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The 47-year-old died after falling from a window at the Central Hotel, near Central Station, on Gordon Street.
The incident happened after officers attended the hotel, at 11:30 last Friday, as part of an ongoing inquiry.
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) is examining the circumstances surrounding... | An investigation into how police handled an incident where a man fell to his death in Glasgow has appealed for witnesses with video footage. | 38012397 |
It finished 0-11 apiece after normal time and the teams will meet again in Ballybofey next week.
Derry stunned holders Monaghan with a 3-10 to 1-11 victory at Iniskeen to take them into the semi-finals.
Cavan hammered Fermanagh 2-19 to 0-4 while Armagh defeated Down 2-13 to 0-12 in the Athletic Grounds.
Donegal were do... | Lee Brennan levelled for Tyrone late in extra-time to secure a 0-14 to 0-14 draw with Donegal in the Ulster U21 quarter-final at Healy Park. | 39286766 |
Fans' groups planned to lay memorabilia at the statue outside the ground on Saturday but have alleged it was taken down to thwart the action.
Demo organisers also said the club would take legal action to stop fans gaining access to the statue.
Nobody from Blackpool FC or its owners the Oystons was available for comment... | Blackpool fans have called on the club owners to restore a statue of legendary ex-player Stan Mortensen they claim was removed before a demonstration. | 32509407 |
Sarah Huckabee Sanders told media there had been an "erosion of confidence" in Mr Comey over the last year.
The administration maintains he was removed on Tuesday for his handling of the Hillary Clinton emails inquiry.
But US media report Mr Comey recently asked the Justice Department for more resources for his Trump-R... | President Donald Trump had been considering firing former FBI Director James Comey since he was elected, a White House spokeswoman says. | 39878128 |
Roy Deeming's yacht, Desiree, was found drifting off La Corbiere, off the south-west coast, on Christmas Day, prompting a major search operation.
He has been missing from his home in St Brelade since late on Christmas Eve.
Searches were called off on Friday and were not restarting on Saturday, Jersey Police said. | Weather conditions are too dangerous for searches to continue for a missing man off Jersey, police say. | 30609980 |
The supermarket said like-for-like sales excluding fuel fell 2.1% in the 12 weeks to 6 June, slightly better than expectations.
Including fuel, sales fell 3.7%. Sainsbury's recently opened its 300th petrol station.
Chief executive Mike Coupe said trading conditions were also "being impacted by strong levels of food def... | Sainsbury's has seen sales drop for the sixth straight quarter in what it says is a "highly competitive" market. | 33075097 |
Singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and Warner Music argue that the claimants have failed to make their case after three days of testimony.
US District Judge R Gary Klausner is expected to hear arguments on the motion when the trial resumes later.
The band are accused of basing Stairway on the 1968 Spirit song, T... | Lawyers for Led Zeppelin have asked a judge to throw out a case accusing the band of stealing the riff for Stairway to Heaven. | 36584386 |
Isaac Vassell's first-half opener was cancelled out by Michael Rose's penalty but Marriott's brace secured a third successive victory for Luton ahead of a play-off semi-final against Blackpool.
The hosts missed a glorious chance after 19 minutes, Luke Gambin firing wastefully over from 15 yards, while Antony Evans went... | Substitute Jack Marriott's late double ensured Luton ended the regular season on a high with a win at home to Morecambe. | 39753912 |
Saints plan to make a full submission to the SFA on Tuesday.
Manager Tommy Wright told the club's website: "We fully support the game's authorities as they attempt to clamp down on this aspect of the game.
"In both these cases we feel that the players have been wrongly cautioned."
The cards had come after Wright sugges... | St Johnstone will discover on Thursday if they have been successful in their appeal against the bookings for Graham Cummins and Chris Kane for simulation during Saturday's 1-0 win over Hearts. | 37410494 |
For the past week hundreds of members of the Guarani-Kaiowa tribe have been mourning the death of a 24-year-old man, Semiao Vilhalva. He was killed - shot in the face - during an invasion, or re-occupation, of three farms in the western state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
I looked on as elderly members of the tribe chanted tr... | Genocide is an emotive and powerful accusation to make against anyone but it is exactly what some indigenous leaders in Brazil say is happening to their people because of their government's ignorance, if not its compliance. | 34183280 |
The 45-year-old, who is appearing at the Leveson Inquiry into media ethics, is politically close to Prime Minister David Cameron and is a popular and well-regarded figure on the Conservative benches in the House of Commons.
But his career is hanging in the balance over claims that he privately supported attempts by New... | It seems a long time now since Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt was being talked of as the next Conservative leader. | 17822923 |
Last year the authorities learned of 946 victims, compared with 710 in 2010, the inter-departmental ministerial group on human trafficking said.
Trafficking gangs in China, Vietnam, Nigeria and eastern Europe now pose the biggest threat to the UK , it said.
The government said better co-ordination between its departmen... | The number of people being trafficked into the UK is rising, latest government estimates suggest. | 19984615 |
Arshad Latif, 34, of Haydon Road, Aylesbury, was found guilty of trying to kill his former partner following a trial at Reading Crown Court.
The woman, 29, was left with a 7cm (3in) wound to her neck and other injuries after the attack last August.
Latif fled the scene and evaded officers for more than two weeks afterw... | A man who attacked his ex-girlfriend with an axe has been jailed for 20 years for attempted murder. | 35996457 |
New statistics show the number using services has risen by nearly a third in the last two years.
There were 4,642 children and young people seen in the quarter ending June 2016, compared to 3,560 in the same period in 2014. That was a rise of 30%.
A team led by Health Improvement Scotland is working in some of the boar... | More children and young people in Scotland are being seen by mental health professionals. | 37285358 |
The incident is said to have taken place on Tuesday in Sichuan province's Ganzi prefecture, also known as Kardze.
Arrests were also made and some people fled, the activist groups said.
The incident does not appear to have been reported in Chinese state media.
Obtaining independent confirmation of events both in Tibet a... | Ten people were injured when Chinese police opened fire on Tibetan protesters demonstrating against the detention of a village leader, two activist groups and overseas news reports say. | 28799422 |
The All-Ireland champions made a superb start in Armagh with Oisin McConville's penalty and Aaron Kernan goal helping them to a 2-6 to 0-3 lead at half-time.
Kilcoo hit back on the restart and Anthony Devlin netted as the gap was reduced to three points before Cross had Michael McNamee sent-off.
Kyle Brennan's goal eas... | Crossmaglen finished with 13 men but they did enough to beat Kilcoo and secure a third straight Ulster title. | 20556829 |
John Rudd contacted a fake profile set up by the group Dark Justice and arranged to meet a girl he knew was under age, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
But when the 57-year-old from Stockton arrived to meet her he was confronted by men with a video camera.
He was later charged with attempting to meet a child after sexual g... | A man who thought he was meeting a 14-year-old girl but was being tricked by a group of internet paedophile hunters has been jailed for a year. | 32084893 |
In 2010, Peter Robinson's instincts told him not to stand in the general election. He ignored them - and lost.
It was a mistake he was unlikely to make again when it came to his other jobs as first minister of Northern Ireland and leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
The "why now" question is easy.
Firstly, t... | In politics - as in other walks of life - it pays to trust your instincts. | 34871349 |
They also underline the delicate and highly risky relationship between the Ukrainian government and the volunteer militias, who are helping fight Moscow-supported militants in eastern Ukraine.
On Saturday, in the city of Mukachevo, around 20 members of the ultra-nationalist Right Sector volunteer battalion exchanged gu... | Clashes over the weekend in south-western Ukraine between members of a far-right volunteer militia and local authorities have raised fears that violence is spreading beyond the conflict in Ukraine's east and could further destabilise the country's fragile political balance. | 33523869 |
Ucas urges parents and teachers to be more aware of other options, as rising numbers of students apply to university without the traditional three A-levels.
Ucas figures show more UK students are taking alternative qualifications, such as BTecs, alone or alongside A-levels.
In 2015, 15% of 18-year-old applicants took u... | A-levels are not the only route to university, with a range of alternative qualifications securing a degree place, says the admissions service, Ucas. | 35418350 |
Sally Holland said some schools were reluctant to address the issue, for fear of looking bad.
A report has warned that a lack of consistency in handling complaints leaves some children feeling isolated.
The Welsh Government said all forms of bullying should be tackled vigorously and a school behaviour policy should be ... | A "radical overhaul" is needed to tackle school bullying, the children's commissioner for Wales has said. | 40635443 |
The man was discovered unconscious by a member of the public at Shapinsay court in the Mastrick area of the city in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he later died on Wednesday.
Det Insp Douglas Steele said: "The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are o... | A man found injured in Aberdeen has died in hospital. | 34663500 |
The event in Maguindanao, in Mindanao, was attended by President Benigno Aquino who hailed it as an important step forward.
Seventy-five weapons will be deactivated as a gesture of MILF's commitment to peace.
In 2012, the government and MILF agreed to a framework for a peace accord.
About 145 of the estimated 10,000 me... | The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebel group in the Philippines has handed over its first batch of weapons as part of a peace process. | 33144749 |
Bolt was celebrating his win in the 200m sprint at the World Athletics Championships when the cameraman lost control of his motorised scooter as it rolled over a post and crashed into the runner's legs.
The Jamaican did a backward roll and got back on his feet - he briefly rubbed his ankle before continuing to celebrat... | Usain Bolt was knocked down by a cameraman in Beijing on Thursday night, shortly after winning a race. | 34082688 |
The Campbell Sisters, by Lorenzo Bartolini, was commissioned in Florence around 1820.
It was originally installed at Inveraray Castle. It was later lent to the Scottish National Gallery before being put up for auction by its owner.
But a campaign to retain the Sisters raised enough to secure the sculpture.
The Campbell... | A life-size marble sculpture of two dancing sisters has gone back on show in Scotland after being bought by the Scottish National Gallery. | 35482668 |
People have faced a 10-mile detour since Eastham Bridge in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, gave way in front of a school bus in May.
Two pairs of steel beams, 33m (108ft) long and weighing 84 tonnes in total, have been lifted across the River Teme.
The bridge is expected to open to traffic in two months.
The 18th Centur... | The base of a new river bridge to replace a Grade II listed crossing that collapsed last year has been put into place. | 39089300 |
A wider range of birth defects has been linked to the virus, said Dr Anne Schuchat of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
And the mosquitoes that carry the virus could travel to more US states than previously thought, she said.
The current Zika outbreak began almost a year ago in Brazil.
It has been link... | The Zika virus is "scarier" than first thought and its impact on the US could be greater than predicted, public health officials have admitted. | 36020165 |
The Ministry of Defence is investing £135m in new facilities in preparation for the arrival of the F-35B Lightning II aircraft next year.
The money will pay for a new hangar to house 12 of the jets and and provide vertical landing pads.
Two existing runways and taxiways will be resurfaced.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael... | A multimillion-pound contract to support the new fast jets at RAF Marham in Norfolk has been unveiled. | 40367128 |
The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) said it had received a complaint from solicitors after the photograph was published in December.
The magazine printed an apology on its
emails page
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's main home is on Anglesey, where he is a search and rescue pilot at RAF Valley.
The ... | Celebrity magazine Heat has apologised to the Duchess of Cambridge after publishing a photograph of her shopping at a supermarket last year. | 18158646 |
The fire crews were rushing to the scene of an accident on the B9006 Inverness to Nairn road shortly after 07:00 when the incident happened.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said five of the eight firefighters had been taken to hospital in Inverness.
Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Two of th... | Five firefighters have been injured after two fire engines came off the road on the way to a crash near Inverness. | 35512234 |
As one of the BBC's 100 Women 2015, we document her life through her art.
100 Women 2015
This year's season features two weeks of inspirational stories about the BBC's 100 Women this year and others who are defying stereotypes around the world.
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram using the hashtag #100Women. | Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian has been making work for more than five decades, both in the US and and in her native country. | 34921446 |
"April's Law" was debated on Monday after a petition reached more than 100,000 signatures.
It calls for sex offenders to remain on the register for life.
Home Office Minister Sarah Newton said a Supreme Court ruling meant they had the right to appeal against staying on the register for life.
Five-year-old April was kil... | A campaign by the family of murdered schoolgirl April Jones calling for tougher sentences for sex offenders has been debated in Parliament. | 39232812 |
The callback affects China-made models sold under a variety of brands and affects about 501,000 units.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said it followed at least 99 incidents where battery packs had overheated.
In some cases they caught fire leading to burn injuries and property damage. Owners are being told to c... | A major recall of hoverboards is under way in the US. | 36727652 |
Bristow Helicopters saw its overall revenue for the three months to the end of June fall from $440m (£335m) to $356m (£271m), a 19% drop compared to the same period last year.
Earnings specifically via the offshore industry fell 27%.
Bristow said it was partially offset by its UK search and rescue contract.
The compa... | A North Sea helicopter operator has seen earnings from the oil and gas industry fall by more by more than a quarter. | 36986320 |
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The Irish hosts led 14-0 after as many minutes thanks to converted tries from Tiernan O'Halloran and Caolin Blade.
Angus O'Brien's penalty cut the lead to 11 points at the close of the first half at the Sportground.
O'Brien landed two more penalties to set up a tense but s... | Two early tries proved just enough for Connacht in a dour Pro12 encounter against the Dragons in Galway. | 39007517 |
The National Osteoporosis Society found that a fifth of under-25s were cutting out or reducing dairy in their diet, which can affect their bones.
One diet that - in its extreme form - recommends avoiding dairy is "clean eating".
The idea is to only eat "clean" foods by cooking from scratch, choosing foods in their natu... | Young people are being warned that faddy diets are putting their health at risk. | 39576654 |
The blaze broke out in Spalding, shortly after 00:00 BST on Sunday.
Lincolnshire Police said the cause of the fire was not yet known as it had been initially not safe for fire investigators to enter the house, in Tower Lane, off Cowbit Road.
Police are working to establish the identity of the three deceased and to trac... | A third body has been found in the wreckage of a house after a fire in Lincolnshire, police have confirmed. | 36185707 |
The 29-year-old's contract was due to expire in 2018, having joined Monchengladbach from Bundesliga rivals VFB Stuttgart in 2014.
He has made 87 appearances for the club based in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, scoring 13 goals.
"I'm delighted to have been able to sort out my future early so I can concent... | Guinea international winger Ibrahima Traore has extended his stay with Borussia Monchengladbach until 2021. | 40014392 |
The SNP launched its youth manifesto at an event in Cumbernauld, while Labour insisted that a vote for the nationalists will "put Scotland on the road to a second referendum".
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson focused on her party's "biggest ever doorstep campaign".
Deputy Lib Dem leader Sir Malcolm Bruce has ... | Scotland's political parties are continuing to put their key messages to voters ahead of the general election. | 32468763 |
The cell generates electricity and is much smaller than conventional ones.
The technology could be used in future to power bases on the moon or Mars, experts have said.
They also believe it could be used as a renewable source of energy on Earth.
The device is currently flying 450 miles (724km) up, travelling at 17,000m... | If you saw something scooting across the sky on Christmas Eve, it might have been Santa, or it might have been a test satellite carrying Swansea University's revolutionary solar cell technology. | 38302609 |
Luke Shambrook, who has autism, was spotted from the air about 3km (1.8 miles) from where his family had been camping beside Lake Eildon in Victoria.
He was taken to hospital with hypothermia, but police said he appeared otherwise unharmed.
Dozens of holidaymakers had joined the search for Luke over the weekend.
In a s... | An 11-year-old Australian boy who went missing during a family camping trip five days ago has been found alive. | 32200172 |
Seoul claims Beijing is retaliating economically over its deployment of a US anti-missile defence system.
South Korea's Trade Minister Joo Hyung-hwan told parliament China "may be in violation of some trade agreements".
China opposes the deployment, saying it will affect the regional security balance and allow the US t... | South Korea has appealed to the World Trade Organization to determine if the Chinese government is treating South Korean companies unfairly. | 39324536 |
Huge debates rage about human origins, but the broad consensus among scientists is that all the different species of human that have ever existed were descended from ape-like creatures that walked upright in Africa more than six million years ago.
These creatures had many descendants, most of which became extinct, but ... | Not so very long ago, we shared this planet with several other species of human, all of them clever, resourceful and excellent hunters, so why did only Homo sapiens survive? | 13874671 |
Brownie Samukai told the UN Security Council that the international response to the crisis was "less than robust".
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that thousands more cases could occur in Liberia, which has been worst hit by the West Africa outbreak.
Some 2,288 people have died from Ebola in Liberia, Gui... | Liberia is facing a "serious threat" to its national existence as the deadly Ebola virus "spreads like wildfire" there, its defence minister says. | 29136594 |
If passed into legislation, the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Bill, proposed by the DUP's Lord Morrow, would make Northern Ireland the lead in the UK on human trafficking law.
The bill aims to enhance services for victims as well as making it an offence to pay for sexual services from a prostitute.
The consultatio... | Proposed changes to the laws on prostitution and human trafficking in Northern Ireland are due to go out to public consultation later. | 19328666 |
Speaking on the second day of his visit to Kenya the Pope linked trafficking to "organised crime and terrorism".
He also warned world leaders not to let special interests prevail over common good in next week's climate talks.
The Pope earlier addressed a Mass in Nairobi where he urged people to create a "just" and "inc... | Pope Francis says that the illegal trade in ivory and diamonds fuels conflict and could destroy Africa's environment. | 34937255 |
In total, 275 vehicles were left over the Easter weekend in West Drayton, about 15 minutes from the airport.
One woman said she was "horrified" to find her vehicle was left in a public car park after she spent more than £100 for it to be left in a secure facility.
Both Hillingdon Council and Heathrow Airport have begu... | More than 200 cars left with Heathrow Airport parking firms were left in a council car park and issued with parking tickets. | 39702437 |
Officers seized the drugs from a property in Bellefield Avenue, on Tuesday, after executing a search warrant.
Two men, aged 27 and 25, have been charged and are expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court.
The search was part of Police Scotland's intelligence-led initiative to tackle drug-related criminality.
Det Insp S... | Heroin and cocaine with an estimated street value of £220,000 have been recovered from an address in Dundee. | 37573805 |
Daniel Shaver of Texas was killed in January after police came to his hotel room, responding to a report of a man pointing a rifle out a window.
"Please don't shoot me," Shaver cried before Officer Philip Brailsford shot him five times.
Mr Brailsford has been charged with second-degree murder.
He was also fired from hi... | An unarmed man was shot and killed by a police officer in the US state of Arizona as he begged for his life, according to newly released reports. | 35939668 |
"London Bridge will never fall down" and "I love London" are just some of the slogans being shared alongside the hashtag #prayersforLondon.
Cartoonist Lesco Griffe posted this illustration bearing the famous British motto, while novelist Tony Parsons was among those who posted this "quote of the day" sign from a London... | People have taken to social media to post defiant messages of solidarity after the London Bridge attack. | 40151788 |
Evie and Ossie, rescue cats from the Celia Hammond Trust, have been given the run of four floors at the Whitehall office.
Downing Street has its own mouser - Larry - who was tasked in 2011 with ridding No 10 of a rat problem.
In April, the Foreign Office took on its own mouser, Palmerston, while the Treasury recruited ... | The Cabinet Office is the latest government department to turn to cats to try to rid it of its resident mice. | 38262832 |
Holroyd, 30, arrives on a one-year deal from Macclesfield Town, having scored 13 goals last season - his best return in four years with the Silkmen.
Left-back Jennings, 29, played the second half of last season on loan at Wrexham from Cheltenham Town.
His performances persuaded boss Dean Keates to make the move permane... | Wrexham have strengthened for next season by signing forward Chris Holroyd and defender James Jennings. | 40020694 |
The men's 470 class sailor was banned when his name appeared in the World Anti-Doping Agency report into state-sponsored cheating in Russia.
But after new guidance from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the sport's international federation said it was unsure Sozykin had cheated.
His case now goes to the three-... | Russia's Pavel Sozykin has had his doping ban overturned by World Sailing. | 36969843 |
He replaces Phil Blake and is making the switch from New Zealand along with new head coach Aaron Mauger.
Coaches Geordan Murphy and Richard Blaze have extended their contracts, with all four signing three-year deals.
"Aaron knows Scott very well and comes very highly recommended as a coach," Cockerill told the club web... | Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Scott Hansen will join the club as a defence coach this summer. | 32622880 |
When it is ready next year the Gothic-style tower will stand 135m (443 feet) tall, the firm says, dwarfing other clock towers around the world.
Currently the tallest free-standing clock tower is thought to be the 100m-high Old Joe in Birmingham in the UK.
Big Ben in London is just 96m in height (and is not free-standin... | Indian IT giant Infosys has said it plans to build the world's largest free-standing clock tower at its campus in the southern city of Mysore. | 35493758 |
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The 35-year-old Swiss won 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 to claim his fifth Melbourne title and extend his lead at the top of the all-time men's major winners' list.
Nadal, 30, remains tied in second with Pete Sampras on 14 Grand Slams following his first final since 2014.
Federer's ... | Roger Federer won his 18th Grand Slam title and first for five years with a thrilling five-set victory over Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final. | 38787436 |
Three women were sexually assaulted on different buses in the city centre between 19 and 27 November last year.
Officers have appealed for anyone who recognises the man, or who may have witnessed the attacks, to contact them.
The man was said to be about 5ft 9in tall and of medium build with short brown hair and a rece... | Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in relation to a series of sex attacks on Glasgow buses. | 31692355 |
They were struck near the junction of Kenton Road and Claremont Avenue in Brent, at 19:40 BST on Friday.
The boy and his 59-year-old grandfather were taken to hospital with the child in a life-threatening condition. The man's injuries were not critical.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing seriou... | A two-year-old boy is critical after he was hit by a car when out walking with his grandfather in north-west London. | 37203930 |
Many events will be held across the UK to commemorate these landmark moments, which underpinned the establishment of parliamentary democracy and the legal system in the UK and around the world.
Protests, dissent, discussion and debate are an integral part of democracy around the world - from Martin Luther King Jr leadi... | This year sees the 750th anniversary of the first Westminster Parliament and 800 years since the sealing of Magna Carta. | 30736878 |
In stark language the health minister said the system is at breaking point and that it is not sustainable.
The former health minister of the Basque country, Professor Raphael Bengoa, said that Northern Ireland is more than capable of delivering.
He said we should be leading the way in delivering first class health care... | Not one but indeed two reports have made a compelling case for changing how health and social care services are delivered in Northern Ireland. | 37764070 |
Policemen are being trained to use the weapons, despite concerns over their safety for crowd control.
Abhishek Jorwal, chief of police in Haryana's Jind district, told the BBC that the slingshots "were made after a lot of research and development".
The "specially-designed" slingshots would be in addition to batons, tea... | Police in India's Haryana state say they will soon begin using slingshots to control violent protesters. | 35529754 |
The blower pump overheated, filling St John the Baptist Church in Peterborough with "acrid smoke" .
Canon Ian Black said it was "very dramatic" but no-one was injured.
He said a grand piano had been brought in for Easter "as there's no way we'd let something like this stop us celebrating Christ's resurrection".
"That i... | A 100-year-old church organ that went up in smoke, causing a Palm Sunday congregation to be evacuated, could cost up to £80,000 to fix or replace. | 35881900 |
They brought back an impressive medal haul of two gold, three silver and three bronze medals.
In his debut World Games, skier Caolan McConville from Aghagallon won two medals despite having only hit the snow for the first time in January.
The County Antrim 13-year-old is Ireland's youngest athlete. He said winning two ... | Ireland's Special Olympics team are on home soil after a great Winter Games in Austria. | 39424783 |
Ancient settlements were found on the nature reserve off the Pembrokeshire coast using a number of techniques, including taking "X-rays" of the land.
Tests on a mound of stones used for cooking date one site to around 500 BC.
Experts from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW) sa... | Prehistoric remains on Skomer Island date from at least the early Iron Age, say archaeologists. | 29456091 |
The actual number, identified in the final three months of 2014, is probably much higher, says the report, co-authored by the Brookings Institution.
It said typical IS supporters were located within the militants' territories in Iraq and Syria.
Three-quarters of them tweet in Arabic and about one-in-five use English. T... | There are at least 46,000 Twitter accounts operating on behalf of Islamic State (IS), a new US study claims. | 31760126 |
The striker, 27, apologised on Twitter after two posts on Sunday expressing his frustration.
He complained about sitting in the stand at Inverness and insisted playing was more important than money.
Manager Ronny Deila said that Stokes' remarks "showed a lack of respect" to his team-mates.
Deila also revealed prior to ... | Anthony Stokes has been suspended by Celtic for two weeks following his social media comments about being left out of the team. | 34982091 |
Ho Chio-meng is accused of setting up a criminal syndicate, abuse of power, and money laundering.
Relatives and colleagues of the prosecutor - who was once tipped to become Macau's leader - have also been charged.
Macau, a one-time Portuguese colony, is the world's largest gambling centre and has a reputation for crime... | The former chief prosecutor in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau has been charged with nearly 2,000 crimes. | 37953546 |
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But with electoral upsets such as Brexit exposing fundamental divides in how people view themselves, is it time for a new way of thinking?
The writer David Goodhart thinks he has found the answer and gets on his soapbox for the Daily Politics. | We are used to stark divisions in politics: Labour and Conservative, left-wing and right-wing. | 39408513 |
Teodorin Obiang Nguema is accused of buying a mansion and sports cars in France with a fortune amassed from oil-rich Equatorial Guinea's public funds.
A lawyer for Mr Obiang, the president's son, denies he is a "big-time bandit".
The trial is the first since France started investigating African leaders accused of illeg... | Equatorial Guinea's flamboyant vice-president has gone trial in absentia in France on charges of corruption after he failed to stop the landmark case. | 38488727 |
Canon Joanna Penberthy said she is "immensely humbled" to become the 129th Bishop of St Davids in Pembrokeshire.
An electoral college of 47 people from across Wales spent two days locked in St Davids Cathedral before coming to their decision.
Canon Penberthy, 56, who was appointed the cathedral's first woman canon in 2... | The Church in Wales has elected its first woman bishop. | 37847575 |
Cricket South Africa says Bodi is the "intermediary" who was charged under its anti-corruption code in December.
The India-born 37-year-old played two one-day internationals and a Twenty20 for the Proteas in 2007.
Bodi, who is yet to respond, is charged with "contriving to fix, or otherwise improperly influence aspects... | Former South Africa player Gulam Bodi has been charged with match-fixing by the country's national cricket body. | 35313999 |
Manchester City denied United another Premier League crown on the final day of last season, but Monday's 3-0 win over Aston Villa earned the Old Trafford club a remarkable 13th title in 21 seasons.
"They focused on the challenge of City and came up trumps," said Ferguson. "Our consistency for the last 20 years is unbel... | Sir Alex Ferguson says his Manchester United players "came up trumps" by battling back from last season's disappointment to claim a 20th title. | 22259659 |
Here are five things you may have missed from Saturday's action...
Only nine minutes had been played between Exeter and Carlisle before the League Two match was halted and one of the stands at St James Park evacuated.
There were reports of smoke being seen at the back of the Stagecoach Stand, which houses home and away... | While Burnley were busy going seven points clear at the top of the Championship, miraculous comebacks and sublime goals were taking centre stage in the Football League. | 35789530 |
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For a constantly-updated stream of news from across the continent, go to bbcafrica.com | The BBC is boosting its coverage of African news, with the launch of a live page from Monday 30 March, 0800 GMT. | 32088446 |
Zakia Medkour, now 43, met Maxime Gaget, 37, over the internet in 2007 and he moved into her Paris studio flat some months later.
But within months he had lost his job and she had taken away his credit and identity cards.
Cigarettes were stubbed out on his skin and he was forced to swallow sponges and window-cleaning f... | A French woman who enslaved and abused her ex-boyfriend for more than a year has been jailed for 18 months. | 32912534 |
But those years have been tough going for Katherine Garrett-Cox at Alliance Trust, as she's spent much of that time under siege by activist shareholders.
Her departure looked all but inevitable. She was forced to concede ground and board places to Elliott Partners hedge fund.
She then lost her seat on the board, her bu... | Eight years as chief executive of a listed company isn't a bad run, particularly when the pay and bonus last year hit £1.4m. | 35586754 |
Built for a G8 summit in 2014 that was called off because of the Ukraine crisis, and still weeks away from this winter's ski season, the resort had the look of an extravagant white elephant.
But for the Russian government it is a useful backdrop for occasions like the annual Valdai meeting where President Vladimir Puti... | In the mountains above Sochi in southern Russia, the marble halls and panoramic terraces of the Krasnaya Polyana hotel were almost empty. | 34613514 |
Hannah Dorans, who was from Dalkeith, was found dead in a flat in Hutchison Road in the Slateford area on Saturday morning.
Frazer Neil made a brief appearance in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court before Sheriff Michael O'Grady.
He made no plea and the case was continued for further inquiry. He was remanded in custody... | A 23-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murdering a 21-year-old woman in Edinburgh. | 38963209 |
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Rooney, 29, scored in the Euro 2016 qualifying win over Switzerland to overtake Charlton's record of 49.
Directly addressing Rooney, Charlton said: "It is a record that I am sure you will hold for a long time.
"And it is clear to see that you will go on scoring for your cl... | Wayne Rooney has a lot more to come after becoming England's top goalscorer, according to previous record holder Sir Bobby Charlton. | 34164393 |
Merton council approved an application to develop the greyhound stadium site in Plough Lane last year, but neighbouring Wandsworth objected.
A new consultation will take place, with a final decision due later this year.
Labour's mayoral contender Sadiq Khan has opposed the plans.
Wimbledon chief executive Erik Samuelso... | AFC Wimbledon's plans to build a new stadium have suffered a setback after the Mayor of London said his office would decide whether they went ahead. | 35881589 |
Tuedon Morgan, 42, said Antarctica, where she has been on two previous trips, was a playground compared to her experience at the North Pole last week:
The North Pole was extremely difficult for me: It was so cold, with temperatures of -41 C, and I noticed that my body was losing a lot of energy - it was like the magnet... | The first Nigerian to do the North Pole Marathon tells the BBC how proud she felt to plant her country's flag in the snow at the end of the race. | 32326063 |
The Met Police said the man was followed on foot after officers tried to stop a car in Kingsland Road, Hackney, at 01:45 BST on Saturday.
He was "taken ill" after "trying to swallow an object" and was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later, the force said.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has... | A 20-year-old man has died after being apprehended by a police officer in an east London shop. | 40696004 |
Voting was a "national duty", the reports said, and calls for people to refrain from voting should be ignored.
One commentary went further, suggesting the military could remain in power if voter turn-out was not deemed adequate.
The elections will be the first to be held in the military-ruled nation for two decades.
Th... | State media in Burma has urged people to cast their ballots "without fail" in Sunday's polls, warning against a boycott. | 11668310 |
Researchers found that long-chain hydrocarbons are significantly under-reported in car manufacturers' data.
These hydrocarbons are a key component of two of the worst air pollutants, ozone and particulate matter.
The authors believe these "hidden" emissions are having a large impact on air quality in cities like London... | Atmospheric levels of a little known by-product from diesel engines are up 70 times higher than expected according to a study. | 34347873 |
If the proposals get the go ahead, work on the scheme would begin later this year with it being completed over three financial years.
Meanwhile, a study into ditching free Sunday parking is to go ahead.
Plans for the 20mph limit follows a consultation exercise, which the council said showed strong support.
Support was ... | More than 80% of Edinburgh's roads, including the whole of the city centre, are to have a 20mph speed limit under council plans. | 30709507 |
Campaigners against the mine first took their case to Europe in 2008, claiming the site flouted EU environment rules.
Their petition was heard again this week and the European Commission asked for more time to look into potential breaches.
The firm behind the scheme said it was constantly assessing its impact.
The peti... | The European Commission is to seek more answers about Ffos-y-fran opencast mine, near Merthyr Tydfil, from both the UK and Welsh governments. | 31943735 |
Mr Trump shocked party members on Tuesday when he refused to endorse Mr Ryan and Senator John McCain in their campaigns for re-election in November.
Mr Ryan, the party's highest-ranking elected official, had himself long delayed endorsing Mr Trump.
"I support and endorse our Speaker... Paul Ryan," Mr Trump said on Frid... | US presidential candidate Donald Trump has publicly backed House Speaker Paul Ryan days after snubbing him in a spat at the top of the Republican Party. | 36994996 |
His comments came after a night-time meeting with President Thein Sein.
Mr Obama had earlier met Burmese lawmakers, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
In an interview published on Wednesday, he had accused the government of backsliding on reforms.
The US president is in the capital Nay Pyi Taw for the East A... | US President Barack Obama has said he is "optimistic" about the political transition process in Myanmar during a visit to the country - but added that "change is hard". | 30015664 |
Reform Scotland put together a briefing paper based on its response to a government consultation on strategies for the country's police force.
It called for the return of council funding for the police along with reforms to local government.
The government said police should not be accountable to politicians.
A spokesm... | A think tank has called for a greater role for councils in Scottish policing in a bid to increase local accountability. | 36869359 |
Eric Rafferty, 69, of Aberdeen, was convicted of seven offences of rape, attempted rape and indecency against his victims between 1982 and 1990.
Judge Lord Uist told Rafferty at the High Court in Edinburgh: "These are offences of the most appalling nature.
"It has taken a long time for justice to catch up with you, but... | A child rapist whose abuse of young girls was described as "wicked" has been jailed for 15 years. | 39367770 |
Police said Asten Jones lost control of her Vauxhall Corsa and collided with a Vauxhall Vectra on the A815 at Kilmun, at about 13:20 on Sunday.
Ms Jones was taken by air ambulance to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where she later died. The 47-year-old male driver of the other car was uninjured.
Police have appeal... | An 18-year-old woman has died in a two-car crash in Argyll. | 39998237 |
They say wild chimps communicate 19 specific messages to one another with a "lexicon" of 66 gestures.
The scientists discovered this by following and filming communities of chimps in Uganda, and examining more than 5,000 incidents of these meaningful exchanges.
The research is published in the journal Current Biology.
... | Researchers say they have translated the meaning of gestures that wild chimpanzees use to communicate. | 28023630 |
The working group - led by Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham supporters' trusts - said the kick-off time would cause "travel problems".
In a statement, the Premier League said it is required to show more matches in the 2019-20 season and is in talks with clubs about how that could work.
It said Sunday morning games are ... | The Premier League has been criticised by a fans group for considering playing games at 19:45 on Saturdays from 2019. | 40279321 |
Police spotted his car heavily laden with sacks of grain in Luton and advised him to split the load. However, he was spotted later and fined £300.
"The driver found he could buy 20kg (44lb) bags of rice from a cash and carry for £15.49 so bought 40 bags totalling 800kg (1,764lb)," police said.
The cut-price rice and ... | Buying basmati rice at a bargain price turned out to be false economy for one motorist. | 36894339 |
Posh, who lost top scorer Marcus Maddison just before the game through illness, were behind after just three minutes as two of Fleetwood's non-league captures made their mark.
Ash Hunter's pass split the defence and Sowerby, signed from North West Counties side Squires Gate, raced in with a cool finish.
Fleetwood might... | Jack Sowerby bagged his first Football League goal to get Fleetwood off to a flying start in their home win over Peterborough. | 37593855 |
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, stabbed James Attfield, 33, more than 100 times in Colchester on 29 March 2014.
Mr Attfield died in hospital after being found in a park in the town.
Three months later, the boy stabbed 31-year-old Saudi student Nahid Almanea 16 times as she walked towards the Univer... | A teenager has admitted killing two people in separate attacks while they were out walking in a town in Essex. | 35385109 |
Jac Evan Davies died following a blaze at his family home in Alltwen near Pontardawe in the early hours of 27 July.
His mother Jennifer Davies, 28, escaped the blaze along with her 11-month-old baby and daughter Kelsey, six.
Her other son Riley, three, was rescued by a firefighter.
South Wales Police later arrested and... | The mother of a four-year-old boy who died in a house fire in Neath Port Talbot has been told she will not face criminal charges. | 39079353 |
Esso's Midline Pipeline, which carries fuel from Southampton to Birmingham, has twice been tampered with recently, in parts of Hampshire and Wiltshire.
There have been other breaches of fuel lines in the south of England, according to Hampshire Police.
Its detectives are working with West Mercia, Gloucestershire and Wi... | Two cases of theft from an underground fuel pipeline are part of a much wider police investigation, it has emerged. | 27415928 |
A total of 94 companies have applied for more than £32m from ACW's revenue-funded pot from 2016.
They include 26 companies who do not currently receive annual funding.
A review is under way to establish which organisations will receive regular funding from ACW in future.
The last investment review took place in 2010.
T... | A street dance collective and a Welsh language opera company are among organisations hoping to secure funding from the Arts Council of Wales (ACW). | 33139812 |
Monitor said Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently running at a £12.6m deficit.
The regulator said it was concerned the trust may record a "large loss" over the financial year, instead of the £2.2m surplus previously predicted.
The trust said it would "fully co-operating" with the invest... | A health service watchdog is investigating a hospital trust's finances after it reported a "significant deterioration" in funds. | 34675911 |
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