.

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Bears sign McCullum for T20 Blast

Birmingham Bears, the T20 Blast champions, sign New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum for this summer's tournament.

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'Slave contract' teacher struck off

A teacher who admitted having sex with a teenage girl and asked her to sign a "slave contract" with him, is banned from the classroom.

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Falling window hits woman in street

A fifth-storey hospital window falls on a woman in the London Bridge area during high winds.

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Will it be a tech election?

According to Martha Lane Fox, the role the internet can play in the UK should be one of the key issues in the upcoming election.

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FA bemoan GB Olympic team omission

The Football Association say they are "disappointed" Great Britain football teams will not compete at Rio 2016.

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Sinfield to make rugby union switch

Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield is to join Championship rugby union side Yorkshire Carnegie at the end of the current rugby league season.

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Silk Road agents charged with theft

Two former US agents are charged with stealing digital currency that came into their possession during an investigation into the notorious marketplace.

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Turkey hit by massive power cut

A huge power cut hits several cities in Turkey, including Istanbul's public transport network.

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Living standards back at May 2010 level

It is the slowest recovery on record, but living standards are now back to where they were at the time of the last election

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Falcons lose pick after fake noise

NFL side Atlanta Falcons lose their draft pick for 2016 and are fined $350,000 for using fake crowd noise at home games.

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Ants in space grapple with zero-g

A study finds that ants on board the International Space Station still use teamwork to search new areas, despite falling off the walls of their containers for up to eight seconds.

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Parents rarely spot child obesity

Parents hardly ever spot obesity in their children resulting in damaging consequences for health, doctors warn.

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Alarm as Turkey backs new police powers

Turkish MPs back sweeping new powers for police - and critics fear that intolerance is becoming entrenched, Selin Girit reports from Istanbul.

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Passenger's thank you note to pilots

An airline passenger's touching handwritten letter thanking her pilots for taking her home is being shared across Twitter.

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Eurozone deflation eases in March

Deflation in the eurozone eased during March while the rate of unemployment dipped slightly in February, figures show.

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UK economic well-being 'improving'

The financial well-being of UK households improved last year, but overall it is not much better than it was five years ago, according to official figures.

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VIDEO: Joey Essex on meeting Nick Clegg

Joey Essex talks about interviewing Nick Clegg, praising the deputy prime minister for his "honesty".

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Honda invests £200m in UK plant

Car maker Honda announces it is to invest £200m in its UK plant - a year after it cut hundreds of jobs due to falling sales.

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UK's growth for 2014 revised up

The UK's economy grew at a faster pace than initially estimated last year, revised official figures show.

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Top Gear's Andy Wilman not quitting

Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman denies he is quitting the show after a leaked email from him thanking staff and marking the end of an era.

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Yoox agrees Net-a-Porter deal

Italian online fashion retailer Yoox agrees an all-share merger deal London-based rival Net-a-Porter.

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The candidates with no hope of winning

What drives candidates to spend months knocking on doors, when they know they have no chance of winning when polling day comes around?

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Will wiser Watson win Masters again?

"I know what I need to do" - Bubba Watson is more relaxed as he defends a Masters title for the second time, writes Iain Carter.

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Profits jump at tech giant Huawei

Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies says profits jumped a third last year, boosted by strong performances in all its businesses.

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lundi 30 mars 2015

Branagh: From the bard to the ball

Samira Ahmed looks at how Sir Kenneth Branagh, noted for his Shakespearean productions, ended up directing a live-action Cinderella.

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Is India's anti-corruption party unravelling?

The anti-corruption Aam Admi Party is embroiled in a feud and looks headed for a split, writes Soutik Biswas.

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Meningitis B vaccine deal agreed

All babies in the UK will soon have a potentially life-saving vaccine against meningitis B after a deal with drug manufacturers, the health secretary says.

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Buhari 'ahead' in tight Nigeria poll

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari edges ahead of President Goodluck Jonathan in early election counts, though key states are yet to declare.

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Disgrace if stars withdraw - Lineker

It would be a "national disgrace" if England's best youngsters do not play at the U21 Euros, says ex-striker Gary Lineker.

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Children fear 'addiction to porn'

A tenth of 12 to 13-year-olds are worried they are "addicted" to pornography, a study by the NSPCC ChildLine service has found.

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Iran nuclear talks enter final day

Intense negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme enter a final day in Switzerland, ahead of a deadline to reach a preliminary deal.

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Uganda al-Shabab prosecutor killed

Joan Kagezi, the top Ugandan state prosecutor in the trial of 13 men suspected of a deadly al-Shabab bomb attack, is shot dead in Kampala.

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Asia will drive growth, says Diageo

Despite the volatility in its Asian business, the world's largest spirits maker, Diageo, says 50% of its products' sales growth will come from Asia.

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Indiana to 'clarify' religion law

Republicans in the US state of Indiana say they will amend a controversial "religious freedom" law, as accusations grow that it permits businesses to discriminate against gays.

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Horses bring motorway to standstill

The M6 is closed outside Birmingham after horses are spotted wandering on the motorway.

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Art school architect to be named

Glasgow School of Art is due to announce details of the architect chosen to lead the restoration of the fire-damaged Mackintosh building.

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Binge drinking 'costs UK £4.9bn'

Binge drinking is costing UK taxpayers £4.9bn a year, a study has suggested.

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Medieval eye remedy 'kills MRSA'

A 1,000-year-old treatment for eye infections could hold the key to killing antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists say.

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Porpoises use 'sound searchlights'

Porpoises finely adjust the size of the beams of sound they use to hunt - using sound like a searchlight to trap their prey, a study finds.

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Cameron launches election campaign

David Cameron says he wants to complete the job of "turning the country around" as the election officially gets under way and other leaders hit the campaign trail.

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Iran nuclear talks near key deadline

Last hours of intensive diplomacy over Iran's nuclear programme take place in Switzerland ahead of Tuesday's deadline for a long-awaited deal.

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Parents rarely spot child obesity

Parents hardly ever spot obesity in their children resulting in damaging consequences for health, doctors warn.

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Family of four dead in Gibraltar flat

Four people including a British man and two children have been found dead in a flat in Gibraltar, police in the British territory have said.

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My best position is striker - Barkley

Everton's Ross Barkley says he is best played as a striker, despite most of his career being as an attacking midfielder.

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Free nursery has 'no academic benefit'

Free nursery places for three-year olds have helped mothers back to work, but have made "no difference" to academic performance later on, researchers claim.

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Sense of history at Iran talks

If a framework for an Iranian nuclear deal is agreed this week, it could pave the way for one of the most significant, but most sensitive, accords in decades, says the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

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Teachers' 'British values' warning

Teachers should ignore new rules on promoting "fundamental British values", a conference has heard.

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VIDEO: Farmers test out 'flying sheepdog'

Paul Brennan talks to the BBC about sending a drone up to herd his sheep.

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Shots fired at NSA headquarters

Local media are reporting that shots have been fired at the headquarters of the NSA outside of Washington.

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England's White set for 50th cap

Forward Ellen White looks set to win her 50th cap in England's final home match before this summer's World Cup.

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Vettel has aced transition - Coulthard

Sebastian Vettel has handled his transition from Red Bull to Ferrari well, says BBC Sport's David Coulthard.

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Can all five nations reach Euros?

All four UK teams & the Republic of Ireland have never qualified for the same European Championship. Could that be a step closer?

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France rings changes and turns right

Local elections give a big boost to France's conservative UMP, led by ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy, but voters keep out the far-right National Front.

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Cameron promises 'seven-day NHS'

All hospitals in England will provide "a truly seven-day NHS" by 2020 under a future Conservative government, David Cameron says.

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World Cup winners and losers

Who lit up the 2015 Cricket World Cup, and who had a tournament to forget? BBC Sport picks out the highs and lows.

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African comedian replaces Jon Stewart

Comedian Trevor Noah will replace Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, it is announced.

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Two Britons found dead in Spain

Two Britons found dead near Alicante in Spain, Foreign Office confirms

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Meningitis B vaccine deal agreed

All babies in the UK will soon have a potentially life-saving vaccine against meningitis B after a deal with drug manufacturers, the health secretary says.

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Damage fears for Alps crash recorder

A top Lufthansa official warns the missing flight recorder may have been too badly damaged when the Germanwings plane crashed in the French Alps.

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Acquittal was 'rebirth' - Sollecito

In his first remarks since his final acquittal of UK student Meredith Kercher's murder, Raffaele Sollecito says he will be "marked for life" by the ordeal.

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Senior nurse admits raping patients

A former senior hospital nurse admits raping, sexually assaulting and spying on female patients including some who were unconscious.

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Attacks hit BA, GitHub and Slack

British Airways' Executive Club, the code-sharing site GitHub and the work chat service Slack have all been hit by cyber-attacks.

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'Tube rescuer' hit by train dies

A would-be rescuer, who was hit by a Tube train as he attempted to save another man who had fallen onto the tracks, has died.

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Mystery surrounds shirtless burns man

Images of a shirtless man found walking the streets after he suffered serious burns have been released in a bid to solve the mystery of his injuries.

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Bank stress tests cover global slump

The UK's banking industry will have to prove it can endure a global economic slump in this year's Bank of England stress tests.

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French elections see swing to right

Local elections give a big boost to France's conservative UMP, led by ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy, and inflict a bruising blow to the ruling Socialists.

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Vettel win a wake-up call - Wolff

Sebastian Vettel's shock Malaysian Grand Prix win on Sunday is a 'wake-up call' for Mercedes, says boss Toto Wolff.

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Lib Dems 'won't play footsie on EU'

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says his party will not "play footsie" with leaving the EU - and says he wants to "serve out the next Parliament".

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Bank of England puts global recession at heart of doomsday scenario

UK banks face stress test against economic collapse in Europe and Asia.

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Miliband warning over EU referendum

Labour leader Ed Miliband unveils his party's business manifesto, warning that David Cameron's pledge to hold an EU referendum is "a clear and present danger" to jobs.

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Benefit cuts 'not yet decided'

The work and pensions secretary says the Conservatives are not keeping plans for £12bn of benefit cuts secret - saying no final decisions have been made.

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Paris Muslims struggle to feel accepted

Two months on from the Paris attacks, Shaista Aziz found the Muslim community in Paris still struggling to come to terms with the fallout.

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Varoufakis: End 'toxic blame game'

The Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, calls for an end to the "toxic blame game" between Greece and Germany.

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Heads' threat to parents over gaming

Head teachers in Cheshire warn parents they will report them to the authorities if they allow their children to play computer games rated for over-18s.

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'Few second chances for black bosses'

Former England and Liverpool forward John Barnes says black managers struggle to find a new job after being sacked by a club.

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Kingfisher fails to nail French deal

The owner of B&Q, Kingfisher, has abandoned its planned purchase of French DIY chain Mr Bricolage.

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Labour's big offer to business - Europe

On the first day of the election campaign, Ed Miliband is attempting to cover what many see as a weak flank.

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dimanche 29 mars 2015

Woods drops out of world's top 100

Former world number one Tiger Woods drops out of the top 100 in the rankings for the first time since 1996.

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The captain Australians hate to love

Despite leading his team to World Cup and Ashes success, Michael Clarke has struggled to win the hearts of the Australian public.

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Mercedes pair's Ferrari wake-up call

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg say Ferrari are genuine rivals after Sebastian Vettel's impressive victory in Malaysia.

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Greece's creditors mull new reforms

Greece's creditors are studying new reform plans put forward by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' government in a bid to secure further bailout funds.

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What to expect when you're electing

The general election campaign is officially under way - here are 10 ways in which it will be different from last time.

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Election 2015: Me... and why it's all about you

BBC political editor Nick Robinson gives an update on his progress - and sets out his view on the election campaign which formally begins today.

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Prada profit takes a hit from China

Italian luxury goods retailer Prada sees its net profit fall 28% last year as sales slumped in major markets of China and Europe.

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Asian shares mostly up in short week

Asian shares got off to a positive start in a holiday-shortened week as investors awaited economic data from the region to boost market momentum.

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Pension data 'sales' investigated

The information watchdog launches an investigation into claims that details of millions of people's pensions are being sold to fraudsters and cold-calling firms.

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Count begins after close Nigeria vote

Counting is under way in Nigeria's presidential election, which has been praised by the UN despite technical problems and violence.

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Meningitis B vaccine deal agreed

All babies in the UK will soon have a potentially life-saving vaccine against meningitis B after a deal with drug manufacturers, the health secretary says.

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Clarke dedicates victory to Hughes

Captain Michael Clarke dedicates Australia's fifth World Cup title to his former team-mate Phillip Hughes.

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Murray sweeps past Giraldo in Miami

Britain's Andy Murray beats Colombian Santiago Giraldo to claim his 499th career win and reach round four at the Miami Open.

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EU exit economic self harm - Clegg

Leaving the European Union would be an act of economic "self harm" and could risk the UK recovery, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg says.

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Show goes on for One Direction

1D performed for the first time since Zayn Malik announced he was leaving the group, at a gig in South Africa.

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Singapore holds Lee Kuan Yew funeral

Singapore holds a state funeral for its founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, with tens of thousands lining the streets despite torrential rain.

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Cameron 'would give new leader time'

The Conservatives will have to choose a new leader before the end of the next Parliament if David Cameron wins a second term as PM, Iain Duncan Smith says.

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Parents want child rape case reviewed

The parents of a five-year-old rape victim call for a new police investigation into her case.

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How F1's title fight got interesting

Sebastian Vettel's Malaysian Grand Prix win ignites the prospect of a potential challenge to Mercedes' dominance.

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London Welsh 14-29 Bath

London Welsh are relegated from the Premiership as Bath score five tries to climb to third in the table.

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78 DNA strands found in Alps crash

Five days after the crash of Germanwings flight 4U 9525 in the French Alps, investigators say they have isolated 78 distinct DNA strands.

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VIDEO: Nigeria elections: Key points

It has been an eventful day for Nigeria, as the country votes in long-awaited presidential elections. BBC Africa looks back at the day's key developments.

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Record sales for Edinburgh Festival

Opening of the box office for this year's Edinburgh International Festival sees record sales.

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A-levels and GCSE subjects culled

Ofqual sets out the range of A-levels and GCSEs that will no longer be taught amid moves to toughen examinations in England.

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Mad Men to live on at Smithsonian

A collection of costumes and props from hit US drama Mad Men is donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

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SNP backs 50p rate of tax across UK

The SNP will support the introduction of a 50p top rate of income tax across the UK after the general election, the party's John Swinney says.

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Frankfurt 7-0 Bristol Academy Ladies

Bristol Academy are again thrashed as Frankfurt reach the Women's Champions League semi-finals with a 12-0 aggregate win.

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Alexander: Labour majority 'doable'

A Labour majority in the general election would be "difficult but doable", the party's election co-ordinator Douglas Alexander says.

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Arab League to create military force

Arab League countries meeting in Egypt agree to create a joint Arab military force amid a crisis in Yemen and regional jihadist threats.

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Benefit cuts 'not yet decided'

The work and pensions secretary says the Conservatives are not keeping plans for £12bn of benefit cuts secret - saying no final decisions have been made.

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World Cup not for 'window dressing'

The development of associate members must go beyond the 'window dressing' of a World Cup, the International Cricket Council says.

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Graphene light bulb set for shops

A light bulb made with graphene - said by its UK developers to be the first commercially viable consumer product using the super-strong carbon - is to go on sale later this year.

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Tunisia 'kills Bardo attack gunman'

Tunisian government sources say that security forces have killed Lokman Abu Sakhra, described as one of the country's "most dangerous terrorists".

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Australia crush NZ to win World Cup

Australia overwhelm New Zealand by seven wickets to win the World Cup for a fifth time at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Greece's creditors mull new reforms

Greece's creditors are studying new reform plans put forward by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' government in a bid to secure further bailout funds.

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What to expect when you're electing

The general election campaign is officially under way - here are 10 ways in which it will be different from last time.

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DUP could work with Tories or Labour

DUP leader Peter Robinson says his party could work with either Labour or the Conservatives if there was a hung parliament after the general election.

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Vettel takes shock Malaysia win

Sebastian Vettel takes a stunning maiden victory for Ferrari, winning a straight fight with Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes in Malaysia.

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Tuilagi out for season - Cockerill

Richard Cockerill says England and Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi is likely to miss the rest of the season with injury.

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Best Buy closes Canada's Future Shop

US consumer electronics chain Best Buy is closing its Canadian subsidiary, Future Shop, and converting 65 of its 131 stores into Best Buy outlets.

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British medic declared free of Ebola

A UK military medic has been discharged from hospital in London after being declared free of Ebola. Cpl Anna Cross was the first person in the world to be given the experimental drug MIL 77.

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Bale-inspired Wales look the real deal

Tactically astute, brilliant from Bale - why Wales' win in Israel is one of their best results of recent times.

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'A female jockey can win National'

Rider Katie Walsh on nearly making Grand National history and competing against the men at Aintree

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Kerry stays on for more Iran talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry cancels a planned return to the US to stay in Switzerland as the Iran nuclear talks approach their deadline.

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Apple boss 'to donate $800m fortune'

Apple CEO Tim Cook says he will give away most of his $800m (£537m) fortune to good causes before he dies.

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Africa's dreams shattered?

BBC Africa's Piers Edwards considers whether the new work permit rules for foreign players in England is all bad news for Africa.

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A very Singaporean send-off

The BBC looks at some of the ways the city-state of Singapore and its people have paid tribute to founding father Lee Kuan Yew.

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samedi 28 mars 2015

Yemen leader accuses 'Iran stooges'

Yemen's president accuses Iran of destabilising his country, as Saudi Arabia vows to continue air strikes until Yemen is "stable and safe".

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Bristol Academy boss calls for calm

Manager Dave Edmondson calls for calm following Bristol Academy's FA Women's Cup exit and heavy Champions League loss.

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Air Canada plane 'exits' runway

An Air Canada aeroplane landing at Halifax 'exits' the runway while landing at Halifax, and reportedly hits a power pylon.

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Jonathan Brownlee wins in Auckland

Britain's Jonathan Brownlee wins the second race of the 2015 World Triathlon Series in Auckland, New Zealand.

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What not to do on the campaign trail

As the general election campaign officially begins, here's a handy guide for would-be MPs on the pitfalls to avoid while on the campaign trail.

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Where will 'winding up' Westminster lead?

Alex Salmond has been enjoying himself recently, doing what seems to come naturally, winding up Westminster.

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Nigeria voting continues after delays

Voting is to continue for second day in some parts of Nigeria after technical problems during Saturday's presidential election.

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'Rise in child mental health issues'

More children have mental health problems than two years ago, according to a union's survey of education staff.

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Dickens' desk saved for public view

The desk where Charles Dickens wrote Great Expectations is finally on public display thanks to a £780,000 grant.

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Nigeria voting extended to Sunday

Elections in Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, are extended to Sunday in some parts of the country after delays and a number of attacks.

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Heads' threat to parents over gaming

Head teachers in Cheshire warn parents they will report them to the authorities if they allow their children to play computer games rated for over-18s.

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Sunday's gossip column

Ross Barkley will cost £50m, James Milner to Liverpool, Louis van Gaal to get £1m Champions League bonus and more.

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Death threats against BBC boss probed

Police investigate alleged death threats against BBC director general Tony Hall, reportedly made after Jeremy Clarkson was dropped from Top Gear.

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Storey claims second gold at Worlds

Dame Sarah Storey wins the C5 3km pursuit to claim her second title at the Para-cycling World Championships in the Netherlands.

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Knox and Sollecito cleared of murder

Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito are acquitted by Italy's top appeals court of murdering British student Meredith Kercher in 2007 - the final ruling in the case.

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VIDEO: Nigeria elections: Key points

It has been an eventful day for Nigeria, as the country votes in long-awaited presidential elections. BBC Africa looks back at the day's key developments.

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Saracens 42-14 Harlequins

Saracens go second in the Premiership, overcoming Harlequins in front of a record crowd for club rugby union at Wembley.

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A-levels and GCSE subjects culled

Ofqual sets out the range of A-levels and GCSEs that will no longer be taught amid moves to toughen examinations in England.

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Briton's father in plea to airlines

The father of a British man killed in the Alps air crash urges airlines to look after pilots "properly", saying the victims of the disaster should "never be forgotten".

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Iran nuclear talks 'enter endgame'

Talks aimed at restricting Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief enter their final days, ahead of an end of March deadline.

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Spectator killed at Nurburgring race

A spectator is killed in a crash involving a British driver during an endurance championship race at Nurburgring, Germany.

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Germanwings crash: Counting the cost

Is the airline legally obliged to compensate the families of the victims for their loss?

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Corden hails US chat show reaction

James Corden has talked of the "overwhelming" reaction to his US late night talk show, saying he had feared a "terrible onslaught" of criticism.

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Brook to showcase 'elite level'

IBF world welterweight champion Kell Brook vows to show he is among boxing's elite when he meets Jo Jo Dan in Sheffield.

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Silicon Valley firm wins bias case

A California jury has found that a venture capital firm did not discriminate against a female employee in a closely watched case in Silicon Valley.

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Wrong to restart game - Capello

Fabio Capello does not think Russia's qualifier in Montenegro should have restarted after Igor Akinfeev was hit by a flare.

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Four miss England's trip to Italy

Danny Welbeck, Raheem Sterling, Leighton Baines and James Milner have been ruled out of England's friendly with Italy on Tuesday.

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Jihadists 'capture Syria's Idlib'

Islamist militants have captured the north-western Syrian city of Idlib for the first time, monitoring groups say.

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VIDEO: Chocolatier creates giant Easter egg

A chocolatier in Lincolnshire has created a seven-foot (2.1-metre) Easter egg, which he will sell in pieces to raise money for charity, the BBC's Jill Archbold reports.

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Graphene light bulb set for shops

A light bulb made from graphene - said by its UK developers to be the first commercially viable consumer product using the super-strong carbon - is to go on sale later this year.

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Duo begin year-long space trip

US astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko arrive for a 12-month tour of duty on the International Space Station.

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Labour 'would have to talk' to SNP

The deputy leader of the SNP Stewart Hosie believes a minority Labour government would have to negotiate with the nationalists ahead of its first Queen's speech.

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Wales players 'used to pressure'

Wales boss Chris Coleman says his players' experience of large crowds will help them cope against Israel on Saturday.

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Wambach desperate for World Cup win

Abby Wambach says she would swap all her individual accolades to win a World Cup with the USA in Canada this summer.

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British medic declared free of Ebola

Somalia ends al-Shabab hotel siege

At least 14 are killed as Somali special forces end the siege of a Mogadishu hotel by the Islamist militant group al-Shabab

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New Zealand 'start as underdogs'

Before Sunday's Cricket World Cup final, BBC Sport rounds up the best quotes, stats and video to preview the MCG showcase.

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VIDEO: Hamilton hangs on for pole in wet Malaysia

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton claims pole position in an exciting wet-dry qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

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'Final may be last match I watch'

New Zealand legend Martin Crowe, who has cancer, says the Cricket World Cup final could be the last game he watches.

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Apple boss 'to donate $800m fortune'

Apple CEO Tim Cook says he will give away most of his $800m (£537m) fortune to good causes before he dies.

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Saudi diplomats evacuated from Yemen

Saudi Arabia evacuates its diplomats from Yemen as a Saudi-led coalition carries out a third night of air strikes.

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Inmate 'emailed own release order'

A convicted fraudster used an "ingenious" escape plot to trick prison wardens into letting him go free, a court has heard.

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Another day in Kane's 'dream' season

Tougher tasks await, but Harry Kane's dream England debut increases calls for him to be named footballer of the year.

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Alps co-pilot 'predicted notoriety'

The co-pilot of the Germanwings Airbus which crashed in the French Alps predicted "one day everyone will know my name", his ex-girlfriend says.

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Steel finishes in top 20 in China

Britain's Gemma Steel and Rhona Auckland finish inside the top 20 at the World Cross Country Championships in China.

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What not to do on the campaign trail

As the general election campaign officially begins, here's a handy guide for would-be MPs on the pitfalls to avoid while on the campaign trail.

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Where will 'winding up' Westminster lead?

Alex Salmond has been enjoying himself recently, doing what seems to come naturally, winding up Westminster.

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Rosberg heads Hamilton in practice

Nico Rosberg edges out Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to set the pace in final practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

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vendredi 27 mars 2015

Sri Lanka president's brother killed

The youngest brother of Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena dies after being attacked with an axe.

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Michael Clarke to retire from ODIs

Australia captain Michael Clarke says he will retire from one-day international cricket after Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand.

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Cancellara breaks back in Belgium

Fabian Cancellara is ruled out of the spring classics after breaking two vertebrae his lower back in the E3 Harelbeke.

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Nigerians to choose new president

Voting is to begin in Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, to elect a new president.

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Alps air crash co-pilot knew region

The co-pilot suspected of deliberately crashing an airliner into the French Alps knew the region from gliding holidays, people who knew him say.

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Nappy-wearing goat back with mum

A nappy-wearing sickly kid goat nursed back to health is now behaving "like a proper goat, not a dog" her owner says.

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England 4-0 Lithuania

Harry Kane scores on his international debut as England beat Lithuania 4-0 for their fifth Euro 2016 qualifying win.

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Hamilton left 'heavily compromised'

Lewis Hamilton says his preparations for the Malaysian Grand Prix have been "heavily compromised" by reliability problems.

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Ten dead in Somali hotel attack

Militants storm a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing at least ten people including a senior diplomat.

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The challenges of election polling

A look at the challenges facing pollsters during the 2015 general election.

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VIDEO: Can we design for better living?

Some of the latest cutting edge designs shortlisted for the Designs of the Year award.

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What is the point of the Large Hadron Collider?

David Shukman explores the justifications for the £4bn 'atom smasher' buried under Geneva.

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Tories to pledge 'seven-day NHS'

Hospital services will be available seven days a week by 2020 under a future Conservative government, David Cameron is to pledge.

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'Rise in child mental health issues'

More children have mental health problems than two years ago, according to a union's survey of education staff.

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Wedding set for supermarket aisle

A couple will tie the knot in a very public way later when they hold their wedding in their favourite supermarket's Easter egg aisle.

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Renault considers quitting Formula 1

Renault is considering whether to buy a team and become a constructor again or pull out of F1 altogether.

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Airlines change cockpit procedures

Airlines across the world have begun requiring two crew members to always be present in the cockpit, in the wake of the French Alps crash.

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Joan Collins made a dame by prince

Actress Joan Collins says becoming a dame had "never even crossed her mind" as she receives the accolade from the Prince of Wales for services to charity.

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Alps crash co-pilot 'hid illness'

German prosecutors say Alps crash co-pilot Andreas Lubitz hid details of an existing illness from his employers.

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Priest jailed for child sex abuse

A Catholic priest is sentenced to three years in jail for indecently assaulting a teenage boy at a children's home in west London.

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Baddeley holes 336-yard shot in Texas

Australia's Aaron Baddeley makes up for a poor tee shot on the 17th with a stunning recovery in San Antonio.

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Hamilton left 'heavily compromised'

Lewis Hamilton says his preparations for the Malaysian Grand Prix have been "heavily compromised" by reliability problems.

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Royals visit Stephen Lawrence Centre

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are visiting the Stephen Lawrence Centre in south London.

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Google loses bid over suing

Google loses Court of Appeal bid to stop consumers having right to sue in UK over alleged misuse of privacy settings

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England v Lithuania

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's European Championship Qualifying game between England and Lithuania.

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Sex abuse 'cover-up' inquiry extended

An investigation is being held into alleged police corruption over child abuse inquiries involving UK public figures, the police watchdog says.

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RBS sells Coutts International to UBP

Royal Bank of Scotland sells Coutts International, the overseas arm of its private bank, to Switzerland's Union Bancaire Privee (UBP).

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Top Gear's Tymon 'won't press charges'

Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon, hit by Jeremy Clarkson, tells police he does not want to press charges

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Sierra Leone in Ebola lockdown

The authorities in Sierra Leone are enforcing a three-day national lockdown to curb the spread of Ebola, except for short windows to pray.

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Zayn Malik says 'I've let fans down'

The former One Direction star Zayn Malik reveals in his first interview since quitting the boyband that "I've let the fans down".

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Lifeless Uzbek election hides power struggle

Huge crowds honouring a deceased Islamic scholar in Uzbekistan were in marked contrast to a lifeless campaign for this weekend's one-horse presidential election, writes Johannes Dell.

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Miliband to launch Labour campaign

Ed Miliband will launch Labour's election campaign later, declaring the race will "go to the wire" and insisting his party are the "optimists".

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How F1 is shaping English football

What can big names in English football hoping to forge a career in management learn from changing tyres in Formula 1?

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Housing market activity 'subdued'

UK housing market activity has "remained subdued", the Nationwide says, as annual house price growth slows for the seventh month in a row.

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'Unprecedented' chance for Wales

The general election offers Wales an "unprecedented opportunity", Plaid Cymru's leader will say at the party's campaign launch.

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Analysis: 'Hell yes, I'm tough enough'

As Ed Miliband says he is tough enough to run the country, will the image convince the public?

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Hamilton quickest despite problems

Mercedes' world champion Lewis Hamilton sets fastest time in second practice despite a series of technical problems.

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Co-op Bank still has 'much to do'

The Co-operative Bank says it is making a "significant improvement" as it reports a lower pre-tax loss and confirms its chief executive will stay in post until December 2016.

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Sharapova suffers shock Miami exit

Maria Sharapova suffers a surprise second-round defeat at the Miami Open but Caroline Wozniacki goes through.

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Prince Charles ruling: What it means for info law

The Supreme Court ruling, which implies that Prince Charles's advocacy correspondence should be released, has wider implications for freedom of information.

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jeudi 26 mars 2015

VIDEO: Rosberg quickest as Alonso returns

Watch highlights as Fernando Alonso returns to F1 action in first practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

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Bahrain 0-6 Colombia

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao scores twice as Colombia thrash Bahrain in an international friendly.

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Zoo's panda artificially inseminated

The female giant panda at Edinburgh Zoo is artificially inseminated and keepers confirm natural mating will be attempted.

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F1 competition is fair - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton on his winning start, why equalising F1 engines would be unfair, Alonso's return - and Jeremy Clarkson.

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First Europe non-beating heart swap

Surgeons in Cambridgeshire perform the first heart transplant in Europe using a non-beating heart.

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Police probe Alps jet crash co-pilot

German police seize possessions of a co-pilot who apparently crashed his plane in the Alps killing all 150 people on board, as they investigate possible motives.

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Is hindsight always a benefit in law?

Hindsight is the main tool for legal review of critical events, says Danny Shaw - but is it always the best technique?

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Cunning elite hoard wealth in Angola

Angola is an economic success story, writes Mary Harper - but also a land many inhabit in poverty, while a super-wealthy elite thrives.

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Co-pilot 'wanted to destroy plane'

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight, named as Andreas Lubitz, intentionally started the plane's descent before it crashed into the French Alps, officials say.

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Japan economy at brink of deflation

Annual core consumer inflation in Japan, the world's third-largest economy, stopped rising for the first time in nearly two years in February.

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Online bid to fight radicalisation

Muslim scholars launch a digital magazine to fight radicalisation on the web by extremist groups such as Islamic state.

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Richard III tomb to be unveiled

The public will be able to view King Richard III's sealed tomb for the first time later when Leicester Cathedral is reopened.

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Argentine president's case dismissed

A court of appeals in Argentina has upheld a decision to throw out controversial allegations against President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

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Leaders grilled in election special

David Cameron and Ed Miliband have been put on the spot over immigration, the EU and spending plans in the first set-piece TV broadcast of the election.

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Are too few convictions overturned?

There is concern the Criminal Cases Review Commission is too cautious in referring suspected miscarriages of justice for appeal, says Joshua Rozenberg.

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Hamilton hits trouble in practice

Nico Rosberg sets the pace in first practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton hits car trouble.

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Criminals to pay new court charge

Convicted criminals in England and Wales will have to pay up to £1,200 towards the cost of their court case under new rules, it is revealed.

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Why have Osborne and Balls neutered themselves?

Tories and Labour have in effect made it impossible for a new government to boost the tax rates for taxes that raise 75% of all Treasury revenue. Is this reckless?

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400 pensioners return fuel payment

Only about 400 well-off pensioners have returned their winter fuel allowance, despite a minister's appeal.

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Many young pupils 'can't communicate'

A study suggests too many children are starting school unable to communicate well enough or control their behaviour.

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Office workers 'too sedentary'

Office workers need to get off their backsides and move around more, according to a new campaign.

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Lee Kuan Yew: How will Asia remember him?

The BBC's South East Asia correspondent examines the legacy of the Singaporean statesman in the wider region.

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NHS medical accidents unit 'needed'

A national body to investigate medical accidents in England should be established immediately, MPs say.

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Fitness linked to lower cancer risk

Very fit men in their late 40s are less likely to get lung cancer and colorectal cancer than unfit men, a study in JAMA Oncology suggests.

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Italy court to rule on Kercher death

Italy's top court is to rule whether to uphold the convictions of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of UK student Meredith Kercher.

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Walcott denies bust-up with Wenger

Arsenal's Theo Walcott says he has not had a row with manager Arsene Wenger as he reveals no contract talks are under way.

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Plane co-pilot 'started descent'

Co-pilot of Germanwings flight that crashed in Alps took sole control of plane and intentionally started descent, officials say

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Australia beat India to reach final

Australia power into the Cricket World Cup final with a 95-run victory over defending champions India in Sydney.

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Student cleared of planning attack

Law student Erol Incedal cleared at Old Bailey of charge of planning terror attack

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Harlequins confirm Jones signing

Former Wales prop Adam Jones is to join Premiership side Harlequins from Cardiff Blues in the summer.

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First woman diocesan bishop revealed

The first woman bishop to lead a diocese is appointed by the Church of England in Gloucester.

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UK to train 'moderate Syria forces'

Britain to provide military training to "Syrian moderate opposition forces", Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says

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Who can stop Marc Marquez?

Can anyone stop Marc Marquez? How will the British riders fare? Azi Farni looks at the new MotoGP season which starts this weekend.

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Court allows Charles letters release

UK Supreme Court says letters by Prince Charles to government departments can be published, after a campaign by the Guardian newspaper.

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Car had a 'steering problem' - Alonso

Fernando Alonso says his pre-season test crash was caused by a steering problem and rejects reports he woke up thinking he was 15.

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Cameron and Miliband face TV grilling

David Cameron and Ed Miliband will each be interviewed by Jeremy Paxman and face audience questions in the first general election TV special.

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Health deficit 'risks damaging care'

The £259m deficit facing East of England hospitals poses a "genuine risk of damaging quality of care", an NHS trusts' group warns.

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Why have Osborne and Balls neutered themselves?

400 pensioners return fuel payment

Only about 400 well-off pensioners have returned their winter fuel allowance, despite a minister's appeal.

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Wada boss laments Armstrong 'ambush'

Lance Armstrong should avoid "ambushing" the Tour de France by taking part in a charity ride, says a Wada chief.

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VIDEO: Ford tech 'stops people speeding'

Ford is to sell a car that can read road signs and adjust its speed accordingly to ensure the vehicle is not driving too fast.

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Thursday's gossip column

Bale to remain in Spain, Liverpool and Manchester United target Barca defender, plus more.

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Lee Kuan Yew: How will Asia remember him?

The BBC's South East Asia correspondent examines the legacy of the Singaporean statesman in the wider region.

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Oil prices surge on Yemen airstrikes

Oil prices rise by as much as 6% after Saudi Arabia and its allies launched airstrikes on rebel targets in Yemen.

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Black cab plant to create 1,000 jobs

A new £250m taxi plant is to be built in Coventry, with the creation of up to 1,000 jobs.

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mercredi 25 mars 2015

Clarkson return 'not ruled out'

The BBC's creative director Alan Yentob says he would not rule out Jeremy Clarkson making a return to the BBC in the future.

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Fans to protest over ticket prices

Fans from all 20 Premier League clubs are set to protest against match ticket prices when top-flight club executives meet.

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Alonso cleared for racing return

McLaren's Fernando Alonso is cleared by doctors to return to racing for this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix.

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Schools 'facing big budget cuts'

Schools in England will have less to spend per pupil over the next five years, no matter who wins the election, according to analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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Families to visit Alps crash site

Relatives of Germanwings plane crash victims go to the crash site in France, as reports say one of the pilots on the doomed flight had left the cockpit and was unable to get back in.

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Support for death penalty below 50%

Support for the death penalty in Britain has dropped below 50% for the first time on record, the British Social Attitudes survey says.

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Where is the inspiration in this election?

Mark Mardell asks whether a lack of passion, vision and big ideas among campaigning politicians is a result of cowardice or humility.

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Tracking jihadists: The Britons in Syria and Iraq

The BBC launches a database of British jihadists in Syria and Iraq. What does it tell us about the conflict?

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Is social media fuelling a Mexican Spring?

Six months after the Ayotzinapa 43 disappeared, a movement of digital activists borrowing tactics from Spanish and Greek anti-austerity movements, and from the Arab Spring, has gained strength on Mexican social media.

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Cathedral ready to rebury Richard III

King Richard III's body is due to be laid to rest at Leicester Cathedral later at a service presided over by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Ruling due on Prince Charles letters

The UK's highest court is set to rule on whether Prince Charles's letters to government should be made public.

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Liverpool Ladies 1-2 Sunderland Ladies

Women's Super League One debutants Sunderland stun defending champions Liverpool to win the 2015 season opener in Widnes.

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Banks must review impact of closures

Banks must investigate alternative arrangements for customers before closing the last bank in town, under a new agreement.

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Two-year-old sets archery record

A two-year-old Indian girl sets a new national record in archery, according to the India Book of Records.

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Kraft shares soar on Heinz merger

Kraft Foods Group shares jump 35% after an announcement that the firm will merge with tomato ketchup maker Heinz.

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Crash jet black box has 'usable data'

French investigators say the cockpit voice recorder of Germanwings 4U 9525 has usable data, but it has so far yielded no clues to the crash.

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MPs warn on growth of UK jihadists

Not enough is being done to prevent people leaving the UK to join Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, a group of MPs warns.

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'Unhealthiest High Streets' revealed

Preston tops a league table of the UK's "unhealthiest High Streets" according to the Royal Society for Public Health.

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Grooming bans 'could stop sex abuse'

Councils in England and Wales want new powers to combat men suspected of grooming children for sex, by using Asbo-style preventative measures.

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Modern languages 'could be lost'

A range of modern languages vital to the UK's economic future could be lost from schools in England, warns Labour.

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Tories and Labour VAT and NI pledges

David Cameron rules out an increase in VAT in a surprise move in the Commons - prompting Labour to rule out a National Insurance rise.

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Alps air crash 'killed three Britons'

At least three Britons died in the Alps air crash that killed 150 people, UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says.

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21,000 miles, three days, one final

A London-based New Zealand fan prepares to travel 21.000 miles in under three days to watch the World Cup final.

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Public 'don't want more coalitions'

The public's enthusiasm for government by a coalition is at its lowest in at least 30 years, an annual opinion survey says.

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India 'ready for anything' in semi

Opener Rohit Sharma says India will not be daunted by Thursday's World Cup semi-final against Australia.

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NHS problems worst 'since 1990s'

Services in the NHS in England are deteriorating in a way not seen since the early 1990s, according to a leading health think tank.

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DNA of 'an entire nation' assessed

The genetic code of "an entire nation" has effectively been deduced, say researchers in Iceland.

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HMRC 'failing to check tax reliefs'

The UK's tax authority has been accused by MPs of failing to properly monitor the system of tax reliefs.

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Saudi Arabia launches Yemen strikes

Saudi Arabia launches a military operation in Yemen against Houthi rebels to protect "the legitimate government", the Saudi ambassador in the US says.

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Crash mystery, Clarkson exit and a chicken scare

The mystery of what happened to Germanwings flight 9525, the sacking of Jeremy Clarkson, and allegations of a cover-up on chicken safety are three subjects on Thursday's front pages.

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Loans and overdrafts 'more popular'

Borrowers are becoming more confident in taking out personal loans and overdrafts, according to the High Street banks.

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Yemen rebels 'take base near Aden'

Houthi rebels backed by allied army units seize a key air base near Aden from forces loyal to Yemen's President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, reports say.

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VIDEO: Video Ref: Is Rooney tripped?

BBC Sport gives you the chance to be the video ref and decide whether Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is tripped or dives to win a penalty against Preston North End.

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Two-year-old sets archery record

A two-year-old Indian girl sets a new national record in archery, according to the India Book of Records.

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Kraft Foods to merge with Heinz

US food giant Heinz is to merge with Kraft Foods Group, creating the third-largest food company in the US.

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Second woman bishop appointed

A second woman is appointed a bishop by the Church of England.

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BT returns to mobile phone market

BT announces it is to start selling mobile phone subscriptions again in the UK, 10 years after it pulled out of the market.

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Leaders set for final Commons clash

David Cameron and Ed Miliband are preparing for their final Prime Minister's Questions before the general election.

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Alps air crash 'killed three Britons'

At least three Britons died in the Alps air crash that killed 150 people, UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says.

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Clarkson: 'I haven't heard a thing'

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson says he "hasn't heard a thing" despite press reports he will be sacked by the BBC this morning.

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India 'ready for anything' in semi

Opener Rohit Sharma says India will not be daunted by Thursday's World Cup semi-final against Australia.

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'Men, 46, most likely fraud victims'

Sophisticated identity theft "on an industrial scale" is on the rise with a 46-year-old man the most likely victim, a new report says.

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Battle of Bosworth descendents meet

Descendants of some 20 families who fought at the Battle of Bosworth that ended the reign of Richard III are to meet for the first time.

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University in regulation 'breach'

The University of Buckingham breached its own regulations in an investigation into possible plagiarism, an independent inquiry has found.

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VIDEO: Five ways the US executes - 45 secs

As Utah reauthorises the use of firing squads to carry out executions, BBC news looks at the other ways US states can execute inmates.

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2026 World Cup: Will England bid?

BBC Sport considers the likelihood of an England bid for the 2026 World Cup finals.

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Balfour Beatty reports £59m loss

UK construction firm Balfour Beatty reports an annual loss of £59m and announces it will not be paying an annual dividend.

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Alps plane search operation resumes

A search and recovery operation will resume in the southern French Alps after Tuesday's crash of a Germanwings plane, killing all 150 on board.

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Court ruling due on Kercher verdict

Italy's top court will decide whether to uphold the convictions of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of UK student Meredith Kercher.

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Is cancer care at a crossroads?

As cancer is becoming more common, the NHS is increasingly finding it difficult to cope.

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Is Dubai’s construction boom sustainable?

Dubai has experienced a renewed surge of construction, says Mark Lobel - but can it offset some of the environmental impact?

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Will the Dalai Lama reincarnate?

It is a metaphysical question with stark geopolitical consequences: Could the 14th Dalai Lama be the last?

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Justice body needs 'bolder approach'

The Criminal Cases Review Commission, which reviews miscarriages of justice, should be "bolder" and refer more cases to the Court of Appeal, says a group of MPs.

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Police 'must record vehicle stops'

Police forces in England and Wales must make an official record when they stop motorists, a review says, amid concerns black and minority ethnic motorists are disproportionately affected.

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Singapore founder Lee lies in state

The body of Singaporean statesman Lee Kuan Yew is moved from his official residence to parliament house for a period of public mourning.

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Scores of Nigeria children 'missing'

About 500 children are missing from a Nigerian town recaptured from militant Islamist group Boko Haram, a former resident tells the BBC.

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MPs criticise 'lack of EU debate'

The government's "failure" to let MPs debate EU legislation is "deplorable", a cross-party Parliamentary committee says.

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Contaminated blood report published

The findings of Lord Penrose's inquiry into contaminated NHS blood supplies are being published later today.

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Antibiotic use linked to diabetes

People who need treating with repeated courses of antibiotics may be at increased risk of developing diabetes, researchers have found.

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Zero inflation means lower interest rates for longer

Is the fall in inflation to a record low of zero good or bad for us?

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Approach to obesity 'inexplicable'

MPs say it's "inexplicable" the NHS in England spends more on bariatric surgery than well-established measures to prevent obesity.

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Air pollution 'link to stroke risk'

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of stroke, a large global study in the British Medical Journal suggests.

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Kraft in $40bn takeover talks

Private equity firm 3G Capital is in talks to buy Kraft in a deal that could value the US food giant at more than $40bn (£27bn), according to reports.

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Preventive surgery for cancer genes

How would you weigh a lifetime risk of developing cancer against the trauma of surgery?

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No survivors from Alps plane crash

A Germanwings plane carrying 150 people crashes in the French Alps on its way from Barcelona to Duesseldorf, with no survivors.

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Colleges fear for adult education

Adult education and training in England "will not exist by 2020" if the government continues its "swathe of cuts", the Association of Colleges has warned.

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UK inflation rate falls to zero

The UK's inflation rate fell to 0% in February, the lowest since records began, official figures show.

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Hopes grow for climate-proof beans

A breakthrough in the development of temperature-resilient beans could help sustain a vital source of protein for millions of people around the globe.

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Fracking industry wants new regulator

The UK fracking industry needs a new regulator to give the public more confidence in the fledgling sector, an industry-backed body has concluded.

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Children found in Detroit freezer

A Detroit mother is arrested after officials find two of her children dead inside her freezer.

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Obama: Israel peace prospects 'dim'

US President Obama says prospects for a Mid-East two-state solution are "dim", but says his relations with the Israeli leader are not a problem.

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Thierry Henry shocks Merthyr pupils

Pupils at Pen-y-Dre High School are in shock after the French striker turned up to present a sports award to a pupil.

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Mulder and Scully to reopen X-Files

Cult sci-fi show The X-Files is to return to TV after a 13-year hiatus, with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprising their FBI agent roles.

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MPs raise US-EU trade deal concerns

Trade talks between the US and European Union are marked by 'dog whistle' politics, a report by the Business Select Committee says.

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'Eight minutes of terror'

The crash of a German Airbus A320 in the French Alps dominates Wednesday's papers, with many speculating over the mystery of its final eight-minute descent.

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Angelina Jolie has ovaries removed

Actress Angelina Jolie has her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventative measure against cancer.

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More women join FTSE 100 boards

Britain's biggest companies have doubled the number of female directors, but some smaller firms still have all-male boards.

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Woods 'expecting' to make Ryder Cup

United States Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III says Tiger Woods is confident of qualifying for the 2016 team.

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No 'convincing case' for £50bn HS2

The UK government has not shown why it needs to spend £50bn building the HS2 rail link between London and the North, says House of Lords committee.

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Rosberg must fire back in Sepang

Allan McNish looks at the prospect of a Rosberg revival, Alonso's arrival and Red Bull feeling the heat ahead of Malaysia.

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Zero inflation means lower interest rates for longer

Is the fall in inflation to a record low of zero good or bad for us?

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Hamilton's brother to race in BTCC

Nicolas Hamilton, younger brother of double F1 world champion Lewis, becomes first disabled driver in the BTCC.

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Preventive surgery for cancer genes

Weighing a lifetime risk of developing cancer against the trauma of surgery is a difficult conundrum, as Angelina Jolie explains.

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Airliner crashes in French Alps

Germanwings Airbus A320 crashes in French Alps near Digne.

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Gold in faeces 'worth millions'

US researchers are investigating ways to extract the gold and precious metals from human faeces.

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Welsh FA upset over Gill nomination

FAW president Trefor Lloyd Hughes accuses England of not keeping to an agreement on who should have the next British Fifa vice-presidency.

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Family saga wins Folio book prize

Akhil Sharma wins the £40,000 Folio literary prize for his saga Family Life that took 13 years to write.

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Diesel users 'taken for a ride'

Motorists with diesel vehicles are being 'taken for a ride' by retailers charging too much, the RAC has claimed.

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Public 'let down' by OTR letters

On the Run letters to Irish republicans saying they were not being sought by police "damaged criminal justice system," say MPs.

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Britain to boost Falklands defences

Britain is to "modernise" the defences of the Falkland Islands, with plans to be set out to Parliament later.

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NZ beat SA in thriller to make final

Grant Elliott hits a six off the penultimate delivery to secure New Zealand's place in the World Cup final with a thrilling win.

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UK inflation falls to 0.0% in February

UK inflation rate fell to 0.0% in February, the lowest since records began, official figures say

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Platini fears rise of hooliganism

Uefa chief Michel Platini warns of a return to hooliganism's "dark days" unless public authorities help govern the game.

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Clarke weighs up Gerrard address

Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke is considering asking Liverpool's Steven Gerrard to speak to his European side at Hazeltine.

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Israel denies spying on Iran talks

Israel denies a report that it spied on nuclear talks between the US and Iran in order to build a case against a deal.

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Coalition deal 'led to heart attack'

Former First Minister Rhodri Morgan admits the stress of coalition negotiations with Plaid Cymru after the 2007 assembly election "could have been fatal" as he suffered a heart attack.

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Angelina Jolie has ovaries removed

Actress Angelina Jolie has her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventative measure against cancer.

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Alonso to return for Malaysian GP

Fernando Alonso will return for Malaysian Grand Prix, subject to a final medical assessment, his McLaren team say.

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Tesco faces legal action in the UK

Tesco is facing potential legal action from UK institutional shareholders following its accounting scandal.

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Deadly dog disease cause 'unclear'

Researchers for the British Medical Journal say further investigation is necessary to identify the origin of Alabama rot, which is believed to have killed 30 English dogs.

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'Eat rice cold for fewer calories'

Scientists believe they have found a way to make rice less calorific - boil it with coconut oil and refrigerate before eating.

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