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It comes after seven medical experts suggested unpublished data showed therapy could improve the 11-month-old's brain condition.
Previously, the High Court said it was unlikely a US doctor offering to treat Charlie would be able to cure him.
GOSH said it would "explore" the data.
Charlie's case will be heard by Mr Just... | Great Ormond Street Hospital has applied for a fresh hearing in the case of Charlie Gard following claims of "new evidence relating to potential treatment for his condition". | 40535043 |
Little suffered the injury in the first half of the Robins' 2-1 Championship defeat at Leeds on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old, who joined City from Peterborough in June 2014, has made 28 appearances for the club this season.
Leading goalscorer Tammy Abraham, 19, is still being assessed by parent club Chelsea's medical staff... | Bristol City defender Mark Little will be out for four to six weeks after suffering a torn hamstring. | 39004683 |
Mr Putin wished Mr Trump "success in implementing the election programme".
Mr Trump, who had praised Mr Putin in the election campaign, said he wanted an "enduring relationship with Russia".
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama said Mr Trump had told him he remained "committed to a strong Nato".
The Kremlin revealed Mr Tr... | US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to "normalise US-Russia ties", the Kremlin has said, following a phone conversation between the two. | 37981770 |
The House of Keys seats will be contested in two constituencies within the capital of the island on 21 May.
Bill Henderson and David Cretney, who represented Douglas North and Douglas South respectively, were elected to the Legislative Council last month.
Nomination day - when candidates confirm their intention to stan... | The date of two by-elections has been set following the elevation of two Manx politicians to the Legislative Council. | 32250342 |
The Nottingham-based Scot executed her tactics brilliantly to stay in the top two throughout the race.
But the 25-year-old had to settle for silver behind South Korea's defending champion Minjeong Choi.
Christie then progressed to the 3,000m Super Final, finishing third to secure an overall world ranking of third.
"It ... | European champion Elise Christie claimed a 1,000m silver medal to add to her 1500m bronze at the Short-Track Speed Skating World Championships. | 35797921 |
Bella the terrier was found with hardly any hair left on her body by an RSPCA inspector last year.
Owners Craig and Sophie Palmer of Llwynhendy admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a dog at a pre-trial hearing in Llanelli on Thursday.
It heard that Bella had made an "incredible transformation" after veterinary tre... | A Carmarthenshire couple has been banned from keeping animals after a dog was found in a "shocking state". | 37874504 |
The Times reported Mr Coupe had been sentenced in his absence to two years in jail in what Sainsbury's described as "an historic commercial dispute".
The charges relate to a joint venture that Sainsbury's set up with a local businessman in 2001.
Sainsbury's said that Mr Coupe was not employed by the company at that tim... | Sainsbury's has rejected any allegations against its chief executive Mike Coupe in a legal row in Egypt. | 32510450 |
They had targeted a restaurant known as The Village in the Hodan district of the city but were stopped by guards, one of whom was killed.
The attackers opened fire on the guards, a local resident told Reuters.
Suicide bombers attacked another restaurant belonging to the same owner in September, killing 14 people.
Such ... | Two suicide bombers have blown themselves up trying to enter a restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing at least one person. | 20191673 |
The vessel was hit by cargo steamship SS Darro in thick fog, off the Isle of Wight, on 21 February 1917.
The South African Native Labour Corps troops onboard were travelling to France to assist the allies during World War One.
A ceremony was held earlier at Hollybrook Cemetery in Southampton.
The Princess Royal's husba... | Princess Anne has attended a memorial ceremony for more than 600 men who died in the sinking of the SS Mendi in the English Channel 100 years ago. | 39027882 |
Police said an officer protecting Parliament was stabbed by an attacker, who was shot by police.
The Conservative MP - and former Army officer - gave mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to the police officer in New Palace Yard, Westminster.
Four people, including the police officer, died in the incident.
At least 20 people we... | Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood has been called a "hero" after he was pictured giving first aid to one of the casualties of the London terror attack. | 39359319 |
She said Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum.
Explaining the decision, Mrs May said: "The country is coming together but Westminster is not."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said his party wanted the election, calling it a chance to get a government that puts "the majority ... | UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June. | 39629603 |
But he told the BBC that there was no need to "rush into" EU exit talks.
On Saturday, EU leaders called for negotiations to start "as soon as possible" now that the UK has voted to leave the bloc.
"They are saying that because they are in a real panic; they have no cards to play," Mr Martin said.
He added: "Contrary to... | Leading Brexit businessman Tim Martin, founder of the Wetherspoons pub chain, has said anxiety about leaving the European Union was "understandable". | 36629722 |
The charity has teamed up with Intel to equip patients with smartwatches which record continous data about them.
The organisations carried out tests earlier in the year and now plan to release an app to help doctors study the effects of different medications.
The effort has been given a cautious welcome by other resear... | The Michael J Fox Foundation is attempting to use wearable sensors to monitor the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. | 28776282 |
She said it had been clear for some time that victims did not have confidence in her, adding that it was time to "get out of the way".
Victims' groups earlier told government officials they were "unanimous" she should quit, citing her social links with ex-Home Secretary Lord Brittan.
Home Secretary Theresa May said she... | Fiona Woolf is to step down as the head of an inquiry into historic child sex abuse, she has told the BBC. | 29855265 |
The human rights group says aid agencies must be allowed immediate access to the country, to prevent more civilians dying.
Some fighters in the north have said they have stopped military operations.
But Amnesty says all food supplies and medicines stored by aid agencies have been looted and most workers have fled.
"The... | Mali is on the brink of a major humanitarian disaster following a coup and rebellion in the north, Amnesty International says. | 17634612 |
The 32-year-old Australia lock, who has captained his country for 16 of his 62 Tests, joined Harlequins in 2015.
Horwill, who previously played for Super Rugby outfit Queensland Reds, will succeed England scrum-half Danny Care as Quins skipper.
"I'm very humbled and honoured to be asked to captain such a great club," H... | James Horwill has been named as Harlequins' new captain ahead of the 2017-18 Premiership season. | 40247234 |
A vote at the East Lothian club failed to rally a two-thirds majority of members behind allowing women to join.
East Lothian Labour MSP Iain Gray has lodged a motion at the Scottish Parliament calling for the club to "consider the decision again".
David Cameron, Nicola Sturgeon and golf professionals, including Rory Mc... | Pressure is mounting on Muirfield Golf Club to reverse its decision not to allow women members. | 36340197 |
Although people are living longer than ever before, men have seen less improvement and are "a generation behind" women, say the authors.
The World Health Organization team who looked at data for nearly nine million people in 53 countries.
It says men have not yet reached the average rise in years of life that women enj... | European men are lagging behind women in terms of life expectancy, a major new report reveals. | 21760905 |
Rovers had the better of the first-half chances, Andy Cook and Lois Maynard going close early on before Jeff Hughes had a close-range effort well saved by Kyle Letheren in the closing stages.
The game swung in York's favour after Hughes was sent off for a challenge on Richard Brodie in the opening minutes of the second... | Ten-man Tranmere halted their two-game losing run in the National League with a goalless draw at York. | 37283000 |
Hoggard, 40, took 248 wickets in 68 Tests for England and also played for Yorkshire and Leicestershire.
He will work to head coach Sall Briggs for the 2017 WSL competition.
"There is a massive amount of talent in the women's game, coupled with the tenacity and desire to improve," said Hoggard.
"I'm massively looking fo... | Former England seamer Matthew Hoggard has taken on an assistant coach role with Women's Super League club Loughborough Lightning. | 40063102 |
The Llandaff Diocesan service begins at 15:00 GMT on Sunday at Llandaff Cathedral, ahead of Dr Morgan's retirement on Tuesday.
He has been at the head of the Church in Wales for nearly 14 years - the longest serving in the Anglican Communion.
He is retiring on his 70th birthday.
Dr Morgan has supported numerous causes,... | A farewell service is being held in Cardiff to mark the retirement of the Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Llandaff, Dr Barry Morgan. | 38773938 |
The ruling on Thursday by South Africa's Constitutional Court - that he breached the country's constitution by refusing to repay government money spent on his private home in rural Nkandla - has left him with limited room for manoeuvre.
Mr Zuma has survived numerous allegations of corruption and cronyism. Here are five... | Following President Jacob Zuma's apology live on TV on Friday night is the 73-year-old leader likely to see out his remaining three years in office? | 35941848 |
Powys council had hoped to bring in the fees at car parks in Brecon, Llanfair Caereinion, Presteigne, Sennybridge and Talgarth.
Councillor Liam Fitzpatrick said he had been contacted by residents who were concerned about the impact on communities of the proposed charges.
Plans to introduce residents' parking schemes wi... | Plans to introduce car parking charges in mid Wales will be reviewed after community concerns were raised. | 40402574 |
Scott Van Zyl was killed last week on the banks of the Limpopo river, said Sakkie Louwrens, director of a South-African crime-fighting NGO.
He said Mr Van Zyl disappeared during a hunting safari last week.
His death is the latest in a series of fatal crocodile attacks in Zimbabwe.
Mr Louwrens told the BBC that Mr Van Z... | DNA tests on the carcass of a crocodile shot in Zimbabwe have confirmed that it contains the remains of a missing South African hunter, an investigator has told the BBC. | 39658126 |
SS troops murdered 642 people in the central village of Oradour-sur-Glane on 10 June 1944.
Werner C did not deny being in the village but said he had no direct involvement in the murders.
Prosecutors accused him of shooting 25 people and helping to murder many more.
Some 450 women and children were herded into a church... | A court in the German city of Cologne has said there is not enough evidence to try an 89-year-old man accused over an infamous Nazi massacre of civilians in France. | 30391649 |
National Assembly head Diosdado Cabello also alleged that Mr Nieves - who has left the country - had been bribed.
Mr Nieves was a prosecutor in the trial of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez - a trial he now calls a sham.
He says Mr Lopez, who was sentenced to almost 14 years in jail, is innocent.
Mr Nieves left Venezue... | The president of Venezuela's National Assembly has labelled Franklin Nieves - a former prosecutor who has said the judiciary convicted an innocent man - a "thug" and a "traitor". | 34669611 |
Thousands of actors and participants are taking part in the Green Fields Beyond event.
It also focuses on the role of the women, dubbed "Munitionettes", who worked on the production lines
The tank was designed by William Tritton and Walter Wilson while working for Lincoln agricultural engineering firm Fosters.
Click he... | Celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's first World War One tanks are taking place. | 36815169 |
Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust was inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in April.
Although overall care at the trust was "good", Southport and Formby Hospital did not give sufficient priority to safety in urgent care, said inspectors.
The trust said more nurses have been hired while A&E standards ... | A hospital's A&E department where patients had to wait up to 11 hours in ambulances has been rated "inadequate" by inspectors. | 37984911 |
The PCCs, as they will be known, will be tasked with scrutinising their force and holding it to account. They will also be able to hire and dismiss the chief constable and set the force's budget.
The commissioners will be paid and are supposed to empower local people into having a say on how crime is tackled in their a... | On 15 November, 37 police and crime commissioners will be elected in England along with four in Wales. | 19480158 |
Margaret Drozdowicz has agreed to resign from her post under the terms of a settlement at Belfast High Court.
The Trust is also to pay Dr Drozdowicz's legal costs.
Dr Drozdowicz sued for alleged breach of contract linked to her exclusion from the South West Acute Hospital in County Fermanagh in 2013.
But after a week-l... | A consultant anaesthetist is to be paid £500,000 as part of a settlement reached in her legal action against the Western Health and Social Care Trust. | 37524520 |
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed the fine, accusing the firm of breaching rules by sending a corrosive drain cleaner by air.
Nine UPS employees complained of burns after handling the package after the substance leaked, the authority said.
Amazon said it would work with the FAA to improve its proces... | Online retailer Amazon is facing a $350,000 (£247,000) fine for allegedly shipping hazardous chemicals that injured delivery workers. | 36528153 |
The focus will move to whether the prime minister can keep his party politely together during a period of public disagreement.
The ability to restrict benefits to migrants is an important victory for Mr Cameron - ammunition for his argument that he has achieved changes to help reduce the number of EU migrants coming to... | The ink is hardly dry on the UK's EU deal, but immediately the focus has switched to the substance of what David Cameron has achieved and - possibly an awkward question - how many of his colleagues will argue against him. | 35618255 |
Stokes, who was signed by Pune for a record £1.7m for an overseas player in the IPL, smashed 103 from 63 balls in Sunday's win over Gujarat Lions.
"We were very excited to get him," said Pune skipper Smith.
"I had said before the auction to the guys, 'just do what you have to to get him'."
Stokes came out to bat with P... | Australia captain Steve Smith says England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been a "perfect fit" at Indian Premier League side Rising Pune Supergiant. | 39777151 |
The law requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and clinics to maintain hospital-like conditions.
Republicans contended the law protects women while advocates argued the measure restricts access to abortions.
The key decision is the first major abortion ruling since 2007.... | The US Supreme Court has struck down a 2013 Texas abortion law that imposed restrictive regulations on the procedure. | 36641063 |
Each year, hundreds of thousands of birds are killed on the bases, mostly sold for food in what has become a multi-million pound black-market trade.
The crime team is being increased from a squad of six to 11.
Conservationists welcomed the move but point out that they must patrol a base that sprawls over 100 square mil... | The UK authorities in Cyprus are doubling the number of officers targeting illegal songbird trapping on British military territory. | 37557924 |
Broady, ranked 78 in the world, failed to take either of her two break points as Parmentier, 30, took the first set.
The Briton, 26, fought hard but was broken when serving to stay in the match in the second set.
France's Parmentier, ranked 113th, beat defending champion Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in straight sets in th... | British number three Naomi Broady lost 6-4 7-5 to Pauline Parmentier in the second round of the Katowice Open. | 35987137 |
Mr Cook was paid $8.75m (£7.1m) in salary and bonus in 2016, down from $10.3m the previous year.
All Apple's named executives saw their salary and bonus payments fall after the company reported lower sales and income in the year to September.
However, Mr Cook also received $136m from the sale of shares.
The informatio... | Apple chief executive Tim Cook saw his salary and bonus slide in the last financial year, but his income from the sale of shares jumped dramatically. | 38529286 |
On tax the signal was clear.
Philip Hammond was no fan of the triple tax lock David Cameron promised voters before the 2015 election - no increase in income tax, national insurance contributions or VAT.
He suggested the lock should be dropped, and it was.
Towards the end of the interview I turned to immigration and, gi... | Three days after Theresa May called the general election, I interviewed the chancellor about what we could expect from any new Tory government. | 40245859 |
The baby's grandmother was walking alongside the river, near Victoria Street, on Friday when the pram she was pushing fell in the water.
James Williams and Andy Hill jumped in the river while Mickey Bramall fetched a life buoy before giving the youngster first aid.
West Mercia Police said the men's quick thinking avert... | Three men have spoken about the moment they saved a six-month-old girl from the River Severn in Shrewsbury. | 31478029 |
The wicketkeeper-batsman, 27, batted through the innings for an unbeaten 118 from 67 balls, hitting 10 fours and eight sixes as they posted 215-6.
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 134 with 11 balls to spare, opener Hamilton Masakadza hitting five sixes in his 63.
Afghanistan also secured the one-day international series in... | Afghanistan's Mohammad Shahzad hit the fourth highest Twenty20 international score as his team beat Zimbabwe by 81 runs in Sharjah for a 2-0 series win. | 35277259 |
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found patients in the A&E department were waiting in corridors.
It also said they were waiting longer than the standard 18 weeks for surgical specialist treatment.
The RUH said it was disappointed with the overall rating but delighted with its outstanding rating on patient care.
End of... | Bath's Royal United Hospital "requires improvement", particularly in the area of patient waiting times, a health watchdog said. | 37022554 |
Malcolm Shabazz, 29, succumbed in hospital to multiple injuries he suffered on Thursday.
Mexico's attorney general's office said an investigation into the incident was under way.
The US state department said that it was in contact with the family and offering appropriate assistance.
Shabazz was discovered with fatal wo... | The grandson of US political activist Malcolm X has died in Mexico City following a fight in a bar, say Mexican officials. | 22489315 |
The Conservative MP said it was his birthday and asked the PM if she would reopen a prison in his constituency - or "just sing happy birthday?"
Mrs May replied: "I'm very happy to wish him a very happy birthday... I hope that Mrs Bone is going to treat the occasion in an appropriate manner."
The laughter forced Mrs May... | The Speaker was forced to step in to stop MPs' laughter at the innuendo in Theresa May's response to Peter Bone at Prime Minister's Questions. | 37706274 |
The country's ministry of religious affairs is taking legal action against Mahmoud al-Moghazi, the cleric of the Nile Delta town of Kafr al-Dawar.
Instead of chanting "praying is better than sleeping", the traditional call, he has been saying "praying is better than spending time on Facebook".
Worshippers at the Sayed ... | An Egyptian muezzin is facing disciplinary action for altering the words of the call to dawn prayer. | 34105141 |
Long before 24-hour news channels started, British Pathé brought the historic events of the 20th Century to local cinemas.
Reams of Pathé newsreels, including clips from Staffordshire, are now available online.
There is the usual footage of royal visits to the county but also a number of quirky features including early... | BBC Four is currently showing a series called The Story of British Pathé which chronicles the history of the famous newsreel makers. | 14747804 |
The woman, 23, had requested weeks ago to be transferred from Nauru, part of Australia's offshore network housing people seeking asylum, to Australia so she could have an abortion.
Australia's top court is currently reviewing the legality of the centres.
Thousands of people joined protests at the weekend in support of ... | A Somali woman who became pregnant after allegedly being raped on Nauru has arrived in Australia. | 34502142 |
The 6.5-magnitude quake struck in the sparsely-populated north of Sichuan, the US Geological Survey said.
Some reports suggest the death toll could be much higher. The epicentre was close to an area popular with tourists.
Sichuan province is prone to earthquakes. More than 70,000 people were killed in a quake in 2008.
... | An earthquake has killed at least five people and injured more than 60 in China's south-western province of Sichuan, officials say. | 40869028 |
Bo Xilai has been stripped of his position in the Communist party's politburo because of his connection with the suspected murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.
A series of official editorials say the investigation into Mr Bo is an example of the Communist party "safeguarding the rule of law".
These commentary pi... | China has moved quickly to cast the downfall of one of the country's top politicians as a simple case of legal wrongdoing. | 17738723 |
The Rugby Football Union is giving full-time contracts to 20 players.
They include 12 members of the squad that won the 15-a-side Women's Rugby World Cup in Paris earlier this month, beating Canada in the final.
England's World Cup-winning captain Katy Mclean, one of the players awarded a contract, described the deals ... | England's top female rugby players will be paid for the first time as the Women's Sevens squad goes professional. | 28924321 |
It said uncertainty about the referendum's result and "paralysis" in government contributed to the negative mood.
The FSB claimed increasing numbers of companies were planning job cuts.
Firms prepared to invest were down by almost a third compared to a year ago.
Mike Cherry, FSB chairman, said the increase in labour an... | Confidence among small firms was at a four-year low even before the EU referendum, according to a survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). | 36701057 |
Police said the robbers, one armed with a suspected firearm, entered two houses at Brook Street, Omagh, at about 09:50 BST on Saturday and stole money.
One of the homes was a parochial house. No-one was injured.
Det Sgt Ian Lyle said the suspects were "aged in their 30s, with local accents and were wearing green jacket... | Two priests have been robbed at gunpoint by masked men in County Tyrone. | 33493445 |
The 19-year-old right-back played 13 games for the Second Division club last season.
He has made three appearances for Manchester City this season - one in the League Cup and two in the Champions League.
Maffeo, who has represented Spain at U19 level, joined City in 2013 and has come through the club's academy system. | Manchester City defender Pablo Maffeo has joined Spanish side Girona on loan until the end of the season. | 38442703 |
Bwlchgwyn's lofty claim has had cold water poured over it by data from mapping agency Ordnance Survey.
It showed Trefil in Blaenau Gwent is the highest with an elevation of 1,341ft (409m).
Local councillor Alyson Tippings said she had always known Trefil was one of the highest villages, but it "would be nice" to now ha... | A village near Wrexham which has a sign boasting it is Wales' highest is not - it is not even the second highest. | 35166641 |
The girl, who says she gets musical inspiration while skipping, "seemed very thrilled with it all", her PR manager Judy Grahame told the BBC.
Deutscher reimagined the tale of Cinderella, setting it in an opera house run by the wicked stepmother.
The German-language opera was staged at Vienna's Casino Baumgarten theatre... | An audience in Vienna has given a standing ovation to 11-year-old British composer Alma Deutscher at the premiere of her opera Cinderella. | 38467218 |
A new US version of the car show is being made by BBC America with actor William Fichtner among the hosts.
Fichtner is known for such films as The Dark Knight and Black Hawk Down and TV series like Prison Break and Invasion.
He will be joined by drag racer Antron Brown and car journalist Tom "Wookie" Ford. Ex-Friends s... | If Top Gear fans haven't been won over by the show's current presenting line-up - an alternative is coming. | 39337494 |
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will announce in the new year which six sides will take part in the inaugural Twenty20 event next season.
Sussex, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight support the Ageas Bowl's bid.
"We feel the bid sits very well with our development of women's and gi... | Hampshire are pressing ahead with a bid to host a Women's Super League team. | 34720181 |
The movie, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco, features a fictional plot to assassinate Kim Jong-un.
A leaked scene from the film showed the leader's head engulfed in a slow-motion fireball.
Hackers, calling themselves the Guardians of Peace, warned of a "bitter fate" for viewers of the "awful" film.
There has bee... | Sony's film The Interview has been pulled after hackers threatened a 9/11 style attack on any cinemas which screened the comedy. | 30532822 |
Sazsa Silvas, who shares her time between London and Groeslon, Gwynedd, travels everywhere with her "white ball of fluff" Starina Esperanza Silvaz.
Starina was scouted by an animal modelling agency in a pet shop and snapped up.
She is due to appear in a double-page spread in the middle of the Chinese edition of the mag... | A supermodel cat with "eyes like David Bowie" will star in the iconic fashion magazine, Vogue. | 36670898 |
They were detained after the bodies were found at a house in Dawson Avenue in Spalding on Friday.
Elizabeth Edwards, 49, and daughter Katie, 13, are understood to have died but they have not been formally named.
The teenagers are due before Lincoln Magistrates' Court. They are believed to be a boy and a girl, but polic... | Two 14-year-olds are due in court accused of murdering a woman and her daughter in Lincolnshire. | 36069596 |
The woman, who had been using the smartphone app Periscope, reportedly jumped under a train at a station about 25 miles (40 km) south of Paris on Tuesday.
The video is no longer available on Periscope, which is owned by Twitter.
Twitter said it did not comment "on individual accounts".
According to French newspapers, t... | An investigation into the death of a 19-year-old French woman who reportedly live-streamed herself taking her own life has opened in France. | 36267011 |
The 36-year-old former Sale and Saracens fly-half, capped 38 times by England, will work under Exiles director of rugby Nick Kennedy.
Hodgson amassed 2,623 points in his Premiership career before making his final appearance in May 2016.
England women and former London Welsh assistant coach Matthew Ferguson also joins t... | Premiership record points scorer Charlie Hodgson has joined London Irish as kicking coach. | 40837008 |
Wales' Williams, 40, faces five-time champion O'Sullivan in The Masters first round at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.
Englishman O'Sullivan, 40, returned to the professional tour in December 2015 after an eight-month sabbatical.
"It's just a freak how good he is," Williams added.
"There's not a player around that can pla... | Ronnie O'Sullivan is "nowhere near as good as he used to be" but still remains the best in the world, says Mark Williams. | 35284354 |
It was the second time in two days that the country's national anthem was subject to a mix-up at the tournament.
Organisers apologised for playing the Chile anthem instead of Uruguay before their game against Mexico on Sunday.
Chile went on to lose Monday's game 2-1 to the 2014 World Cup finalists.
Fans and players wer... | Chile's players and fans had to compete with the music of rapper Pitbull, as it was played over the final bars of their national anthem before a Copa America match against Argentina. | 36466543 |
They might only have a little bit of information about their environment, but in a group, different animals might have separate but complementary information about a particular problem.
Some may know where to find food but not how to access it.
Others might know how to get at it but not where it is hidden, scientists a... | Fish pool their experience to solve problems collectively, according to new research. | 39628773 |
Populous, who designed the London Olympic Stadium and the O2 arenas in London, Berlin and Dublin, was chosen from a shortlist of five.
Bristol Arena, a 12,000-seat venue set to open in 2017, will be built in the Temple Quarter enterprise zone.
The council said more than 50,000 people viewed the five designs online and ... | The winning team to design a £91m entertainment arena in Bristol has been announced. | 31925934 |
A colleague had to take the controls when Richard Pease collapsed after missing the landing pad at Ryde on the Isle of Wight on 22 June.
The craft was carrying 36 passengers at the time. It had previously taken 95 passengers to Southsea in Hampshire.
Pease, 50, of Northwood on the island, pleaded guilty at a previous h... | A hovercraft pilot who transported passengers across the Solent while nearly three times the legal alcohol limit has been jailed for eight months. | 29566304 |
The Curator of Art Louise Downey said that the only alternative would be that the pictures remained unseen in stores.
Only oil paintings are allowed to be displayed outside the museum.
Ms Downey said wall space was also needed for exhibitions, making it difficult to show as much of the public art collection as possible... | A shortage of wall space at Jersey Museum means that some pictures are displayed in other States-owned buildings. | 13927679 |
Councillors representing the New Forest National Park Authority voted in favour of instigating the Cycle Charter.
There are 30 clauses containing guidance for people organising cycling events in the New Forest.
The cap on the number of cyclists in large events has been called "discriminatory" by CTC, the national cycli... | A voluntary charter restricting the number of cyclists in events to 1,000 has been approved for the New Forest. | 30944927 |
The investor's money helped the struggling bank avoid a state rescue during the financial crisis.
Bank of Ireland shares fell 5% in early trading, despite assurances from Mr Ross that the sale was not a "negative comment" on the firm.
Mr Ross's funds have reportedly made a profit of several hundred million euros on the... | US billionaire Wilbur Ross has sold his entire 5.5% stake in Bank of Ireland. | 27775619 |
When operational, the £10bn nuclear plant is expected to create 850 permanent jobs and should start generating power by 2025.
Reports in Japan suggest owner Hitachi will suspend the project if new investors fail to come forward.
But Horizon - a subsidiary it has charged with delivering Wylfa - said it was confident it... | The company behind Wylfa Newydd on Anglesey has denied its owner is trying to distance itself from the scheme. | 40437707 |
The brand seen on the feet of many celebrities and royalty said new store openings and trading in all areas had driven growth, especially in China.
Chief executive Pierre Denis said "continuing strength" in China put the firm on course for "another record year despite the challenging backdrop".
Investors liked what the... | Many luxury brands are complaining that the economic slowdown in China has hit their sales - but not Jimmy Choo. | 38023733 |
George Francis Kidson was discovered by police on 5 November in The Flatts, Sowerby, Thirsk.
He was taken to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, where he died on Monday.
Ryan Brady Campbell, 29, from Thirsk, was remanded by Northallerton magistrates charged with attempted murder and theft. He is due to app... | An 85-year-old man who was found with serious injuries at his home has died. | 34785864 |
Nothing has been heard from Mr Yasuda, 42, since he disappeared after entering northern Syria in July last year.
In the video he appears to say Japan's government has ignored his plight.
Japanese media say a Syrian man in Turkey told them he posted the video and that Mr Yasuda was being held by the jihadist group al-Nu... | The Japanese government says it believes a video posted on Facebook is of Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda who is missing in Syria. | 35829756 |
The 24-year-old, who was from the Newtownards area, died after an assault at a house on Bangor Road in the town at about 05:30 GMT.
Mr Miskelly was found lying on the road. He was treated by ambulance staff but died at the scene a short time later.
Two 19-year-old men arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody.
... | The man murdered in Newtownards, County Down, overnight was Richard Miskelly, police have confirmed. | 39095367 |
Ross Agnew, 38, told the High Court in Glasgow that he did not give police this information when Mr Toner's body was found as he was too afraid.
He was giving evidence at the trial of Douglas Fleming and John McDonald.
Both men deny murdering Mr Toner, whose body was found in a field at Langbank weeks after he went mis... | The Martin Toner murder trial has been told that one of the accused was seen with a shirt "saturated in blood" on the day of the alleged killing. | 32119939 |
A 10-year-long deal is due to end in June 2018, and chief constable Andy Marsh confirmed he had "given notice" that the contract will not be renewed.
Instead he said he wants to work with neighbouring police and fire services.
Southwest One, which is 75% owned by IBM, carries out administrative, IT and human resources ... | Avon and Somerset Police will not be renewing its contract with the joint venture company Southwest One, the BBC has learned. | 36551213 |
The Gunners began the day a point behind fourth-place Liverpool and were on course to displace the Reds when they took an eighth-minute lead.
But Liverpool, needing a win to ensure fourth, broke Middlesbrough resistance just before the break, and won 3-0.
Manchester City claimed third with a very easy 5-0 win at Watfor... | Arsenal failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years despite a 3-1 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League. | 39992606 |
The Pirates have given a host of players their chance, with Scotland's Blair Cowan and England's Jack Nowell spending time at the club before going on to gain international recognition.
"Guys look at the Cornish Pirates and they know it's a stepping stone to get to the Premiership," Davies said.
"Thirty four players si... | Cornish Pirates boss Ian Davies says he wants players to use his side as a way of getting to a Premiership club. | 35754600 |
More than 120 members of the Prospect union began the 48-hour strike at midday on Tuesday. They have now begun working to rule.
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) and Prospect are in dispute over an increase in wages for workers.
Ten of the airports remained open during the strike.
Scottish government-owned ... | Industrial action by security staff at Scotland's 11 regional airports has come to an end without a resolution to the dispute over pay and conditions. | 32234172 |
Cumbernauld couple Jim and Ann McQuire and Billy and Lisa Graham of Bankfoot were among 30 Britons killed in Sousse by a gunman with extremist links.
Their bodies were flown back to the UK on Thursday.
A candlelit vigil was planned in Perthshire for the Grahams, while a special church service was held in Cumbernauld in... | A nationwide minute's silence has been held in memory of the victims of the shooting in Tunisia last Friday. | 33381164 |
The 29-year-old is accused of causing the death of Joetta Shumba in a crash on the M62 on 24 January.
Ms Shumba, 25, was in a grey Audi S3 that collided with a lorry near the Eccles Interchange, Greater Manchester.
The injured driver of the car was arrested on Friday after trying to leave hospital, police said.
The cra... | A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after trying to 'abscond' from hospital. | 35449505 |
The tennis coach said Murray, who won gold in the men's singles at London 2012, would probably find the experience "emotional".
Andy Murray is due to lead Team GB at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympics at 00:00 BST on Friday.
The current Wimbledon champion is the first tennis player to fill the role.
Judy Murray ... | Judy Murray has said her son Andy is "absolutely thrilled" to have been chosen as flag bearer for Team GB at the Rio Olympics. | 36973445 |
On Monday Australia's upper house, the Senate, rejected a piece of government legislation for a second time.
This provided Mr Turnbull with a trigger for a so-called double dissolution election.
Mr Turnbull said at a press conference on Tuesday that he intended to ask the governor general to dissolve parliament after t... | Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed he intends to call an election for 2 July. | 36052249 |
With less than three days to go before nominations close, the Bank is urging more people to make suggestions, via the Bank's website.
Favourite ideas so far include the sculptor and artist Barbara Hepworth, the author Beatrix Potter and fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
Whoever wins will replace the economist Adam Sm... | As many as 18,000 people have suggested a new face to put on the new £20 note, the Bank of England has revealed. | 33564928 |
At least 15 people were injured in the attack at the Istiqlal school, home to the French Cultural Centre.
Video footage showed chaos inside the packed auditorium after the explosion.
Earlier, at least six Afghan soldiers were killed by a suicide bomber on the outskirts of Kabul - part of a string of attacks by the Tali... | A suicide bomber has attacked a French-run school in the Afghan capital Kabul, killing several people during a show, French officials say. | 30431830 |
Newmarket FC player Shaun Whiter, 27, had his legs amputated after the crash. His friend Joey Abbs was badly hurt.
Jan Adamec of Shetland Road, Haverhill, was charged with two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He did not enter a plea at Peterborough Magistrates' Court and is due before Cambridge Cr... | A 40-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged in connection with a crash that led to a footballer losing both of his legs. | 36767464 |
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The 0-0 draw means O'Neill's side stay second in Group F and on course to reach next summer's finals in France.
"It probably strengthens our chances of being in the top three as we are nine points ahead of Finland with four games left," said O'Neill.
"The aim has to be kee... | Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill was pleased to have bagged a precious point against Romania in Belfast in the push for Euro 2016 qualification. | 33094706 |
Frank McHugh runs the genealogy workshops in Lisnaskea.
Mr McHugh was finding that technology was becoming a barrier for some of the older people he works with.
He decided to ask the grandchildren of the participants for help.
"There's so much in the way of resources on the internet and really the young people were the... | A project in County Fermanagh that helps older people research their family history has brought in technology experts from very close to home. | 37213254 |
Merthyr RFC coach Lee Jarvis said seven players suffered the friction burns to their legs and arms after their match at Sardis Road, Pontypridd.
Merthyr were playing RGC 1404 in the National Cup semi-final on Sunday.
A spokesman for Pontypridd RFC said the club had no comment to make.
Merthyr RFC posted photos of the i... | A Welsh rugby coach has posted photographs on social media of burns his players received playing on an artificial pitch. | 39423293 |
Connor Williams, 17, and Conor Tiley, 18, both from the Aberbargoed area, died on Sunday.
The car the pair were travelling in on New Road, Tir-y-Berth, Hengoed, crashed just before 19:30 GMT.
Gwent Police said the boy was being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and inquiries were continuing.
The ... | A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following a crash which killed two other teenagers in Caerphilly county. | 35240565 |
The Nasdaq fell 2.4% - its biggest drop since April 2014 - to 4,876 on concerns that technology and biotech stocks have become overvalued.
The Dow sank 1.6% and the broader S&P 500 slid 1.5% after US durable goods orders unexpectedly fell in February.
Japan's Nikkei 225 and the broader Topix both fell 0.9% while South ... | Asian stocks fell on Thursday following weak US economic data and a sharp selloff in US technology shares. | 32062201 |
The tapes, which allegedly date from 2014, were published on the Publico website (in Spanish) four days before Sunday's general election.
Opposition party leaders have called on him to resign in light of the claims.
But Mr Fernandez Diaz called the tapes "biased, out of context and edited".
"To accuse me of conspiring ... | Spanish interior minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz is facing a political storm after leaked tapes appeared to show him trying to incriminate political rivals. | 36598874 |
Yes, you read that right: a glass church, shaped just like a vast high-heeled shoe as if lost by a titan Cinderella while racing through the coastal province of Chaiyi.
Made out of over 320 tinted glass panels, the shiny blue building measures more than 10m (36ft) wide and cost about T$23m (US$686,000 £477,000).
Aer... | A 16m-high (55ft) glass church in the shape of a high-heeled shoe has been built in Taiwan, apparently in a bid to attract more women. | 35320373 |
Wrexham's supporters, making a round trip of nearly 600 miles, had little to cheer as their side rarely threatened.
The Whites dominated after ex-Newport striker Bird turned-in from close range in the 18th minute after Kane Richards' set-up.
Chris Kinnear's side are sixth in the National League after three games.
Wrexh... | Ryan Bird's first-half goal gave Dover Athletic a second win in five days as they beat Wrexham at the Crabble Athletic Ground. | 40835470 |
BBC director general Tony Hall hailed him as "a broadcasting legend".
Sir Terry hosted a long-running TV chat show, fronted the Eurovision Song Contest and was the face of Children in Need, while his Radio 2 breakfast show regularly had around 8m listeners.
Broadcaster Simon Mayo said: "There was no-one better at being... | Tributes have poured in for veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan who has died aged 77, after a short illness. | 35454040 |
Scunthorpe needed to better Barnsley's result at Wigan to secure the final play-off position but the Tykes' victory ended their top-six ambitions.
Tom Hopper put the Iron ahead as he slid Paddy Madden's deflected effort past keeper George Long from 15 yards.
Madden fired past Long after half-time as Scunthorpe kept pus... | Scunthorpe United failed to make the League One play-offs despite beating Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. | 36180664 |
So claims Mauricio Macri, the centre-right politician who became president of Latin America's third largest economy in December.
The US-educated businessman has made it a priority to mend relations with foreign powers and investors after 10 years of combative rhetoric under his leftist predecessors, Nestor Kirchner and... | "There are winds of change in Argentina." | 35864976 |
Residents of the Isle of Muck set up a dedicated Facebook page to attract applicants after the former teacher left for family reasons.
Nearly 60 people applied and now a permanent teacher has been appointed.
The successful applicant, Laura Marriner, will move to the island with her husband Dean and their two sons.
She ... | A new teacher has been found for a school with nine pupils on a tiny Hebridean island after a social media appeal generated worldwide interest. | 37761858 |
Sheffield council leader Julie Dore said the city could not wait to welcome back the heptathlon winner on Saturday.
Suggestions about the best way to pay tribute to Ennis's victory include renaming one of the city's squares, to erecting statues in her honour.
Ms Dore said it was important not to rush a decision.
A civi... | Jessica Ennis's home city is to consult with her before deciding the best way to permanently mark her Olympic gold medal-winning efforts. | 19153336 |
The UUP's Tom Elliott said there should have been arrests after about 20 people in paramilitary-style uniforms led a parade into the city cemetery.
Police have said evidence gathered will be reviewed and prosecutions pursued if offences were committed.
A spokesperson said a proportionate and appropriate policing operat... | The police have responded to criticism following a dissident republican parade in Londonderry on Easter Monday. | 39627922 |
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