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It said it had made the PhotoDNA tool available to tackle the 720,000 abuse images uploaded to the net every day.
Police forces, anti-abuse organisations and large social networks have been using the tool for some time to dig out the illegal images.
Microsoft said the online tool was for small firms that lack the resou... | Microsoft has released a free tool that lets website owners spot when images of child abuse are being shared by users. | 33567981 |
The Italian outfit failed to win a race in 2014 and recently appointed Maurizio Arrivabene as their new team principal after sacking Marco Mattiacci.
There has also been a change in the car with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel replacing Fernando Alonso.
Marchionne said: "2015 will be a difficult year that wil... | Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne has warned that 2015 promises to be another testing year for the Formula 1 team. | 30580526 |
South Africa's Sundowns hosted the first leg in Pretoria as the top-ranked clubs entered the competition at the last-32 stage.
The hosts set off to a blistering start, going 2-0 up inside the first six minutes, before KCCA's second half strike.
KCCA FC's coach Mike Mutebi, who had warned his opponents that his players ... | The African Champions League holders Mamelodi Sundowns began the defence of their crown with a 2-1 win over Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) of Uganda on Friday, but conceded what could be a costly away goal. | 39232298 |
The leisure group comprises eight hotels including properties in Crieff and Peebles.
Crieff Hydro said it had made a "significant investment" of £1.8m and £900,000 in the Peebles and Crieff hotels respectively.
It said the figures showed "steady performance" against "tough trading conditions."
The company released its ... | The Crieff Hydro hotel group made £24.3m last year with a pre-tax profit of £265,048, according to new accounts. | 38132551 |
What had the home fans got to light up about with the visitors 2-0 ahead, and having come within a whisker of making it 3-0 just seconds earlier? Why cast the stadium in brightness when so much darkness clouded their soon-to-be-doomed involvement in Champions League, and even Europa League, football?
The younger Barcel... | You wonder what Barcelona made of it all, this mobile phone-driven illumination of Celtic Park in the 67th minute of Wednesday's Champions League contest in the east end of Glasgow. | 38089183 |
Bitcoin's value has been rising rapidly since a US Senate committee hearing earlier this month.
Confidence grew after the committee described virtual currencies as a "legitimate financial service".
Bitcoin has become popular in part due to it being difficult to trace transactions.
The currency is often linked to illega... | The value of a single bitcoin has surpassed $1,000 (£613) for the first time, according to MTGox, one of the virtual currency's major exchanges. | 25120731 |
Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said doctors treating the 94 year old are "in no hurry to send him home".
Mr Mandela was admitted to hospital 12 days ago and has been treated for a lung infection and gallstones.
Doctors are satisfied with his progress but say he needs "extraordinary care" because of his age.
Mr Mand... | The former South African President, Nelson Mandela, is being kept in hospital despite "looking much better", according to the government. | 20779711 |
The Premiership leaders welcome Rangers to the east end of Glasgow on Saturday at 12:00 BST.
"It was one of the first fixtures I looked for," said Rodgers, who took charge in May. "It's another game but it's a special game.
"There's a uniqueness to each derby and this is one that is iconic throughout the world."
Celtic... | Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hopes his first Old Firm derby will live up to expectations and bring him success. | 37313331 |
He arrived in Arnhem Land on Sunday, honouring an election promise to spend a week every year in an indigenous area.
Mr Abbott says he wants to hear from local people about community needs.
His visit comes a day after he committed Australian troops to the fight against Islamic State militants.
On Sunday Mr Abbott annou... | Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is spending a week governing the country from a remote indigenous community in the Northern Territory. | 29201754 |
Book Beautiful, at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh, includes texts from the earliest days of print in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Curators said the collection shows how books can be more than things to read and become works of art.
The books include the 1545 edition of Francesco Colonna's La Hypnerotomac... | An exhibit displaying some of the "most beautiful books that man has ever made" has opened in Edinburgh. | 34933719 |
Resuming on 144-1 after a rain-hit first day, Essex were again hampered by the weather, progressing to 335-2.
Westley, 70 overnight, moved on to complete his second Championship ton of the season before going lbw for 125.
But it was again the only wicket of the day, Cook finishing on 130.
No play was possible because o... | England Test captain Alastair Cook made his third century in four matches this season, backed by a ton from Tom Westley, as Essex continued to build a big first-innings score at Worcester. | 36184043 |
Women are being attacked for their looks and menstrual cycles by high-profile American politicians, hundreds of girls are being held as sex slaves by Islamic State militants and female genital mutilation is never far from the headlines.
But despite the dangers and challenges facing women, many feel this year is a bette... | The BBC's 100 Women season is back with powerful and moving stories from across the world. | 34692917 |
Reginald "Rex" Warneford received the Victoria Cross (VC) after becoming the first British pilot to shoot down a German Zeppelin in 1915.
Memorials will be revealed in Exmouth, Devon, and Highworth, Wiltshire, towns connected to him and his family.
A school where he boarded in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, is also... | Paving stones honouring the "heroic" actions of a decorated World War One pilot are to be unveiled. | 33035725 |
Ex-congressman Odin Sanchez has been held by the National Liberation Army (ELN) since he offered to swap places with his ailing brother in April.
President Juan Manuel Santos said Mr Sanchez had to be released before peace talks could start in Ecuador.
The ELN has reacted angrily.
Chief negotiator Israel Ramirez, also ... | The second-biggest rebel group in Colombia has clashed with the government over when to release a hostage whose freedom is a key condition for peace talks. | 37795270 |
The Weald of Kent girls' grammar school wants to open an annexe in Sevenoaks.
In a series of letters to Education Secretary Nicky Morgan, the council said a £34m deal had been struck with contractors for a grammar annex and a free school.
However, if the schools cannot be built at the same time, the cost would rise.
Th... | A delay to a government decision on whether a grammar school is allowed to expand could cost Kent County Council £4.9m, the authority has claimed. | 32786033 |
They've been burning for several months and the smoke has spread to nearby countries like Malaysia.
It's a problem that affects Indonesia every year, but scientists say this year could be the worst since 1997.
Big companies, as well as farmers with small areas of land, are thought to have started many of the fires.
The... | Huge forest fires are devastating large parts of Indonesia in Southeast Asia. | 34787289 |
S&P said the the referendum result could lead to "a deterioration of the UK's economic performance, including its large financial services sector".
Rival agency Fitch lowered its rating from AA+ to AA, forecasting an "abrupt slowdown" in growth in the short-term.
The moves come after Chancellor George Osborne said the ... | The UK has lost its top AAA credit rating from ratings agency S&P following the country's Brexit vote. | 36644934 |
Two lawyers and seven administrative staff at Hamilton Burns have been made redundant.
A further four directors and three trainees are being transferred to two separate law firms, according to administrators from FRP Advisory.
Hamilton Burns, which was formed in 2001, specialised in criminal, civil, immigration and mat... | Administrators have been called in following the collapse of a Glasgow law firm. | 40017738 |
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The Blues had taken the lead through an Aaron Burns penalty but had Glendinning dismissed for a foul on Declan O'Brien.
Sub keeper Mark Haughey saved Kevin Braniff's spot-kick but Glenavon did level in the second half when another penalty was scored by Andy McGrory.
At Sha... | Linfield had keeper Ross Glendinning sent-off as they drew with Glenavon and missed a chance to close the gap on Premiership leaders Crusaders. | 35679093 |
Wrth deithio o'r Gorllewin mae nifer fawr o deithwyr sy'n ymweld â Chaerdydd yn gadael y draffordd ar Gyffordd 32 ger cylchfan Coryton.
I'r rhai sy'n aros ar y draffordd dyw hi ddim yn bosib gadael eto tan i chi gyrraedd Porth Caerdydd. Cyffordd 31 iawn? Nage, Cyffordd 30 yw Porth Caerdydd.
Felly beth ddigwyddodd i Gyf... | Mae'n un o ffyrdd prysuraf Cymru, ond wrth wibio ar hyd yr M4 ydych chi wedi sylwi bod yna rhywbeth ar goll? | 37935918 |
Stokes turned down offers from Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Dundee United to move to Easter Road until the end of the season.
"It'll all come down to how well I do for Hibs," Stokes told BBC Scotland.
"If I score goals, if I perform on a consistent basis, everything else will fall into place if I do that."
The stri... | Anthony Stokes hopes his loan move from Celtic to Hibernian can help him earn selection for Republic of Ireland's squad for Euro 2016. | 35378833 |
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So Newsround asked the siblings to remember the times when they helped each other while growing up as kids.
Watch them describe their childhood memories of brotherly love, including injured fingers and broken bikes! | The touching pictures of British triathlon star Jonny Brownlee being helped across the finish line by his brother Alistair hit headlines around the world this week. | 37456389 |
It follows a High Court ruling in London that the government could not trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty - beginning formal exit negotiations with the EU - on its own.
DUP MP Nigel Dodds said his party will use their position to try to get a better deal for Northern Ireland in the event of Brexit.
Mr Durkan told ... | The SDLP MP Mark Durkan has said if MPs at Westminster are required to vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the EU, his party's MPs will vote against it. | 37889147 |
Tim Bresnan took 4-53 as Hampshire, who started on 58-5, were dismissed for 141, helped by a 52-run stand between Lewis McManus (41) and Brad Wheal (18).
The efforts of new signing Kyle Abbott (7-41) kept Hampshire in touch, limiting Yorkshire to 187, with Gary Ballance scoring 55 and Andrew Hodd 54.
Openers Jimmy Adam... | Hampshire need 310 more runs to beat Yorkshire after 15 wickets fell on a gripping second day at Headingley. | 39535319 |
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay is negotiating with opposition MSPs to win backing for his budget.
The Greens and Lib Dems have outlined changes which could win them over, on tax and spending respectively.
MSPs voted on a Labour motion urging members to reject the budget "in its current form", but it was defeated.
Mr Ma... | A budget debate at Holyrood has ended in stalemate after parties failed to come to any agreement over tax and spending plans. | 38730381 |
There have also been counter-demonstrations in some countries.
Europe is struggling to cope with an enormous influx of people, mostly from Syria, who are fleeing violence and poverty in their own countries.
More than 9,000 migrants arrived in Munich on Saturday. Germany expects 40,000 to arrive over the weekend.
Chance... | Tens of thousands of people have taken part in a "day of action" in several European cities - and in Australia - in support of refugees and migrants. | 34235673 |
The 25-year-old ended last season on loan with League Two Carlisle, scoring four goals in 19 appearances.
"For the way we want to play we do need a target, someone up top who can bring other players into the game," boss Paul Warne told the club website.
"I told him that I felt that he has underachieved so far in his ca... | Rotherham United have signed Bolton Wanderers striker Jamie Proctor for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal. | 40486660 |
That is the prospect facing new Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez, who began this season at the Bernabeu plotting La Liga and Champions League success, but who could find himself managing in the Championship in August if his attempt to steer the second-bottom Magpies to Premier League safety fails.
The 55-year-old Spaniard... | From Ronaldo and Real Madrid to Rotherham and Reading in six months. | 35789996 |
The oldest parts of Steelhouse Lane Police Station in Birmingham date back to 1892.
West Midlands Police is relocating its city centre operations to a purpose-built station inside its headquarters, Lloyd House.
Ch Supt Chris Johnson said Steelhouse Lane was "struggling to cope with the demands of modern policing".
"The... | A police station that once held the original "Peaky Blinders" gang in the early 1900s has closed. | 38628599 |
Andrea Leadsom said the government would ensure the food and farming sectors have the labour they need but the details were not settled yet.
Mrs Leadsom also said that leaving the EU will allow the government to slash "ridiculous" farming red tape.
Critics are worried that these plans will damage key wildlife protectio... | The environment secretary says she is "absolutely committed" to ensuring that British farmers have access to migrant workers after Brexit. | 38509230 |
The Northern Irish world number one, 26, finished on 21 under par with a final round 69 in North Carolina to earn his second win at Quail Hollow.
America's Patrick Rodgers and Webb Simpson tied for second on 14 under.
"Everything is firing on all cylinders for me," said McIlroy. "I'm a more controlled player these days... | Rory McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship by seven strokes, setting a new tournament record score of 267. | 32775892 |
Despite scoring the only goal of the first half through Neal McAuley, the Saffrons trailed 0-13 to 1-7 at the break.
Ciaran Clarke stole the show by scoring Antrim's entire second-half tally of a goal and eight to secure the draw.
Armagh also drew in 2A, ending 1-13 apiece at home to London.
It took a late goal by Cail... | Antrim came away from Cullen Park with a hard-earned point as they drew 2-15 to 0-21 against Carlow in Division 2A of the Hurling League. | 39021488 |
Roger Smith, 70, joined Shropshire Fire and Rescue in 1967 and has been a station commander for the past seven years.
He said he had wanted to continue working, but was forced to step down due to ill health.
Mr Smith completed his final drill in Market Drayton on Tuesday, at the same station he joined 48 years ago.
Shr... | A firefighter, believed to be the longest-serving officer in the UK, has retired after a 48-year career. | 32737171 |
The shows were among the series to be criticised for a lack of diversity behind the camera.
The guild said TV companies must make "a concerted effort" to improve.
The DGA's latest diversity report said 69% of US prime time TV episodes were directed by white men in the last year.
That is unchanged on the previous year. ... | US TV series Boardwalk Empire, The Exes and Workaholics are among the worst when it comes to employing female or minority ethnic directors, according to the Directors Guild of America (DGA). | 34063202 |
Both sides had a chance to get into the play-off places with victory but they had to share the spoils in a tepid encounter.
Jordan Clark fired wide for Stanley in the third minute and that was the closest either side came in the opening half-hour.
Mansfield had forced a number of corners and won a free-kick on the edge... | Terry Gornell rescued a point for Accrington after Chris Clements had put Mansfield ahead in a 1-1 draw at the Wham Stadium. | 37415105 |
The Tallow Candle is a short story about a revered candle that becomes grimy and neglected until its inner beauty is recognised and ignited.
The ink-written manuscript is dedicated: "To Mme Bunkeflod, from her devoted HC Andersen".
Experts say it was probably written by the Ugly Duckling author in the 1820s.
Mrs Bunkef... | An early work by Hans Christian Andersen has been found at the bottom of a box near the Danish fairy tale writer's home city, experts say. | 20706230 |
It means instead of people owning cars and bikes, one version of the future is we all hire transport to get around.
This week we got another example of that in the capital when oBike launched.
It is a company backed by considerable venture capital and it's putting hundreds of hire bikes on London's streets.
The company... | The phrase you hear a lot now is "transport as a service". | 40611659 |
The 62-year-old, who has played Michael Rodwell on the ITV soap since 2014, said his decision to move on "was a hard one".
The actor said he wanted "freedom to do more projects" and it felt "like the right time" to leave the show.
"The talented team of writers have come up with a very dramatic exit... which will be exc... | Les Dennis has announced he is to leave Coronation Street later this year "in a hugely dramatic storyline". | 36844681 |
In a statement, the BNP accused him of trying to "destabilise" the party and "harassing" party members.
In a tweet, Mr Griffin took issue with the decision, accusing the party leadership of "plastic gangster games".
Mr Griffin stepped down as party leader in July after 15 years at the top. The party saw its vote collap... | The British National Party says it has expelled its ex-leader Nick Griffin. | 29453341 |
Hummels, 27, will join Bayern on a five-year deal subject to a medical.
Bayern have paid Benfica €35m (£27.5m) for 18-year-old midfielder Sanches, who was also wanted by Manchester United, in a deal which could rise to €45m.
Carlo Ancelotti takes charge at the Allianz Arena this summer, when manager Pep Guardiola joins... | German champions Bayern Munich have signed Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels and Benfica midfielder Renato Sanches from the start of next season. | 36255995 |
The resident male osprey at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre reserve in the Trossachs, near Aberfoyle, has set up nests with two females.
It is thought both females have laid eggs, and the male now has his work cut out hunting and tending to them.
The RSPB believe it may be the first time this behaviour by an osprey has... | An osprey at a Stirlingshire reserve has found itself tending to two nests by getting caught in a "love triangle". | 27810357 |
It ruled that the charges against Theo Bronkhorst "were too vague to enable to him to mount a proper defence".
His lawyer, Perpetua Dube, told the BBC the offence did not have the force of the law and was not criminal in nature.
American dentist Walter Palmer who killed the famed lion last year was not charged.
The lio... | A Zimbabwe court has dropped charges against a professional hunter alleged to have helped an American dentist to kill a famous lion named Cecil. | 37948866 |
Cockroft, 23, lost just once in 2015 - in a 400m race in September.
"The girl who beat me - Kare Adenegan - was 14," said Cockroft. "She watched London 2012 and that's what got her into wheelchair racing.
"There is so much talent coming through."
Speaking about her own sport, the wheelchair athlete added: "There are 15... | Double Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft says a new generation of stars inspired by the success of London 2012 can propel Britain to more glory at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. | 35248706 |
Warren East, 51, is to step down on 1 July and will be replaced by Simon Segars, the current group president at the Cambridge-based company.
Mr East joined Arm in 1994 to establish its consulting business and became chief executive in 2001.
He said that now was the time for a change at the top.
"Arm is a great company ... | The chief executive of Arm Holdings, whose computer chip technology powers Apple and Samsung smartphones, is retiring after 12 years in the role. | 21842193 |
The Gunners, who had won their previous three games, were rewarded for an impressive start as Alexis Sanchez's free-kick deflected in off Ashley Williams.
Everton equalised just before half-time when Seamus Coleman glanced home Leighton Baines' excellent cross.
The Toffees, encouraged by a vocal crowd, dominated therea... | Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as Everton came from behind to secure a first victory since October. | 38217805 |
Sony said it would cost about the same as the previous model.
The firm also announced a series of child-focused titles for the machine - an area where Nintendo's rival 3DS console has performed strongly.
One expert said that the lack of a price cut was likely to limit sales.
Earlier in the year Sony announced plans to ... | A slimmer version of the PlayStation Vita games console will launch in the UK on 7 February, making it the first market set to get this version of the handheld after Japan. | 25962756 |
Or one where Arsene Wenger was released by Arsenal before people stopped asking "Arsene who?"
This all could have been a reality had managers been hired on only six-month deals. According to Barcelona boss Luis Enrique it would make financial sense for clubs to offer short-term deals, thereby avoiding the need for mass... | Imagine a world in which Sir Alex Ferguson never became an Old Trafford legend? | 35820772 |
Marie Rimmer, 69, MP for St Helens South and Whiston, denies assaulting Patricia McLeish outside a Glasgow polling station on 18 September 2014.
Giving evidence, Ms McLeish, 52, said the Merseyside MP spoke aggressively before kicking her on the shin outside Shettleston Community Centre.
The trial at Glasgow Sheriff Co... | A Labour MP has gone on trial accused of kicking a "Yes" campaigner during the Scottish independence referendum. | 36170040 |
The actor, who made his name as Dracula, famously played Bond villain Scaramanga and starred in both The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.
Bond co-star, Sir Roger Moore, tweeted his sadness at losing "an old friend".
George Lucas hailed "a great British actor of the old school. A true link to cinema's past and a real ge... | Sir Roger Moore, George Lucas and Peter Jackson have led tributes to screen legend Sir Christopher Lee, who has died at the age of 93. | 33106646 |
She will attempt to "zorb" her way from the beach at Donaghadee to Portpatrick harbour in Galloway for Sport Relief.
The challenge would be a first if she manages to complete the lengthy crossing.
It has been estimated it could take her up to 14 hours to cross the 20 miles (32km) of open water.
Lindsey has been trainin... | Blue Peter presenter Lindsey Russell is to try to cross the sea between Northern Ireland and Scotland later this month in a giant inflatable ball. | 35501548 |
The A44 was closed in both directions following the incident on Thursday morning near Nantmel, with recovery work taking place throughout the day.
The road between Gravel Road, A470 North Street and B4518 West Street (Rhayader) was affected.
It has since been fully reopened. | A main road in Powys has reopened following a two-car crash. | 41037511 |
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The Blues will start the final day of the Spring Series leading on goal difference from Manchester City, who earned a late victory at Sunderland thanks to Georgia Stanway's goal.
Third-placed Arsenal stayed within one point of the top two with a 1-0 home win over Reading.
... | Chelsea moved top of Women's Super League One with one match remaining with a 4-0 win at Bristol City. | 40113643 |
It involves assisting the delivery of Universal Credit, Child Maintenance and Personal Independence Payment services.
Another 100 workers will be redeployed from offices with surplus staff.
The Department of Communities already employs approximately 1,400 staff who provide services to claimants in Great Britain on beha... | The Department of Communities is to recruit 170 staff to work on a contract it has been awarded by the UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). | 37373581 |
Lopez, known as Mi Sangre or My Blood, was detained while eating in a Buenos Aires restaurant, police said.
He is alleged to be the leader of the Urabenos gang, which controls much of the drug trade in northern Colombia.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has made the fight against criminal gangs such as the Uraben... | One of Colombia's most wanted drug dealers, Henry de Jesus Lopez, has been arrested in Argentina. | 20151176 |
Denis Pitner was originally banned for a year in August for passing on details about a player's fitness and accessing an account used for betting.
But a United States Tennis Association error meant he was able to work at Flushing Meadows for the 2015 event.
Pitner's suspension will run until 19 April 2026.
The ban cove... | A Croatian umpire who worked at the US Open despite being suspended as part of a betting investigation has been given a 10-year ban. | 36087675 |
The Nobel Committee said it was in honour of the OPCW's "extensive work to eliminate chemical weapons".
The OPCW, based in The Hague, was established to enforce the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention.
OPCW director general Ahmet Uzumcu said the award was a "great honour" and would spur it on in its work.
He said the depl... | The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the body overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. | 24490925 |
It is the size of a pinhead or seed and that is usually all they look like. Luckily, one of the snails we collected was a bit of an explorer and decided to make a break for it on camera. To see one actually out of its shell and moving was just amazing. It really is a tiny, tiny snail. Perfect in every way, just miniatu... | I am pretty sure the Desmoulin's whorl snail is the tiniest creature I have filmed for TV, but it turns out I have some excellent snail-wrangling skills. | 40133929 |
Jail officials told the Virginia-Pilot newspaper that Jamycheal Mitchell, 24, was being held there because he could not be placed with a mental hospital.
Police are investigating, but family members told the Guardian newspaper that Mr Mitchell had stopped eating.
He had a history of mental illness and had taken medicat... | A Virginia man who was arrested for stealing $5 (£3) worth of snacks has died in jail after being held there for more than three months. | 34090238 |
Cardinal Vincent Nichols told an ITV documentary the practices of adoption agencies "reflected the social values at that time, and were sometimes lacking in care and sensitivity".
Lawyers have urged the home secretary to launch an inquiry into the issue.
One solicitor said women were entitled to have their experiences ... | The Archbishop of Westminster has apologised for the "hurt caused" by adoption agencies acting in the name of the Catholic Church. | 37855722 |
Hastings beat off Worthing in the competition judged by the National Piers Society (NPS), with Llandudno pier taking third place.
The 145-year-old structure was hit by a devastating fire in 2010 but it reopened last year following a £14.2m restoration project.
Gavin Henderson, NPS president, said the pier was "truly a ... | A 19th Century pier that was almost destroyed by fire has been voted Pier of the Year. | 39455620 |
On a host of issues - economics, immigration, national security and social concerns - the two party nominees are sometimes wedded to party orthodoxy and at other times carve out new positions. In Mr Trump's case, he's occasionally done both (hence the double Trump heads on some of these charts).
Here's a look at how th... | The electoral fight between Republican Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has captured international attention, as the two candidates offer sharply different visions of the US and its place in the world. | 37423550 |
Starting in the 1960s, welfare agencies removed thousands of indigenous children from their homes and placed them with non-indigenous families.
The court decision said Canada failed to protect those children from losing their cultural identity.
The decision comes after years of litigation.
Ontario Superior Court Justic... | An Ontario court has sided with aboriginal plaintiffs in the "Sixties Scoop" class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government. | 38964066 |
Although it is not currently illegal, the group said it is "almost impossible" for women to have a termination on the island.
A spokeswoman for the Campaign for Abortion Law Modernisation (CALM) said the law needs to be brought up to date.
A termination must meet certain criteria, said the Manx government.
Currently, f... | Campaigners are calling for the Isle of Man's "medieval abortion law" to be brought in line with England, Scotland and Wales. | 36091458 |
Mr Ghomeshi was fired in October after media reports detailing sexual assault allegations made against him surfaced.
The CBC said it was severing ties with Chris Boyce and Todd Spence, who were previously suspended.
The report, created by lawyer Janice Rubin, was released on Thursday.
Mr Ghomeshi, who hosted a popular ... | The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has let go two executives after a report found that management condoned an "offensive" work environment under former radio host Jian Ghomeshi. | 32356478 |
Stanley Gibbs, 35, covertly set up recording devices in the woman's Glasgow home and published them online under the username "Psycho Stan".
He was caught when a friend of the woman saw them online. Police later recovered 60,000 stored moving images.
Gibbs was also placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years.
At... | A man who admitted secretly filming a female friend in her flat and uploading naked pictures of her to the internet has been jailed for 12 months. | 33063737 |
Mabuse enrolled in adult classes near his home in Soweto, Johannesburg, after dropping out of school in the 1960s.
"I needed my #matric to feel complete even with all my musical success. 45 years out of class is no childs play," he tweeted.
About 12% of South Africa's adults are illiterate, according to the UN.
Mabuse ... | South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has praised top musician Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse for finishing secondary school at the age of 60. | 19049001 |
Zebre had not won in 10 games but five tries and fly-half Carlo Canna's 22 points secured a bonus-point victory.
Two second half tries from Rynard Landman and one from Wales wing Hallam Amos were not enough for Kingsley Jones' side.
Dragons finish the Pro 12 season as the lowest placed Welsh region.
Angus O'Brien's pen... | Newport Gwent Dragons suffered their 10th consecutive Pro 12 defeat as Zebre qualified for next season's European Champions Cup. | 36187694 |
More than 70 Torbay roads were to be closed or restricted to comply with new measures introduced after the Shoreham air disaster that killed 11 people.
Torbay Council has now dropped restrictions on 16 roads, saying the parking situation is "flexible".
The restrictions will apply during the three-day air show starting ... | Sweeping parking restrictions have been dropped at a seaside air show after criticism of "over the top" council curbs. | 36489032 |
Six of them are in critical condition, while others suffered from burns and smoke inhalation - including children.
Police said the suspect walked into a Commonwealth Bank branch in the suburb of Springvale and used an inflammable liquid to start the fire.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment while under police g... | An Australian man has started a fire at a bank in Melbourne, setting himself alight and injuring at least 26 people, police said. | 38022452 |
Police said most roads will remain open throughout the event but some closures and diversions are in place in parts of the city centre and east Belfast.
The race began at 09:00 BST at Ormeau Park and is expected to finish at the same location at noon.
Full details of the roads affected are on the Belfast City Marathon ... | Thousands of people are taking part in a half marathon in Belfast on Sunday and motorists have been advised to expect traffic disruption on the route. | 37400440 |
The decision was taken because of restrictions on the media, excessive force against demonstrators and a climate of intimidation, it said.
It comes as the Catholic Church said it would no longer help organise the elections amid the political unrest.
Earlier this month, the president survived a coup attempt.
Africa news... | The European Union has suspended its election monitoring mission in Burundi where President Pierre Nkurunziza is seeking a third term next month. | 32923214 |
The relic, which had been too fragile to unwrap, was deciphered by Israeli and US experts using an X-ray scan.
It contains passages from the Book of Leviticus dating back to at least the 3rd or 4th Century AD.
The charred scroll was found in 1970 amid the remains of an ancient synagogue.
Archaeologists found it buried ... | The oldest hand-written passages from the Hebrew Bible identical to versions in use today have been identified by researchers using digital technology to read an ancient scroll. | 37440597 |
The crowdfunding drive was set up on Monday by a member of heavy metal band Orange Goblin.
By Friday afternoon, more than £78,000 had been raised.
Organisers of the fundraising campaign on the JustGiving website said they had received donations from rock fans around the world.
All proceeds will be given to dozens of st... | An online campaign to raise cash for staff laid off after the collapse of rock music publisher Team Rock has smashed its £20,000 target. | 38420823 |
The club reported an operating profit of £593,000 in 2015.
Glamorgan revealed the results in their annual report and also reported a turnover of £6,667,531.
"2016 has been a year of financial consolidation, building upon stability delivered through the 2015 debt write-down," said chief executive Hugh Morris.
The 2015 f... | Glamorgan have announced an operating loss of £307,778 for the 2016 financial year. | 39219285 |
The Owl and Falconry Centre, at Gardenlands Garden Centre in Shipley, Wolverhampton, was broken into overnight on 24 September.
Gyr Saker Falcons, Barn Owls, and Burrowing Owls are among the seven birds stolen.
Gemma Wigley, from the falconry, said the those responsible were not caught on CCTV.
"The Gyr Saker's are our... | Several falcons and owls have been stolen from a falconry, police have said. | 34411464 |
She has run GSK's Consumer Healthcare unit since 2010.
But she lacks any previous experience in a chief executive role and has no background in pharmaceuticals.
Consequently she will start on a pay package 25% lower than her predecessor Andrew Witty, who retires on Friday.
GSK's most recent annual report indicates her ... | Emma Walmsley, who has described herself as "extremely competitive", will become the most powerful woman in British business, as she steps in as boss of the UK's fifth largest company. | 39432553 |
Lyth shared an opening stand of 177 with Alastair Cook, who made 75 and became England's leading Test run scorer of all time.
But, after Lyth was run out for 107, England lost three wickets to the second new ball to close day two at Headingley on 253-5, 97 behind.
New Zealand were earlier bowled out for 350, with Stuar... | Adam Lyth scored a maiden Test century for England before late wickets dragged New Zealand back into the second Test. | 32946632 |
The 45-year-old was found guilty of adopting an aggressive attitude towards counterpart Jim Duffy and match officials at the 0-0 draw on 29 March.
Lennon's ban begins immediately, with a further two games suspended should he offend again in 2017.
Hibs were fined £750 for player behaviour at the final whistle.
The Edinb... | Hibernian head coach Neil Lennon has been given a two-game touchline ban and his club fined after their stormy game against Morton. | 39714817 |
The awards are currently run by Literature Wales, on behalf of the Welsh Arts Council.
Literature Wales and the Arts Council will retain some functions such as running the Ty Newydd writing centre.
Mr Skates said the changes were not a reflection on this wider work.
"I realise some people may be surprised at the extent... | Responsibility for the Book of the Year awards will be transferred to the Welsh Books Council as part of a shake-up of culture funding, Economy Minister Ken Skates has announced. | 40267159 |
I've also noticed that a bad night's sleep affects my memory. The link between sleep and memory has been around for a long time and one plausible theory is that during deep sleep your brain moves short-term memories, collected that day, into long-term storage, freeing up space in your brain for more memories.
So if you... | I am something of an insomniac and I know that when I don't get at least seven hours' sleep I become tired and irritable. | 39798610 |
Led by Cardiff University's Prof Ian Hall, they will drill into the ocean floor off the coast of South Africa.
They want evidence to explain the driving role of the Agulhas current.
It mostly transports vast amounts of warm, salty water towards the tip of South Africa but "leaks" elsewhere.
Some of the water leaks into... | Researchers will head to the Indian Ocean to study one of Earth's strongest currents and its influence on global climate over the last five million years. | 35440682 |
Police attended BAE Systems' Warton site on 29 January after reports that a hole had been cut in a perimeter fence and a hangar door damaged.
Daniel Woodhouse, 29, of Armley Grange Drive in Leeds, and 31-year-old Samuel Walton, of Cromwell Road in Lambeth, south London have been bailed.
They are due to appear at Blackp... | Two men have been charged with causing criminal damage at a multinational defence company's plant in Lancashire. | 39744741 |
Iranian Culture Minister Ali Jannati blamed "obstacles raised by the Saudis". Saudi Arabia blamed "unacceptable" Iranian conditions.
Hundreds of pilgrims died - many of them Iranians - in a stampede at the Muslim pilgrimage last year.
But the rivals are split on many other issues, with relations cut in January.
Mr Jann... | Iran and Saudi Arabia have failed to resolve a row over the Hajj pilgrimage and Iranian citizens will not travel to Mecca this year, Tehran says. | 36409250 |
A number of homes on Charlotte Street were evacuated during a security alert that ended at 03:13 BST.
The "viable device" was thrown at the Lecky Road flyover, police said.
The fire reached 20ft (6m) in height and partially blocked the road, leading to complaints from some residents..
Union jacks and Sinn Féin electio... | A bomb was thrown at a police patrol near the scene of a controversial nationalist bonfire overnight in Londonderry, police have said. | 37092345 |
Thomas Haighton's family bought the meal from KFC in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, and when they got home, his wife discovered the insect in her food.
She vomited in disgust and the family made an official complaint to KFC.
In a statement, KFC said it was a "one-off incident" and added that its Carrickfergus branch had... | A fast food company has apologised to a family who found a caterpillar in a burger after buying a takeaway meal. | 26131874 |
Lahiru Thirimanne hit an unbeaten 139 and Kumar Sangakkara 117 not out to seal victory with 16 balls to spare.
Earlier, Joe Root made 121 as England accelerated late on to post 309-6.
But Sri Lanka showed that to be nowhere near enough and England will almost certainly be eliminated if they lose either of their final t... | England slipped to a third crushing defeat in four World Cup games as Sri Lanka comfortably chased 310 to win by nine wickets in Wellington. | 31680377 |
The novel about a Spanish shepherd's voyage to Egypt gained immediate popularity in the author's native Brazil.
But Coelho himself has credited the translation into English in 1994 for his novel's international success.
"In the publishing world outside of the United States, nobody reads Spanish, much less Portuguese," ... | Brazilian author Paulo Coelho's novel The Alchemist has spent almost seven years on the New York Times bestseller list. | 33862106 |
His more than 100 books were translated into 30 languages.
He was also a translator who was known for his French versions of the plays of William Shakespeare, and the poetry of W B Yeats, John Donne and Petrarch.
His style was surrealistic to a degree, but he sought to avoid the obscurity which might isolate his reader... | Yves Bonnefoy, one of France's most esteemed modern poets, has died at the age of 93, French media report. | 36692358 |
The move was included in the 2016 Scotland Act, which gave a range of new powers to the Scottish Parliament.
It gives ministers at Holyrood control over thousands of hectares of rural land and about half of Scotland's foreshore.
Leasing the seabed for rights to renewable energy are also included.
The assets were worth ... | Powers over the revenue and management of Crown Estate resources in Scotland have been transferred formally to the Scottish government. | 39467096 |
Police said the offences committed under the Animal Welfare Act went "beyond hunting or poaching".
They made the arrests in Teignbridge, Devon in a joint investigation with the RSPCA, environmental health and trading standards.
A spokesman said the incidents involved using "animals against animals".
Sgt Mark Ruston sai... | Police have seized 17 dogs and arrested four men as part of an investigation into dogs "used to hunt and fight wild animals". | 32818970 |
Centre-half Green started his career with Lincoln City, before spells with Lincoln United, Granthan Town, Sheffield FC and Eastwood Town.
The 23-year-old joined Whitecaps in February 2016 after two seasons with Swedish fourth tier side Ange IF FC.
He could make his league debut for the Lions when they travel to Woking ... | National League strugglers Guiseley have signed defender Elliot Green from Canadian side Whitecaps. | 38230602 |
Nick Clegg was asked on LBC about tweets by David Ward, Liberal Democrat MP for Bradford East, after the Paris terror attacks last week.
Mr Ward tweeted "Je suis Palestinian" as marchers gathered on Sunday following the attacks that left 17 people dead.
The MP said he was "disappointed" by his leader's comments.
More t... | The deputy prime minister has called a tweet by one of his MPs "crass, stupid, offensive and highly insensitive". | 30826637 |
Lisa Burbidge was among 38 people killed in a shooting by Islamist Seifeddine Rezgui on 26 June 2015.
The 66-year-old was on holiday with three friends at the time of the attack at the five-star Riu Imperial Marhaba Hotel in the Tunisian resort.
Her two daughters wept as a portrait of her life was read to the inquest.
... | A British grandmother died in the Sousse terror attack on the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, an inquest has heard. | 38810205 |
Owner Peel Group said the scheme was "vital" to the future of the airport, which it said was losing £2.5m a year.
Darlington Council narrowly backed the outline planning application on condition risks of noise, traffic congestion and flooding were addressed.
Campaigners say the move is the "death knell" for passenger ... | Plans to build 350 homes on land owned by Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) near Darlington have been approved, despite more than 400 objections. | 39432853 |
Durutalo, 29, has played 15 times for his country, and made three appearances at the 2015 World Cup.
He also represented the US sevens side at the Rio Olympics and played Super Rugby for the Japan-based Sunwolves.
"I've always wanted to experience rugby in the UK," said Durutalo. "I'm very humbled and privileged to hav... | Ealing Trailfinders have signed USA Eagles back rower Andrew Durutalo for the 2017-18 Championship season. | 39961453 |
A team of scientists, with the help of more than 30,000 worldwide citizens, has identified seven exotic grains.
The material was captured by the Stardust spacecraft and brought back to Earth in 2006.
The region between stars - interstellar space - is not entirely empty, but is filled with microscopic particles.
The mat... | Scientists may have identified the first known dust particles from outside our Solar System, in samples returned to Earth by a Nasa space mission. | 28788547 |
Conservative Jack Lopresti backs Stoke Gifford Parish Council's decision to demand a fee from the group for using Little Stoke Park.
Speaking in the Commons, he said it was not a "matter of central government".
It comes after Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, wrote to the council aski... | An MP has accused the government of interfering with plans to charge Parkrun for a weekly event in Bristol. | 36268390 |
The ex-Chelsea striker, 38, was absent from the Saputo Stadium where the Impact claimed a 2-2 draw to seal a Major League Soccer play-off spot.
Montreal had earlier said he had a back injury to explain his omission.
But Biello said: "He didn't accept that he would come off the bench and, in the end, he didn't want to b... | Didier Drogba refused to play for Montreal Impact after being told he would not be starting against Toronto, according to coach Mauro Biello. | 37675606 |
Enda Kenny said the decision, in principle, was reached at a cabinet meeting.
He said the terms of reference had yet to be finalised.
Sgt Maurice McCabe said on Monday he strongly opposed an inquiry in private.
Mr Kenny said Gerry Adams was an "absolute hypocrite" after the Sinn Féin leader criticised the Irish governm... | There will be a public inquiry into whether a police whistleblower was falsely smeared by senior officers in the force as a child sex abuser, the Irish prime minister has said. | 38966733 |
The 45-year-old American, looking for his first tournament win since The Open at Muirfield in 2013, is four shots behind Daniel Berger on five under.
Berger hit a 64 to reach nine under after two rounds, three clear of fellow US player Tom Hoge (69) in second.
Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka are tied for th... | Phil Mickelson shot a five-under-par 65 to move into contention at the St Jude Classic at TPC Southwind on Friday. | 36505780 |
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