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Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Andrew RT Davies has distanced himself from claims that favoured people are being imposed by the party centrally. He said there should be "a slate" so local associations have a choice. One regional official warned that the imposition of a candidate in Bridgend...	Tory party members should be able to choose between candidates standing for election, the leader of the Welsh Conservatives has said.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: 21 February 2017 Last updated at 16:39 GMT The underwater snake robot has got a flexible, snake-like body with cameras so that people on land can see what it sees. It's been made to fit into small spaces and live underwater. Sea-snake robot is currently being ...	A robot has been designed by a Norwegian underwater robotics company to help look for and repair any damage to pipelines and oil rigs under the sea.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: One night last month, a student called Chumani Maxwele scooped some poo from one of the portable toilets that dot the often turbulent, crowded townships on the windswept plains outside Cape Town. The next morning, Mr Maxwele took his package to the foot of nea...	It all started with some excrement.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Maíria Cahill has said she was raped by a suspected IRA member and interrogated about it by the IRA. The man she accused, Martin Morris, has consistently denied her claims and was acquitted of all charges. Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said he was available ...	A west Belfast woman who claims republicans were involved in a cover-up of sexual abuse has said she is willing to meet Sinn Féin but only if the party admits she is telling the truth.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Lloyds Banking Group fell 2.4% after reporting Â£1.4bn more PPI provision. BA owner IAG, shares turned south - down 1.7% - after an initial gain on a strong rise in profits. Broadcaster ITV was the biggest gainer on the 100 list, up more than 2% after it said...	(Noon): The FTSE 100 begins Friday with falls in quiet end-of-week trading.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The regulator said that customers were "bamboozled" by a complex system of tariffs, which have increased from 180 to more than 300 since 2008. The "big six" suppliers should also face more competition, Ofgem said. However, industry body Energy UK said that the...	Regulator Ofgem has told energy firms they must offer simpler tariffs to help consumers compare prices.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The firm had previously called back about 500,000 units because they posed a safety risk. At least one person suffered burns after a device exploded. The extension covers about a further million copies of the kit. "We are taking this action because we are awar...	Mobile network EE is expanding its Power Bar recall to include all copies of its smartphone charger.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Barcelona want a 8.5m euros (£7.8m) renewal bonus Neymar received for signing a five-year deal - just nine months before his move - returned. The Brazil international made a record 222m euro (£200m) move to PSG in August after buying out his contract. "The pla...	Paris St-Germain forward Neymar will contest the legal action brought against him by former club Barcelona.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The 24-year-old Scot, who was beaten 7-6 (7-4) 6-1, had been bidding for a second Grand Slam singles title of the year after his Australian Open victory. "I lost to the better player. I struggled with my serve and that let him dictate the points," Reid said. B...	Britain's Gordon Reid lost to Argentina's Gustavo Fernandez in the men's wheelchair singles final at the French Open.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: He has also been fined £100,000 and ordered to attend a Football Association education course. Shelvey, 24, had a personal hearing to challenge the charge after an incident with Wolves' Moroccan midfielder Romain Saiss in 17 September's 2-0 defeat. The player ...	Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been banned for five games after he was found guilty of using racially abusive language by an independent panel.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: A number of vehicles broke down shortly after after filling up at the station in Branksome, Poole. The supermarket said it was carrying out "further research" after tests on the fuel came back as inconclusive. About 20 motorists were initially thought to have ...	The forecourt of a Tesco fuel station is being dug up after drivers reported engine problems after buying diesel.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: An election on 26 June will be confirmed when parliament is dissolved next Tuesday. But it is far from clear that the same politicians who have failed to work together in the past four months will manage to do so in July. Little is likely to change from Decemb...	After last-ditch talks between Spain's king and party leaders failed to break the country's political deadlock, Spaniards are to go to the polls once more.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: English world number 405 Shinkwin, 24, took six shots when needing a par five at the final hole for a first European Tour title, but qualifies for the Open. Cabrera-Bello carded an eight-under course record 64 to finish the regulation 72 holes in 13 under. Ian...	Spaniard Rafa Cabrera-Bello birdied the first play-off hole to deny Callum Shinkwin and capture the Scottish Open.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: He was referring to the level of the UK's contribution to the EU Budget - there have been loads of figures for this bandied about, so here are some of the amounts you may have heard and where they come from. The figures that most people are using are HM Treasu...	On Tuesday's Today Programme, Phones4U founder John Caudwell said: "We suffer an £8bn net loss to Europe."
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Douglas Waymark, from Cheltenham, got into difficulty about half way across, 12 nautical miles from Dover. The 44-year-old was airlifted to William Harvey Hospital in Ashford on Monday night, but later died. His girlfriend Lola Lewis, said: "He was nervous but...	A man who died swimming the English Channel was "completely prepared" for the gruelling triathlon he was taking part in, his girlfriend has said.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: It is understood the man was fishing off rocks west of Ballyheigue in the Kerry Head area when he was swept into the water on Friday afternoon. The Irish navy vessel LÃ‰ Orla, Glenderry and Ballybunion Coastguard units and Fenit RNLI lifeboat are involved in t...	A search operation has resumed for a man missing off the County Kerry coast in the Republic of Ireland.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Shinzo Abe said he wanted to "build trust" and "work together for prosperity and world peace", before leaving for his trip. The meeting in New York comes amid concern over the foreign policy direction of Tokyo's biggest ally. Mr Trump has said Japan needs to p...	Japan's PM is set to become the first foreign leader to meet US President-elect Donald Trump, since the election last week.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: But with voters being asked to go to the polls for a second assembly election in just 10 months, and with this campaign having been a divisive one, how will people react on Thursday? Voter turnout in assembly elections has slid steadily since 1998, when about ...	It's over to the people to decide what the future holds for Northern Ireland and its politics.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: But with a shortened season next year to help England prepare for the 2018 World Cup, fixture congestion over the festive period could be even worse. The Premier League has confirmed that a draft fixture schedule for next season could see six rounds of games o...	Arsene Wenger calls it "unfair", Jose Mourinho says it "creates problems" and Sam Allardyce thinks the person responsible for it should be sacked.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Archaeologists have been studying an area at Rendlesham, about four miles (6km) from the Sutton Hoo burial site. Faye Minter, project co-ordinator, said the remains of a 23m (75ft) by 9m (30ft) structure could have once been a royal hall or palace. And she sai...	Archaeologists believe they have found a lost Anglo-Saxon royal palace near one of Britain's best known finds.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The Multi-Story Orchestra was praised for its "ingenuity and impact in the local community" as it picked up the audience engagement prize. Sakari Oramo, leader of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, won best conductor. And the National Youth Orchestra took the ensembl...	An orchestra that plays in a multi-storey car park in south London has won a top prize at the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The dish was invented at London's Savoy Hotel, where this lover of the high life often stayed. The JK Rowling of his day, his books sold in huge numbers, he was a figure of huge influence in politics and culture, a friend of the newspaper magnate Lord Beaverbr...	Arnold Bennett is probably the most successful and famous British celebrity you've never heard of, unless you've tried the omelette that bears his name.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: He told the BBC the act was "unprecedented in its scale" and warned more people could find themselves affected on Monday morning. The virus took control of users' files, demanding payments; Russia and the UK were among the worst-hit countries. Experts say anot...	Friday's cyber-attack has affected more than 200,000 victims in 150 countries, Europol chief Rob Wainwright says.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Nawaz Sharif spoke after talks between political parties about the massacre. Gunmen went from class to class shooting the students in the Pakistani Taliban's deadliest attack to date. Funerals of the victims are continuing. The Afghan president says the "time ...	Pakistan's prime minister has vowed to rid his country of terrorism after a Taliban attack at a school in Peshawar killed 141 people, mostly children.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: It comes after the Edinburgh club sent her one of their eye-catching primrose and pink away strips. Louise gathered a bit of attention last month when she a wore pink, yellow and black dress - dubbed unkindly by some as "looking a bit like a Battenburg". She t...	BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin has thanked Heart of Midlothian FC for brightening her day.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Visitors to Pentewan Sands, Cornwall, said the beach was covered in herring, sardine and mackerel on Saturday. Experts described the event as unusual, especially for the time of year, but suspect recent windy weather could be a factor. The dead fish have attra...	Bad weather could be to blame for thousands of dead fish washing up on a beach, experts have said.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Items belonging to robbers Ronnie Biggs and Bruce Reynolds, who both died in 2013, are for sale at a Northamptonshire auction house. They include a watch and a ring worn by Biggs in the robbery, as well as £1 and 10 shilling notes from the £2.6m haul. An ignit...	Memorabilia from the 1963 Great Train Robbery is being sold at auction.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Liu Shaoyo was shot dead in his apartment on Sunday by police responding to suspected domestic dispute call. His death has angered members of the Chinese immigrant community who clashed with police on Monday. China has lodged a complaint calling for its citize...	The family of a Chinese man whose killing has sparked clashes in Paris has called for calm, as they disputed French police's version of events.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The first is that their back story will be available online so there is no need to ask about it. The second is that there would not be enough time anyway. Debbie Jevans, the chief executive of next year's England 2015 Rugby World Cup was different - is differe...	Normally when interviewing prominent figures from the world of sport there are two givens.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Ministers say they could also bring in new measures to license retailers and restrict advertising after warnings about the risks to pilots and planes. The government said it wanted to find "the best way to protect the public". Last year, 1,258 incidents of las...	Buying powerful laser pens could require a licence in future, the government has said, amid concerns over the number of attacks on aircraft.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: A member of the public discovered the animals in the trap in the River Tyne, next to Haddington Golf Course. It is thought the pups swam into the net and the mother followed in a bid to free them. It is believed that the net was being used illegally to catch e...	A police investigation has been launched after an otter and her two pups were found dead inside an illegal trapping net in an East Lothian river.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: A parliamentary panel approved a long-awaited bill, effectively meaning it is guaranteed to become law, possibly as soon as Wednesday. Analysts CSLA says Japan's casino market could be worth $40bn a year. Las Vegas Sands shares closed 3% higher, while Wynn Res...	Shares in some of the world's biggest gambling firms have rallied after the legalisation of casinos in Japan moved a step closer.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The Sweden international, 22, travelled to Manchester on Wednesday to discuss terms and have a medical. Lindelof, who has won 12 caps for Sweden, becomes United's most expensive defender, overtaking the £29.1m paid for Rio Ferdinand in 2002. "I'm thrilled," sa...	Manchester United have completed the signing of defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £31m.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The Flintshire-based Defence Electronics and Components Agency at Sealand will work with BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman on the project. It will repair F-35 fighter plane components, including electronics and ejection seats. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon s...	A north Wales defence agency has won a multi-million pound contract to help repair and maintain fighter aircraft from across Europe.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Out of 1,000 people questioned in the Red C survey, 53% said they would vote Yes in the 31 May referendum, up six points on the last poll two weeks ago. The poll suggests 31% would vote No, down four points, while 16% were undecided, down two points. The refer...	Support for the Irish Republic signing the fiscal treaty has increased, an opinion poll has suggested.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Officers are treating the death of the man on the M11, south of Bishop's Stortford and near Goose Lane bridge, Essex, as suspicious. It took place between junctions seven and eight heading northbound, at about 16:50 BST on Wednesday. The driver, who was in his...	Police say a "brick-sized" piece of concrete which hit a van driver's windscreen before he crashed and died was not thrown from a motorway bridge.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Forensic pathologist Dr Julie McAdam told Glasgow Sheriff Court that the cause of 50-year-old Margaret Gilchrist's death was "unascertained". She said scalding could have killed her or it could have happened after death. Ms Gilchrist died at her home in Glasgo...	A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of a vulnerable woman in a bath has heard that she was found with scalds on about 90% of her body.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Vincent Copeland from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, who admitted three counts of making indecent images, must join a sex offenders' treatment programme. He confessed to the offences in a letter to friends found at his home, Ipswich Crown Court court heard. Judge David ...	A former magistrate and retired deputy head who made images of child sexual abuse has been given a three-year community order.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: 1 April 2016 Last updated at 10:14 BST Customers have been looking forward to a lower-cost way to buy one of the California-based company's products, while investors hope it will swing the company from loss to profit. But other more established automakers are ...	Tesla has unveiled its highly anticipated Model 3 electric car.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The question: Thandi asks BBC Radio 4's PM programme "How many laws that protect us are we likely to lose?" Reality Check verdict: We really can't answer this. If the UK left the EU, there would be a very complicated process of "divorcing" the UK and the EU la...	If the UK voted to leave the EU, the government would probably review all EU-derived laws to decide which ones to keep or get rid of.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) is examining serious allegations following the 2003 invasion. Mrs May said allegations would be investigated but steps had been taken to tackle abuse of the system. Concerns have been raised over the "industrial scale"...	Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will not allow an "industry of vexatious allegations" against UK troops over claims of abuse in Iraq.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: First the positives: This was his debut at the Open and on day one he proved that he has a golf game to compete with the world's best. His eagle-birdie finish will last long in the memory bank and, for a short spell at least, it was his name which everyone was...	As Stuart Manley puts his clubs into the boot of the luxury car that every golfer is given when competing at the Open, there will be much to ponder.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The 24-year-old Brazil international agreed the deal, which increases his release clause to 200m euros (£178m), on 1 July. The clause rises to 222m euros (£200m) in the second year and 250m euros for the final three. Neymar has scored 91 goals in 150 games for...	Barcelona forward Neymar has finally signed his new five-year contract, committing him to the club until 2021, over three months after it was agreed.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Anderson missed the 241-run first-Test win with a calf strain but is likely to replace Chris Woakes for the match at Newlands, which begins on Saturday. "My thought is you'd probably go with him, so fingers crossed he comes to us and says his body's feeling go...	Pace bowler James Anderson is set to return for England's second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula said the money in question was above board and intended to support football in the African diaspora in the Caribbean. The Fifa scandal erupted last week when US prosecutors indicted 14 people. On Tuesday, president Sepp Blatter s...	South Africa has denied paying a $10m bribe to secure the 2010 World Cup, in the wake of a US inquiry into corruption at world football body Fifa.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: This is an edited version of the session. The full Q&A can be found on Facebook. Why are facts so irrelevant in US elections and why is the reporting and campaigning so shameless?Question from Jakob Wassmann Jon Sopel: Facts aren't irrelevant. It's just that t...	As the US gets ready for next week's mid-term elections, our North America editor Jon Sopel answers your questions about what's at stake, on our BBC World News Facebook page.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: In an exclusive interview with the BBC, a former RBS employee has come forward to support allegations of document manipulation within the bank. RBS says it categorically denies document manipulation and forgery. Mark Wright started working for NatWest Bank in ...	Former business clients of the Royal Bank of Scotland are accusing the bank of systematically manipulating documents to cover up wrong doing.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Liu Xiaoming was speaking on BBC1's Andrew Marr Show the day before the start of President Xi Jinping's state visit to the UK. He said the expected deal to build a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point was "in the best interests of Britain and also in the i...	China's ambassador to the UK has said that the "UK needs Chinese investment".
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The third seed's 3-6 6-4 6-3 win in Beijing took the 29-year-old to a first hard-court semi in more than a year. Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak to 27 matches with a 6-2 6-2 win over John Isner and the Serb will meet David Ferrer in the last four. A...	Rafael Nadal came from behind to beat Jack Sock and book a China Open semi-final meeting with his US Open conqueror Fabio Fognini.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Jackson had been due to perform at the state fair on Wednesday while the country group were set for Friday. Organisers said a Maroon 5 and Train show planned for Thursday will now move to the nearby Conseco Fieldhouse, with proceeds going to a remembrance fund...	US concerts by Janet Jackson and Lady Antebellum have been cancelled following a stage collapse that killed five people in Indiana at the weekend.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: VW's Skoda unit will lead the project to develop components and vehicles. VW is looking for new markets as it recovers from its diesel emissions scandal. Tata Motors, which is India's largest vehicle company and owns Jaguar Land Rover, is also hoping to claw b...	VW and Tata have agreed to form a strategic partnership to help both companies boost economy car sales in India and emerging markets.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The centre, 26, replaces Owen Farrell, who moves to the bench. Northampton Saints pair Tom Wood and Dylan Hartley take over from James Haskell and Rob Webber at flanker and hooker respectively. Second-row forward Courtney Lawes, another Saints player, has reco...	Gloucester's Billy Twelvetrees will start for England in Saturday's Test against Australia at Twickenham.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Agbeze, who skippered the side for the first time in May, is joined by Jade Clarke and Joanne Harten, who have been named as vice-captains. Eboni Beckford-Chambers and Natalie Haythornthwaite come into the defence and mid-court respectively. The series starts ...	Ama Agbeze will once again captain England after the Roses squad for the three-match Vitality Netball International Series against Jamaica was announced.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The programme is the most expensive scheme in the EU - accounting for more than 40% of its annual budget - and one of the most controversial. In June 2013 ministers reached a deal with Euro MPs and the European Commission, though the reform package has not yet...	The European Union is negotiating a major reform of its Common Agricultural Policy.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The 17-year-old forward plays for Wales' Under-19 side and recently signed a new Liverpool contract. Real Madrid's Bale and Ramsey of Arsenal came through Wales' youth teams and are now key members of Chris Coleman's senior side. "Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey ...	Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn says he wants to emulate fellow Welsh players Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The 24-year-old has been at the Perth club since 2008 and has established himself as manager Tommy Wright's number one choice this season. He has made 30 appearances, keeping 10 clean sheets, in this campaign. "I'm grateful to have this sort of security and pe...	St Johnstone goalkeeper Zander Clark has signed a two-year contract extension until the summer of 2020.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Michael won the Open race on his MD Racing BMW, with early leader Sheils runner-up, followed by McGee. McGee ended William Dunlop's recent domination of the Supersport class by taking the 600cc honours, with the Ballymoney rider forced into second. Sheils prod...	Michael Dunlop, Derek McGee and Derek Sheils all secured successes in Sunday's Walderstown road races.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Police attended the scene on Friday night after a suspect object was left in the Hall Road area of the village. The object appeared to be a gas cylinder with wires attached. The road was cordoned off at about 18:30 BST. Army bomb experts examined the device be...	A security alert in Lislea, south Armagh, has ended.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Pictures of Hollie Gazzard with Asher Maslin, who stabbed her 14 times in February last year, were still viewable on Miss Gazzard's Facebook profile. Her father Nick Gazzard said the images were causing distress but earlier attempts to have them removed failed...	Photographs of a murdered woman posing with her killer ex-boyfriend have been removed from Facebook after a campaign by her family.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Mr Putin spoke after meeting Barack Obama on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). But the meeting, and the leaders' speeches at the UNGA, also highlighted splits about how to end the Syrian war. Russia said it would be an "enormous mistake" not to ...	Russia is considering whether to follow the US and its allies in conducting air strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets, President Vladimir Putin says.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The retired Arsenal and Celtic striker, who has himself recovered from cancer, was guest of honour as the £3m building was officially opened on Friday. It has been built after fundraising by cancer charity Maggie's with £1.5m from the Welsh government. Hartson...	Former footballer John Hartson has attended the opening of a cancer centre at Singleton Hospital, Swansea.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Dembele's contract at Craven Cottage ends in the summer, although he will be sent back to the Championship club on loan until the end of the season. The 19-year-old Frenchman joined Fulham from Paris St-Germain in 2012 and has scored 11 goals this campaign. Sp...	Fulham striker Moussa Dembele is having a medical and is set to join Tottenham in a transfer worth a reported £5m.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The 31-year-old was a free agent after leaving Shrewsbury this summer, having scored 16 goals in 95 outings during two years with Town. Akpa Akpro began his career at Toulouse and has had spells at Grimsby, Rochdale, Tranmere Rovers and Bury since moving to En...	League Two side Barnet have signed striker Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro following a trial spell.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The phone call follows signs that Moscow is taking a more active role in the conflict, and American concern over the extent of the plans. Meanwhile, four Russian fighter jets have arrived at an airfield near the Syrian city of Latakia, the US said. The US and ...	US and Russian defence ministers have held their first talks in more than a year, to discuss the conflict in Syria.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Stephen McClay, 28, says he is "tortured" by the idea her death was a slow one. It is 16 months since Mr McClay lost his 24-year-old sister in the attack at South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria. Miss McClay was in a staff area when male tiger, Padang, got in thro...	Zookeeper Sarah McClay, who was mauled to death by a tiger, must have been terrified as she lay dying in the enclosure, her brother has said.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Ian McCall's men had six different scorers - Ross Docherty, Craig McGuffie, Michael Moffat, Craig Moore, Andy Geggan and Declan McDaid. Ryan Sinnamon scored a late consolation for Annan as Ayr made it four wins out of four in Group E. Lee Erwin scored on his K...	Ayr United marched into the second round of the Scottish League Cup with a thumping 6-1 win over Annan Athletic.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: A Wales Audit Office report said a lack of transparency had eroded trust between staff and management. But it also noted it had overcame a number of crises, including a fire and a high-profile employment tribunal. President Rhodri Glyn Thomas said it was addre...	The National Library of Wales must overcome declining income and poor staff morale if it is to have a sustainable future, auditors have found.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The US Commerce Department says that Canada is improperly subsidising its exports of the forestry product. This is just the latest volley in the long-running lumber trade dispute between the two countries. It also comes during a sensitive time in US-Canada tra...	The United States is slapping hefty new tariffs on the import of Canadian softwood lumber.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Gaskell, 26, started his career with St Helens before joining the Bulls in 2013. "To be back in Super League is a great feeling and to be given this chance by the Giants is pleasing," he told the club website. "I've had a short time here and it's good to get t...	Huddersfield Giants have signed Bradford Bulls stand-off Lee Gaskell on a four-year deal.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Media playback is not supported on this device The 23-year-old wing has not played any 15-man rugby since 2013. Sebastien Bezy also makes his debut at scrum-half, with Morgan Parra and Francois Trinh-Duc not match fit. Lock Paul Jedrasiak and centre Jonathan D...	Sevens specialist Virimi Vakatawa is one of four uncapped players in the France squad to face Italy in Paris in Saturday's opening Six Nations match.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The annual cycling festival will see thousands of enthusiasts take part in a host of events including a 100-mile ride from London to Surrey on Sunday. The amateurs FreeCycle fun ride will be followed on a similar course by 150 professionals racing in the RideL...	More than 25,000 cyclists have descended on the capital this weekend for RideLondon.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The conflict was awfully familiar. The Israelis were arguing with the non-Israelis, and indeed with each other - over who was entitled to what territory. Some were polite, but others more hostile. It was an ugly scene. At one point, I thought people might well...	It is not just the election results that show that Israelis have different views about who should be running the country: a flight to Tel Aviv can provide a glimpse into some of the simmering tensions in the Middle East.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says that the mother faced charges including human trafficking and money laundering. The 19-month-old boy is now in the care of social workers. The mother, who appeared in court in Pietermaritzburg, was arrested after a...	A 20-year-old woman in South Africa has pleaded guilty to trying sell her child for 5,000 rand ($380; Â£250) on advertising website Gumtree.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The court upheld his claim that some of his treatment amounted to "inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment". After the judgement, Breivik's lawyer, Oystein Storrvik, called for his solitary confinement to be repealed. Breivik, a right-wing extremist, kill...	Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik has won part of a human rights case against the Norwegian state.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: He is due to tape an episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls to observe the effects of climate change on the area, it said. He is the first president to appear on the show, to be aired later this year. President Obama is on a three-day tour of Alaska aimed at...	US President Barack Obama will trek through the wilderness in Alaska this week with British TV adventurer Bear Grylls, the NBC channel has announced.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Speculation rose about his whereabouts after a consortium of banks and creditors approached the Supreme Court over $1.4bn (Â£980m) in unpaid debts. They demanded that his passport be impounded, and a $75m (Â£53m) severance pay he was to receive from Diageo be ...	Indian drinks baron Vijay Mallya has tweeted he has "not absconded" from India and will "comply" with the law.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The move comes after signs popped up in the city telling tourists that local rents are now unaffordable because of demand for holiday accommodation. People have to be licensed before they can let out their properties for short stays, but there are still an est...	After a wave of anti-tourism protests, the Spanish city of Barcelona plans a crackdown on illegal holiday rentals.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Ulster Bank surveys private sector activity monthly, in what is considered a reliable indicator of the economy. The March survey shows the trends of strong exports orders and rising employment are continuing. However, it also suggests that inflationary pressur...	The Northern Ireland economy experienced a "positive" first quarter of 2017, a bank survey has suggested.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Residents on Colonsay have been intrigued by the three carcasses with some suggesting they could be polar bears washed down from the Arctic. But scientists at the Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme said they were more likely to be marine animals. They sa...	Scientists believe mysterious "fur covered' remains washed up on a Scottish island could be those of dead sea mammals such as whales or dolphins.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Rudd, who was arrested on Saturday, made no plea and will appear again at the New Zealand court in two weeks. Earlier this month, Rudd, 61, was sentenced to eight months in house detention for drug possession and making threats to kill. Rudd will not be taking...	The former drummer with rock band AC/DC Phil Rudd has appeared in court accused of consuming alcohol in breach of a home detention sentence.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Federico Santander headed low into the bottom corner of the net for the opener in the 19th minute. Andreas Cornelius added the second with a diving header from Peter Ankersen's cross five minutes before the interval. Rasmus Falk fired into the bottom right-han...	Crusaders lost 3-0 to Danish champions FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie at Seaview on Wednesday.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The Hove outfit reached the semi-finals in Twenty20 and 40-over competition and missed out on the Championship trophy. He told BBC Sport: "Having got to the stage of being in contention you'd have liked to have got over the line in one of the competitions. Med...	Sussex cricket manager Mark Robinson says the 2012 campaign has left him with mixed feelings.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The company has published accounts for last year showing an overall loss of $7.2bn. The company's results also included an impairment charge of $14.8bn reflecting the decreased value of its assets. Petrobras has been embroiled in a massive corruption scandal i...	Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras has taken a $2bn (£1.3bn) charge for costs related to corruption.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The bus carrying 75 Czech tourists, some schoolchildren, was travelling from Spain to the Czech Republic when it was hit on Saturday night. Two shots smashed the front and rear windows, Alex Perrin, a prosecutor in the Drome region, said. Le Dauphin Libere new...	Six people were when shots were fired at a tourist bus on the A7 motorway in south-east France, police say.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: A bill currently going through the assembly proposes that everyone will be on the organ donation register unless they opt out. But some of Northern Ireland's most senior clinicians have been warning Stormont's health committee that the bill is unhelpful and po...	The most senior doctor dealing with organ donation in Northern Ireland says legislation is not the way to increase donation rates.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Apple sued Qualcomm in January, accusing the company of overcharging for its patented technology. Qualcomm said on Friday it would defend its right to receive "fair value" for its "technological contributions". The licence agreements had been in place for a de...	Qualcomm, the largest maker of mobile phone chips, has cut its profit forecast, warning investors that Apple is withholding royalty payments amid a legal battle.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Dominic Elliott, 23, died after drinking household drain cleaner at the artist's home in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, in March. A two-day inquest in Hull heard he drank the liquid after "partying" with his partner John Fitzherbert, 48. Humberside Police confir...	David Hockney's assistant died as a result of misadventure when he drank acid after taking a range of drugs, a coroner has ruled.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: A record 46,499,537 people are entitled to take part, according to provisional figures from the Electoral Commission. Polling stations will close at 22:00 BST with counting throughout the night. It is only the third nationwide referendum in UK history and come...	Voting is taking place in a historic referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Carver, 50, was involved in a heated exchange with several home fans as Newcastle lost 3-2 at St James' Park. It was their seventh straight defeat and leaves them five points above the Premier League relegation zone. "It's important I explain some of my action...	Newcastle boss John Carver has invited two fans who were part of a group who confronted him in Saturday's defeat by Swansea "for a cup of tea" to discuss their grievances.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Lord Armstrong of Ilminster told the BBC he "never felt a whiff of sexuality about Ted Heath, whether it was in relation to women, men or children". Police are investigating historical child sexual abuse claims against Sir Edward who died in 2005 aged 89. The ...	Former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath was "completely asexual", one of his closest advisers has said.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Police are investigating reports that two men, one of whom was believed to have been armed, entered the cathedral at around 21:30 BST on 13 July. A priest was assaulted during the incident and received medical attention for minor injuries. The suspects made of...	A priest has been assaulted during a burglary at St Peter's Cathedral in the Divis Area of Belfast.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The Senegalese took an early lead in Ndola as Aliou Badji struck after 12 minutes. In first-half stoppage time, Ibrahima Niana had the chance to double Senegal's lead but his penalty was saved by Moussa Camara. Senegal have reached the final for the second tou...	Senegal will meet hosts Zambia in Sunday's final of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Guinea 1-0 in Thursday's semi-final.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: South Africa beat Sudan 3-1 to book their place from Group B with Senegal defeating Cameroon 2-0. The Amajita of South Africa opened the scoring in the 15th minute against Sudan in Lusaka through Phakamani Mahlambi but Sudan bounced back nine minutes later cou...	South Africa and Senegal both recorded victories on Sunday to join hosts Zambia and Guinea in the Under 20 Africa Cup of nations semi-finals, with all four earning a place at the Fifa U-20 World Cup in May.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Sherwood MP Mark Spencer said the deaths of the cats in Calverton, Nottinghamshire, appear to be linked. He has taken the issue to Parliament, where there will be an adjournment debate in Westminster Hall on Tuesday. The RSPCA, which is investigating the cat d...	MPs are to debate the control of antifreeze products following the suspected poisoning of up to 22 cats in the same village.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: "We have dismantled a cyber-hornets' nest... which was believed by many, including the hackers themselves, to be impenetrable," said one of the US state attorneys involved. Twenty-eight people have been arrested. They include a 26-year-old man from Coventry, E...	Darkode - a notorious hacking forum used by Lizard Squad and other cybercriminals - has been shut down after an investigation carried out by authorities in 20 countries.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Jessica Wiggins had been on trial following the death of 12-week-old Isabella Valance. The 19-year-old, of Heathfield Road in Redditch, was acquitted of a separate count of child cruelty on Thursday. Isabella's father, Tyler Vallance, 21, admitted unlawful kil...	A jury has failed to reach a verdict in the case of a mother accused of causing or allowing the death of her baby daughter.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Sheridan, 51, led Oldham to 17th in League One after taking over from David Dunn in January. Ex-Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley will be assistant to Sheridan, whom he worked with at Chesterfield. Previous manager Mark Cooper left Notts in May to joi...	John Sheridan has left Oldham Athletic to become Notts County's new manager on a three-year contract.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: The Interception of Communications Commissioner said the force had obtained communications data without judicial approval on five occasions. Sir Stanley Burnton said the "failures", which affected four people, could "properly be viewed as reckless". Police Sco...	A watchdog has ruled that Police Scotland broke rules to obtain details of a journalist's sources.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: With the tie at 1-1 after the first leg, Barca rested Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar but still had way too much for their opponents. Lucas Digne broke the deadlock before Ivan Rakitic's penalty and a Rafinha strike put Barca firmly in control. Turan's tr...	Arda Turan scored a hat-trick as Barcelona claimed an emphatic win over third-tier Hercules to book their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.
Here's the text and it's short one-sentence summary. Text: Net profit was 7.8 trillion won ($7bn; Â£4.5bn) in the April to June quarter, a 50% jump from a year ago. It said the launch of new models such as the Galaxy S4 helped boost sales of smartphones during the period. But it warned that the pace of growth of smart...	Samsung Electronics has reported a record quarterly profit boosted by growing smartphone sales and a surge in earnings at its display panel division.

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