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The nationalist Sinn Féin and SDLP made a petition of concern, a blocking mechanism that meant it did not get the required cross-community support.
Alliance Party leader David Ford said it meant the Stormont institutions were "in a very dangerous position".
The DUP now wants the government to take back welfare powers, ... | Northern Ireland's controversial Welfare Reform Bill has failed to pass at Stormont. | 32894371 |
The man's legs were seen protruding beneath piles of catalogues at the Airport service station on the A20 at Sellindge, Ashford, in October.
The man described as Afro-Caribbean, and possibly in his 30s, died in a "tragic accident".
Maidstone's Archbishop's Palace recorded a verdict of accidental death.
A post-mortem ex... | An unidentified stowaway was found dead in a lorry hours after French authorities found 10 other illegal migrants in the back, an inquest heard. | 38522693 |
Children as young as eight can have a criminal record in Scotland, albeit via the decisions of children's hearings rather than the courts.
The government held a consultation earlier in the year after an advisory panel backed raising the limit to 12.
Early Years Minister Mark McDonald told MSPs the case for change was "... | The Scottish government is to introduce a bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12. | 38160549 |
Thousands of migrants who are camped in Calais are attempting to reach the UK by crossing the English Channel, the stretch of water that separates southern England from northern France.
Many of the people are trying to escape from countries affected by war such as Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, and also North Africa.
Som... | The British and French governments are coming under increasing pressure to deal with the number of migrants and refugees trying to get into their countries. | 33729890 |
It plans to combine its remaining PC World and Currys stores and install a Carphone Warehouse outlet into each of them.
However, the move is not expected to result in any job losses, in fact some new posts may be created.
"We are very confident that the impact on sales and colleague numbers will be neutral or better", ... | Dixons Carphone is to close 134 stores as part of its merger process. | 35407350 |
The claims were made by photographers John Cantlie and Jeroen Oerlemans, who were held at a camp for a week in July.
The Foreign Office said it was closely "monitoring the situation".
The Free Syrian Army group, which is part of the opposition trying to oust Bashar al-Assad, helped them to escape.
Mr Cantlie, who is Br... | Reports that Britons were among Islamist militants who kidnapped and wounded two photographers in Syria are being taken "very seriously" by ministers, the Foreign Office has said. | 19136630 |
Tom Henderson, 63, from Helston in Cornwall, has been charged with three counts of fraud by abuse of position.
He has also been charged with the attempted theft of property.
Mr Henderson founded the Cornwall-based charity in 2000 and was appointed OBE in 2010 for services to humanitarian aid. He left the charity in Jul... | The founder of the aid charity ShelterBox has been charged with three counts of fraud. | 28859306 |
In the small trial, patients who were given the drug, known as Fevipiprant, had less inflammation in their airways.
And some patients with uncontrolled asthma felt their symptoms improved.
Charity Asthma UK said the research showed "massive promise and should be greeted with cautious optimism".
More than five million p... | An experimental pill could help adults with severe asthma, an early study in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal suggests. | 36987243 |
Police found 531 plants at the house in Rockfield Road, Anfield, at about 11:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Police said the farm had been set up in three different rooms and the electricity was also found to have been illegally bypassed.
Officers said the plants would have had an annual yield of about £2m. No arrests have been mad... | A cannabis farm with a street value of £2m has been uncovered at a property in Liverpool following a police raid. | 35540171 |
Those with higher levels of emotional investment in social media, and who use it at night, were more likely to feel depressed and anxious, they say.
Glasgow University researchers questioned 467 teenagers about their use of social media and state of mind.
They found many felt a pressure to respond immediately to texts ... | Teenagers are getting more anxious and depressed because of the 24-hour demands of their social media accounts, researchers say. | 34220964 |
Two men were found in the street and another in a back garden on Goldthorn Hill in Goldthorn Park at about midnight.
A member of the public flagged down a police car and the men, aged 27,31 and 36, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The road has been cordoned off while police investigate.
Sgt Carl Russell sa... | Three men have been stabbed in an attack at a house in Wolverhampton. | 36997698 |
10 February 2016 Last updated at 17:59 GMT
They all have special desks which can be moved up or down to allow them to sit or stand.
It's all to see whether standing up during the day makes kids more active and improves their health.
Ayshah's been finding out more. | Kids at one school are standing up all day to see if it helps keep them active. | 35541031 |
The 30-year-old, who qualifies for England through his English mother, can play at tight-head or loose-head prop.
"His ability to play both sides of the scrum is a huge advantage. He will also make a big impact with ball carrying and defence," director of rugby David Humphreys told the club website.
Gloucester currentl... | Gloucester have signed New Zealand-born front row Josh Hohneck from Super Rugby champions Highlanders for next season. | 35934632 |
Fossils of five early humans have been found in North Africa that show Homo sapiens emerged at least 100,000 years earlier than previously recognised.
It suggests that our species evolved all across the continent, the scientists involved say.
Their work is published in the journal Nature.
Prof Jean-Jacques Hublin, of... | The idea that modern people evolved in a single "cradle of humanity" in East Africa some 200,000 years ago is no longer tenable, new research suggests. | 40194150 |
A US team calculated the effect on the shape of the early Moon of tidal and rotational forces.
Writing in Nature, they say its own spin and the tidal tug of the Earth created a "lemon-shaped" satellite.
Lead researcher Ian Garrick-Bethell, from the University of California Santa Cruz, said this shape-shifting occurred ... | Scientists have worked out the reasons for the distorted shape of our Moon. | 28565730 |
Ms Tembulkar is the lead in the advertisement, British Airways: Fuelled by Love, that has gone viral on YouTube and has Twitter tearing up over her.
The six-minute film, uploaded a week ago on YouTube, has had more than one million visitors and made Ms Tembulkar a welcoming face that's beaming from a billboard at the M... | In the youthful world of Indian advertising, Uma Tembulkar, 78, is an unlikely celebrity model. | 35538482 |
Acquah was living on the streets in his home country when an academy, supported by east Belfast club Glentoran, helped turn his life around.
He has since carved out a professional career in Italy, with Palermo and Parma among his previous employers.
On Sunday, the midfielder hopes to inspire Ghana to their first Africa... | He is one of Genoa's newest citizens after signing for top Italian team Sampdoria, and Ghanaian footballer Afriyie Acquah has had a journey that one of its most famous explorers, Christopher Columbus, would be proud of. | 31202893 |
The girl, named in reports as Terrie Kirby, died along with friends named as Alexandra Binns, 18, Ryan Beal, 20, and Brandon Brown, 20.
The quad bike was in a crash on the A6201 between Upton and Hemsworth in West Yorkshire early on Sunday.
Two men who were in the car were questioned about the crash and bailed.
Three o... | Four people who died when a sports car collided with the quad bike they were on had been celebrating the 16th birthday of the youngest victim. | 34378300 |
Police said they received a report that a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the Gawn Street area at about 01:00 BST on Saturday morning.
A number of windows at the home were smashed and a vehicle was also set on fire.
Police have appealed for information. | A man in his 40s has suffered minor injuries after an arson attack at a house in east Belfast. | 40234816 |
Marian Dorobek was held at Heysham Port after travelling from the Isle of Man on Wednesday afternoon.
The 68-year-old had fled Poland after committing rape and child sex offences. He was convicted in his absence and was facing a prison sentence.
Dorobek was transferred to HMP Wandsworth in London ahead of an extraditio... | One of Poland's most wanted offenders has been arrested after arriving in Lancashire on a ferry. | 38857447 |
But the Concorde Trust said it remained positive about the £9m project in Bristol despite being turned down by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Trust chairman Mike Littleton said: "Although the HLF decision is a setback, we remain determined to make this project a reality."
The Save Concorde Group (SCG) said the plans ... | A bid for £2.9m towards building a museum to house the last Concorde to fly has failed. | 13574624 |
Back in February, five Conservatives signed an early day motion of no confidence, but the attempt to unseat him fizzled out.
Even so, my guess is that the anti-Bercow camp will not be able to resist, if only to make the point that not everyone in the House supports him.
The Commons has to re-elect its Speaker at the st... | Will there be a serious attempt to stop John Bercow resuming the chair of the Commons, now he has indicated he could seek to continue through the full length of the new Parliament? | 40234272 |
The New York Times published a piece on June 7 with a striking byline, the writers were apparently South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and First Vice-President Riek Machar - until recently bitter enemies, now working together in a national unity government.
The article argued that the country needed a truth and reconcil... | It's been called the article "that wasn't" and it offers an unexpected insight into the ongoing tensions in South Sudan. | 36503528 |
Work is due to start on Fleming Way, between its junctions with Prince's Street and Station Road, in 2016.
It will see the elevated section of the road lowered to pedestrian level and an "uninviting" subway removed.
The project is being run by Forward Swindon, which is leading the regeneration on behalf of Swindon Boro... | Part of one of Swindon's busiest roads will be turned into a bus-only route as part of a £350m town centre revamp. | 26455406 |
Gayle Leahair, 41, from Rainhill, Merseyside, was operations manager for a team which conned firms into buying adverts in a bogus magazine.
The man behind the Liverpool-based scam, George Williams, 51, was jailed for seven years in January.
Four other men were also sentenced on the same day as Williams at Liverpool Cro... | A woman has been jailed for four years for her role in a £5.2m magazine scam which duped up to 15,000 victims. | 35669693 |
Everton boss Ronald Koeman says Barkley is "looking for a new challenge" - and Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing the 23-year-old.
"He is certainly going to get into top teams in the league," said Osman.
"But he's not got the all-round game yet that managers of these top four or six clubs want to see."
Spea... | Everton midfielder Ross Barkley will have to add to his game if he is to reach his potential at a top-four club, says former Toffees player Leon Osman. | 40759356 |
Labour-run Sandwell Council said it would co-operate with the police when their work began in October 2014.
Former deputy leader Mahboob Hussain and former economy chief councillor, Ian Jones, stood down from the ruling cabinet after the investigation began.
A separate internal investigation is ongoing, said the counci... | A police probe into the sale of a West Midlands council's former properties has ended with no further action to be taken, it has emerged. | 35813960 |
Coronel, 25, can play at centre or wing and had been playing for top-tier Italian side Lazio.
Taylor, 21, played for Redruth last season and had been on trial with Championship side Pirates.
"He's done a really good job for Redruth and has ambitions to progress further," said coach Gavin Cattle.
On Coronel, Cattle adde... | Cornish Pirates have signed Argentina sevens player Nicolas Coronel and Scotland-born Australian Angus Taylor on one-year contracts. | 40105267 |
Three fire engines and a pump were at the Brynmenyn Industrial Estate, with officers damping down.
At its height, 65 firefighters tackled the blaze at a mattress recycling unit that broke out at 09:00 BST on Friday.
Cooling jets were also being used on gas cylinders, which weigh up to 47kg (104lb) each, on the site.
Ro... | A fire that burned throughout Friday at a recycling centre was still going on Saturday after a collapsed roof prevented full access to the site. | 33034090 |
He went on to say: "By being part of that free trade zone we would have full access to the European market but we would be free from EU regulation."
This may be Michael Gove's hope, but it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to deliver in reality.
Assume "the European market" means the countries of the European ... | We got an insight to the sort of trade deal the leave campaign would like to secure for Britain outside the EU this morning when Michael Gove said: "There is a free trade zone stretching from Iceland to Turkey that all European nations have access to … after we vote to leave we will remain in this zone." | 36086987 |
Blatter, 79, is accused of signing a contract that was "unfavourable" to world football's governing body and making a "disloyal payment" to Uefa president Michel Platini.
Blatter denies any wrongdoing and his lawyer says he is co-operating fully.
"Clearly the organisation is in chaos," Dyke told the BBC.
"What is impor... | Football Association chairman Greg Dyke says Fifa is "like a soap opera", after president Sepp Blatter was questioned as part of a Swiss criminal inquiry. | 34368520 |
Emails obtained by BBC South East also showed 999 service commissioners could have been unaware of changes.
A South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) manager removed reference to the changes in a report and warned of "reputational damage", emails revealed.
Secamb said the trust and its regulator were working to est... | A secret decision by senior managers to delay ambulances to up to 20,000 patients sparked grave concerns within an NHS trust, the BBC has found. | 34722485 |
30 April 2016 Last updated at 11:33 BST
The royals were sent a video from US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle, challenging Harry to "bring it" for the Invictus Games.
The international sporting event for injured servicemen and women is taking place in Orlando, America, next month.
Well, Her Majesty and Ha... | Here's why you might want to think twice before taking on the Queen and Prince Harry. | 36177003 |
The inquiry is being carried out by a committee set up by the Lord Speaker.
But the Electoral Reform Society said it was "disappointed" they would not consider wider questions of Lords reform.
A House of Lords spokeswoman claimed the Electoral Reform Society had "misunderstood" the committee's role.
The Lord Speaker, L... | An inquiry intended to address the size of the House of Lords is too limited in scope and risks being seen as a "stitch-up", campaigners have warned. | 38982093 |
The 24-year-old made 21 league and cup appearances for Rochdale last season.
"We fought very hard to get this one done. He's played in midfield so he's very combative, but we feel right-back is his best position," boss Adam Murray told the club website.
Bennett is Mansfield's fifth summer signing following Danny Rose, ... | Mansfield Town have signed former Rochdale defender Rhys Bennett on a free transfer. | 36489578 |
In the 12 months since the disaster, in which 11 people died as a vintage Hawker Hunter jet plunged into traffic on to the A27, bystanders have spoken of sleepless nights and difficulties in coping with what they saw.
These are their stories.
Former paramedic David Lambourne, 71, was preparing a family barbecue in his ... | One year on from the Shoreham air crash, those who witnessed the horror of what happened that day - and who in some cases narrowly avoided being killed themselves - have been recalling their experiences. | 37117684 |
The two 41-years-olds, with nine world titles between them, are both looking for their 29th ranking event victory.
Higgins stormed into a 3-0 lead before O'Sullivan edged a tense fourth frame by doubling the pink.
Higgins made it 4-1 before O'Sullivan pulled another frame back, but a break of 104 took the Scot home.
He... | John Higgins beat his great rival Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-2 in their Scottish Open quarter-final at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow. | 38344596 |
Cardiff Blues took on the Ospreys at 14:45 BST followed by Newport Gwent Dragons against the Scarlets.
The transport network was expected to be busy and there was a full city centre road closure from 12:45 until 20:15.
There were also more police officers than usual on the streets.
Cardiff council said it was not "a re... | People heading to Cardiff on Saturday were urged to plan ahead as more than 60,000 were expected to watch the rugby at the Principality Stadium. | 39568281 |
Labour leader Ed Miliband again ruled out a formal coalition with the SNP, saying he would "never compromise" on the issues apparently dividing them.
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said people would not forgive him if he turned down the chance to "lock the Tories out".
The Conservatives say a Labour/SNP alliance would be "... | A row between Labour and the SNP over whether to "work together" in the event of a hung parliament has dominated the debate fallout. | 32346880 |
The 31-year-old is looking to become the first rider in more than a decade to claim back-to-back titles in the five-day event.
Froome finished 27th in last year's prologue over the same course and went on to win the tour.
Stage 1 of the tour starts in Wangaratta on Thursday.
Froome's Team Sky team-mate Danny van Poppel... | Three-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome finished 26th in the Herald Sun Tour prologue in Melbourne on Wednesday - the Briton's first event of 2017. | 38825992 |
Lee McFadyen, 29, was found and taken back into custody.
He went missing on Thursday during "unescorted suspension of detention in the community".
Police issued an appeal saying he had been last seen on Crookston Road near the hospital. | A restricted patient who absconded while on unescorted leave from Leverndale Hospital in Glasgow has been traced. | 35797505 |
A 20-year-old man sustained a serious head injury in the knife attack at a house on Antrim Road at about 23:00 BST on Wednesday.
Two men, aged 51 and 74, were chased from the house and attacked close to a local petrol station, sustaining cuts to their hands.
The teenager was arrested at the scene.
In addition to the at... | An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in which three men were injured in Glengormley, County Antrim. | 33098696 |
Former skipper Richie Richardson, 52, and pace bowlers Curtly Ambrose, 50, and Andy Roberts, 63, were all honoured by their native Antigua.
It takes the total number of West Indian cricketing knights to 11.
The only previous Antiguan cricketer to be knighted was Sir Viv Richards, after whom Antigua's new stadium is nam... | Three West Indies legends were knighted at a special ceremony during the interval of the first one-day international against England. | 26392726 |
The Celtic manager was speaking in the wake of Burnley midfielder Joey Barton being banned from playing for 18 months for placing 1,260 bets on matches.
"I think what is key for players, and staff, is to lift the burden and speak about it," said Rodgers.
"For men, it can be deemed a weakness to talk about it. It's not,... | Brendan Rodgers has urged players struggling with an addiction to gambling to talk about their problems. | 39737391 |
The beech trees which stand tall on a hill south of the A30 tell travel-weary locals their journey is nearly over.
People have been taking to social media to share their love for the Cookworthy Knapp trees, which were planted around 1900 and have become known as the "coming home trees".
We are inviting you to tell us a... | This copse on the Cornwall Devon border has long symbolised one thing - coming home. | 39962262 |
It said it was evaluating whether to launch an investigation.
Pitt's wife Angelina Jolie filed for divorce on Monday citing irreconcilable differences.
Jolie has asked for physical custody of the couple's six children, asking the judge to give Pitt visitation rights.
The FBI told the BBC: "In response to your inquiry r... | The FBI says it is gathering information about an alleged incident involving Brad Pitt and his children aboard a private flight last week. | 37445796 |
US Secretary of State John Kerry has extended his stay to continue negotiations, officials say.
However, a number of foreign ministers have left the talks and China warned compromise was essential, otherwise "all previous efforts will be wasted".
A deal would curb the nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief.
N... | Talks on Iran's nuclear programme will continue until at least Thursday morning, two days after the original deadline, the US says. | 32141704 |
The Syrian woman shared the footage on Twitter, after reportedly receiving it from her Saudi former partner to compel her to come back to him.
As a result of her appeal, an Arabic hashtag backing the mother was tweeted more than 118,000 times in 24 hours.
Officials say the three-month-old has now been taken into care.
... | Saudi authorities are investigating after being alerted by a viral video allegedly showing a woman's ex-husband physically abusing their baby girl. | 38595996 |
Merchant stars opposite Steffan Rhodri in Richard Bean's darkly comic two-hander as angry, frustrated middle-manager Ted, who wants to create his own utopian society.
Bean, writer of hit farce One Man, Two Guvnors, has even tweaked his 2002 play to make reference to Merchant's West Country accent.
Best known for co-wri... | "Two years ago I wouldn't have imagined doing this," says Stephen Merchant after making his stage acting debut this week in The Mentalists in London's West End. | 33538586 |
Monmouth MP David Davies said Velothon Wales lied when, he claims, it told him MPs backed the event.
About 15,000 cyclists will join in Sunday's race through Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Cardiff and Caerphilly. Some roads will be shut.
Velothon Wales said its team did "their best" to give "clear information" and "n... | Organisers of a major bike race have been accused of lying over its consultation for the event. | 33081862 |
Tabcorp and Tatts Group - the country's largest non-casino gambling firms - hope to form a business worth A$11.3bn ($7.1bn; £8.7bn).
But the deal needs to be scrutinised by regulators and approved by shareholders of both companies.
Betting is a national obsession in Australia, making it one of the world's most lucrati... | Two of Australia's biggest bookmakers plan to merge, as they try to compete against the rise of online betting. | 37700182 |
However, the English Premier League leaders have been told the 34-year-old is not for sale.
The Scotland international has 18 months left on his current contract, having joined Celtic in 2014.
That move followed two years out of the game with knee injury problems, with Sunderland and Hearts the goalkeeper's previous cl... | Chelsea have contacted Celtic with a view to making an offer for goalkeeper Craig Gordon, BBC Scotland has learned. | 38760966 |
The 19-year-old scored 14 times last season even though 25 of his 36 appearances were as a substitute.
New manager Pep Guardiola has rewarded him with a long-term deal on much improved terms.
"Kelechi is a natural goalscorer. I knew about him before, but I've been really impressed with him since I arrived," Guardiola s... | Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a two-year contract extension with the club. | 37124561 |
The Infant Cremation Commission, chaired by Lord Bonomy, made 64 recommendations, including an urgent review of cremation practices.
They include a statutory definition of ashes and regulation of cremation of babies of less than 24 weeks gestation.
The Scottish government has established a national investigation team t... | A report into the cremation of babies has recommended new laws and guidelines to protect bereaved families. | 27877615 |
The team, reporting in Current Biology, found a cluster of thousands of cells that could exist in either a "summer" or "winter" state.
They use the lengthening day to switch more of them into summer mode and the opposite when the nights draw in.
The annual clock controls when animals breed and hibernate and in humans m... | The way the body can track the passing of the seasons in a "chemical calendar" has been discovered by scientists. | 34351983 |
"From the schoolchildren who watched the launch in class, people watching on the underground... your messages mean a great deal to me," he blogged.
His blog also contains a selection of some of the best messages from social media sites Twitter and Instagram.
He arrived at the International Space Station for six months ... | UK astronaut Tim Peake has thanked the thousands of people around the world who sent him a good luck message, as he spends his first weekend in space. | 35141919 |
Eric Rafferty, 69, of Aberdeen, was convicted of seven offences of rape, attempted rape and indecency against his victims between 1982 and 1990.
Judge Lord Uist told Rafferty at the High Court in Edinburgh: "These are offences of the most appalling nature.
"It has taken a long time for justice to catch up with you, but... | A child rapist whose abuse of young girls was described as "wicked" has been jailed for 15 years. | 39367770 |
Officially, HM Revenue and Customs would only confirm that an operation is ongoing in the Newry area.
However, BBC News NI has been told that the operation began on Wednesday and centred on a property just outside Newry.
It is believed the property was searched on a previous occasion without anything untoward being fou... | Two men have been arrested during a large-scale operation against suspected fuel laundering in South Armagh. | 40532812 |
The Scots host Canada in a friendly at Easter Road ahead of a "must-win" World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
But, with only four points from four games, ticket sales have been poor for Wednesday's match in Edinburgh.
"There is a disappointment among the fans, but that can all be changed by one result," said head coach Strac... | Gordon Strachan hopes good results against Canada and Slovenia can reignite the Tartan Army's enthusiasm for his Scotland side. | 39331350 |
Lawrence put the hosts ahead with a free-kick before Hope Akpan levelled.
Christophe Berra's close-range finish restored Town's lead and Lawrence made it 3-1 with a superb 30-yard strike.
Danny Graham pulled a goal back from the penalty spot after Akpan was brought down by Adam Webster, but Rovers could not find a late... | Tom Lawrence took his tally to five goals in three games as Ipswich Town overcame Championship strugglers Blackburn Rovers at Portman Road. | 38539075 |
The former Tottenham boss, 69, has agreed to oversee upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Australia.
Jordan must win them both to reach the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2018 finals in Russia.
"If we win them and everyone is happy I'd love to come back," said Redknapp.
"We have to make sure we... | Harry Redknapp is open to the possibility of extending his spell in charge of Jordan beyond an initial two-game deal. | 35874835 |
Wagner, 29, who has featured in 18 Tests, will predominantly play first-class cricket during his time at Old Trafford.
"Neil is a world-class bowler with a tremendous pedigree," head coach Ashley Giles told the club website.
"Having him available for such an extended period will give our Division One campaign a real bo... | Lancashire have signed New Zealand seamer Neil Wagner as their overseas player for the 2016 campaign. | 35321945 |
The princess, whose name has yet to be announced, slept in her mother's arms during her first public appearance outside St Mary's Hospital, in London.
The princess - who is fourth in line to the throne - was delivered at 08:34 BST on Saturday after a short labour.
The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth of the ... | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have introduced their daughter to the world, as they left hospital to take her home to Kensington Palace. | 32567875 |
Kenneth Fults was sentenced for the 1996 killing of Cathy Bounds who was shot five times in the back of the head.
Signed statements by white juror Thomas Buffington show that he used racial slurs when referring to Fults.
So far state and federal judges have rejected the appeal.
Fults pleaded guilty at the 1997 trial an... | A black inmate has appealed to the US Supreme Court for a new sentencing hearing, arguing one of the jurors who sent to him to death row was racist. | 34201025 |
Heavy fighting has been reported, and President Ashraf Ghani said his forces had regained some government buildings.
Police said more than 80 militants had been killed, although there is no independent confirmation of this.
The Taliban overran Kunduz on Monday, forcing government troops to retreat.
US military planes w... | Afghan forces have been battling Taliban fighters to retake the city of Kunduz, a day after it fell to the insurgents in their biggest victory since their removal from power in 2001. | 34387914 |
EU law enforcement agency Europol said the gang purchased football clubs and then used them as a front for an opaque network of holding companies.
It said four major football clubs were searched along with houses and offices, resulting in three "key" arrests.
Third division club Uniao de Leiria was among those raided.
... | European and Portuguese police say they have dismantled a mainly Russian criminal gang laundering money through football in Portugal. | 36203418 |
That's the stark advice given to Marines in Iraq in 2003 by retired four-star General James Mattis, the man President-elect Donald Trump has named as his Defence Secretary.
Gen Mattis, who is dubbed "Mad Dog", is known as much for his memorable turn of phrase as his uncompromising approach to America's enemies.
The 66-... | "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet." | 38056197 |
The Commission argues that the test, introduced in 2004, discriminates against EU migrants, by setting extra conditions for certain social benefits.
But the EU advocate general said such unequal treatment was justified by the UK's need to protect the state budget.
Child benefit is among the payments affected by the rig... | A top EU legal adviser has backed the UK government in a court battle with the European Commission over the UK's right-to-reside test for EU migrants. | 34452825 |
It featured Diana speaking candidly about her upbringing, her troubled marriage and her public life.
Some viewers agreed with the tapes being aired, but others called the documentary "sensationalist" and "trashy".
The programme secured Channel 4's highest overnight viewing figures in more than a year.
It was watched wa... | Channel 4's documentary about the late Diana, Princess of Wales has been met with both criticism and praise. | 40848751 |
The council is to stop directly providing the services to save £2.8m in the next financial year, rising to £4.5m a year until 2021.
More than 16,000 people have signed a petition against the cuts.
A group of campaigners protested outside the council meeting at which the savings were approved.
The authority said its res... | More than 30 youth clubs in Staffordshire could close with the loss of 400 jobs after county councillors approved cuts to youth services. | 26643110 |
I know how Marilyn Monroe feels. Or at least, the fantastical version of her that is seduced in the film The Seven Year Itch by Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto.
Actor Tom Ewell's character uses "good old Rachmaninoff" as a wholly cynical tool of seduction in his erotic reverie, as Monroe succumbs to the music - an... | Ahead of a BBC Four tribute to composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, a BBC music journalist explains why his music continues to enthral and seduce. | 35126265 |
The 27-year-old joined the club on loan from Liverpool in January.
However, he has helped Palace win five games in those eight league games as the Eagles attempt to secure Premier League survival.
They are four points above the relegation zone with two games left and face third-bottom Hull on Sunday.
Sakho could miss t... | Crystal Palace have shortlisted Mamadou Sakho for their player of the season award despite making only eight appearances for them. | 39856162 |
Four people have been killed and 15 people hurt in the incident, which took place on Friday afternoon.
Police say one of the people killed in the attack was British.
The owner of the lorry said that it was stolen earlier on in the day.
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said everything pointed to an act of terrorism,... | Swedish police have arrested a man they believe to be the driver of a lorry which crashed into a shop in the centre of Sweden's capital city, Stockholm. | 39525687 |
Attackers were seen on CCTV throwing objects at the animals and chasing them at Danesmoor Nursing Home, Haslingden, Lancashire, on Tuesday night.
The alpacas - named Bill and Ben - are brothers and have lived at the home for five years. They were not hurt.
Lancashire Police said two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old volu... | Three youths have been spoken to by police over an attack on two alpacas with garden furniture. | 33940666 |
Puma Energy said it had acquired the Milford Haven facility along with three English inland terminals at Westerleigh, Theale and Bedworth.
Murco retained about 60 refinery staff at Milford Haven out of 400 when another deal to sell the plant failed.
Puma Energy said it will convert the site into a storage facility.
The... | Pembrokeshire's Murco oil refinery site has been bought four months after a separate sale collapsed, leading to hundreds of job losses. | 31877008 |
"Hi, are you busy? I need you to process a wire transfer for me urgently. Let me know when you are free so I can send the beneficiary's details. Thanks."
Many of us would jump to it, eager to please.
But this message has all the hallmarks of CEO fraud, one of the most common forms of business email fraud targeting thou... | What would you do if you received an email from your boss like this? | 37505760 |
The Brazilian had a hand in all three goals as PSG beat Guingamp to maintain their 100% start to the season.
Jordan Ikoko opened the scoring with an own goal moments after Neymar's pass to Edinson Cavani was cut out.
Neymar then assisted Cavani with an excellent through ball, before the Uruguayan passed to his new team... | Neymar scored on his Paris St-Germain debut following his world record £200m transfer from Barcelona. | 40869241 |
The Republic go into the Dublin game level on points with Group D leaders Serbia and aiming for the win that could put Austria out of contention.
"We want players to go to war," said Republic assistant boss Keane.
Jonathan Walters returned to training after two days off and Keane said the squad have no other injury wor... | Roy Keane has urged the Republic of Ireland's players to "put their bodies on the line" in Sunday's vital World Cup qualifier against Austria. | 40223682 |
The 24-year-old, capped 60 times by Wales, has played 26 matches in the last 35 weeks for club and country.
Asked if he was tempted by Rio, North said: "Yes, obviously, but in the grand scheme of things I'm a XVs player.
"It would be awesome to play in Rio but it's a big old ask to go at the end of this sort of season ... | Northampton Saints and Wales wing George North says he was tempted to go for the 2016 Rio Olympics sevens team. | 36202929 |
The 32-year-old had his contract with AC Milan terminated by mutual consent, bringing to an end his second spell.
He had one year left on his contract but activated a release clause after Milan failed to qualify for Europe.
"I've always said I wanted to play in the USA and now I have reached an agreement to play there,... | Brazilian playmaker Kaka will join former side Sao Paulo on loan before signing for new Major League Soccer club Orlando City in January 2015. | 28092779 |
Paul Sandford, also known as Paul Dyson, was sleeping at his home near Rotherham when Adam Goodridge repeatedly punched him before taking photos of his injuries, police said.
The 38-year-old died in hospital five days later on 4 November 2015.
Goodridge, 31, of Huntington Way, Maltby, was found guilty of manslaughter a... | A man who killed a sleeping man in a "cowardly and brutal attack" has been jailed for 12 years. | 38328864 |
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The competitors took part in heats based on their weight, and were judged on their board skills.
Organisers say money collected at the event will go to animal welfare charities.
Watch the clip to see some of the dogs in action with the... | More than 50 dogs have taken part in the annual Surf Dog competition in California, America. | 33751373 |
The Psychoactive Substances Act, which comes into force in the UK next month, makes it illegal to supply drugs which have a direct effect on mental processes, unless the drug is exempted.
Ministers had indicated that poppers would be included in the ban.
But advisers say poppers have only a "peripheral" effect on the b... | Government drugs advisers have said "poppers" - used by many gay men to enhance sexual experience - will not be covered by a ban on "legal highs". | 35826369 |
Let Books Be Books, launched earlier this month, is supported by former children's laureate Anne Fine and current laureate Malorie Blackman.
At the weekend, The Independent on Sunday announced it would no longer review books marketed to exclude either sex.
Other backing comes from poet laureate Carol-Ann Duffy, and His... | A new campaign asking publishers to stop labelling books for boys or girls has been backed by a number of leading authors, as well as bookseller Waterstones. | 26612080 |
The returns generated by document fraud, money laundering and online trade in illegal goods helps to pay for other damaging crimes, said Europol.
The wider use of technology by criminal gangs poses the "greatest challenge" to police forces, it said in a study.
It revealed that Europol is currently tracking 5,000 separa... | Technology is now at the "root" of all serious criminality, says Europe's police agency. | 39231676 |
Smith, 22, had a spell with the Cherries on loan during the 2010/11 season and has now signed a three-and-a-half year contract at Dean Court.
The right-back has also had loan spells at Wycombe, Torquay, MK Dons, Leeds, Millwall and Derby.
"We are really pleased to bring him in permanently," said Bournemouth manager Edd... | Bournemouth have completed the signing of Tottenham defender Adam Smith for an undisclosed fee. | 25927508 |
Angela Millington, 33, from Southend, Essex, had not been seen since February 2014. Her remains were found on Foulness Island four months later.
Two men, one aged 67 and the other 51, were arrested and bailed on suspicion of her murder.
Crimestoppers is offering the reward for information to find her killer.
Follow upd... | A £10,000 reward is being offered for information about the suspected murder of a homeless woman whose bones washed up on an island. | 36212377 |
Cafodd teuluoedd ar Heol Cyfyng yn Ystalyfera wybod bod rhaid gadael eu cartrefi yn syth oherwydd bygythiad gwirioneddol i'w diogelwch.
Mae dirprwy arweinydd Cyngor Castell Nedd Port Talbot, Anthony Taylor yn dweud bod pryder am 10 o dai.
Mae'r cyngor yn rhoi cefnogaeth i'r rhai sydd wedi gorfod symud ac yn gwneud ymdr... | Mae rhai o drigolion Cwm Tawe wedi gorfod symud o'u tai oherwydd pryderon am dirlithriad. | 40897737 |
More than 190 countries have committed to the deal that aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Mr Trump noted the potentially "tens of billions of dollars" that the US was required to spend on the Green Climate Fund - set up to raise money from the wealthiest nations to be spent on environmental projects in de... | Standing in the Rose Garden on Thursday at the White House, President Donald Trump outlined his reasons for withdrawing the United States from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. | 40138062 |
Twenty-two fire engines were called at about 03:20 BST to the Regent Superbowl and indoor market in Great Yarmouth.
The fire took almost seven hours to put out and an investigation into the cause is under way.
Town leaders have described the loss of the popular landmark at the height of the summer season as a "tragedy"... | Town leaders have described a fire that destroyed a popular landmark at the height of the summer season as a "tragedy". | 36983781 |
Motorists called police at about 08:10 on Wednesday after spotting the animal near the St James Interchange at J29.
Police and a local farmer eventually captured the cow from behind the barrier on the westbound carriageway.
At the height of the incident, there was a significant delay to westbound traffic with queuing s... | An escaped cow that caused delays during rush hour on the M8 motorway near Glasgow Airport has been captured. | 21259473 |
Glasgow City Council has approved £500,000 to refurbish Provanhall House and build a visitor centre at the site, which dates back to the 15th Century.
It will be one of the attractions in the proposed Seven Lochs Wetland Park, which aims to link nature venues between Glasgow and North Lanarkshire.
The cash comes from £... | One of Glasgow's oldest buildings is to undergo a major revamp as part of plans to regenerate the Easterhouse area. | 37307429 |
United manager Jose Mourinho was reported to be interested in the 22-year-old Sweden centre-back.
However, BBC Sport understands the form of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo in central defence has persuaded manager Jose Mourinho he does not need to buy.
The Portuguese also has cover at centre-back in Eric Bailly, Chris Small... | Manchester United will not make a move for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof during the January transfer window. | 38450944 |
Police were called to the scene at the Workmen's Club, on Front Street, Cramlington at 10:27 GMT by the ambulance service.
The victim was treated at the club by paramedics and taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
Officers have arrested a 35-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman on suspicion of murder and they a... | A 19-year-old man has died after being stabbed at a club in Northumberland. | 38430667 |
The chief inspector of England's schools added he had set out plans for unannounced inspections in 2012.
But he had decided instead on a half-day notice period after representations from "head teachers and others".
On Monday he had said the education secretary had halted snap inspections.
Now, amid concerns about the "... | Concerns about a takeover of some Birmingham schools by people with a hard-line Islamic agenda have proved the case for no-notice Ofsted inspections, Sir Michael Wilshaw says. | 27774701 |
The woman, 23, was sent back without the abortion having taken place, Australian media reports say.
The government made the decision after concluding the woman had changed her mind, they said.
But advocates assisting the woman say she was seeking counselling over the issue first.
Under Australia's asylum policy, any un... | A Somali woman who was allegedly raped on Nauru and brought to Australia for an abortion has reportedly been flown back to the island. | 34552321 |
Graceland Randers, which opened in 2011 in the town of Randers, will now be known as the Memphis Mansion.
The building is a replica of the singer's Memphis home, but is twice the size to house a shop and restaurant.
Henrik Knudsen, who runs the Danish attraction, said Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc demanded a name chang... | An Elvis Presley museum in Denmark has been forced to rebrand after a legal challenge over its use of the name of the singer's Graceland home. | 35167214 |
More than 1,500 people have supported a group wanting to meet Lucy Allan MP, who claimed her Facebook post represented her Telford constituents.
She offered to speak to "anyone, anytime" but local doctors say they have had "no luck".
It comes amid national strikes by junior doctors over pay and conditions.
On Saturday,... | Doctors have criticised their MP after she called trainee doctors "privileged" and accused them of "holding the NHS to ransom". | 36196454 |
Coach Rowland Phillips drafts in scrum-half Sian Moore, wing Jasmine Joyce, centre Gemma Rowland and full-back Elinor Snowsill.
Wales have lost their last three matches, but were much-improved in the 12-7 defeat by Ireland.
"There are only small parts of our game that need improving. We didn't want to make drastic chan... | Wales Women field a team showing four changes for their final Six Nations match against France in Brive. | 39280325 |
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast from Friday through to Monday, and Arriva Trains Wales said its network could be affected.
Routes currently at most risk of closure are Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Shrewsbury to Machynlleth.
It comes as part of the A490 in Powys has been closed due to flooding.... | Rail commuters have been warned routes could close at short notice over the weekend due to potential flooding. | 34994521 |
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