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The investigation by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) centres around the arrest of an unnamed individual in April 2015.
It will focus on the actions of "a number" of serving officers within Police Scotland.
No further details of the case at the centre of the probe have been released.
The arreste... | A watchdog is investigating claims of "criminal neglect of duty" against police officers over how they dealt with an alleged wrongful arrest. | 39806588 |
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Coleman says he will step down when his current contract expires at the end of the 2018 World Cup campaign.
He guided Wales to the Euro 2016 semi-finals in their first appearance at a major tournament in 58 years.
"Hopefully we'll be able to persuade him to stay on because... | Wales assistant boss Osian Roberts hopes Chris Coleman can be persuaded to extend his stay as Wales manager. | 40304803 |
In the month to the end of May, sales in shops fell by 4.4%, the sharpest fall in four and a half years.
The BRC, which monitors sales with the accountancy firm KPMG, said the decline was "striking".
Separately, Barclaycard said that the level of consumer confidence in the UK was at its lowest for two years.
However th... | Consumers spent less at the shops last month as they felt "the pinch" from rising inflation and weak wage growth, the British Retail Consortium has said. | 40170746 |
Mark Kirkpatrick was found on a street in Lancashire seven months ago after his former partner Gemma Hollings attacked him with a pole, hammer and a glass bottle.
Mark still bears the scars - on his face and body - of the attack which Lancashire police described as one of the worst cases of domestic violence they'd eve... | A man, whose ex-girlfriend left him with life threatening injuries, has spoken for the first time about the domestic violence he suffered. | 30303405 |
The 47-year-old's exit comes after he met Forest's new owners the Al-Hasawi family, who assumed control on Tuesday.
A statement said the owners, who have called a news conference on Saturday, have decided to make a new appointment "to deliver their long-term vision".
Cotterill took over from Steve McClaren in October a... | Steve Cotterill has been sacked as Nottingham Forest manager. | 18812339 |
The Prime Four Beast Race - a 10km challenge with various obstacles - will take part at Loch Ness on 3 September and in Banchory on 24 September.
The event is now in its fourth year.
Jono Buckland, director at organisers FireTrail Events, said: "This year's response has been phenomenal."
He explained: "What makes our e... | A record 3,500 competitors have signed up for a gruelling race challenge that will be held at Loch Ness in the Highlands and Banchory in Aberdeenshire. | 37108892 |
More than 500 works by artists including Tracey Emin and Gilbert & George will go on show at Sotheby's in London, before being sold at auction.
Testino is known for his glamorous, vibrant photos of the rich and famous.
He describes his art collection as "precious" and "a document of my time, of my eye, of the people I ... | The extensive private art collection of the legendary photographer Mario Testino is to go on public display for the first time in the UK. | 40011947 |
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After training as an architect and engineer, and having lived in Brazil, she realised that back home there was a tendency to "export what we produce and import what we consume".
She also found that in a country where malnutrition was a problem, soya was only used for animal fee... | Marie Diongoye Konate founded a company in Ivory Coast that specialises in baby food made from local products 21 years ago. | 34652999 |
The "severe" blaze ripped through the office area of a car parts warehouse by The Fort shopping centre off the M6 and was tackled by 100 firefighters.
The fire in Wingfoot Way broke out at about 19:00 GMT on Thursday and was put out at about 23:45. About 20 firefighters remain at the scene.
Nobody was injured in the fi... | A fire at Goodyear Dunlop Tyres offices in Birmingham burned for nearly five hours. | 35609247 |
She was speaking following a referendum on Thursday which saw Britain vote by 52% to 48% to leave Europe.
However, in Scotland the picture was different with 62% backing Remain and 38% wanting to go.
SNP leader Ms Sturgeon said that "of course" she would ask MSPs to refuse to give their "legislative consent".
The leade... | Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told the BBC that Holyrood could try to block the UK's exit from the EU. | 36633244 |
It was carrying a group of skydivers and crashed shortly after take-off, killing all those on board, the local mayor has told the AFP news agency.
The plane is thought to have taken off from the Temploux aerodrome and crashed around 10 minutes later in a field.
Its wing appeared to have suffered some damage, Belgian me... | At least 10 people have been killed after a small tourist plane crashed near the city of Namur in south-east Belgium. | 24595694 |
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said a 30cm (1ft) tsunami was registered on the southern Nakanoshima island, part of Kagoshima prefecture.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A tsunami warning issued for Kagoshima and Satsunan islands was later lifted. The quake happened at a depth of about 10k... | A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has struck off Japan's south-western coast, triggering a small tsunami. | 34816292 |
It is in recognition of his services to tourism and the 2014 Tour De France Grand Depart in Yorkshire.
Mr Verity, who lives in North Yorkshire, said he had had "no hesitation" in accepting.
"The people of Yorkshire bought into the dream of bringing the Tour here very early on."
The Grand Depart with the race's first tw... | Gary Verity, the chief executive of tourist agency Welcome to Yorkshire, has been awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. | 33111657 |
Eluned Parrott said the lack of a Wales link on the website's main page was "deeply disappointing", with users having to click on UK to find Wales.
The desktop version of the BBC News website was switched off on Monday, with visitors directed to a newer, responsive design.
The layout adapts to the device used, be it a ... | Wales has been "relegated to the second tier" on the new look BBC News website, a Liberal Democrat AM has complained. | 32039721 |
A state of emergency was declared in six provinces and the National Guard has been mobilised.
The quake, centred near the coastal town of Muisne, destroyed an overpass in the city of Guayaquil about 300km (190 miles) away, local media say.
The tremor also shook buildings in the capital Quito, forcing residents to flee ... | A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 28 people in Ecuador, Vice-President Jorge Glas says. | 36065551 |
Three of those killed were intelligence officers, the officials said.
Security forces arrested a suspect following a major manhunt, according to Jordanian state TV.
The attack took place at the sprawling Baqaa camp north of Amman, at about 07:00 local time (04:00 GMT).
Officials described the incident, rare in Jordan, ... | Five people have been killed in an attack on Jordanian intelligence officers at a Palestinian refugee camp near the capital, Amman, government officials say. | 36459495 |
He called on the international community to recognise Israeli sovereignty.
Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967's Six-Day War.
Israel annexed the region in 1981 but the move has not been internationally recognised. Syria demands its return.
Mr Netanyahu said at the start of the cabinet meeting: "I chose t... | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed the Golan Heights will forever stay in Israel's hands, at the country's first cabinet meeting held in the occupied territory. | 36067643 |
An emotional crowd held a late-night vigil in Bangkok, and black-clad crowds are now returning to the streets.
The king's body will be taken to the city's Emerald Temple later on Friday. The official mourning will last a year.
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is expected be the new monarch, but has asked for a delay in... | The people of Thailand are mourning the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, who died on Thursday aged 88. | 37650415 |
Norwood, 23, began his career at Manchester United and had loan spells at Carlisle, Scunthorpe, Coventry before joining Huddersfield in 2012.
The Northern Ireland international made 90 appearances for Town, but has now joined the Royals on a three-year deal.
"It feels great to be here and these are really exciting time... | Reading have signed midfielder Oliver Norwood from Championship rivals Huddersfield for an undisclosed fee. | 28879816 |
The supermarket withdrew all batch codes of the 360ml Bausch + Lomb "EasySept Hydro + Peroxide Solution".
Trading Standards said the "potential fault" means peroxide could remain in the lens case, which could cause a number of health issues.
The BBC has approached Bausch + Lomb for a comment.
The Chartered Trading Stan... | Tesco has recalled a contact lens solution amid concerns it could burn people's eyes and cause other "serious health consequences". | 37988778 |
Aaron Vize, 24, from Florenceville Drive, Belfast, faces six charges.
They include causing grievous bodily harm, assault and aggravated burglary at his father's home on 18 November.
The judge released him on condition that he lived as far as possible from his father's house in the Ormeau Road area.
A detective told Be... | A man accused of attacking his father with a hammer and choking his brother until he lost consciousness has been granted bail. | 38039033 |
The 21-year-old joined the Hatters in May 2015 and was their top scorer last season with 16 goals in 44 matches.
Former Ipswich trainee Marriott had six loans away from Portman Road before joining Luton on a full-time basis.
"I've never been looking to leave because I'm settled at Luton Town and the club is heading in ... | Luton Town striker Jack Marriott has signed a new three-year contract with the League Two club. | 36847413 |
Employers added 98,000 jobs last month - far fewer than the 180,000 expected by economists and less than half the figure for January and February.
However, the unemployment rate fell from 4.7% in February to just 4.5% - the lowest since May 2007.
Anything under 5% is considered to indicate "full employment".
The econom... | The US unemployment rate fell to its lowest in almost a decade in March, despite the economy adding a smaller than expected number of jobs. | 39530875 |
A total of 187 men of all ranks died fighting in the Belgian town of in Gheluvelt in October 1914.
Wreaths were laid and a two minute silence held after the service at Gheluvelt Park in Worcester.
Former Lt Col John Lowells from Worcester said it was an important event for the city to remember.
"No doubt a lot of peopl... | A remembrance service has been held to mark a World War One battle which 400 soldiers from the 2nd battalion Worcestershire Regiment fought and won. | 24639925 |
US President Barack Obama started his visit with a trip to a local school with UK Prime Minister David Cameron.
They then returned to the Celtic Manor where he was greeted by Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones.
Mr Cameron said the Nato summit would give a "real boost" to Wales and be a "brilliant advertisement".
The Pr... | The eyes of the world are on Wales as the Nato summit begins in Newport bringing together more than 60 heads of state and government. | 29053052 |
Cellebrite was in the headlines earlier this year when it was rumoured to have helped the FBI to crack an iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooter.
Now the company has told the BBC that it can get through the defences of just about any modern smartphone. But the firm refuses to say whether it supplies its technology t... | It's an Israeli company that helps police forces gain access to data on the mobile phones of suspected criminals. | 37441109 |
Davies worked under Rodgers at Swansea and Liverpool, and the new Celtic boss is thrilled to bring him to Glasgow.
"I am delighted to bring Chris to Celtic, he is a magnificent coach and someone I know will make a hugely positive contribution to the club.
"He is ready and prepared for the challenge at Celtic," Rodgers ... | Celtic have continued the overhaul of their managerial team by appointing Reading first-team coach Chris Davies as Brendan Rodgers' assistant. | 36380828 |
Mia Ayliffe-Chung, 20, who was killed at a hostel in Queensland in August, did not die as a result of terrorism, police have said.
Despite this, her death was included on a list of 78 alleged "terror" attacks released by the Trump administration.
Rosie Ayliffe said Mia's death must not be used to persecute innocent peo... | The mother of a backpacker who was stabbed to death in Australia has criticised the White House for labelling her death a "terror attack". | 38893253 |
Bosses at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley want to increase its size by a third.
Proposals include creating a new 1940s'-style town complete with a pub and library.
They also include moving the Tipton Road entrance to Castle Hill and linking the site with attractions such as Dudley Zoological Gardens.
Museum c... | A £20m plan to expand a major West Midlands tourist attraction has been revealed. | 36365296 |
The 42-year-old, who spent five years at Celtic from 2001, will spend one to two days per week working with the Championship club's front players.
Hartson scored 109 goals in 201 appearances for Celtic, winning three league titles, two Scottish Cups and one League Cup.
He tweeted: "I look forward to using my 20 years k... | Former Celtic striker John Hartson has joined Livingston as a coach. | 41060428 |
The blaze took hold in agricultural buildings at Mount Pleasant Farm in Goring Heath on Saturday morning.
Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue drenched the fire using eight fire engines.
They said the smoke had settled in residential areas and breathing had not been "... | A large fire that spread "thick acrid smoke" across Oxfordshire and Berkshire has been extinguished. | 38788013 |
Simon Murray, Lewis Toshney and Cammy Smith all scored quick-fire goals in boss Ray McKinnon's first home match.
Chris Turner responded with a fine strike for Cowdenbeath, but Murray added two more either side of half-time and Henri Anier added a sixth before the end.
Elsewhere in Group C, Dunfermline beat Arbroath 3-0... | Dundee United emphatically took apart Cowdenbeath at Tannadice in their second Scottish League Cup group game. | 36770667 |
Arsenal's fans vented their frustration as Chelsea took the point which ensured they will win the Premier League title if they beat Leicester City and Crystal Palace in their next two games.
The Gunners last won the title in the season of "The Invincibles" when they went 38 league games unbeaten in 2003-2004.
Chelsea m... | Jose Mourinho took a thinly-veiled swipe at Arsenal and boss Arsene Wenger after hearing his side subjected to "boring boring Chelsea" chants during their goalless draw at Emirates Stadium. | 32475383 |
Motherwell were due to be at Tannadice and St Johnstone at Firhill, but the top-flight games were called off after Saturday morning pitch inspections.
The Championship match between Raith Rovers and Alloa Athletic is off, as is the game at Cowdenbeath in League One.
The League Two fixture at Arbroath failed an 11:00 in... | Premiership matched due to be hosted by Dundee United and Partick Thistle are among five Scottish games postponed because of waterlogged pitches. | 35181994 |
The papers, from an investigation into a BAE Systems deal, contained evidence relating to 64 people.
They were wrongly sent to a witness in the case in an "astounding" lapse, the Information Commissioner's Office said.
The SFO said it had "substantially overhauled its procedures".
It is the first time the SFO has been ... | The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been fined £180,000 after thousands of confidential documents from a high-profile bribery investigation were mistakenly sent to the wrong person. | 32108610 |
London-based Shakeel Begg sued after being accused on the Sunday Politics show of espousing extreme beliefs.
The judge said Lewisham Islamic Centre's chief imam had hidden his true views behind a cloak of respectability.
Mr Justice Haddon-Cave said he "clearly promotes and encourages violence in support of Islam and es... | An influential imam has lost a libel action against the BBC after a judge ruled he had promoted violence. | 37798201 |
The Louvre and Orsay museums were shut while staff moved artworks to safety as flood levels climbed above 6m (18ft).
The Seine is set to reach as high as 6.5m and unlikely to recede over the weekend, with more downpours forecast.
At least 15 people have died across central Europe as heavy rainfall caused flooding from ... | The River Seine in Paris is at its highest level for more than 30 years, with floods forcing closed parts of the metro systems and major landmarks. | 36446635 |
Ms Dyer, who retired as chief executive of the prosecution service in March, will lead the in-depth review, which was announced in February.
Education Secretary John Swinney confirmed her appointment at a child protection summit in Perth.
Politicians, police and council bosses have come together for the conference.
Chi... | An independent review of the child protection system in Scotland is to be led by former Crown Office chief Catherine Dyer. | 36435448 |
Jac Holmes, 22, from Bournemouth, left the UK in January to join the People's Protection Unit, or YPG - the main Kurdish force in northern Syria.
Speaking to BBC South from Syria, Mr Holmes said he was shot in the arm as his unit attempted to take control of a village from IS.
Government and police terror experts have ... | A British IT worker who left the UK to fight against Islamic State (IS) was shot during battle, he has revealed. | 32722165 |
The States of Jersey invested £19m in JTs island-wide fibre optic network which it expects to be available to the whole island by 2016.
The trial will start on 3 January at La Moye, La Rocque and Fauvic and will last for three months.
The trial is open to customers of all telecom operators in Jersey.
A JT spokesperson... | About 500 homes in Jersey will be given access to fibre optic broadband at no cost as part of a trial of the new network. | 16216492 |
"Austria demands clarification," Interior Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner said.
German media, quoting leaked documents, said European firms and French politicians were among those monitored.
It said Germany's national intelligence agency, the BND, was working on behalf of the US National Security Agency.
Ms Mikl-Leitner ... | Austria has filed a legal complaint against "an unnamed party" after media reports suggested Germany helped the US to spy on European targets. | 32596510 |
The first price shown was often much lower than the final price, they said.
Some offers that look too good to be true, are - because when you click to buy they aren't available.
"These websites are misleading consumers," said Vera Jourova, the EU commissioner responsible.
The Consumer Protection Cooperation body said t... | Websites that show bargain prices for flights, hotels and other travel bookings, are not giving customers accurate information, say European consumer protection authorities. | 39529584 |
Scientists say pictures of 67P show its two lobes to have "onion skin" layers that intersect in a way that can only be the result of two different bodies having collided and stuck together.
Ever since Rosetta arrived at the comet, the origin of its bizarre form has been one of the major puzzles.
The solution is now due... | The rubber duck-shaped comet being followed by Europe's Rosetta probe used to be two separate objects. | 34379287 |
The Grade II-listed London Road Fire Station in the city centre has been empty for about 14 years after plans to turn it into a hotel were shelved.
The building has been sold to developers Allied London.
The firm declined to discuss proposals for the site in detail but said it wanted to "bring the building back to life... | A landmark former fire station in Manchester is to be redeveloped after a long campaign. | 34842268 |
The app is used to find people a good personality match but for the next fortnight it will also encourage users to become a donor.
People who swipe on some pictures on the app will be encouraged to sign up to the NHS organ donor register.
The NHS said that it wants more younger people to join its campaign.
In July, NHS... | The NHS has partnered with dating app Tinder to raise awareness about organ donations. | 35070858 |
An investigation by US regulators found that the Japanese company charged African American and Hispanic owners higher interest rates on car loans.
Regulators found that they paid on average $250 more than white customers regardless of their creditworthiness.
Honda said in a statement that it "strongly opposes any form ... | Honda has agreed to pay $24m (£15m) to settle US claims that it discriminated against some customers based on race. | 33527783 |
A new "UK settled status" would grant EU migrants who had lived in the UK for five years rights to stay and access health, education and other benefits.
Proposals were unveiled at a Brussels summit but are dependent on EU states guaranteeing Britons the same rights.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called the plan a "go... | About three million EU citizens living in the UK would be allowed to stay after Brexit, Theresa May has proposed. | 40376083 |
Edapaddi Palaniswami, who was nominated for the post by late chief minister Jayalalitha's aide Sasikala Natarajan, will be sworn in this evening.
Sasikala, who only uses one name, was nominated as chief minister by the state's ruling party.
However her conviction in a corruption case means she cannot hold office.
She h... | The south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is to get a new chief minister, after a political stand-off that plunged the government into crisis. | 38990153 |
Stewart Hosie and Angus MacNeil were reported by a Tory MSP over allegations they claimed expenses for accommodation while carrying out the affairs.
Westminster's Commissioner for Standards has decided not to look further into the claims.
Mr Hosie is to step down as SNP deputy leader in the autumn.
The commissioner, Ka... | The expenses of two SNP MPs reported to have had affairs with a journalist will not be investigated by Westminster's parliamentary standards watchdog. | 36392860 |
Across the Middle East and beyond, many are pondering Mr Trump's declarations in the heat of the campaign, his still sketchy comments in sit-down interviews, and his first choices for his team in White House Inc.
Last week's Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi, an annual gathering of foreign ministers and prominent regiona... | A president-elect who prides himself on the "art of the deal" is about to confront a mire in the Middle East where deals are sorely needed, but so very hard to clinch. | 38086933 |
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said there was "no way" this would happen and existing rules would apply.
But one former shadow minister said he feared the review could be "the means to remove MPs whose faces don't fit".
And veteran Labour MP Frank Field said there could be a revolt in the party if colleagues were "un... | Labour has denied that constituency boundary changes could be used as an excuse to deselect some of its own MPs in favour of more left-wing candidates. | 34631152 |
Aiden O'Mahony was at the JJ Moon's pub on High Street, Hornchurch, on 10 January. He died from a single stab wound to the chest.
James Roberts, 31, from Hornchurch, has been charged with murder and will appear at Redbridge Magistrates' Court later.
Mr O'Mahony's family said they were "devastated" by his death.
They sa... | A man has been charged with murder after a 60-year-old grandfather was stabbed to death in an east London pub. | 35299793 |
Charles Harris and Janet Whitehead died when their car was struck by another vehicle on the A499 at Llandwrog in April 2016.
The inquest in Caernarfon heard the other driver, Dylan Wyn Thomas, 37, from Nefyn, had already been prosecuted for drug driving.
Coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones said both drivers had misjudged the ... | Two drivers in a fatal road crash in Gwynedd failed to anticipate each other's actions, a coroner has said. | 39864480 |
Thomas Cook Airlines will operate a weekly flight between Glasgow and the American city next summer.
The airline said it was introducing the service following a series of one-off flights to the US in recent summers.
It will operate between 4 May and 31 October next year, using the airline's Airbus A330 fleet.
Christoph... | An airline has announced plans to introduce the first regular service between Scotland and Las Vegas. | 27262382 |
The 30-year-old has agreed a two-year deal which will keep him at Griffin Park until the summer of 2016, with the option of an extra year.
McCormack, who can play in defence or midfield, has made 52 appearances for Brentford since joining from Swindon Town last summer.
"It's great news for the club. Alan's effort has b... | Brentford's Alan McCormack has signed a new contract with the club. | 29280639 |
The man, from Dublin, has been remanded in custody. Mr Hutch was shot dead in the area in September 2015.
His murder was one of eight deaths connected to a feud between the Kinahan and Hutch criminal gangs.
The man was arrested during searches by Irish and Spanish police investigating the Kinahan criminal gang.
The cou... | An Irish man in his 30s, arrested in Spain in connection with the murder of Gary Hutch, has appeared in court in the country. | 37360192 |
Gwede Mantashe made the comments after deputy Finance Minister Mcebesi Jonas alleged the Gupta family had offered him a government promotion.
During a rowdy parliamentary session, Mr Zuma denied the family had influenced cabinet appointments.
The opposition called on him resign.
Mr Mantashe is the third most powerful p... | South Africa risks turning into a "mafia state", a senior governing party official has warned, as pressure grows on President Jacob Zuma over his links with a wealthy family. | 35831967 |
The explosion happened in Kadhamiyah, a mainly Shia Muslim district in the north of the city, they added.
The attack happened at rush hour, and was the latest in a spate of explosions in the capital over the past two weeks.
On Sunday the government of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ended a 12-year-old night-time curfew... | At least 15 people have been killed and many others wounded in a suicide bomb attack in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, officials say. | 31288438 |
Customers have put in no fewer than 23,700 claims for property damage, after Storm Desmond caused torrential rain in parts of the region.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said the storm was on a scale which it expects to see every year.
Over 4,000 affected businesses have put in claims for damage.
The ABI said... | The insurance bill for the floods in Cumbria and the North earlier this month is likely to hit £520m, the industry has said. | 35134679 |
The MV Loch Seaforth's horn was sounded as it left the village late on Thursday afternoon, signalling the turning on of the lights.
Ullapool has not had a community Christmas lights display before.
The village's display has been organised by community group Ullapool Fire and Light Fund and will feature a Christmas tree... | A Caledonian MacBrayne ferry has "switched on" Ullapool's Christmas lights. | 38180998 |
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Cook has not made a hundred in 27 innings and has overseen nine Tests without a victory.
"It is probably the right thing for him, the person, to be taken away from the England captaincy," Vaughan told BBC Test Match Special.
"Morgan has fresh eyes, a new approach. It can't... | Alastair Cook should be removed as England captain and replaced by Middlesex's Eoin Morgan, according to former skipper Michael Vaughan. | 28402950 |
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Rebekah Wilson, a member of Team GB's two-woman bobsleigh crew at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, told BBC Sport she would secretly cut - and even try to concuss - herself as the "intense pressure" of training took its toll.
Such were the problems she faced, she quit the s... | A British Winter Olympic athlete has told how she self-harmed as she struggled to cope with the demands of elite competition. | 40738768 |
E-Synergy managed the Northern Ireland Spin Out (NISPO) initiatives, investing in start-up and early stage businesses.
Invest NI launched a High Court legal action against E-Synergy in 2015, but the case has now been withdrawn.
E-Synergy has been paid almost £2.6m in management fees since the contract started in 2009.
... | A company which has been managing investment funds on behalf of Invest NI has resigned from its position by "mutual consent". | 38824833 |
Analysts say it is part of a strategy by the Khartoum government to deal with the loss of oil revenue following the session of South Sudan last year.
The Sudan Gold Refinery will produce more than 328 tonnes of gold each year.
Last month, the finance ministry said the export of gold ore from Sudan would be banned once ... | Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has opened the country's first gold refinery, which officials say is one of Africa's largest plants. | 19656106 |
The Mangalyaan robotic probe, one of the cheapest interplanetary missions ever, has been studying the Red Planet's atmosphere.
Over the year, it has also taken some detailed pictures of Mars' geography.
We look back at some of the main highlights of Mangalyaan's year in orbit.
Perhaps one of Mangalyaan's biggest triump... | It has been one year since India became the first nation to successfully place a satellite into orbit around Mars on its first attempt. | 34344554 |
The tourists were travelling in four vehicles that entered a restricted zone in the Wahat area of the Western Desert, a ministry statement said.
Ten Mexicans and Egyptians were also injured and are being treated in a local hospital.
The ministry said it had formed a team to investigate the incident.
Mexico's President ... | Security forces in Egypt have mistakenly killed 12 people, including Mexican tourists, during an anti-terror operation, the interior ministry says. | 34241680 |
Appearing on ITV's The Agenda programme on Monday, the ex-Conservative chairman opted to display a headline reading: "No 10 takes Eton mess off the menu."
Lady Warsi said she wanted to make a "serious point" about social mobility.
No 10 said PM David Cameron was also concerned about the issue.
Mr Cameron attended Eton,... | Senior Foreign Office minister Baroness Warsi's decision to brandish a spoof newspaper on TV criticising an "Eton mess" at the heart of government was "light hearted", No 10 has suggested. | 26633955 |
More than 1,000 redundancies have been announced in the last two weeks.
Tyre manufacturer Michelin is to close its County Antrim factory and engineering firm Caterpillar will reduce its Northern Ireland operation.
Mark Nodder, of bus builder Wrightbus, said Northern Ireland firms should build on individual strengths.
"... | The head of one of Northern Ireland's leading companies has said he remains optimistic about the manufacturing sector despite recent job losses. | 34824538 |
The 27-year-old opener, who has a Test average of 27.28, chose not to tour Bangladesh and was then not selected for the current tour of India.
Hales told BBC Sport: "I would love to be out there at the moment.
"I am obviously disappointed but it gives me a chance to get refreshed and come back strong for Notts next yea... | Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales says his absence from England's Test squad can help him come back "refreshed and strong". | 37979396 |
Saints boss Claude Puel says he expects the Dutchman to be out for about two to three months with an ankle problem.
The 25-year-old picked up the knock in a challenge by striker Jamie Vardy during Southampton's 3-0 victory over Leicester City on 22 January.
Southampton defeated Liverpool last month to book their place ... | Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk will miss the EFL Cup final against Manchester United because of an injury. | 38845372 |
In Ottawa, swastikas were painted on Jewish synagogues and community centres.
In Etobicoke, a neighbourhood of Toronto, "It's the Jews" was scrawled on the wall of an elementary school.
Local police are investigating the incidents.
"To the Canadian Jewish community: I stand with you. Our government denounces recent act... | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to condemn anti-Semitism after Canadian communities report recent acts of vandalism. | 38020981 |
From Tuesday, sales tax will increase from 5% to 8%. It will rise again, to 10%, in October 2015.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would continue to take "necessary action" to address livelihood issues and keep Japan's economy on track.
The stepped tax increases are aimed at covering rising social welfare costs linked... | Japan has raised its consumption tax for the first time in 17 years in an attempt to rein in public debt. | 26830486 |
The deal will allow 2,200 US troops and 500 civilian staff to be permanently stationed near the city of Seville.
They will be able to launch missions to protect their embassies, rescue US citizens and intervene in military conflicts and humanitarian crises.
The Moron air base in southern Spain already hosts 850 US troo... | Spain has agreed to host a US rapid reaction military force to deal with crises in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. | 32929930 |
The interchange is aimed at making it easier for residents, visitors and holidaymakers, by centralising all travel services in one place.
More than 300,000 people use 10 Tenby bus services every year, while National Express and coach trips will also arrive and leave from the site.
It has taken three years to complete t... | A new £1.3m transport hub has opened in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. | 33614637 |
19 January 2016 Last updated at 10:38 GMT
More than 1,000 jobs are being cut at Tata Steel, the majority at the Port Talbot plant in south Wales.
Michael Sheen grew up in the Port Talbot area and has made a film set there. He spoke to BBC Newnsight's Emily Maitlis.
Watch the full interview here
You can follow Newsnight... | Welsh actor Michael Sheen has called the job cuts in the steel industry in Port Talbot "frightening for the town". | 35351928 |
In a letter, several Tory government ministers, including Michael Gove and Chris Grayling, said there was "more than enough money" to make the promise.
David Cameron has said it was not certain if the money would be replaced.
The Remain campaign said a Leave vote would "rip Wales away from its most secure source of fun... | Campaigners for a Leave vote have said money Wales gets from Brussels would be maintained by the UK government in the event of Brexit. | 36523232 |
Miles Scott, five, participated in events across the city including fighting mock crimes and receiving an honour from the mayor.
Make-A-Wish Foundation, which organised the event, received pledges from more than 10,000 people to lend a hand.
Miles, in treatment for several years, is now said to be in remission.
Accordi... | Thousands of people in San Francisco have turned out to help a boy recovering from leukaemia fulfil his wish to be Batman for a day. | 24964100 |
Quoting eye-witnesses, it said that after the raid in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri, detainees who had escaped were rounded up and killed.
The army has not yet commented on the allegations but has denied previous reports of abuses.
The conflict has killed some 1,500 people this year, according to Amnesty.
Half of... | Nigeria's army killed some 600 people after a recent attack by Boko Haram militants on a barracks, Amnesty International has said. | 26819965 |
Richard Howard, who died on 7 June 1917 in the Battle of Messines, started making the instrument in 1915 before enlisting in the army.
It was later finished by a luthier in Oxford before being bought by folk musician Sam Sweeney in 2009.
Mr Sweeney played the violin at Pte Howard's grave in Ypres.
He said: "It was incr... | A violin made by a soldier killed in battle during World War One has been played at his grave on the eve of the 100th anniversary of his death. | 40175696 |
From 1 January, Joyce's writings published during his lifetime - Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Ulysses and Finnegans Wake - have been available for publication and quotation without reference or payment to the James Joyce estate.
However, this week the National Library of Ireland brought forward p... | It was assumed, wrongly as it turns out, that from the start of this year many of the copyright problems associated with the works of James Joyce would end. | 17686617 |
Tyson Frizell and Joel Thompson gave the Australian side a 12-10 half-time lead, Gareth O'Brien and Ryan Atkins replying for Warrington.
O'Brien's penalty levelled the scores but Dugan's try 16 minutes from time settled the game in St George's favour.
Wigan face Brisbane and St Helens host South Sydney in the remaining... | A second-half try from Josh Dugan consigned Warrington Wolves to defeat by St George Illawarra in the first match of the 2015 World Club Series. | 31539447 |
Publishing its rules for the 2017 awards, Bafta said "films should have been screened to the widest possible public paying UK audience".
However, those released digitally only could be in the running "in exceptional circumstances".
The Bafta Film Awards will take place on 12 February, with nominations announced on 10 J... | Films that have not been released in cinemas could be considered for a Bafta awards for the first time next year. | 37131456 |
Raucous and raunchy, it had none of the traditional elements yet felt strangely appropriate given Burns' penchant for rousing company and, of course, his roving eye when it came to women.
The action takes place on a catwalk extension to the stage which brings performers right into the midst of the tables of haggis-eati... | Le Haggis is a Burns supper like no other I've been to. | 25886449 |
Mr Modi's trip will last three days, and his planned engagements include meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace and addressing thousands at Wembley Stadium. | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the UK for a visit which he says will give "great impetus" to the ties between the two countries. | 34798363 |
The Foxes travel to St Mary's on Saturday seeking a fifth win in nine league games since Ranieri took charge.
Ranieri said he spoke with the Saints before they appointed current boss Ronald Koeman in June 2014.
"I was interested, but after that there was also the Greece job - and I made a mistake," said the Italian.
Ra... | Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he held talks about becoming Southampton's boss before he took charge of Greece. | 34545871 |
Oriel Mostyn was described as "a civic landmark of national importance to Wales" at the presentation at the event in Wrexham.
Meanwhile, Caernarfon artist, Bedwyr Williams and photographer Helen Sear of Risca won fine art medals.
Visitor numbers to the Eisteddfod on the first day were 17,881, while 1,586 attended Frida... | A modern art gallery in Llandudno has won the national Eisteddfod's gold medal for architecture. | 14357992 |
The club claimed Suffolk Police "unlawfully" charged it £200,000 for policing between 2008 and 2013.
It said the force should not have charged it for keeping order on the streets around the ground.
But the High Court said Suffolk Police was entitled to recover the costs of policing the ground outside the club. | Ipswich Town plans to appeal against a High Court ruling over policing costs outside its Portman Road stadium on match days. | 36754195 |
His career at the corporation spanned two decades and he was a driving force behind the launch of Reporting Scotland in 1968.
He left the BBC in 1987, later setting up an independent production company.
Broadcaster Kirsty Wark, who was given her first presenter job by Mr Sinclair, described him as a "first class journa... | Tributes have been paid to former BBC Scotland head of news George Sinclair who has died, aged 86. | 34433211 |
A European court upheld a 2013 ruling that said the MacCoffee trademark of a Singaporean company, Future Enterprises, was invalid.
It said that MacCoffee unfairly benefited from the branding of the US burger giant.
The move could make it tricky for any other company to use the "Mac" or "Mc" prefix for food or beverages... | McDonald's has won a case that could stop another company using the "Mc" or "Mac" prefix on its food and drink. | 36712690 |
Launching a new literacy "mission", Mrs Morgan also announced plans to create at least 200 new book clubs in England.
Mrs Morgan has enrolled children's author David Walliams to add his weight to her pledge to "make our young people the most literate in Europe".
But critics said government cuts meant many libraries had... | Every eight-year-old in England should be enrolled at their local library, Education Secretary Nicky Morgan says. | 33980452 |
The figures were released by the Department of Education (DE) in response to an assembly question by UKIP MLA David McNarry.
Northern Ireland has 827 primary and preparatory schools.
The figures from DE relate to the 2014/15 academic year, as the 2015/16 school census is still in progress.
Many, although not all, of th... | More than a quarter of pupils do not speak English or Irish as a first language at 21 primary schools across Northern Ireland. | 35495245 |
The recalled all-rounder dismissed Australia's top three batsmen before hitting the winning runs with a six.
"We've said we need 15 or 20 guys, not be relying on just 11," said Morgan.
"David Willey took advantage of the conditions - so him producing a performance like that was outstanding."
Willey, playing on the grou... | Captain Eoin Morgan hailed England's squad strength after David Willey played a big part in their three-wicket win over Australia which squared the one-day international series at 2-2. | 34228588 |
They said data from the world's largest register of hip implants provided "unequivocal evidence" of the failure rate.
The risk was greatest for women, the young and for large implants.
The UK health regulator has already advised annual checks for people with large head metal-on-metal implants.
Hip replacements are one ... | Metal-on-metal total hip replacements have a much higher failure rate than other options and "should not be implanted", say researchers. | 17337993 |
Six-month-old Ruby-Grace Gaunt, her mother Amy Smith and her friend Edward Green, both 17, died in the blaze in North Street, Langley Mill, in June.
Peter Eyre, 44, and sons Simon, 24, and Anthony, 22, all of Sandiacre, will spend at least 32, 26 and 23 years respectively in prison.
They started the fire as an act of r... | A man and his two sons have been jailed for life for murdering a baby and two teenagers in a flat fire in Derbyshire. | 35557898 |
More than 85 are still missing after the accident early on Saturday morning in the Chindwin river, officials say. At least 150 have been rescued.
Passengers are thought to include families and a large group of university students and teachers.
It is unclear what caused the accident, although officials say the boat may ... | Rescuers are searching a river in central Myanmar after a ferry capsized killing at least 14 people. | 37677192 |
Jean Galligan, 82, from Dumfries, died when her car caught fire after it was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira on 14 May.
Police Scotland said Mrs Galligan was driving a red Daihatsu which was burnt out as a result of the accident on the A76 at Holywood.
Neither the driver nor the front seat passenger in t... | A woman killed in a road accident near Dumfries has been named by police. | 32928493 |
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to Caerphilly railway station just before 17:30 BST on Tuesday.
About 25 firefighters were initially sent to the scene and Network Rail said all passengers were safe.
Delays of up to one hour and 15 minutes were expected between Heath High Level in Cardiff and Ystra... | A rush hour train had to be evacuated after a fire broke out underneath one of the carriages. | 37555651 |
The 23-year-old Scarlets loose-head will win his fourth cap in Dublin, with 119-times capped Jenkins on the bench.
He concedes Jenkins and Paul James - who does not make the match day squad - were his idols as a young player.
"It's definitely a big opportunity for me but Gethin and Paul aren't bad boys to fall back on,... | Wales prop Rob Evans admits the pressure is on him after being selected ahead of Gethin Jenkins for the Six Nations game against Ireland. | 35483357 |
A $2.5bn (£1.5bn) deal that will see Microsoft acquire Mojang was announced in mid-September.
But Vu Bui, chief operating officer of Mojang, said there were no plans in the offing to change the game or what people can do with it.
Feedback from players would still be crucial in helping to develop the game, he said.
"No... | The boss of Minecraft-maker Mojang has reassured fans worried about what will happen when Microsoft takes over. | 29567196 |
The Valais blacknose is so unusual most farmers outside the Alpine nation were not aware of the breed until recently.
But its distinctive looks, which have seen it called the cutest sheep in the world, has seen the breed's popularity rise and there are now about 400 in the UK.
The show is being held at Harrison and Het... | The first show outside Switzerland of one of the world's rarest breeds of sheep is being held in Carlisle. | 37121073 |
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