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The three-week race returned to England for the first time since 2007, with two stages in Yorkshire and a third finishing in London on Monday.
The 101st edition of the 2,277-mile, 21-stage race ends in Paris on 27 July.
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Chris ... | An estimated one million cycling fans gathered in Yorkshire on Saturday as the 2014 Tour de France was given a royal send-off in Leeds. | 28149718 |
Tom Gray of Belfast software firm Kainos said more investment was needed to produce skilled workers.
He said that Northern Ireland was competing with the rest of the world.
"The fact that we may have budgetary issues has no impact on what the rest of the world is doing," told the BBC's Inside Business programme.
"They ... | Northern Ireland is in danger of being left behind if there are further cuts to the higher education budget, a leading technology expert has warned. | 34370651 |
Home side Montpellier dominated and led 14-3 at the interval after tries from Vincent Martin and Nemani Nadolo.
Nadolo scored an opportunistic third while Rob Kearney was in the sin-bin.
Leinster trailed 22-9 with seconds left before captain Nacewa squeezed over and ran in under the posts to make the conversion a forma... | A last-minute try and conversion from Isa Nacewa gave Leinster a vital losing bonus point against Montpellier and put them top of Pool 4. | 37733844 |
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The 57-year-old will co-chair the Sports Business Council with sports minister Tracey Crouch.
The newly established group will aim to support growth for the sports sector and improve access to finance.
Scudamore oversaw a record £5.136bn deal for Premier League TV rights i... | Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore has been recruited by the government to help improve Britain's sporting economy. | 39623721 |
The items were presented to Edward, Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII, during his Indian tour of 1875-6.
The four-month tour, which included modern-day India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal, came after the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India.
The story of the tour is told through paintings, phot... | A collection of rare Indian objects belonging to the Royal Collection are being shown in Bradford and Leicester. | 39232277 |
Matthew Scrimshaw, 37, was driving on the wrong side of the road when he hit Iris Higginson, 67, in December 2014.
A jury at Nottingham Crown Court was told Scrimshaw was also 1.75 times over the blood alcohol limit.
The judge said it was the longest sentence he had passed for death by dangerous driving in a 30-year ca... | A driver who killed a woman while speeding at up to 95mph (153km/h) in a 30mph (48km/h) zone has been jailed for 12 years. | 35169126 |
Refugees and members of the public were invited to the beach party in Benone, Magilligan, on 3 September.
The North West Migrants Forum, which organised the event, became concerned after what they said were "strong opinions" posted on Facebook.
Police said they attended as part of their "keeping people safe" role.
"The... | A group of burkini-clad Syrian refugees were given a police escort to a County Londonderry beach barbecue after "concerning" Facebook posts. | 37294349 |
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"We had no idea that one day we could be forbidden from playing music, because music is universal," says Aliou Toure, the group's lead singer. "It's like being forbidden to see the woman you love. Music for us is like a woman we love.... | When Islamist militants captured Timbuktu and made music-making a crime, the members of Songhoy Blues felt they had no choice but to leave their homes and head south to the Malian capital, Bamako. | 29434075 |
Boo the lurcher was named the winner of the Eukanuba Friends for Life prize at the prestigious dog show on Sunday.
Rosie Reid, from Swindon, bought Boo in 2010 after an ectopic pregnancy left her unable to have children and as a result she was diagnosed with PTSD.
She said with Boo's help she could leave the house and ... | A dog that apparently predicts her owner's post-traumatic stress attacks has been awarded a prize at Crufts. | 35800640 |
An Audi A4 hit the area outside Streets nightclub, John Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend county, on Sunday at 01:00.
The man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of drink-driving and dangerous driving.
The injured, aged between 17 and 43, were taken to hospitals in Bridgend and Swansea - most with leg injuries.
An 18-year-ol... | Police are continuing to question a 24-year-old man after 13 people were hurt when a car crashed into a smoking area outside a nightclub. | 34635259 |
It affects both the A55 expressway and the A483 south of Chester.
There will be one lane open on the A483 northbound on to the roundabout, but vehicles will not be able to turn right on to the eastbound A55.
Overnight closures affect the western side of the roundabout, and the northbound carriageway from Pulford.
Restr... | Motorists are warned about lane closures around the Posthouse Roundabout between Wrexham and Chester on Saturday and Sunday. | 33210627 |
She broke Serena, 32, in the sixth game of the final set to beat her for the first time in five years.
Venus, ranked 26 in the world, will play Agnieszka Radwanska after the third seed overcame Ekaterina Makarova 7-6 (7-1) 7-6 (7-3) in Montreal.
Defending champion Serena later tweeted of the result: "Big sister taught ... | Venus Williams has beaten world number one and sister Serena 6-7 (2-7) 6-2 6-3 to reach the final of the Rogers Cup. | 28724030 |
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh, whose regular jobs include plumbing and carpentry, are taking on Tower Guard duties for a week.
They include a daily march to the Byward Tower and the performing of the Ceremony of the Keys.
The tradition has taken place for 700 years.
Reservists from Bangor, Powys, Swansea ... | Army reservists have swapped their day jobs for guarding the Crown Jewels for the first time in the Tower of London's history. | 33004456 |
Bowman, 24, has agreed a two-year contract after joining from Gateshead for an undisclosed fee.
Belic, 20, has joined on an initial six-month loan from West Ham United, replacing Marvin Johnson, who moved to Oxford United for an undisclosed fee.
Motherwell manager Mark McGhee told the official website: "Luka is a wiry ... | Motherwell have signed striker Ryan Bowman and winger Luka Belic. | 37239031 |
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The American, who has twice served a doping ban, pulled off a shock win on Saturday to end Usain Bolt's reign in the Jamaican's final individual race.
Bolt received cheers as he was awarded his bronze, but there were sections of the crowd that booed Gatlin.
The 30-year-old... | Justin Gatlin was subjected to boos and jeers from the crowd inside London Stadium as he was presented with his 100m World Championships gold medal. | 40842008 |
An online promotion by the George Pub in Stockton-on-Tees "trivialised" a serious issue, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said.
The pub claimed the post was meant as a joke and attracted positive comments.
The ASA said the ad was "not prepared in a socially responsible manner."
Parmos are a Teesside fast food ... | A Teesside pub "condoned domestic violence" when it asked customers if they would "punch your ex in the face for a parmo", the advertising watchdog has ruled. | 40812044 |
Captain Greig Laidlaw scored the decisive try in the final seven minutes, though the Scots had to cling on following Motu Matu'u's late score.
Samoa scored through Tusi Pisi, Ma'atulimanu Leiataua and Rey Lee-Lo in a thrilling first half.
Tommy Seymour and John Hardie crossed for the Scots before the break.
Scotland al... | Scotland will play Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after surviving an immense Samoan onslaught at St James' Park. | 34473830 |
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Sabeen Mehmud was shot dead in Karachi as she drove home with her mother, who was injured in the attack.
A statement from Mr Sharif's office expressed condolences and ordered an immediate investigation.
No group has yet said it carried out the killing; the campaigner been subject to death threats before.
"It's an incid... | Pakistan's Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, has led condemnation of the killing of leading human rights activist Sabeen Mehmud. | 32460935 |
Rebecca Minnock, 35, and her son Ethan have been missing from Somerset for more than two weeks.
Andrew Butt, the partner of Rebecca's mother Louise, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with contempt.
During a hearing at Bristol Crown Court Judge Stephen Wildblood said: "Mr Butt has told a string of lies."
The case ce... | A man is facing jail after being convicted of contempt of court over the case of a woman missing with her son after a custody ruling against her. | 33101372 |
The years which followed saw protracted conflicts culminating in independence for Algeria and most other French colonies in Africa as well as decolonisation in south-east Asia.
France was one of the founding fathers of European integration as the continent sought to rebuild after the devastation of World War II.
In the... | A key player on the world stage and a country at the political heart of Europe, France paid a high price in both economic and human terms during the two world wars. | 17299008 |
Keziah Flux-Edmonds died in hospital after she was found unconscious near her father's body at a house on the Isle of Wight on Wednesday.
A post-mortem examination showed her father Darren Flux-Edmonds hanged himself.
On Monday, PCSOs and psychologists will visit Queensgate Foundation Primary School to reassure the chi... | Police are to visit the school of a murdered six-year-old girl to give support to pupils and staff. | 36451884 |
The Bears reported a turnover of £14.3m for the financial year ending September 2016, down from £18.3 million.
Pre-interest and tax profits, known as EBITDA, dropped from £3.7m to £785,761.
But the club say that this was expected to be a lower-profit year due to hosting a relatively unattractive Test match at Edgbaston... | Warwickshire made a pre-tax profit for the 2016 season, but by a reduced amount from their record year in 2015. | 38771546 |
Wales international Roberts, 30, will provide half-back cover in the absence of injured trio Will Chudley, Dave Lewis and Niko Matawalu.
Roberts also has Premiership experience with Northampton and Bath.
"The Chiefs are going very well at the moment, so hopefully I can come in and help add to that and get some game tim... | Exeter Chiefs have signed scrum-half Martin Roberts on loan from Bristol for the remainder of the season. | 38968945 |
Espen Barth Eide praised the two sides for showing "a lot of courage" as they resumed attempts to reunify the island.
Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci met in the first of a series of meetings planned for this week.
Previous attempts to create a united but federal Cyprus ... | An end to decades of division in Cyprus is difficult but possible, a United Nations envoy has said as leaders met in Geneva to try to reach a settlement. | 38552406 |
The Pro12 champions struck in the dying seconds, claiming a 20-18 pool victory.
The assistant referee, who had taken over as referee following an injury to Jerome Garces, awarded a penalty to Connacht after time had elapsed.
European Professional Club Rugby have said that the result will stand.
In a statement, EPCR sai... | Tournament organisers have said that Connacht should not have been awarded the late line-out from which they scored their winning try against Wasps in the Champions Cup game on Saturday. | 38359653 |
It grew 4.73% from July to September compared with a year ago, after hitting 4.67% growth in the second quarter.
Weak consumer spending, slumping commodity prices, along with high interest rates have impacted growth.
President Joko Widodo has pledged to lift annual growth to 7% on average.
He made that promise when his... | Growth in South East Asia's largest economy, Indonesia, picked up in the third quarter, improving upon the previous one which saw the lowest growth in six years. | 34718730 |
21 March 2017 Last updated at 22:56 GMT
James Wright, the curator of the National Marine Aquarium, said it was "very surprising" to see the whale in Devon.
He added: "We would expect to see four or five around the Scottish Islands, but not necessarily around here.
"It's looking more like it's actually quite enjoying th... | A humpback whale spotted in Start Bay, South Devon, is still drawing curious crowds. | 39343772 |
Messi's contract expires in 2018 and he is expected to command a new deal on a par with the reported £21m a year earned by Luis Suarez and Neymar.
But La Liga's salary cap means Barca must exercise common sense, Grau said.
"We want the best players but perhaps we have to prioritise," he added.
La Liga agrees budgetary ... | Barcelona's ability to offer Lionel Messi an improved contract will rest on their capacity to raise revenue from sponsorship deals and player sales, chief executive Oscar Grau says. | 38588145 |
Mark McPhee, 31, Christopher McPhee, 26, Edward O'Brien, 59, Jordan Hoey, 23 and Jonathan Doherty, 25, were found with the items at Glasgow Airport.
Some of the returning stag party also had a flick knife and batons.
All five men admitted importing banned items and were told to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work, excep... | Five men have been sentenced for bringing stun guns disguised as phones and torches back from Thailand. | 34606833 |
Above average rent costs plus lower than average term-time income made it the least affordable.
However, Edinburgh students are still the highest social spenders and spend above the weekly average on alcohol.
The cheapest Scottish city on the RBS Student Living Index was Dundee in 10th place, with Glasgow in 16th.
Port... | Edinburgh is the most expensive city in the UK for students to live and work in, according to a Royal Bank of Scotland survey. | 36904289 |
I spent the evening after FBI Director James Comey's firing with a group of women from developing countries who work to ease conflicts. Their take on what had just happened here was salutary, and a reminder that the global impact of what happens in Washington should not be underestimated.
Here were there two main conce... | Autocrats are watching what's happening in Washington | 39877662 |
Sergio Cabral served two terms as Rio state governor from 2007 to 2014.
He was accused of received kickbacks from construction firms in return for awarding them lucrative contracts, such as a petrochemical plant in Rio.
Judge Sergio Moro said there was not enough evidence to convict Cabral's wife Adriana Ancelmo.
Cabra... | The former governor of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state has been sentenced to 14 years and two months in prison for corruption and money laundering. | 40261501 |
The Psychoactive Substances Act - aimed at tackling their supply and distribution - is due to come into force in April.
Seminars on the issue are being held by the region's drug and alcohol partnership in Dumfries and Stranraer.
They hope to raise awareness of the subject and the potential health risks.
Substance misus... | Police in Dumfries and Galloway have promised to take strong action against anyone flouting legislation banning the supply of so-called "legal highs". | 35629966 |
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A 2014 BBC investigation found that 17 of England's top-flight clubs failed to provide enough wheelchair spaces.
At the moment, 15 out of 20 clubs will have to increase capacity to comply with guidelines on accessible stadiums.
Earlier on Monday, a government report had cr... | All Premier League clubs have agreed to improve access for disabled supporters by August 2017. | 34249011 |
Mr Qadri says he was angered by the governor's backing for proposed amendments to the country's blasphemy laws.
Police officials say he had made up his mind to kill someone five days earlier, when he heard an inflammatory speech by a cleric at a religious gathering in Rawalpindi.
Governor Taseer just became his easiest... | Mumtaz Qadri, 26, became a hero to many Pakistanis on 4 January when he killed Punjab Governor Salman Taseer - the man for whom he worked as a bodyguard. | 12184274 |
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 18,000 people have been infected during the outbreak.
Ebola is a serious infectious illness which often proves fatal.
The virus, which is thought to have originated in fruit bats, was first detected in 1976 in an outbreak near the Ebola River in what is now th... | The Ebola virus has claimed around 7,000 lives during the current epidemic in West Africa, the largest outbreak since the virus was discovered nearly 40 years ago. | 29556006 |
Naomi Bettis called emergency services before the shootings, but the dispatcher, citing the state's gun laws, said Noah Harpham had a right to carry the rifle outside and hung up.
Ms Bettis called back when Harpham killed a bicyclist outside her door.
Harpham went on to kill two more people on the streets of Colorado S... | Colorado police did not heed a warning from a woman who reported seeing her neighbour outside with a rifle before he killed three people. | 34726688 |
Ebbsfleet Academy, in Kent, said the measure came after a minority had been "violent and abusive".
One mother's four-letter outburst - in which she can be heard shouting and swearing - was recorded in the school's reception area.
Principal Alison Colwell said some parents had been banned for the safety and wellbeing of... | A school has banned parents from entering without an appointment after staff were subjected to verbal abuse. | 36164547 |
One glider crashed into the ground and the other made an emergency landing following the accident, which happened at 15:05 at Portmoak Airfield in Scotlandwell.
The pilot of the crashed glider was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and treated for minor injuries.
Police Scotland said the second pilot was unhurt. | A pilot was taken to hospital after two gliders collided in mid-air near Kinross. | 28317577 |
None of the academics themselves thought that the mere act of heading a normal football a number of times, at a normal speed, as if in a normal situation, would give rise to an immediate reduction in brain function, and the onset memory loss, in the brains of two thirds of the participants tested.
Disturbingly the symp... | It's the unexpected nature of the test results that make them so devastating for football. | 37748859 |
Aid groups and the government are calling for help, but fear donor fatigue with other crises worldwide.
A famine in north-east Nigeria, South Sudan, Yemen and Somalia was dubbed the worst humanitarian crisis the world has faced since 1945 by the UN in March.
But Ethiopia is also struggling following successive failed r... | Ethiopia will run out of emergency food aid for 7.8 million people affected by drought at the end of this month, the UN has warned. | 40236700 |
Now Leicester City are winning over young fans off the pitch too - after laying on a special treat for a grieving young boy.
Nine-year-old Charlie Keyworth was given a VIP tour of the King Power stadium after the club was told about how he had lost his mother Sandra to cancer just two days earlier.
"All Charlie wanted ... | They are winning over the neutrals with their unlikely pursuit of the Premier League title. | 35640898 |
One in five babies has symptoms that could lead to conditions such as ADHD, according to research published in Archives of Disease in Childhood.
The review of previous studies looked at nearly 17,000 children.
A child-health expert said it would be wrong for parents to be "overly alarmed" by the results.
Crying in babi... | Babies who cry excessively and have problems feeding and sleeping have a greater risk of serious behavioural problems later in life, say scientists. | 13141753 |
The number of prostitutes on streets in the city has dropped from 250 to about 50, the police figures showed.
Police said the fall was caused by "improved drop-in centres and outreach" and "effective one-day courses" had cut reoffending by men using prostitutes.
But charity group Prostitute Outreach Workers said prosti... | Street prostitution in Nottingham has decreased by 80% over the past decade, according to Nottinghamshire Police. | 23180716 |
The Kilmarnock striker, a prolific scorer in two spells at Ibrox, feels his former team are "a million miles away" from challenging Celtic.
"Is there anybody going to buy any of these players?" said Boyd.
"These guys are probably on the most they will ever earn in their careers so they are not going to leave."
Caixinha... | Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha's ability to overhaul his squad will be limited by the contracts some of his players are on, fears Kris Boyd. | 39769028 |
The man had an accident at work in 2014 and went on sick leave.
Concerns were raised about the length of time he was off and the suspicion he could be exaggerating his condition to assist in a personal injury claim.
As a result a senior manager authorised covert surveillance.
In June 2015, the man was filmed laying sev... | A worker at Bombardier Belfast who was filmed laying paving slabs while he was off work with a bad back has lost a claim for unfair dismissal. | 37612313 |
29 August 2017 Last updated at 08:24 BST
Catch up on all the results, the goal scorers and the stories making the headlines with Match of the Day Kickabout.
MOTD Kickabout is on every Saturday morning at 7.45am on the CBBC channel.
You can also watch the latest episode on CBBC iPlayer. | It's been another busy weekend in the Premier League. | 40922270 |
The INTO, UTU and ATL are to ask their members to vote in early December.
The INTO leadership said it was seeking a mandate from its 7,000 members for a series of strikes.
Members of the NASUWT union in Belfast and Newtownabbey schools have already announced a one-day strike on 30 November.
In October, all five main te... | Three main teaching unions in Northern Ireland are to ballot their members for strike action. | 38128296 |
The Englishman, 40, announced on Friday he will be out for four months with arthritic problems in his right foot.
Poulter said he was "truly honoured", adding: "Everyone who knows me knows how much the Ryder Cup means."
Thomas Bjorn, Paul Lawrie and Padraig Harrington have already been named as vice-captains by skippe... | Ian Poulter has been named one of Europe's vice-captains for the Ryder Cup after being ruled out of this year's event with injury. | 36458851 |
James, 34, began his career at Neath before joining Ospreys when Welsh regional rugby was formed in 2003.
The ex-Wales Under-21 captain is the only remaining member of the original squad and has made 194 appearances for the team.
Ospreys head coach Steve Tandy described James as "a fantastic role model".
"He's tough, u... | Wales loose-head prop Paul James has signed a contract extension to keep him at Ospreys until 2018. | 36843161 |
Graham Jones, 43, is accused of dangerous driving after a bus became stranded between Newton-on-Ouse and Tollerton on 5 January.
The bus was transporting children to Easingwold School.
Mr Jones, of Linton Woods Lane, Linton-on-Ouse, will stand trial at York Crown Court on 8 December. | A school bus driver will face trial after 26 children were rescued from flood water. | 37132219 |
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the flat in Beech Avenue, Galashiels, at about 03:30 on Saturday.
The fire is believed to have started in the kitchen.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus guided a man and a woman from the flat. The couple were treated by an ambulance crew at the scene. | Two people have been rescued from a top floor flat in the Scottish Borders after a fire broke out. | 38867160 |
Alex goalkeeper Ben Garratt saved from Leon Clarke and Tom Soares, while Andrew Tutte fired over the bar.
But the visitors improved after the break and Ryan Colclough put his shot inches wide from 20 yards.
Bury continued to create and waste chances but Crewe almost won it in the 90th minute when Marcus Haber's shot wa... | Crewe Alexandra remain deep in League One relegation trouble despite a spirited goalless draw at Bury. | 35349431 |
It expects the economy to grow 2% in 2017, up from a November forecast of 1.4%, which was itself an upgrade from the 0.8% forecast made in August.
The Bank also made a striking forecast about the savings rate, which it expects to fall to 4%, the lowest rate since the early 1960s.
As expected the Bank kept interest rate... | The Bank of England has made another dramatic rise in its growth forecast for this year. | 38841747 |
People living in Staffin were in dispute with landowners because of rent rises, insecurity of tenure and the eviction of families from land.
The unrest was part of wider period of land rights struggles known as the Crofters' War.
Staffin Community Trust is working with Atlas Arts on the project.
Applications have been ... | A memorial has been proposed to recognise a crofters' uprising in the north east of Skye more than 130 years ago. | 38883099 |
It had been planned that any proposed deal could be put to other EU leaders on Monday, ahead of a February summit.
An early deal would allow Mr Cameron to call a referendum on the UK's EU membership before the summer holidays.
Mr Cameron and Mr Tusk met over dinner at Downing Street on Sunday.
However, Mr Cameron later... | European Council president Donald Tusk has left a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron declaring there is "no deal" yet over a renegotiation of the UK's relationship with the EU. | 35456633 |
Officers were called to the five-star venue in Mayfair on Friday evening following reports that a man was unresponsive in one of the rooms.
The coroner has ordered further toxicology tests, which could test for a drug overdose. Tests may take around eight weeks.
Police are treating the sudden death as unexplained.
The ... | Post-mortem tests on a man found dead at London's Dorchester hotel were "inconclusive", police have said. | 32581305 |
The streets of Savile Town in Dewsbury are quiet. A couple of homeowners are tending the neat gardens of these tidy terraced houses and an elderly woman laden with carrier bags makes her way back from the corner shop.
Nobody is willing to share their views on the death of Talha Asmal, a seventeen year old who has repor... | Ten years after 7/7 ringleader Mohammad Sidique Khan plotted the London bomb attacks from his home in Dewsbury, the West Yorkshire town is once again back in the national spotlight for the wrong reasons with the death of Britain's youngest suicide bomber. | 33138398 |
An encouraging autumn set Scotland up for their best Six Nations since 2006, although a record hammering at Twickenham took much of the gloss off an otherwise promising campaign.
Glasgow Warriors thrilled the Scotstoun faithful by reaching the knockout stages of the Champions Cup for the first time, but a sixth place f... | It's been a season of fluctuating emotions for Scottish rugby fans. | 39904759 |
The companies are squaring up against US firm General Electric, which also wants to acquire Alstom assets.
Siemens and Mitsubishi will decide on a proposal to Alstom's board by 16 June.
Both Siemens and General Electric have been courting the French government over a possible deal.
Mitsubishi chief executive Shunishi M... | Japanese engineering giant Mitsubishi has joined forces with German firm Siemens to come up with a fresh offer for France's Alstom. | 27800511 |
Arriving in Tel Aviv, Mr Obama told PM Benjamin Netanyahu the US was proud to be Israel's "strongest ally", and that "peace must come to the Holy Land".
On Thursday, Mr Obama will travel to the West Bank city of Ramallah to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Peace talks, Syria and Iran's nuclear plans are expect... | Barack Obama has said Israel has "no greater friend" than the US, as he makes his first visit to the country as president. | 21854164 |
The former Italy forward, 52, replaces Mircea Lucescu who was sacked last week after one season in charge.
Zenit finished third in the Russian Premier League club and missed out on Champions League qualification.
Mancini, who won the Premier League title with Manchester City in 2012, most recently managed Inter Milan.
... | Russia's Zenit St Petersburg have appointed ex-Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini as their new head coach on an initial three-year contract. | 40119415 |
Britain, the world champions, led throughout and finished well clear of Germany, who took silver, and the Netherlands, who claimed bronze.
It is Britain's third gold medal of the rowing competition, and follows the women's eight earlier winning silver.
Find out how to get into rowing with our special guide.
Team GB hav... | Great Britain's men's eight won gold in Rio to reclaim the Olympic title for the first time since 2000. | 36688099 |
It has also been hit with a £84m charge at its unprofitable Virgin East Coast rail franchise, of which it owns 90%.
Chief executive Martin Griffiths said revenue growth on the line had not met the expectations envisaged when it bid for the franchise in 2013-14.
After the announcement, Stagecoach's shares were trading ... | Rail and bus operator Stagecoach Group has reported a 15.3% drop in full-year pre-tax profit. | 40427369 |
Australian De Mori looked bothered by the first jab Haye threw and thereafter it was one-way traffic.
Haye, 35, set up the finish with huge overhand right and De Mori was unconscious before he hit the canvas with 49 seconds left in the round.
Haye's stated ambition is to regain the world heavyweight crown he lost to Wl... | David Haye returned after a three-and-half-year lay-off with a first-round knockout of Mark de Mori in London. | 35336214 |
Joshua Davies, 19, was injured after falling on to rocks in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, last year.
Kurtis Lawrence, 18, and two boys, aged 16 and 15, who cannot be named, denied throwing stones aimed at Mr Davies.
They were found not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and of inflicting grievous bodi... | Three teenagers have been cleared of all charges relating to a man who was paralysed when he fell from a bridge. | 33512532 |
Ms Wood told the BBC's Sunday Politics Wales programme that tourism and the health service would suffer if EU nationals could not work in Wales.
But she also outlined plans to place some restrictions on immigrants.
The policies would mean "we could be more picky" about freedom of movement, she said.
More than 52% of vo... | Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood has said placing curbs on immigration after Brexit could lead to "a real risk to some industries and places" in Wales. | 38280118 |
Former PM Tony Abbott said he would hold a plebiscite or "people's vote" after a general election due next year.
The Australian Senate committee report said it did not support this because of the cost and possible ramifications for gay people.
Australian law specifies marriage is exclusively between a man and a woman.
... | A bill amending Australia's marriage act to allow same-sex marriage should be introduced to the parliament urgently, a report says. | 34275824 |
It is reported that some staff members were concerned about being singled out online if they were identified while they spoke out during the meeting.
The firm said it would "find a better way" to help employees discuss the issues raised by the memo.
Mr Damore was fired for breaking Google's code of conduct.
He had sugg... | Google has cancelled an all-staff meeting to discuss a controversial memo about diversity written by former engineer James Damore. | 40898213 |
Sprites - flashes of electricity - can reach the Earth's upper atmosphere, often displaying as a brilliant light.
"It's an intense electrical discharge out of the very top of a thunderstorm," photographer David Finlay told the BBC.
He took photos of the "space lightning" at Kiama, 120km (75 miles) south of Sydney.
"I'v... | An Australian photographer has captured images of rare sprites, a meteor shower and the Southern Lights - all in a single night. | 39728714 |
Barnes, 23, edged home in a sprint finish on the 106km (66-mile) course in Stockton-on-Tees, wining in two hours 35 minutes 24 seconds.
Tinkoff rider Blythe, 26, also left it late to make a sprint for the line and win in four hours, 31 minutes and seven seconds on the 212km (112-mile) course.
"I really wanted that one,... | Hannah Barnes beat younger sister Alice by a wheel to win her first British road race title, as Adam Blythe held off Mark Cavendish for the men's crown. | 36633745 |
Jacob Madgin has hyperekplexia, known as startle disease, which causes his body to overreact to shocks and make his muscles tense up.
His father Allan, from Wallsend, North Tyneside, said some seizures and spasms could lead him to choke as his throat went rigid.
Nevertheless, Jacob is starting school on Thursday.
He is... | A four-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition, which can literally leave him scared stiff, is starting school. | 29050667 |
Joanna Perrens is now receiving a course of post-exposure vaccinations.
She was bitten at the weekend as she approached an injured Daubenton's bat on Inchconnachan island.
Bats are known to carry the rabies virus. In 2002 a man from Angus died from contracting rabies as a result of a bat bite.
Ms Perrens was bitten on ... | Experts have warned the public to keep their distance from bats after a woman was bitten by one on a visit to Loch Lomond. | 14381724 |
After the deal closed, a renamed Yahoo will mainly hold a stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, which had a blockbuster day on Wall Street.
Yahoo's gains helped lift the Nasdaq 0.4% to 6,321.76 points.
The Dow Jones was almost flat at 21,182.53 points, while the broader S&P 500 fell very slightly to 2,433.79.
Veri... | Yahoo stock soared 10% after shareholders approved sale of its core internet business to Verizon amid a muted day on Wall Street. | 40205638 |
The Anglo-Australian commodities firm reported an annual net loss of $6.4bn (£5bn) for the year to 30 June.
The global mining sector has seen years of weak demand attributed largely to slowing growth in China.
BHP results were also hit by costs after the Samarco mining disaster in Brazil, which killed 19 people.
The r... | Mining giant BHP Billiton has reported a record loss for the past year following a mining disaster in Brazil and a slump in commodity prices. | 37092166 |
The fire crews were rushing to the scene of an accident on the B9006 Inverness to Nairn road shortly after 07:00 when the incident happened.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said five of the eight firefighters had been taken to hospital in Inverness.
Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Two of th... | Five firefighters have been injured after two fire engines came off the road on the way to a crash near Inverness. | 35512234 |
The event will be held in Dornoch in Sutherland from 27 to 29 November and involves distilleries in Ross-shire and also Old Pulteney in Wick.
The festival will feature tours of Glen Ord, Dalmore, Balblair, Glenmorangie and Clynelish distilleries and also tasting sessions in local hotels.
It will open with a pipe band p... | A new whisky festival is to be held in the Highlands. | 34719799 |
Matthew Telford told a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) at Glasgow Sheriff Court of "panic" as Harry Clarke slumped unconscious at the wheel.
He said he hit Mr Clarke on the back and screamed "you're killing people Harry" as the tragedy unfolded.
The inquiry will focus on the vehicle, its route and the health of Mr Clarke.... | A crew member of the bin lorry that killed six people in Glasgow has spoken of his frantic efforts to awaken its unconscious driver. | 33609329 |
A hotel, care home, shops and restaurants are also proposed for the Omega site near the M62 at Burtonwood.
Some concerns have been voiced about the potential for increased traffic in the area, and the impact on wildlife.
The Omega project is already home to distribution warehouses and has reportedly created 2,000 jobs.... | Plans for more than 1,000 new homes have been submitted for a site in Cheshire dubbed "one of the North West's largest construction projects". | 34202229 |
The National Council for Civil Liberties granted "affiliate" status to the Paedophile Information Exchange.
The Daily Mail has urged the deputy Labour leader to explain this link.
But Ms Harman has accused the newspaper of "smear and innuendo" and said it "should be apologising".
From 1978 to 1982 Ms Harman was legal o... | Harriet Harman has said she "regrets" a civil liberties group she once worked for had links to pro-paedophile campaigners in the 1970s but insisted she has "nothing to apologise for". | 26333558 |
The Scots opened their series with a 26-13 win at the Toyota Stadium and face the Cherry Blossoms again in Tokyo on Saturday.
"We were just a little bit sloppy, at times," said Barclay, 29.
"If we look after the ball, go through phases and are clinical, we score tries."
A first-half penalty try, WP Nel's score in the s... | Experienced flanker John Barclay admits Scotland have "lots to work on" ahead of next week's second Test against Japan. | 36569003 |
Thames Radio will be a hit music station, playing songs predominantly from the 1980s and 1990s.
It marks the first time Fox will be heard presenting his own radio programme since he exited the Magic breakfast show in September 2014.
The DJ had been accused of sexually abusing fans and colleagues but was later cleared o... | Neil Fox is among the presenters on a new digital radio station launching in London this weekend. | 36587908 |
Natalie Jones, 33, hoped to "make her friends jealous" with a seaside snap in St Ives, on Cornwall's north coast.
But the "perfect" moment at Porthgwidden beach was ruined when a gull suddenly swooped down to take a bite out of Miss Jones' pasty.
Miss Jones, from Glasgow, said: "Just as I went to take the picture I fel... | A gull has been caught on camera as it swooped to steal a Cornish pasty from a woman's hand. | 33418312 |
At least 30 people are known to have died across Texas, while thousands of people have fled their homes to emergency shelters.
The rainfall in Texas has set a new record for the continental US, the National Weather Service has said. A rain gauge in Cedar Bayou recorded 51.88 inches (132 cm) of rain since Friday.
Almost... | Houston is battling to recover from devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, a category four storm which has dumped a record breaking amount of rain on the city in recent days. | 41094872 |
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The Liverpool striker was making his return after a month out following knee surgery - and it proved to be bad timing for England as his brilliance was the difference in a fiercely-fought encounter.
"The lads will be gutted. The second goal was a nightm... | Luis Suarez left England on the brink of a World Cup exit as his brace gave Uruguay victory in Sao Paulo. | 25285176 |
Virgin Kitesurfing Armada UK's attempt off Hayling Island, Hampshire, involved 423 participants parading over a one-mile (1.6 km) course on Sunday.
Guinness World Records has verified the attempt was a new record.
The previous record was set by Virgin Kitesurfing Armada South Africa when 415 kitesurfers completed a 1.5... | More than 400 people have set a new world record for the largest parade of kitesurfers. | 36574275 |
The unlikely title win by a team who were 5000-1 outsiders was described as one of the great sporting stories.
Schmeichel, 29, told BBC East Midlands Today: "I can assure you the hunger is 100% still there.
"We have to go again, do exactly the same again and see where it takes us."
Schmeichel was an ever-present for th... | Leicester City will defend the Premier League title with the same determination it took to become champions last season, says Foxes goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. | 36805108 |
The posts - which provide support for head teachers - were controversially cut in most schools as part of budget saving measures in 2013.
Education officials said the move had a negative impact on school performance levels.
Members of the education committee agreed to reappoint principal teachers from August.
It was de... | Moray councillors have agreed to reappoint principal teachers in a number of primary schools. | 32048677 |
Denis Petkov, 19, was found with stab wounds after an incident on East Hanningfield Road, Rettendon, just after midnight on Saturday 11 March.
He was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
Mihal Dobrev, of East Hanningfield Road, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to murder. Mr Dobrev i... | A 37-year-old man has denied murdering a Bulgarian teenager in Essex. | 39894752 |
Tony Rice and Robin Southwell are the new promoters of the team, who reached the Grand Final in 2015 and 2016.
Manchester City Council said the previous owners had paid no rent since the Aces moved into the £8m National speedway Stadium in March 2016.
Australian Mark Lemon will remain in charge as director of speedway.... | Belle Vue Aces will race in the upcoming British Speedway Premiership after a takeover of the franchise was completed by two local businessmen. | 39082715 |
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And with it, end his former club's hoodoo at the national stadium - a victory that would again see the black and white half of Hull party in the streets and forever silence the other half of the city.
Cooke was the hero in the 2005 showpiece, crossing to put the Airlie Bir... | Paul Cooke retired a player assured of a place in Hull FC's Challenge Cup folklore, but he would give anything to once again conjure a cup-winning moment against Warrington at Wembley on Saturday. | 37174255 |
Sir Peter Fahy is concerned the force "will not be able to deploy enough officers and PCSOs into the local community to gather intelligence".
GMP has lost 1,100 officers since 2010, leaving about 6,800.
Policing Minister Mike Penning said there was "no question" police would have enough resources to do their work.
In 2... | Greater Manchester Police (GMP) risks "being a reactive force" if up to 400 officers are axed to save £41m next year, the chief constable said. | 31492153 |
The side-effects of mefloquine, or Lariam, have been linked to severe depression and other mental illnesses.
Conservative MP Johnny Mercer says he has received dozens of letters from service personnel claiming they have become affected since taking it.
The MoD said mefloquine's use was based on expert advice, and it wa... | A call has been made for an immediate ban on a controversial anti-malaria drug given to British soldiers. | 33943282 |
Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea also claimed wins as they beat Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Southampton respectively.
Everton earned three points against West Ham, Middlesbrough beat Bournemouth, Watford overcame Hull but Manchester United were held by Burnley, while Tottenham drew with Leicester City.
Do you agree wi... | Manchester City stay top of the Premier League after a win over West Brom, but the chasing pack is hot on their heels. | 37817858 |
Time Warner, owner of CNN and Cartoon Network, made the announcement in its quarterly earnings report.
Chief executive Jeff Bewkes said the company was committed to "supporting and developing new platforms".
The company also raised its full-year earnings forecast to $5.35-$5.45 per share, up from $5.30-$5.40.
Profit fo... | Time Warner has disclosed a 10% stake in the video streaming service Hulu as the company battles growing competition from Netfilx and Amazon. | 36967920 |
If local authorities and carriers agreed, and there was demand, it may then resell the phones, Samsung said.
It also unveiled two other proposals for recycling the devices, including detaching the components and retrieving the hardware's precious metals.
Samsung had faced pressure from environmental campaigner Greenpea... | Samsung hopes to refurbish the 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 devices that it recalled after a battery fault led to some catching fire. | 39406847 |
Firefighters were called to a blaze at a semi-detached home in Boulton Avenue, West Kirby, at 01:24 GMT on Monday.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman was taken to Arrowe Park Hospital where she later died. The next of kin have been informed.
A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "Our investigation i... | A man and a woman have died in a house fire in Merseyside. | 35862110 |
The letter from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) said that many practices are struggling to recruit and retain family doctors.
It said urgent funding is needed to stop practices closing.
In December, hundreds of doctors signed undated resignation letters because of funding concerns and workforce strain... | GPs in Northern Ireland have written an open letter to Stormont politicians to warn them that services are on the verge of collapse. | 38672296 |
The 23-year-old has made 19 appearances in all competitions for Michael Appleton's side this season, scoring one goal.
Ruffels, a former Coventry City trainee, was previously out of contract this summer.
The U's travel to Luton Town on Wednesday in the last four of the EFL Trophy. | Oxford United midfielder Josh Ruffels has signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2018. | 39106704 |
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