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The 33-year-old midfielder has left West Ham United by mutual consent after four years at the Premier League club.
Slade says any potential signings have to "fit in" with their philosophy.
"I think Kevin Nolan is a very good player," said Slade. "But there are lots of very good players that have been put our way as pos... | Manager Russell Slade says Cardiff City are not close to signing free agent Kevin Nolan. | 34083994 |
Ko hit a final round seven-under 65 as she eased to victory by nine shots to overtake South Korean Inbee Park, who was not playing in the tournament.
It was the 18-year-old's fourth round of under 70 as she became the youngest to earn 10 wins on the LPGA Tour.
England's Charley Hull (70) was fourth on 10 under, while S... | New Zealand's Lydia Ko has reclaimed the world number one spot after winning the LPGA Taiwan Championship. | 34631187 |
The prime minister had accused Carwyn Jones of "playing politics" by claiming the UK government's plans could reduce the assembly's powers.
Mr Cameron said he was talking "in good faith" about a new bill in the autumn.
In response, Mr Jones said: "We want to get this right rather than rush it."
The UK government is due... | David Cameron should delay further devolution until the Welsh and UK governments can agree a deal that will "stand the test of time", the first minister has said. | 34438081 |
The exhibition will include official portraits of the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man and former House of Keys Speaker Tony Brown.
Ms Cameron said: "My work usually goes straight from easel to client so this is a very rare and very exciting."
The three-week show will open at the Sayle gallery on Wednesday.
The exhibition ... | Russian-born artist Svetlana Cameron will unveil her first solo exhibition of classical portraits in the Isle of Man this week. | 29688667 |
Nama chairman Frank Daly was giving evidence to an Irish parliamentary inquiry into the £1.3bn deal.
It follows allegations of corruption made by Irish politician Mick Wallace and the loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson.
Mr Daly said "evidence is missing" from Mr Bryson's blog and expressed surprise that people would "swallo... | The Irish National Assets Management Agency (Nama) has rejected suggestions its Northern Ireland property loans portfolio sale process was "corrupt". | 34403362 |
Cubeyda Hassan Jama, 19, a London-based Finnish national, was arrested as he tried to fly from Stansted Airport to Romania on February 5.
Appearing at London's Old Bailey, he pleaded guilty to one charge of preparing an act of terrorism by gathering equipment and making travel arrangements to go to Syria or Iraq.
He wi... | A foreign student living in London has admitted trying to travel to Syria or Iraq engage in acts of terrorism. | 36618008 |
He got a solid majority among MEPs in a secret ballot - 422 votes - and the support of 26 out of 28 EU governments.
But British MEPs in particular - the UK Independence Party and the Conservatives - were vocal in their opposition to him.
Mr Juncker, 59, based his claim to the EU's top job on being the Spitzenkandidat (... | The former Luxembourg Prime Minister, Jean-Claude Juncker, has taken charge of the European Commission, despite UK opposition. | 27679170 |
Manchester City twice missed from the spot as Everton held them to a 1-1 draw and Christian Benteke missed a penalty for Crystal Palace as they lost to West Ham.
Bournemouth thumped six past Hull, Chelsea scored three to condemn defending Premier League champions Leicester to a fourth consecutive away defeat and Arsena... | This was a week which had plenty - red cards, late winners, lots of goals and penalty misses. | 37674215 |
Dywedodd adroddiad gan swyddogion y sir y dylid cau cartref Bodlondeb, ond mae'r cyngor eto i wneud penderfyniad terfynol ynglŷn â hynny.
Penderfynodd y pwyllgor cymunedau iachach ddydd Gwener i argymell y dylai'r penderfyniad ynglŷn ag ymgynghori i gau'r cartref gael ei wneud gan y cyngor llawn, yn hytrach na'r cabine... | Mae cynghorwyr yng Ngheredigion wedi argymell y dylai'r cyfnod o ymgynghori cyn penderfynu a ddylid cau cartref preswyl yn Aberystwyth gael ei ymestyn o wyth i 12 wythnos. | 40301491 |
Luke Hamilton crossed early in the opening period, before a penalty try extended the hosts' advantage.
Gloucester rallied after half-time with two penalties but could not find a try.
Tigers, inspired by the excellent Luke Williams, crossed again through Adam Thompstone, and French debutant Maxime Mermoz secured the bon... | Leicester Tigers produced a dominant first-half display to earn a bonus-point win over Gloucester and move back to fifth in the Premiership. | 38897744 |
The Alliance deputy leader was one of three candidates chosen on Thursday night by the party to fight the seat in the forthcoming Assembly election.
But she admitted that it was only at Christmas that she finally decided to continue in politics.
She told the BBC that after the election she "needed a lot of rest".
"Afte... | Naomi Long has said she considered not returning to politics after her general election defeat in East Belfast last May. | 35435703 |
It is day 24, the day on which the final four will be completed. Can Costa Rica extend one of the great World Cup stories and reach the semi-finals? Can Lionel Messi continue his quest to replicate the feats of Diego Maradona and lift the trophy for Argentina?
Today at the World Cup tells you everything you need to kno... | Are we set for another shock at the 2014 Fifa World Cup? | 28140361 |
The Open University, the UK's open access university, which allows people to study from home in their own time, has been an international pioneer of degree courses online.
The university, with more than 263,000 students in 23 countries, has become a record breaker on the iTunes U service, which provides a digital libra... | "In the online world you don't need to fill buildings or lecture theatres with people and you don't need to be trapped into a lecture timetable," says Peter Scott, director of the Open University's Knowledge Media Institute. | 12766562 |
He said Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire councils would have the amount they pay towards the total £745m cost of the bypass, and A90 upgrade between Balmedie and Tipperty, capped.
It means the Scottish government will pay 81% and the councils 9.5% each.
The 28-mile bypass is expected to be completed in 2018.
The Aberdeen Wes... | The two councils responsible for the Aberdeen bypass will not have to pay more than £75m each, Transport Minister Keith Brown has said. | 22432834 |
Court documents, however, portray him as a suspect in a convenience store robbery who assaulted the police officer who killed him.
These two profiles have framed the debate around his death on 9 August, when the black 18-year-old was shot dead by the white officer during an incident on a street in Ferguson, Missouri.
T... | To some people who knew him, Michael Brown was an ordinary US teenager with much to like about him. | 30207808 |
Abdirahman Mohamed was killed on Southampton Way in Peckham, south London, just after 23:00 BST on Friday, close to the Tesco Express store.
Despite efforts to keep him alive he was pronounced dead at the scene. No-one has been arrested and police are appealing for witnesses.
Abdirahman, from Camberwell, is the eighth ... | A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in a street attack. | 40142899 |
Iranian self-styled Muslim cleric Man Haron Monis held 18 hostages inside the Lindt cafe on 15 December last year.
The families of victims Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson are expected to join thousands of people at a twilight vigil outside the cafe on Tuesday.
The Dawson family say they have been overwhelmed with suppo... | Sydney is marking the first anniversary of the cafe siege which left three people, including the gunman, dead. | 35098731 |
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she wanted 2016 to be a "year of optimism" with a focus on economic growth.
Labour's Kezia Dugdale said the Holyrood election in May would be the most significant since devolution.
Ruth Davidson of the Conservatives hoped the year would bring greater security to families, while Scott... | Scotland's party leaders have issued their new year messages. | 35204747 |
The event's patron, he attended the 10th annual memorial service and joined a reception for officers and their families at Cardiff's St David's Hall.
Among those honoured were Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, the two PCs brutally murdered in a gun and grenade attack in Greater Manchester last year.
The prince said the dea... | Prince Charles has led the congregation at a service in Cardiff to honour police officers killed on duty. | 24318042 |
The apparent snub follows remarks by US envoy Andrew Schapiro seen as critical of the president's decision to attend forthcoming World War Two commemorations in Moscow.
Several world leaders are boycotting the ceremony over Russia's role in the Ukraine conflict.
Mr Zeman is considered more sympathetic to Russia on the ... | Czech President Milos Zeman has said the US ambassador is not welcome at his Prague Castle residence, reports say. | 32189757 |
Convicted murderer Shaun Walmsley, 28, was getting into the cab with prison officers at the time of the escape.
The getaway car had lain in wait in a road near Liverpool's Aintree University Hospital, police said.
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson called for an "immediate inquiry" into the escape.
Walmsley, described as ... | An on-the-run killer who was sprung from custody by two armed men during a hospital visit was taken there by taxi, the BBC understands. | 39052925 |
Tottenham boss Mr Redknapp and Milan Mandaric both deny charges of cheating the public revenue during their time together at Portsmouth.
But Mr Redknapp told officers: "I am not going to fiddle taxes, I pay my accountant a fortune to look after me.
"I am completely and utterly disorganised. I write like a two-year-old ... | Harry Redknapp told police during interviews he "writes like a two-year-old", a court has heard. | 16740033 |
For decades there has been a consensus that globalisation brought more jobs, higher wages and lower prices - not just for richer countries but also for developing and poorer nations.
But there is now a growing movement of anger as people see jobs being taken by machines, old industries disappearing and waves of migrati... | Free trade and globalisation had a bad 2016, but it looks like 2017 could be even worse. | 38731812 |
Quinn's contract at Victoria Park was due to expire in the summer, but County agreed to release him early to allow him to switch clubs.
"Speaking to the manager here and his plans for the club, the way he wants to take the club forward, I think that was a big factor in it," Quinn said.
"There were a few things he said ... | Ross County midfielder Rocco Quinn has signed for St Mirren until the end of the season. | 35320816 |
The Cochrane team found no good evidence that the therapy works.
Cryotherapy chambers - where players are exposed to air temperatures of minus 160C - were credited with being a big factor in Wales' run to the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2011.
And the team is using them this year.
One spokesman for the Welsh Rugby U... | The Welsh rugby team might want to ditch cryotherapy sessions ahead of their match against Fiji on Thursday, say medical experts who have evaluated this deep freeze aid for tired muscles. | 34394138 |
DARD hires the services of private vets to test for tuberculosis in cattle.
The arrangement has been in place for years, and until April 2014, DARD officials believed they only had to pay the vets' fees and VAT.
However, HMRC has told them they should have also paid national insurance. It issued the £2m bill, backdated... | Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture (DARD) was hit with a £2m bill from HMRC because it did not pay vets' national insurance contributions. | 33973975 |
Paul Brain dived into Hooe Lake in Plymouth, Devon, after the car came off the road on Thursday afternoon.
An elderly man and woman were pulled from the car by emergency services but were later pronounced dead.
Mr Brain said he was at his partner's house near the estuary when he saw a wave and heard a passerby "screami... | A man who tried to save two people trapped underwater when their car plunged into an estuary has said "it was the most natural thing to do". | 37203852 |
Police were called to reports of a disturbance at the property in the Renfrewshire town's Broomlands Street at about 14:35 on Monday.
William Brittle was taken to the town's Royal Alexandra Hospital, where he died on Tuesday.
Two men, aged 26 and 45, and a 41-year-old woman are due to appear in court in connection with... | Three people have been arrested after a 60-year-old man died following an alleged assault at a flat in Paisley. | 36478524 |
The Oscar-winning actress says she's giving up the role when asked by a reporter at the premiere of her new movie, Serena.
She told MTV: "It is my last one, actually."
Lawrence started playing a younger version of Mystique in X-Men: First Class in 2011 and reprised her role in last year's X-Men: Days of Future Past.
He... | Jennifer Lawrence says she won't be playing shape-shifting mutant Mystique any more in the X-Men prequels. | 32029727 |
Lord Justice Goldring has called more than 500 witnesses including survivors, police and medical experts.
Over the next three weeks, he will review evidence on how the 96 Liverpool fans at the FA Cup semi-final in Sheffield died.
The jury is due to retire to consider its verdicts on 22 February.
The inquests, which beg... | The coroner at the Hillsborough inquests is due to begin summing up after hearing nearly two years of evidence into the 1989 disaster. | 35383107 |
The unemployment total fell to 1.65 million in the March-to-May period, down 54,000 from the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
The figures cover the period before the UK vote to leave the European Union.
But some analysts warned the outcome of the vote meant the positive trend was unlikel... | The UK unemployment rate has fallen to 4.9%, the lowest since July 2005, according to official figures. | 36844302 |
The virtual reality experience of Boreraig on Skye involved using mobile phones fitted inside animal heads.
The visuals form part of Prospect North, an exhibition at the Venice International Architectural Biennale.
Dualchas Architects on Skye worked with Glasgow design organisations Lateral North and Soluis on the exhi... | A 3D, 360 degree visualisation of a village ruined in Scotland's Highland Clearances are being viewed by visitors to an architectural event in Italy. | 36415838 |
The Trust wants to introduce charges at Pont ar Daf car park near the Storey Arms, a popular spot to access the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons.
Last year 115 drivers who parked on the A470 to visit the National Park during snow were fined.
The Trust said improving the car park would create a safe and attractive "ga... | Walkers climbing Pen y Fan could have to pay to park under plans by the National Trust. | 38495355 |
They also proposed to keep total board pay at the same level as 2015 and 2016.
The move follows pressure from Swiss lawmakers and the bank's shareholders to address excessive executive pay.
The Swiss bank has posted two straight years of losses but its top 12 executives were awarded 78m Swiss francs ($77m;£62m) in pay... | Credit Suisse chief executive Tidjane Thiam and the bank's board of directors have offered to cut their own bonuses by 40% ahead of its annual meeting. | 39597482 |
Officials said that a technician reused a tube used to treat an individual with HIV on other patients.
Provincial authorities described it as a "severe violation of procedure".
Five people had been sacked at Hangzhou's Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, they said.
Provincial health officials said they we... | A Chinese hospital has admitted accidentally infecting five people with HIV because a staff member reused medical equipment that should have been discarded. | 38920454 |
Craig Mackinlay, the MP for South Thanet, has introduced the bill in the House of Commons following the reintroduction of live animal exports at the Port of Ramsgate.
The exports were banned by Thanet District Council in 2012 after the deaths of more than 40 sheep.
However, this was overturned by the High Court in 2014... | A law calling for councils to be able to ban live animal exports from ports they own has been backed by a Kent MP. | 36259694 |
The Dadaab camp is home to more than 300,000 Somalis.
President Hassan Sheik Mohamed told the BBC that forced repatriation was not in the best interests of either country.
Kenya says it wants to close the camp over security concerns, saying attacks on its soil have been planned there.
Kenya did not follow through on a ... | Somalia's president has called for "a better way" to bring home refugees from his country, with Kenya insisting that it will go ahead with its plan to close the world's largest refugee camp. | 36380221 |
Mr Wallace has made allegations about Cerberus' deal to buy Nama's entire Northern Ireland loan portfolio.
His loan is part of a different portfolio that Cerberus bought from Ulster Bank in December 2014.
He told the Sunday Independent that the fund has control of the loan behind La Taverna Di Bacco, a Dublin restauran... | The Cerberus investment fund has taken control of a loan made to the independent Irish TD Mick Wallace. | 34319926 |
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The Welsh region scored tries through Hadleigh Parkes and Aled Davies in the opening 12 minutes and led 17-0 at half-time.
But two touchdowns by number eight Andries Van Schalkwyk brought Zebre back to within a score with 20 minutes remaining in atrocious weather.
Steven S... | Scarlets survived a spirited second-half comeback by Zebre to claim a hard-earned 20-12 home win in the Pro12. | 34945727 |
In the front room of his house, surrounded by his family, Nedal tells a story about the excitement of a revolution turning to fear, of arrest turning to torture, of hiding and fleeing Syria - and then of a two-year wait in Jordan to receive refugee status in the US.
Nedal says the day he learned he, his wife Raeda and ... | "The word refugee is painful to hear," says 28-year-old Nedal, through a translator. | 35556937 |
Anita made 155 appearances for Newcastle after signing from Ajax in July 2012, but was released in June.
The 28-year-old, capped four times by the Netherlands, featured in 27 league games last season to help the Magpies win the Championship title.
Anita is Leeds' fourth signing of this transfer window, after deals for ... | Leeds United have signed midfielder Vurnon Anita on a three-year deal following his release by Newcastle. | 40525417 |
Gunfire was heard on Friday morning at the wall - one of Judaism's holiest sites where hundreds of worshippers were attending prayers at the time.
Police say the guard shot the man after hearing him shout "Allahu Akbar".
The area, which is patrolled by armed guards, closed to visitors for about an hour but has now reop... | An Israeli Jew has been shot dead near Jerusalem's Western Wall after a guard mistook him for a Palestinian militant, police say. | 22998915 |
The Gift of Life memorial has opened at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire by the Duke of Gloucester.
It features a butterfly to symbolise new life, with the forget-me-not showing donors will not be forgotten.
David Nix, from the Donor Family Network, said the memorial was "one of the charity's dreams".
T... | A national memorial has been unveiled to pay tribute to organ donors who have saved and transformed lives. | 35987458 |
Police and BBC News were criticised after the corporation was able to send cameras to the pop star's Berkshire home as officers arrived on 14 August.
Chief Constable David Crompton told the Home Affairs Select Committee the force was put in "a very difficult position".
Sir Cliff denies an alleged historical offence of ... | South Yorkshire Police have been accused of "sheer incompetence" by MPs in the way they dealt with the BBC over a search of Sir Cliff Richard's home. | 29034230 |
A model of the aircraft, designed by Airbus, was shown off at the TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh.
Taking inspiration from the human skeleton, the design is both strong and relatively lightweight.
This means it could, in theory, drastically reduce the fuel costs of flying.
The European company said the aim would be t... | An aircraft with a lace-like structure may not seem like the best way to fly, but it is one of a range of radical ideas about how we may travel in the future. | 22874991 |
Ashraf Ghani thanked the US for supporting "the joint struggle against the threat of terrorism".
Donald Trump has committed the US Army to the open-ended conflict, despite previously advocating its withdrawal.
The Taliban responded by saying it would make Afghanistan a "graveyard" for US forces.
Mr Trump offered few de... | The Afghan president has hailed Donald Trump's decision to commit US troops to the country to fight against the resurgent Taliban. | 41012617 |
The UN panel of experts said civilians were also being deliberately starved as a war tactic over the past nine months.
The panel called for an inquiry into human rights abuses.
The coalition is attempting to oust the rebels from Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and restore the country's government.
Saudi Arabia says the Houthis... | The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen has targeted civilians with air strikes in a "widespread and systematic" manner, a leaked UN report says. | 35423282 |
Do you know a road that comes close to the 35% gradient of Baldwin Street in the city of Dunedin on New Zealand's South Island?
We would like you to nominate your sheerest slopes for us to investigate.
Send us your suggestions using the tool below and we could be in touch. | A street in New Zealand has been officially named as the world's steepest residential road - and the BBC is on a quest to find England's equivalent. | 38568889 |
The mutilated body of Tracey Woodford, 47, was found at 50-year-old Christopher May's flat in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, in April.
He was found guilty of murder at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday.
On Friday, May was told he will serve at least 28 years in prison.
Members of Ms Woodford's family, who have been in ... | A "cruel and callous" ex-butcher who killed and dismembered a woman before carrying her severed head through a town to hide it has been jailed for life. | 34871578 |
London-based Farfetch has come up with the service in a bid to defend itself amid the upheaval in the retail sector.
Farfetch said it had developed technology aimed at collecting better data on in-person shoppers.
The site has also unveiled a design-your-own shoe tool for one of its brands.
The internet and other techn... | A luxury shopping website has a new answer for fashion emergencies: 90-minute delivery from Gucci. | 39576545 |
Angela Merkel called for unity on the last day of political campaigning.
Both Syriza and the New Democracy party will hold their final rallies later.
The possibility of a left-wing Syriza victory in Sunday's vote has sparked fears that Greece could default on its debt and exit from the euro.
Mrs Merkel urged the countr... | The German chancellor has said she wants Greece to "remain part of our story" ahead of elections that could cast doubt over the country's future in the eurozone. | 30949074 |
The home side took the lead within the opening 10 minutes through Paulo Dybala, who fired home following Juan Cuadrado's clever flicked pass.
Miralem Pjanic's superb free-kick doubled their advantage before Carlos Bacca volleyed in for the visitors.
Milan's Manuel Locatelli was sent off for a second booking in the seco... | Holders Juventus edged through to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia with a 2-1 win over 10-man AC Milan. | 38719104 |
It is thought the trend reflects a slump in car sales brought on by the continent's economic crisis.
The popularity of cycling appears to be going beyond the traditional "cycling capitals" of northern Europe such as Amsterdam and Copenhagen.
Italy was typical of many southern European states, with 1.6 million bikes bou... | Figures from industry bodies indicate that bicycles outsold cars in 26 of the European Union's 28 states in 2012. | 25209551 |
Cooper Johnson-Hicks died from the injuries sustained in St Blazey, Cornwall on 26 June 2016.
His father, Tristan Hicks, took his own life on 23 July 2016 after being questioned by police about the death.
The inquest in Truro heard the baby was under a child protection plan.
More on baby Cooper inquest and other Cornwa... | Emergency services were not called for more than three hours after a one-month-old baby was dropped by his father and suffered fatal head injuries, an inquest heard. | 40830162 |
Stephen Kavanagh said the photo of an Essex Police van straddling two spaces in Boreham "fell below" the "higher standard" expected of the force.
In response to his tweet some of his followers said Mr Kavanagh's "priorities" were wrong.
However, he responded, saying: "Apologising... when we get it wrong is part of poli... | A chief constable has tweeted a picture of an officer's poor parking skills and apologised for it. | 38102904 |
Police said they were responding to a report of a dispute at a house at Mullach Alainn near Omeath in County Louth at about 18:00 local time on Sunday when the incident occurred.
A woman was also seriously injured in the shooting.
The police officer who died was Anthony Golden, 36, a father of three.
BBC NI's Dublin Co... | Two men, including an on-duty police officer, have died in a shooting in the Republic of Ireland. | 34501503 |
The 27-year-old Russian, victorious in Paris in 2012, won nine games in succession to wrap up a 3-6 6-4 6-0 victory and reach the last eight.
In the men's draw, Novak Djokovic brushed aside Jo-Wilfred Tsonga 6-1 6-4 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals.
The second seed will next play Milos Raonic, who beat Marcel Granollers... | Former champion Maria Sharapova kept her hopes of a second French Open title alive with a three-set victory over Australian Sam Stosur. | 27655480 |
The school, in the affluent Yorkshire town of Ilkley, has lost £1m from its budget over a five-year period, according to its head teacher.
Helen Williams told parents it was imperative to raise funds to maintain provision for its 1,600 pupils.
The Department for Education said school funding was at its "highest level" ... | A cash-strapped school has asked parents to donate up to £180 a year in a bid to swell its coffers. | 38827473 |
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expanding efforts to source technology that can detect small, unmanned aerial vehicles near airports.
Three British companies developed the Anti-UAV Defense System (Auds), due to be included in new trials.
It works by jamming signals to drones, making them unresponsive.
A th... | A UK-developed system capable of jamming signals to small drones is to be trialled by the US aviation authority. | 36425879 |
Two-time world champion Alonso said it had been hard to sustain his motivation as McLaren struggled, largely as a result of the Honda engine.
He said: "I need to improve for next year. When you're at the front and have more motivation, it helps.
"I am on, let's say, economy mode to have a strong season next year."
Alon... | Fernando Alonso says he needs to improve his own performances next year after what he admits has been a "hard" season with McLaren-Honda. | 34804392 |
The word alphabet - well that's been around a little longer. As have Google's ambitions for growth - Wikipedia lists 182 acquisitions alone, in addition to the company's core business.
Alphabet Inc - Google's new parent company - will make the tech giant's activities "cleaner and more accountable", said its chief execu... | When the word Google entered the Oxford English Dictionary in 2006 it was widely seen as proof that the chirpy US tech firm, with its primary-coloured logo and "do no evil" mantra, had officially captured the zeitgeist of the internet age. | 33862367 |
The 10-country group said the move would help Burma achieve "peace, national reconciliation, democracy and national development".
Separately, Burmese President Thein Sein endorsed by-elections on Sunday comprehensively won by the opposition.
The two-day Asean summit is taking place in the capital, Phnom Penh.
Asean has... | Leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean), meeting in Cambodia, have called for economic sanctions against Burma to be lifted. | 17599929 |
I've always enjoyed covering Formula 1. In fact, it's where my interest in photography started. However, for one reason or another, I have never covered a Championship decider. But that all changed in Abu Dhabi last weekend.
I have covered an F1 race at the spectacular desert racetrack before - back in 2009 - so I alre... | Following Lewis Hamilton's historic Formula 1 triumph in Abu Dhabi last weekend, Press Association photographer David Davies reveals in pictures the moment the British-born racer became World Champion for the second time. | 30213023 |
The strikes, which witnesses say came from the air, came hours after Syria declared a week-old US-Russia brokered cessation of hostilities at an end.
Russia and Syria have both insisted that their forces were not involved.
But UN chief Ban Ki-moon launched a stinging attack on the Syrian government, saying it had kille... | The UN has suspended all aid convoys in Syria after a devastating attack on its lorries near Aleppo on Monday. | 37417898 |
Lawyers for Sean Hackett claim prison authorities have not complied with a court recommendation that he should receive appropriate psychotherapy.
Aloysius Hackett was shot at the family home near Augher, County Tyrone in 2013.
Hackett is serving a minimum seven year sentence for manslaughter.
A jury found the ex-GAA pl... | A man jailed for shooting dead his father is taking legal action over alleged failures to provide medical treatment for a mental health disorder. | 36327536 |
Southgate - in charge for four games following Sam Allardyce's departure after the single World Cup qualifying win in Slovakia - had an untroubled opening as England easily overcame a Malta side only focused on damage limitation.
Daniel Sturridge's clever header from Jordan Henderson's cross opened the scoring after 29... | Gareth Southgate started his reign as England's interim manager with a comfortable win against minnows Malta at Wembley. | 37424282 |
Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford scored as 67,401 at NRG Stadium watched United win 2-0 in the first Manchester derby outside England.
New signing Lukaku beat City keeper Ederson Moraes to Paul Pogba's pass on 37 minutes. Then Rashford drove in Jesse Lingard's pass two minutes later.
"I'm really pleased," said Mourinh... | Manchester United's pre-season win over Manchester City in Houston was "a very good training session", says United manager Jose Mourinho. | 40678811 |
The woman was attacked on the Cromford Canal near Ambergate in Derbyshire on Wednesday lunchtime.
Dozens of people from clubs in the area ran along the same towpath to "show solidarity" with the victim.
Police said the attacker was described as white, with fair hair and a medium build. He was wearing a grey hooded top... | Several running clubs have held a special day of support for a runner who was sexually assaulted on a towpath. | 39314884 |
The crash happened in Granges-pres-Marnand in Vaud canton, about 50km (30 miles) south-west of the capital, Bern.
The regional trains collided head-on in the early evening.
The driver of one of the trains died in the incident and his body was recovered from the wreckage early on Tuesday morning, Swiss police said.
Emer... | At least 35 people have been injured, five of them seriously, in a collision between two trains in western Switzerland. | 23494203 |
A number of houses were evacuated after the improvised explosive device was found at a private property in the Bothar Bui area on Thursday morning.
The device, which was later confirmed to be viable, was made safe at the scene without the need for a controlled explosion.
It has been taken to a secure military location ... | A bomb has been made safe by the Irish Defence Forces in Athy, County Kildare. | 33459355 |
Thomas Ford, of Stalham, Norfolk, fell unconscious while on a walk with his father and sister in September.
The 15-month-old was given CPR by both parents, an inquest in Norwich heard.
His mother Serena, a nurse, said: "His eyes were fixed and dilated. I knew this meant he was dead." Paramedics later found a pulse but ... | The mother of a boy who choked on fruit feared he was already dead as she tried to save him, an inquest heard. | 35471167 |
Rowling will work with producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender, though she will not write the script herself.
The author said she had "received countless approaches" over the years "about turning Harry Potter into a theatrical production".
"Sonia and Colin's vision was the only one that really made sense to me."
T... | The early years of wizard Harry Potter will be explored in a new stage play, to be co-produced by author JK Rowling, it has been announced. | 25466653 |
The world number one said the Irishman's meticulous attention to detail had helped set up Europe's eighth win in 10 Ryder Cups.
"He has just been the most wonderful captain," said McIlroy.
"I think I speak on behalf of all the 12 players and say he couldn't have done anything else. He was fantastic."
McGinley, 47, had ... | Rory McIlroy hailed the influence of "fantastic" captain Paul McGinley after Europe surged to a commanding Ryder Cup victory at Gleneagles. | 29404250 |
Robert Sadler, 59, was killed by the blaze at his home at Llanrumney in Cardiff on 10 January, 2016.
Emma Sadler appeared at Cardiff Crown Court via video-link and pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, manslaughter and arson on Thursday.
A trial date was set for 13 March and she was remanded to a hospital in West Su... | A 28-year-old woman is to stand trial accused of murdering her father who died after a house fire. | 38675450 |
Mr Adams was speaking in the Irish parliament where the case of Belfast woman Maíria Cahill was discussed.
Ms Cahill claims she was raped as a teenager by a suspected IRA member and said she was later interrogated by the IRA who covered up what happened.
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny described Ms Cahill as "a force t... | Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has apologised to sex abuse victims "let down" by the IRA during the Troubles. | 29723101 |
But a senior adviser has suggested that the door was being left open for a future review of its status.
The chairman of the Education Select Committee, which had called for the subject to be compulsory, had accused ministers of a "feeble" response.
Neil Carmichael said ministers had "brushed over" MPs' proposals.
Educa... | The education secretary has not backed MPs' calls to make PSHE - personal, social, health and economic education - compulsory in state schools in England. | 33551137 |
The 77-year-old, who acted in huge hits like Deewar and Kabhie Kabhie, belongs to the Kapoor family which has long dominated the Hindi film industry.
He has won several national film awards and was given the civilian award Padma Bhushan by the government in 2011.
He also acted in several British and American films.
Kap... | Veteran Bollywood actor and producer Shashi Kapoor is to be given the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema. | 32029367 |
The woman aged in her 30s and her child were abducted by two men from Redcar seafront at lunchtime on Friday.
Cleveland Police said the pair were taken about four miles to Longbeck Lane, near Yearby, where the woman was raped by both men.
A 31-year-old man from Redcar had been arrested on suspicion of rape.
A force spo... | A man arrested on suspicion of raping a woman who was forced into a car with her toddler has been released without charge. | 39195401 |
26 August 2013 Last updated at 15:43 BST
It's been running for four years and for the first time ever twins from 25 countries from around the world turned up too.
Check out Leah's report on the double, triple and quadruple dose of fun! | Twin, triplets and quadruplets got together in Ireland this weekend to help raise money for charity. | 23842893 |
But all that has changed in this part of north-western Spain. The village population today is 381, nearly half of what it was in 1960 (740) and less than third of what it was in 1900 (1,206).
There are just 21 children aged 10 or younger.
And as voters look to the 20 December general election, one disturbing fact haunt... | When Juan Rio Belver, 66, moved to Casaseca 50 years ago, Sunday afternoons meant bands playing in the square and young couples strolling past on their way to parties. | 35037856 |
Tsinghua University, known as the Harvard of the East, has ruled that the nation's top minds must also prove themselves in the pool.
The news made waves on Chinese social media, with some questioning the move in a country struggling with drought.
But the university said swimming was a key survival skill.
President of T... | Students applying to one of China's most prestigious universities have been told they must learn to swim before they graduate. | 39422190 |
Nine other people who had also been arrested have been released by the investigating judge, the federal prosecutor's office said.
Searches were conducted overnight in 16 municipalities, mainly around Brussels, with checks on 152 lock-up garages.
PM Charles Michel said security would be stepped up at public events.
He t... | Belgian authorities have charged three men with terrorism offences, including attempting to commit murder, following a huge overnight operation. | 36566336 |
England Women will play their final home Euro 2017 qualifier in Nottingham against Estonia on 15 September.
Notts Ladies chief executive Matt Alexander said: "I'd like to think if we get a good turn out that we may get another one and other England games.
"It's fantastic news for the city."
Meadow Lane has been home to... | Notts County officials hope hosting the first senior international fixture at Meadow Lane in the ground's 106-year history will lead to more England matches being played there in future. | 36834437 |
Nicola Sturgeon called for a longer session, as well as more chances for committees to quiz her, following her election as first minister.
MSPs voted unanimously to approve longer sessions for the next two weeks.
The change will then be evaluated ahead of a decision on extending the question times on a longer term basi... | The Scottish Parliament's weekly First Minister's Questions session has been extended to 45 minutes. | 36381181 |
The tourism body has calculated the value of direct and indirect spending, and concluded it represents 4.5% of the Scottish economy.
The new analysis is intended to show how tourism compares with other key growth sectors.
Those sectors include finance, energy and life sciences.
A paper which is being prepared by the go... | Scottish tourism is worth more than £11bn to the economy, according to a new assessment carried out by VisitScotland. | 40985695 |
It was commissioned by Irish Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald in August following the political row over the murder of Kevin McGuigan in Belfast.
She said there was "very substantial common ground" with the assessment carried out in Northern Ireland.
She added: "Most importantly, there is a common assessment of the ... | A fresh assessment of the Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland has been published. | 34586458 |
Thought to be one of only four living Yangtze giant softshell turtles, it was found floating in the Hanoi lake where it lived. Cause of death is unclear.
Some see the death as a bad omen for the ruling Communist Party. Its annual congress begins on Thursday and a change of leadership is expected.
Cu Rua, meaning great-... | Vietnam is mourning an ancient turtle revered as a symbol of auspiciousness, whose death has shocked the country. | 35358979 |
Lewandowski's deflected shot wrong-footed Ron-Robert Zieler for the opener before Mario Gotze chipped home the second, and whipped in the third.
Artur Sobiech scored Hannover's consolation at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern finish the season 10 points clear of Borussia Dortmund in second.
Bayern's French winger Kingsley Coma... | Robert Lewandowski became the first man for 39 years to score 30 Bundesliga goals in a season as champions Bayern Munich beat Hannover in Pep Guardiola's final league game in charge. | 36250248 |
In a post on her blog, Siobhan Curham said she is "not allowed to go into" the details of the problems, but they "have nothing to do with Zoe".
Earlier this week Zoella, whose real name is Zoe Sugg, confirmed she had received "help" writing her novel.
Ms Curham also said she was not looking for "fame" or to "get rich" ... | The author who worked with Zoella on her book has revealed she had "issues" with the way the project was managed. | 30424871 |
The co-ordinated attacks targeted markets, restaurants, bus stops and day labourers during the morning rush hour.
Iraq's deadliest day in six months came on the 10th anniversary of the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.
Violence has decreased in Iraq since the peak of the insurgency in 2006 and 2007, but bomb... | Up to 60 people have been killed in a series of car and suicide bombings mainly in Shia areas in and around Iraq's capital, Baghdad, officials say. | 21840718 |
The vessel could provide temporary shelter for up to 2,500 people.
Greek authorities hope it will help them cope with the influx of migrants - many of them Syrian refugees - who have arrived on the island.
Clashes broke out this week as police tried to contain people being held inside a football stadium.
More police ha... | A passenger ship has docked at the Greek island of Kos to be used as a registration centre and accommodation for migrants and refugees. | 33934233 |
Argentina striker Higuain drilled Juve ahead with a wonderful volley from Miralem Pjanic's clip over the away defence.
Paulo Dybala doubled their lead shortly before half-time, drilling in a penalty after Bologna's Marios Oikonomou clumsily bundled over Stefano Sturaro.
Higuain nodded Stephan Lichtsteiner's right-wing ... | Gonzalo Higuain scored twice as leaders Juventus set a new Serie A record of 26 consecutive home wins with a routine victory over Bologna in Turin. | 38549258 |
The Lady in a Fur Wrap, owned by Glasgow Museums, has fascinated viewers since she was first exhibited in 1838.
Attributed to El Greco, the identity of both painter and the woman depicted have provoked much debate.
Experts will use comparative studies and latest technology to try to shed light on the mystery.
The paint... | One of Scotland's most iconic paintings is to be studied to establish if it was painted by the 16th Century master El Greco. | 40275610 |
Seattle-based Judge John Coughenour ordered the firm to run the refund process for 12 months beginning in January 2017.
It follows successful legal action by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
However the FTC's call for a lump refund of $25.6m (£20m) was rejected.
Judge Coughenour said the figure was "too high", R... | A judge has ordered Amazon to refund the parents of children who made in-app purchases on Kindle and Android devices without their consent between 2011 and 2014. | 37954308 |
"Today begins the journey to take America back," he said in a campaign event in Kentucky.
Mr Paul, a Kentucky senator, stands out from the Republican pack because of his comparatively libertarian views.
He becomes the second Republican to enter the contest that concludes in November 2016.
Speaking in front of a large c... | Senator Rand Paul has announced he is launching a 2016 presidential election campaign on the Republican ticket. | 32197054 |
The 29-year-old met with his brother, Bristol back Luke, at their team hotel the night before Bristol's 24-23 Premiership win at Sale on 1 January.
The RFU investigation found Bristol were aware of some of Sale's defensive tactics but there was "no evidence to demonstrate" a change in strategy.
Arscott was given a writ... | Sacked Sale Sharks winger Tom Arscott has been found guilty of passing on confidential team information to Bristol by the Rugby Football Union. | 38958503 |
7 November 2015 Last updated at 14:34 GMT
Some people lit candles, others danced with joy.
More than four thousand people have died because of the virus over the past 18 months.
But there's been 42 days without any new cases.
An official announcement is expected from the World Health Organisation tomorrow.
BBC reporte... | There have been big celebrations in Sierra Leone in West Africa to mark the end of the Ebola outbreak. | 34756445 |
The party said the commissioner could "knock heads together" and improve co-ordination of services.
Lib Dem election candidate Roger Williams said people putting "their lives on the line" should be supported.
Meanwhile, Labour is continuing efforts to get supporters of other parties to vote tactically for Labour on 7 M... | A veterans commissioner should be created to help those who have served in the military get the help they need, the Liberal Democrats have said. | 32449537 |
Metal detectors installed after two Israeli policemen were killed have sparked protests by Palestinians.
It remains unclear if the metal detectors will be removed.
Tensions over the site, known to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif and to Jews as the Temple Mount, have surged in recent days, with further deaths.
The site in Je... | Israel has placed CCTV cameras near an entrance to a holy site in Jerusalem as tensions over security measures there continue. | 40698402 |
It follows an increase in pressure at Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital - with up to 350 visitors a day, as opposed to an average of 300.
Some had only minor complaints such as coughs or colds - one had a paper cut.
People are being asked to look at other options, such as a walk-in centre, or a local pharm... | Health bosses on Teesside have urged people not to attend the accident and emergency department unless it is really necessary. | 32575394 |
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