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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 could cost the party one of its main target seats.
Karen Ro... | Tory party members should be able to choose between candidates standing for election, the leader of the Welsh Conservatives has said. | 39844086 |
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 tested in Norway - check it out!
Video from Eelume | 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. | 39040517 |
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 nearby Table Mountain - and to the imposing grounds of one of S... | It all started with some excrement. | 32248605 |
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 to talk to her.
"Notwithstanding the clear differences betwe... | 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. | 29640153 |
Lloyds Banking Group fell 2.4% after reporting £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 US broadcaster Liberty Global had increased its stake to al... | (Noon): The FTSE 100 begins Friday with falls in quiet end-of-week trading. | 33730194 |
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 number of tariffs simply reflects consumer demand and compe... | Regulator Ofgem has told energy firms they must offer simpler tariffs to help consumers compare prices. | 12802591 |
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 aware of a very small number of further incidents where Power Ba... | Mobile network EE is expanding its Power Bar recall to include all copies of its smartphone charger. | 35119550 |
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 player's formal defence will be filed in due course," read a st... | Paris St-Germain forward Neymar will contest the legal action brought against him by former club Barcelona. | 41014149 |
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.
Both Reid and fellow Briton Jordanne Whiley won doubles title... | Britain's Gordon Reid lost to Argentina's Gustavo Fernandez in the men's wheelchair singles final at the French Open. | 36452054 |
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 has seven days to appeal.
Newcastle said in a statement they... | 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. | 38366883 |
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 had problems but the firm said the number of new cases being... | The forecourt of a Tesco fuel station is being dug up after drivers reported engine problems after buying diesel. | 29340899 |
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 December's general election result, according to opinion polls whi... | 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. | 36152440 |
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 Poulter, the 41-year-old seeking a first title since 2012, ... | Spaniard Rafa Cabrera-Bello birdied the first play-off hole to deny Callum Shinkwin and capture the Scottish Open. | 40626389 |
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 Treasury figures from 2014, because the figures for 2015 are only ... | On Tuesday's Today Programme, Phones4U founder John Caudwell said: "We suffer an £8bn net loss to Europe." | 35943216 |
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 I had every belief in him and the preparation he'd put in."... | A man who died swimming the English Channel was "completely prepared" for the gruelling triathlon he was taking part in, his girlfriend has said. | 40875362 |
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 LÉ Orla, Glenderry and Ballybunion Coastguard units and Fenit RNLI lifeboat are involved in the search.
The Shannon based rescue helicopter is also in at... | A search operation has resumed for a man missing off the County Kerry coast in the Republic of Ireland. | 33945729 |
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 pay more to maintain US troops on its soil.
He also condemned... | Japan's PM is set to become the first foreign leader to meet US President-elect Donald Trump, since the election last week. | 37946613 |
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 70% of the eligible electorate went to the ballot box.
At la... | It's over to the people to decide what the future holds for Northern Ireland and its politics. | 39118652 |
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 over Christmas and New Year in 2017-18, as opposed to four th... | Arsene Wenger calls it "unfair", Jose Mourinho says it "creates problems" and Sam Allardyce thinks the person responsible for it should be sacked. | 38497382 |
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 said it was "likely" there are "other royal burial sites" like ... | Archaeologists believe they have found a lost Anglo-Saxon royal palace near one of Britain's best known finds. | 37412519 |
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 ensemble award, as judges called it "a beacon of excellence for dec... | 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. | 36250917 |
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 Beaverbrook, and declined a knighthood after notable service running... | 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. | 27920331 |
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 another attack could be imminent and have warned people to ensur... | Friday's cyber-attack has affected more than 200,000 victims in 150 countries, Europol chief Rob Wainwright says. | 39913630 |
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 has come" for his country to work with Pakistan to fight "e... | 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. | 30517904 |
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 tweeted: "I love this shirt. Battenburg dress move over thank... | BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin has thanked Heart of Midlothian FC for brightening her day. | 37623324 |
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 attracted huge numbers of gulls to the bay on the county's south ... | Bad weather could be to blame for thousands of dead fish washing up on a beach, experts have said. | 38201220 |
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 ignition key and petrol caps from getaway vehicles and a length o... | Memorabilia from the 1963 Great Train Robbery is being sold at auction. | 31169227 |
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 citizens to be protected.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Fran... | 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. | 39427289 |
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 different - which perhaps explains why the Guardian named her the m... | Normally when interviewing prominent figures from the world of sport there are two givens. | 29830142 |
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 lasers being shined at aircraft were recorded by the UK's Civil... | Buying powerful laser pens could require a licence in future, the government has said, amid concerns over the number of attacks on aircraft. | 40907694 |
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 eels or crayfish.
The Scottish SPCA is helping police with th... | 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. | 29065471 |
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 Resorts and MGM Resorts both added 2%.
Casinos are currently il... | Shares in some of the world's biggest gambling firms have rallied after the legalisation of casinos in Japan moved a step closer. | 38311370 |
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," said Lindelof, who joins on a four-year contract with an optio... | Manchester United have completed the signing of defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £31m. | 40236474 |
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 said it was an endorsement of UK skills.
He said: "This estab... | A north Wales defence agency has won a multi-million pound contract to help repair and maintain fighter aircraft from across Europe. | 37898142 |
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 referendum will decide Ireland's support for the treaty, designed... | Support for the Irish Republic signing the fiscal treaty has increased, an opinion poll has suggested. | 18048257 |
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 60s and from Sible Hedingham, died at the scene.
His Vauxha... | 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. | 40885578 |
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 Glasgow - where she was cared for full-time - on 26 September 2013... | 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. | 35312480 |
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 Goodin said Copeland had been "completely humiliated".
The 6... | A former magistrate and retired deputy head who made images of child sexual abuse has been given a three-year community order. | 37308877 |
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 launching electric vehicles of their own targeted at the sam... | Tesla has unveiled its highly anticipated Model 3 electric car. | 35940540 |
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 laws. We may want to keep some laws the same as they are now o... | 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. | 36420255 |
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" of claims lodged with IHAT supported by legal aid.
Mrs May ... | Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will not allow an "industry of vexatious allegations" against UK troops over claims of abuse in Iraq. | 37425863 |
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 looking at on top of the famous yellow scoreboards.
Finishi... | 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. | 40688798 |
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 the club since his 2013 move.
"Neymar's contract extension ... | 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. | 37728949 |
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 good," said England coach Trevor Bayliss.
South Africa pace bo... | Pace bowler James Anderson is set to return for England's second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. | 35209080 |
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 said he was to step down, just days after he had been re-elec... | 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. | 32994208 |
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 they're contested. And that's why so much time is spent on re... | 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. | 29843356 |
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 1988 and was still there in 2000 when it was taken over by R... | Former business clients of the Royal Bank of Scotland are accusing the bank of systematically manipulating documents to cover up wrong doing. | 38984130 |
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 interest of partnership between China and UK".
"UK people wan... | China's ambassador to the UK has said that the "UK needs Chinese investment". | 34566652 |
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.
Agnieszka Radwanska and Ana Ivanovic are both through in the ... | Rafael Nadal came from behind to beat Jack Sock and book a China Open semi-final meeting with his US Open conqueror Fabio Fognini. | 34485881 |
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.
The stage collapsed on Saturday after strong winds blew it... | US concerts by Janet Jackson and Lady Antebellum have been cancelled following a stage collapse that killed five people in Indiana at the weekend. | 14557507 |
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 back domestic market share.
They have signed a memorandum of ... | VW and Tata have agreed to form a strategic partnership to help both companies boost economy car sales in India and emerging markets. | 39228426 |
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 recovered from a knee injury sustained in last weekend's 28-9 wi... | Gloucester's Billy Twelvetrees will start for England in Saturday's Test against Australia at Twickenham. | 30225467 |
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 on 29 November.
England squad to face Jamaica:
Ama Agbeze (C... | Ama Agbeze will once again captain England after the Roses squad for the three-match Vitality Netball International Series against Jamaica was announced. | 37923040 |
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 been agreed in full.
The Commission's original goal was to ... | The European Union is negotiating a major reform of its Common Agricultural Policy. | 11216061 |
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 are world class and I want to replicate what they do," Woodb... | Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn says he wants to emulate fellow Welsh players Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale. | 37997564 |
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 peace of mind," Clark told the club website. "This season has ... | St Johnstone goalkeeper Zander Clark has signed a two-year contract extension until the summer of 2020. | 39371043 |
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 produced a superb ride in the Grand Final to see off the challen... | Michael Dunlop, Derek McGee and Derek Sheils all secured successes in Sunday's Walderstown road races. | 36759427 |
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 before removing it for further examination. The area was re-op... | A security alert in Lislea, south Armagh, has ended. | 37200973 |
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.
Facebook said the pictures were removed because of a copyr... | Photographs of a murdered woman posing with her killer ex-boyfriend have been removed from Facebook after a campaign by her family. | 34781905 |
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 work with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to tackle IS.
On... | Russia is considering whether to follow the US and its allies in conducting air strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets, President Vladimir Putin says. | 34387433 |
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 also thanked Wales manager Gary Speed's widow Louise for ca... | Former footballer John Hartson has attended the opening of a cancer centre at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. | 16105695 |
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.
Spurs already have unrelated 28-year-old Belgium midfielder Mo... | Fulham striker Moussa Dembele is having a medical and is set to join Tottenham in a transfer worth a reported £5m. | 35450394 |
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 England in 2008.
The Bees have not disclosed the length of the... | League Two side Barnet have signed striker Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro following a trial spell. | 36953242 |
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 Russia have disagreed sharply on Syria's bloody civil war an... | US and Russian defence ministers have held their first talks in more than a year, to discuss the conflict in Syria. | 34294640 |
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 through an open door and dragged her outside into its feeding en... | 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. | 29141720 |
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 Kilmarnock debut as they beat Dumbarton 3-0 to qualify as one... | Ayr United marched into the second round of the Scottish League Cup with a thumping 6-1 win over Annan Athletic. | 40765193 |
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 addressing the concerns raised.
Auditors found management at the ... | The National Library of Wales must overcome declining income and poor staff morale if it is to have a sustainable future, auditors have found. | 38202831 |
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 trade relations, with North American Free Trade Agreement (Naft... | The United States is slapping hefty new tariffs on the import of Canadian softwood lumber. | 39708779 |
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 that training under my belt." | Huddersfield Giants have signed Bradford Bulls stand-off Lee Gaskell on a four-year deal. | 37973896 |
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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 Dantyare the other uncapped men chosen by new coach Guy Noves... | 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. | 35492135 |
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 RideLondon-Surrey Classic.
Some roads and bridges on the route ha... | More than 25,000 cyclists have descended on the capital this weekend for RideLondon. | 33742930 |
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 come to blows.
And still they could not sort it out. Who wa... | 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. | 21185791 |
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 police agent posed as a buyer.
She will now remain under ho... | A 20-year-old woman in South Africa has pleaded guilty to trying sell her child for 5,000 rand ($380; £250) on advertising website Gumtree. | 34946259 |
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, killed 69 people at a summer camp for young centre-left politica... | Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik has won part of a human rights case against the Norwegian state. | 36094575 |
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 highlighting the pace of climate change.
It is part of his ... | US President Barack Obama will trek through the wilderness in Alaska this week with British TV adventurer Bear Grylls, the NBC channel has announced. | 34109681 |
Speculation rose about his whereabouts after a consortium of banks and creditors approached the Supreme Court over $1.4bn (£980m) in unpaid debts.
They demanded that his passport be impounded, and a $75m (£53m) severance pay he was to receive from Diageo be blocked and used to repay them.
The payout was blocked, but ... | Indian drinks baron Vijay Mallya has tweeted he has "not absconded" from India and will "comply" with the law. | 35781810 |
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 estimated 5,000 to 6,000 illegal holiday flats.
Anti-tourist fe... | After a wave of anti-tourism protests, the Spanish city of Barcelona plans a crackdown on illegal holiday rentals. | 40960443 |
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 pressures are still feeding into firms' input costs, and the prices... | The Northern Ireland economy experienced a "positive" first quarter of 2017, a bank survey has suggested. | 39547975 |
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 said decomposing blubber has a fur-like appearance.
The Friend... | Scientists believe mysterious "fur covered' remains washed up on a Scottish island could be those of dead sea mammals such as whales or dolphins. | 37987334 |
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 part in AC/DC's current world tour.
After his latest arrest... | 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. | 33584889 |
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-hand corner from 20 yards for a well-taken third in the 53rd mi... | 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. | 36775694 |
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.
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"It's a disappoi... | Sussex cricket manager Mark Robinson says the 2012 campaign has left him with mixed feelings. | 19600456 |
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 in which it is alleged that bribes were paid for lucrative co... | Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras has taken a $2bn (£1.3bn) charge for costs related to corruption. | 32422875 |
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 newspaper said more police were stationed on bridges over the A... | Six people were when shots were fired at a tourist bus on the A7 motorway in south-east France, police say. | 36455641 |
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 potentially damaging.
Dr Paul Glover, the regional clinical le... | The most senior doctor dealing with organ donation in Northern Ireland says legislation is not the way to increase donation rates. | 35243181 |
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 decade, it said.
"These licence agreements remain valid and en... | 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. | 39748921 |
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 confirmed it was investigating possible drugs offences.
After the ... | David Hockney's assistant died as a result of misadventure when he drank acid after taking a range of drugs, a coroner has ruled. | 23898073 |
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 comes after a four-month battle for votes between the Leave and ... | Voting is taking place in a historic referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave. | 36602702 |
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 actions," said Carver.
"I don't have to, but I think it's importan... | 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. | 32539005 |
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 Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation has said it is confid... | Former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath was "completely asexual", one of his closest advisers has said. | 33917063 |
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 off from the scene with a sum of money. | A priest has been assaulted during a burglary at St Peter's Cathedral in the Divis Area of Belfast. | 33524231 |
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 tournament running.
They contested the final for the first time... | 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. | 39225241 |
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 courtesy of Khaled Osman.
South Africa regained the lead in the... | 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. | 39174211 |
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 deaths, said it was unusual to have so many in one area.
Mr S... | MPs are to debate the control of antifreeze products following the suspected poisoning of up to 22 cats in the same village. | 30261432 |
"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, England.
In addition, the UK's National Crime Agency said an ... | 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. | 33542490 |
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 killing before the trial began and is awaiting sentencing.
Pros... | 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. | 28264222 |
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 join Forest Green, despite the offer of a permanent contract if... | John Sheridan has left Oldham Athletic to become Notts County's new manager on a three-year contract. | 36397455 |
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 Scotland said it had taken "robust and rigorous steps" to compl... | A watchdog has ruled that Police Scotland broke rules to obtain details of a journalist's sources. | 34922855 |
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 treble came in the second half, along with a Paco Alcacer head... | 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. | 38339837 |
Net profit was 7.8 trillion won ($7bn; £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 smartphone business, a key driver of its recent success, may slow... | Samsung Electronics has reported a record quarterly profit boosted by growing smartphone sales and a surge in earnings at its display panel division. | 23460756 |
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