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Grealish, 20, who represented the Republic at youth level, has chosen to play for the country of his birth.
"It was a difficult decision for him - he's been nurtured by the FAI at youth levels," Kilbane told BBC Radio 5 live.
"I'm disappointed because he would have been a great addition to the squad."
Birmingham-born G... | Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish's decision to play for England is a "bitter pill to swallow" for the Republic of Ireland, says former international Kevin Kilbane. | 34385946 |
The UK's Carbon Trust, which developed the scheme, said many business leaders did not see the issue as a priority.
The Water Standard will require firms to measure water use and demonstrate efforts taken to reduce consumption.
It is estimated that more than 60% of Europe's largest cities consume water faster than it ca... | An international standard on water reduction has been launched in an effort to encourage businesses to use water more sustainably. | 21472506 |
Telusa Veainu and Jack Ram crossed for Tonga, but Namibia's Johan Tromp pulled a try back, before Latiume Fosita's try helped Tonga into a 22-7 lead.
Ram got his second score soon after the break to secure Tonga's bonus point, although Namibia captain Jacques Burger was then forced over to keep it close.
But Veainu's s... | Tonga scored five tries to beat Namibia in a thrilling match at Sandy Park. | 34375765 |
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that "we were way over-optimistic" about Libya's future, adding that the elections of 2014 "made things worse".
His comments came after a two-day visit to Libya, where he urged rival parties to compromise and unite the country.
Mr Johnson pledged £9m to help tackle people trafficki... | The removal of Colonel Gaddafi in 2011 has been a "tragedy so far" for the people of Libya, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said. | 41045099 |
The four men used a shop in Switzerland as a front for their activities, the US treasury department said.
It says the Farc still use drugs to fund their "ruthless operation".
Under the 1999 Kingpin Act, any assets the four men have in the US will be frozen. American firms and citizens are banned from doing business wit... | The US has announced sanctions against four alleged members of Colombia's Farc rebel group, accusing them of drug trafficking and money laundering. | 34082252 |
The bill also prohibits those using a car or motorbike from pulling their pets alongside them on a lead as they travel.
Anyone caught breaching the order faces a large fine or up to two years in prison - and having their names and photographs made public.
The measures were introduced to improve the country's animal pro... | Taiwan's parliament has approved a bill banning the slaughter of cats and dogs for human consumption. | 39573426 |
North, 24, landed on his head after a high tackle from Adam Thompstone in his side's 19-11 defeat against Leicester Tigers on Saturday, 3 December.
"I read some reports he must finish and stop playing. He doesn't want to be treated like that," Mallinder said.
"All George wants to do is get back and play rugby."
The Wal... | Winger George North will not want to be treated with extra care despite his latest head injury, says Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder. | 38320379 |
Presiding officer Elin Jones tweeted there would be "no room at this inn" for the US president after Commons speaker John Bercow's opposed Trump speaking to MPs on a state visit.
But Mr Hamilton said visit by Mr Trump to Wales should be "encouraged".
The assembly said Ms Jones was duty bound to uphold the assembly's va... | It would be "highly irresponsible" to put jobs at risk by banning President Donald Trump from the Senedd, UKIP assembly leader Neil Hamilton has said. | 38895407 |
The 27-year-old England batsman will skipper the side in all three formats of the game.
Ballance said: "It is an absolute honour to be named the club captain and to follow in the footsteps of some great captains over the years.
"It was impossible to turn down. Being captain is something that I enjoy doing and hopefully... | Yorkshire have appointed Gary Ballance as their new captain after Andrew Gale retired to become head coach. | 38321574 |
Liam Noble fired in a stunning free-kick after six minutes to give the visitors an impressive start, with Mark Cooper's side aiming to take advantage of leaders Lincoln being preoccupied by the FA Cup.
The hosts kept their heads up though, and Richie Bennett glanced home Alex Ray-Harvey's free-kick to notch his 10th go... | Forest Green closed the gap at the top of the National League as Emmanuel Monthe's late winner helped see off Barrow at Holker Street. | 38701165 |
The Prisons and Probations Ombudsman Nigel Newcomen said the substances were proving hard to detect and manage.
He said some inmates were thought to have been given "spiked" cigarettes by others wanting to test out new drugs.
A Prison Service spokesman said the substances "lead to violence and instability in our prison... | The use of so-called legal highs has been a factor in at least 19 prisoner deaths between 2012 and 2014, a new report has revealed. | 33412838 |
Valencia have the option of signing 20-year-old Munir for 12m euros (£10.2m) at the end of his loan next summer.
Alcacer, 23, is considered one of Spain's most promising young talents after scoring 30 La Liga goals in three years and has agreed a five-year deal.
He was made captain at the Mestalla Stadium under Gary Ne... | Barcelona have signed Spain striker Paco Alcacer for 30m euros (£25.5m) from Valencia, with forward Munir El Haddadi going the other way on loan. | 37198920 |
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The robot will help to welcome customers who visit the shop, and offer directions.
Mio Sakai has been working as the store's human receptionist for two years now, and says she feels honoured to work alongside the robot-lady.
The new ro... | A super-life-like robot has started work at a department store in Tokyo, Japan. | 32387799 |
The former chairman of the defunct Anglo Irish Bank was told he was free to go after a 126-day at the Circuit Criminal Court in Dublin.
He had faced 27 charges over misleading auditors about millions of euros of loans to him, which he denied.
He returned to court on Wednesday for a final time to hear his acquittal.
Mr ... | Irish banker Sean FitzPatrick has been formally acquitted of fraud charges after the longest criminal trial in the country's history. | 40030928 |
So the morning after was a jolt, not for just for Americans watching the markets tumble, wondering about the impact on their savings and pensions but also for liberal pundits and policy makers who are now fretting that the nationalist, isolationist populism that drove the Leave campaign can strike again in the US and b... | A day before the Brexit referendum, two-thirds of Americans weren't aware it was on the horizon. | 36643418 |
Kwiatkowski, the 2014 world champion, sprinted away from reigning rainbow jersey wearer Sagan in the final 300m to win the 206km race by three seconds.
Stannard led the bunch over the line 11 seconds adrift of his Polish team-mate.
It was a second successive victory in the Belgian race for Team Sky after Britain's Gera... | Britain's Ian Stannard finished third in the E3 Harelbeke one-day race as his Team Sky team-mate Michal Kwiatkowski beat Peter Sagan to the title. | 35901005 |
Minichiello put Hull ahead in a tight first half, before Joe Arundel replied for the struggling visitors.
Hull opened up a 16-4 lead at the break as Minichiello grabbed a second try and Curtis Naughton went over soon after.
Carlos Tuimavave's second-half try was added to by Marc Sneyd for his third conversion from four... | Mark Minichiello scored two tries as Hull FC beat Chris Chester's Wakefield to record their third Super League victory in six matches this season. | 35816316 |
Fe gwympodd Dafydd Hughes o flaen ei dŷ ym Maes Padarn yn Llanberis yn ystod oriau mân fore Calan.
Oherwydd pryderon cynnar ynglŷn â'i farwolaeth aed â dyn lleol i'r ddalfa.
Prynhawn Llun fe gadarnhaodd Heddlu'r Gogledd fod Mr Hughes wedi marw o achosion naturiol.
Dywedodd y Prif Arolygydd Brian Kearney fod dyn lleol 2... | Dywed Heddlu'r Gogledd nad ydynt bellach yn trin marwolaeth dyn 70 oed o Lanberis fel un amheus ac maent wedi rhyddhau y dyn 20 oed y buont yn ei holi. | 38482963 |
Police said a "scruffy" white man in his 40s approached the girl on Love Lane at 15:30 BST on Friday, close to Trinity School.
Officers said they were "keeping an open mind" about a possible link with the attempted abduction of an eight-year-old girl on Tuesday.
The girl was cycling on Owen Road when a woman in a car g... | An 11-year-old girl has been assaulted three days after an attempted child abduction in Newbury. | 36119867 |
Figures show the number of visitors to the UK's major museums and galleries fell last year for the first time in almost a decade.
The biggest drop in 2015/2016 was seen in educational visits and school groups, which saw a 6.9% decline on 2014/15.
So why are figures dropping? It has been speculated that security fears o... | Did you go to a museum or gallery last year? | 38853770 |
Mr Hogan's legal team argued the New York-based website violated his privacy and the video was not newsworthy.
The case, which pitted freedom of the press against a celebrity's right to privacy, has been closely watched.
The video was posted in 2012 after Mr Hogan was secretly recorded having sex with his friend's wife... | A Florida jury has awarded Hulk Hogan $115m (£79m) after the gossip news website Gawker published a sex tape of the retired professional wrestler. | 35849140 |
Fighting has escalated between Syria's army and rebels in eastern Aleppo, where 250,000 people live.
Staffan de Mistura said food and water shortages made the situation there even more serious than previously.
He said a ceasefire deal at US-Russian talks in Geneva could make a major difference to aid efforts across Syr... | Fuel supplies could run out within days in a rebel-held part of the Syrian city of Aleppo, the UN special envoy for Syria has warned. | 37321476 |
The Netherlands midfielder, 24, has made 163 appearances, scoring 49 goals, since his debut for Ajax in 2011, winning three Eredivisie titles.
"It is difficult to leave Ajax but I think this is a good step for me now," Klaassen told Everton's website.
Everton earlier signed Jordan Pickford, 23, from Sunderland for £25m... | Everton have completed the £23.6m signing of Ajax captain Davy Klaassen on a five-year deal. | 40297081 |
Signalling a shift in US policy, he called for "a political process that would lead to Assad leaving".
His remarks follow a suspected chemical attack in Syria, which US President Donald Trump called a "disgrace to humanity".
The BBC's North America editor says Mr Trump is now mulling his options and military action cou... | Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should have no role in a future Syria, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says. | 39522312 |
The 3,300lb device exploded near the Arndale Centre on 15 June 1996, devastating the busy shopping area.
There were no deaths, but about 200 people were injured.
No-one has ever been charged over the blast, and Greater Manchester Police said it was now "the right time for another assessment" of the case.
Following a pr... | Police are launching a fresh review of the evidence behind an IRA bomb in Manchester, as the 20th anniversary of the blast approaches. | 36502881 |
The head of the university's political science institute confirmed a request had been made by the man whose attacks two years ago traumatised Norway.
No decision has been made on whether to accept it, Ole Petter Ottersen added.
Breivik, who is serving a 21-year sentence in a prison near Oslo, killed 77 people, most of ... | Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik has applied for a place at Oslo University - a move that is reportedly causing outrage among staff. | 23506691 |
The Scottish government said the Croft House Grant would entitle each crofters to funding of up to £38,000.
The money is being spread across crofts in the Highlands, Western Isles, Northern Isles and Argyll.
Ministers said the funding would allow them to build or improve homes, helping to retain and attract people to r... | More than 20 crofters are to share a £705,000 grant to improve their housing. | 36976121 |
Antonis Samaras added: "We Greeks are one with our history and civilisation, which cannot be broken up, loaned out, or conceded."
He said Britain's view that the marbles could not be moved was now invalid.
A depiction of the river god Ilissos is going on show in St Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum.
It is due to rema... | The Greek prime minister has said the British Museum's decision to loan one of the Elgin Marbles to Russia is "an affront" to the Greek people. | 30349730 |
The Queensland workers will each pocket A$2.6m from the winning ticket, lottery owner Tatts Group said.
The syndicate members all worked at the state's department of education, according to multiple local reports.
The winners, who wish to remain anonymous, used an office computer to confirm their windfall, Tatts said.
... | Twenty-one government employees - reportedly from the same department - have won a lottery jackpot worth A$55m (£32.5m; $40.3m) in Australia. | 38526537 |
Foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said he favoured diplomacy to resolve the escalating crisis and that there was no military solution, Reuters reported.
Qatar rejects claims it is a leading supporter of Islamist extremism.
Meanwhile, Qatar's Al Jazeera network said it was suffering a cyber-attac... | Qatar has vowed it will "not surrender" its foreign policy in a row with other Arab states over its alleged connections to extremism. | 40205878 |
She is a dog warden for Lisburn City Council - rounding up animals which are wandering around with no owner in sight.
On the Stewartstown Road on the outskirts of west Belfast, she finds a dog dodging traffic.
She pulls up, hops out and puts a lead on the dog. As she walks back to her van, she meets a dog walker who do... | Nicola Poole's job requires a thick skin, sharp eyes and quick feet. | 17643970 |
The 59-year-old Australian, who won the Open in 1986 and 1993, posted a picture of himself recovering at a US hospital.
The former world number one, who last week posted a photo of himself cutting back a small tree, tweeted: "Working with a chainsaw ALWAYS be respectful of the unexpected.
"I was one lucky man today. Da... | Greg Norman is recovering in hospital after almost losing his left hand in a chainsaw accident. | 29196593 |
He was pronounced dead at the scene in Hilldrop Crescent shortly after 13:50 GMT.
The man's next of kin have been informed. He has not yet been formally identified and a crime scene remains in place.
A man was arrested in connection with the death and remains in custody at a north London police station. | A man in his 30s has been stabbed to death in Islington, north London, police said. | 35194194 |
Murray and Australian Peers won a dramatic match against the Italian duo of Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 11-9.
"I guess we're one of the best teams in the world, that's why we're here," Murray told BBC Scotland.
"Every time we step on court we feel we've got a chance to win our match."
Murray confesse... | Jamie Murray believes he and doubles partner John Peers are a match for any team after winning their opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals. | 34827632 |
Drivers caught exceeding the 20mph limit outside Montgomery Primary School, in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, were faced with the tough choice.
The shamed motorists were grilled by a panel of children, who asked why they were speeding and if they were aware they could have hit a child.
Of 20 people stopped on Tuesday, 18 opte... | Speeding motorists have been given the choice of accepting a fine or facing a Kids Court made up of schoolchildren. | 37623024 |
The 22-year-old former Wales Under-21 player left the Swans this summer after one senior appearance in an FA Cup defeat by Oxford United in 2016.
However, he also had three separate loan spells at Yeovil, playing a total of 72 times for the Glovers.
Shephard, who plays mainly at right-back, is Posh's seventh summer sig... | League One side Peterborough United have signed defender Liam Shephard on a two-year contract following his release by Swansea City. | 40555681 |
Reuben Reid opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, with David Wheeler doubling their advantage 13 minutes before the end.
And substitute Liam McAlinden added the third late on as Exeter extended their unbeaten run to nine games and ended Colchester's own nine-game unbeaten record.
Exeter took a 20th-minute... | Exeter City boosted their play-off hopes with a victory over fellow League Two play-off hopefuls Colchester United. | 38619861 |
EU officials have been urging Ukraine since 2014 to clamp down on corruption and to carry out other reforms.
But critics say not enough has changed, and President Petro Poroshenko has been accused of backing corrupt officials.
The Brussels talks with senior EU officials will focus on the progress of reforms, with the p... | Ukraine's record on tackling corruption is due to come under scrutiny at a meeting with EU leaders on Thursday. | 38087839 |
Wanda will buy 68.2% of the firm from private equity company Bridgepoint, but it did not name the other shareholders.
Infront holds broadcasting rights to some of the world's biggest sporting events like the football World Cup.
The firm's chief executive is Philippe Blatter, nephew of Fifa president Sepp Blatter.
The F... | Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda will buy Swiss sports marketing firm Infront Sports & Media with a group of investors for $1.19bn (£780m). | 31342672 |
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Muir, 23, gained her second gold of the championships with victory in the 3,000m on Sunday following her 1500m win the previous day.
The Scot eased away from the rest of the field to break the championship record in eight minutes 35.68 seconds.
Philip, 26, set a new Britis... | Britain's Laura Muir and Asha Philip won gold at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Belgrade. | 39173882 |
Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) staff have been at the site near Hucknall following the accident at about 13:30 BST on Saturday.
Police said the two men were killed when the plane came down near junction 26.
Witnesses said the pilot had swerved to avoid the motorway seconds before.
An AAIB spokesman said the ... | An investigation into how a small plane with two men on board crashed into a Nottinghamshire field near the M1 is continuing. | 27856966 |
Smith arrived at Stenhousemuir's Ochilview ground in plenty of time for the 15:00 GMT kick-off only to discover the game was at Brechin's Glebe Park.
Fortunately, Smith made it to the Angus club's home in time to take his place in the starting XI. However his side lost 2-1 and remain bottom of the division.
Smith's err... | Brechin City goalkeeper Graeme Smith had to make an 83-mile dash north to make his side's Scottish League 1 game against Stenhousemuir after going to the wrong stadium. | 34890393 |
Payments to the non-existent employees had been costing the government more than $2m (£1.4m) a month, according to the prime minister's office.
The authorities say they are continuing to audit the public payroll and expect to find more phantom workers.
President John Magufuli, who was elected in October, has promised t... | Tanzania has removed more than 10,000 "ghost workers" from its public sector payroll in a crackdown on corruption. | 36303031 |
Ronald Cooke, of Granville Road, Cradley Heath, in the West Midlands, attacked his partner Tina Billingham at their home on February 6, before driving her to a doctor's surgery claiming she had "stabbed herself".
Ms Billingham, a mother of two, died in hospital later that day.
Cooke, 55, was convicted of murder at Wolv... | A "controlling bully" has been jailed for life for murdering his partner. | 40969963 |
The home side dominated the first half and went close to breaking the deadlock in the 19th minute when Michael Green picked out Matt Tubbs, whose shot just missed the far post from a tight angle.
But the hosts capitalised on a defensive blunder three minutes later to take the lead. Gavin Hoyte's attempted backward head... | Reece Thompson gave North Ferriby's slim survival hopes a boost with a late 2-1 victory over Eastleigh. | 39523482 |
In terms of time spent abroad getting medical help, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, 74, is the first among equals, but in the past year all these heads of state have travelled overseas for health reasons.
In many cases they are leaving behind poorly funded health services, which most of their citizens have to rel... | The presidents of Nigeria, Angola, Zimbabwe, Benin and Algeria all have something in common - an apparent lack of faith in the health systems at home. | 40685040 |
Pupils at the Royal High School and at Tynecastle High in Gorgie were taken from their classes on Monday at 10:30.
Separately, two schools in Glasgow - High School of Glasgow and Hillhead High - were searched after threatening calls were received.
They were not evacuated and police said nothing untoward was found in ei... | Pupils have returned to two schools in Edinburgh which were evacuated after threatening phone calls. | 35460097 |
The crash happened on the Omagh Road in Drumquin on Monday morning.
Twenty-seven people were taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry and 25 to the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen.
It is not thought any of them had serious injuries
Rosemary Watterson, from the Western Education Board, said all those treat... | Fifty-two people, most of them children, involved in a crash between a school bus and a car in County Tyrone were taken to hospital as a precaution, the ambulance service has said. | 29303949 |
Lauren Cox, 27, from Oxted, Surrey, pleaded guilty to four charges of sexual activity with a child under 18 while in a position of trust.
Croydon Crown Court heard that Cox formed a close relationship with the boy when he was 13 and began a sexual relationship with him in 2015.
Police said Cox, who will be sentenced ne... | A teacher has admitted having sex with a 16-year-old pupil whom she groomed at the London school where she taught. | 36092495 |
Ozil, who cost a club-record £42m fee from Real Madrid in 2013, has struggled to make an impact in recent games.
The Germany star, 28, has not scored for the Gunners since 10 December.
"I don't know why he is underperforming - it can happen," said Wenger, whose team visit Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16 o... | Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is suffering from a lack of confidence after an eight-match goal drought, says Gunners manager Arsene Wenger. | 38952055 |
Bouabre created many of his hundreds of small drawings while working as a clerk in various government offices.
He also created an alphabet of pictograms to transcribe the oral traditions of his people, the Betes.
In the last 25 years his work has been exhibited at several of the world's most important art galleries and... | One of Africa's most celebrated visual artists, Ivorian Frederic Bruly Bouabre, has died aged 91. | 25942100 |
And as part of BBC Scotland's coverage, the party leader Kezia Dugdale will be taking part in a half-hour webcast in which she will answer your questions.
If you have something to ask Ms Dugdale, email newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk
Please put "Webchat questions" in the message field of your email.
You will be able to wa... | The Scottish Labour Party will be holding its two-day autumn conference in Perth this week. | 34636401 |
UK security researcher "MalwareTech", who helped to limit the ransomware attack, predicted "another one coming... quite likely on Monday".
The virus, which took control of users' files, spread to 100 countries, including Spain, France and Russia.
In England, 48 NHS trusts fell victim, as did 13 NHS bodies in Scotland.
... | Another major cyber-attack could be imminent after Friday's global hit that infected more than 125,000 computer systems, security experts have warned. | 39911385 |
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WHO's latest figure for infections is 13,703, mostly in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, with 70% of those infected dying.
South Africa's first black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, donates $1m (£620,000) to Guinea to help the countr... | The rate of Ebola infections appears to be slowing in Liberia, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. | 29825755 |
Several hundred demonstrators rallied outside the reception hall in Rishon LeZion on Sunday, amid high security.
The groom, Mahmoud Mansour, had sought a court order to try to stop the protest from taking place but failed.
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has condemned the demonstrations against the couple's union.
Supp... | Four far-right Jewish protesters have been arrested at the wedding of a Jewish-born woman who converted to Islam and an Arab Muslim man in Israel. | 28831114 |
The Orthodox Church has long had close links to the Kremlin. And during Russia's stand-off with the West over Ukraine that relationship has only grown stronger.
On 14 August a radical group called God's Will raided an exhibition of Soviet-era underground art at the Manezh hall, near the Kremlin.
They especially objecte... | A raid by Russian Orthodox vigilantes on "blasphemous" artworks in central Moscow has highlighted the influence of traditional, ultra-conservative values in President Vladimir Putin's Russia. | 33982267 |
Edmund will make his competition debut against Belgian number one David Goffin in the opening match (12:30 GMT).
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British number one Andy Murray will then take on world number 108, Ruben Bemelmans.
The best-of-five tie takes place over three days in Ghent's Flanders Expo.
A... | Great Britain hope Kyle Edmund can spring a surprise on day one of the final in Belgium and put the visitors within sight of a first Davis Cup victory since 1936. | 34938750 |
Scientists have found that the animals start to breed at a later age and with longer intervals between calves than other elephant species.
The researchers say it means it could take decades for this species to recover from recent dramatic declines.
The study is published in the Journal of Applied Ecology.
Prof George W... | African forest elephants have an extremely slow birth rate, putting them under greater pressure from poaching, research suggests. | 37224947 |
James Don took covert photographs and video recordings of two women at various locations in Dundee.
The 60-year-old recorded footage in one of his victim's homes, including her bedroom, and repeatedly followed her.
A sheriff told Don his actions were "particularly horrifying".
Don was found guilty of three charges by a... | A serial stalker who left one of his victims "terrified and violated" after entering her home and taking pictures of her underwear has been jailed for three years. | 36985129 |
IBM researcher Charles Henderson said his phone had stayed connected to a car for "years" after he had sold it.
Mr Henderson called on car makers to do a better job of separating former owners from their vehicles.
The research comes as Kaspersky Lab reports security problems with seven Android apps for cars.
In a speec... | Car management apps can stay linked to owners' phones even after the vehicle is sold to someone else, a computer security researcher has warned. | 39027458 |
The study, led by the University of Hull, studied sightings and population numbers for creatures introduced into Britain over the last 150 years.
It found 13,000 yellow-tailed scorpions and between 30,000 and 50,000 ring-necked parakeets in south-east England.
About 10 coatis, which are also known as Brazilian aardvark... | Scorpions, parakeets and turtles have all been found living wild in the UK, according to a new study. | 10365422 |
The 27-year-old called the pair out after winning the IBO super-middleweight title with a stoppage of Australian Renold Quinlan on Saturday.
DeGale holds the IBF super-middleweight belt, while Saunders is the only fighter to beat Eubank Jnr.
The Brighton fighter says he sparred with DeGale and "dealt with him".
He adde... | Chris Eubank Jr wants to fight either James DeGale or Billy Joe Saunders next in an all-British bout, adding that he plans to be back in action in April. | 38874116 |
Third seed Federer, 35, plays Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov in the third match on Centre Court at about 16:00 BST.
Ward, who came through qualifying, will face fellow Briton Kyle Edmund on court three at 11:30.
Women's top seed Angelique Kerber opens play on Centre Court at 13:00 against American Irina Falconi.
When th... | Seven-time champion Roger Federer will share the spotlight with Britain's world number 869 Alex Ward at Wimbledon on Tuesday. | 40484324 |
Three Emlyn Mulligan points and two Kevin Conlon scores helped Leitrim lead 0-6 to 0-2 as Antrim struggled.
However, McCann's 31st-minute goal turned the game as Antrim moved into a 1-4 to 0-6 lead by half-time.
As McCann tagged on a succession of points Antrim took control and Brian Neeson's late goal sealed their win... | Antrim maintained their 100% record in Division 4 of the Football League as Tomas McCann's 1-9 helped them earn a 2-14 to 0-9 win over Leitrim. | 35683411 |
Labadie started his career with West Bromwich Albion and has also played for Tranmere Rovers and Notts County.
In two seasons the 25-year-old made 52 league appearances for the Daggers, who were relegated from the Football League in the 2015-16 season.
"I know there were not three or four but five or six clubs queuing ... | Midfielder Joss Labadie has joined Newport County from Dagenham & Redbridge on a two-year contract. | 36465738 |
Gedling Colliery, in Nottinghamshire, was known as the Pit of Nations, with hundreds of workers drawn from 15 different countries in the 1950s.
While race riots made Nottingham streets dangerous for black people the miners said they were treated as family down the pit.
Historian Norma Gregory is now collating their exp... | A project to record the little known history of black miners has been launched. | 37298751 |
The PM has made welfare reform one of his key EU demands.
One option under consideration would see all claimants denied in-work benefits unless received unemployment benefit in the previous year.
No 10 said it would "not give a running commentary" on negotiations.
But UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who is campaigning for th... | Claimants for some in-work benefits could be better off giving up their job temporarily as a consequence of the government's EU negotiations, Whitehall officials have told the BBC. | 34805113 |
Six appliances were at the site at Rotherwas, on the edge of Hereford city centre, on Wednesday, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said.
The blaze, at Commercial Vehicle Repairs, was under control within about four hours.
All of the building and contents were involved in the fire, but the cause was undiscl... | Fire crews have tackled a blaze at a car repair workshop on an industrial estate in Herefordshire. | 34530709 |
Pavol Cizmar, 45, from Slovakia, was intercepted at Killingholme ferry terminal after travelling from the Hook of Holland.
Border officers searched his vehicle and found rucksacks containing 45 packages of cocaine and heroin.
A stun gun and CS gas spray was also found during the search in June, Grimsby Crown Court hear... | A lorry driver who tried to bring drugs worth more than £5m into the UK has been jailed for more than 11 years. | 38265178 |
The patient had been outside A&E at Morriston Hospital for between 30 and 40 minutes when she died on Wednesday.
The Welsh Ambulance Service and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg health board have launched a joint review.
They said they wanted "to ensure we have a proper and full understanding of what happened".
In a joint statem... | A woman has died in an ambulance while waiting in a queue of around 15 emergency vehicles outside a Swansea hospital. | 29238513 |
McCormack hit a post in the first half before putting the hosts in front when he slotted in his 20th of the season from Dembele's pinpoint cut-back.
Josh Murphy levelled superbly for the Dons when he coolly lobbed over Marcus Bettinelli from Alex Revell's flick.
But Fulham won it when Dembele swept in after McCormack t... | Moussa Dembele and Ross McCormack inspired Fulham's first win in seven games to ease their relegation worries and increase those of visitors MK Dons. | 35902202 |
They could become a coach, a TV pundit or do something different like run a pub or even train to become a medical geneticist?
The latter is exactly what former Swansea City striker Guillermo Bauza has done.
The Spaniard graduated with a first class honours degree from Swansea University's College of Medicine on Monday.... | What can professional footballers do after their time in the game is over? | 33570327 |
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The 22-year-old was in silver spot but fell at the start of the high bar routine, as he eventually finished fifth with a score of 89.249.
Japan's Kohei Uchimura won his sixth straight all-around title with 92.332 ahead of Cuba's Manrique Larduet.
China's Deng Shudi was thi... | A mistake on the penultimate apparatus cost Briton Max Whitlock a potential all-around medal at the World Gymnastics Championships in Glasgow. | 34683965 |
The £1,000 award will be made by the Saltire Society in November to a post-secondary school student, considering a career in music, fine arts, theatre, dance of cultural studies.
The society said it would give a young artist the opportunity to research and explore their own creative ideas.
It was launched at the openi... | Scottish writer and artist Alasdair Gray has made a rare public appearance at the launch of a new bursary to be awarded in his name. | 39340660 |
Each Friday, we'll give you a round-up of the big referendum stories, the small referendum stories, and the weird ones from the far-flung corners of the internet.
We'll also take a look at what you've been saying on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media sites.
So, here's what's been going on this week.
It's... | It's eight weeks to go until the referendum and, with the debate ramping up, it can be be easy to lose track - but we're here to help. | 28483026 |
Traffic between Scotland and England faced disruption over the weekend as the work was carried out removing Bothwellpark Road Bridge near Hamilton.
The structure had to be taken down so the motorway could be widened and a new bridge has been put in place.
Transport Scotland said the work had gone well and the M74 reope... | A busy section of the M74 motorway has reopened six hours ahead of schedule after the demolition of a bridge. | 38044813 |
Elgin hit the front after four minutes when Gunn converted from the spot after Michael Bolochoweckyj handled.
The hosts' Darryl McHardy was dismissed for a professional foul after the interval but it was 10 v 10 when Scott Durie was booked for a second time.
Clyde's hopes of taking something ended when goalkeeper John ... | Craig Gunn's penalty gave League Two leaders Elgin victory over Clyde in a game which saw three players sent off. | 35510982 |
European Council President Donald Tusk said it was still possible Ceta could be signed as planned and Canada's trade minister said the deal was "not dead".
But Belgium has said it cannot back the deal because three French-speaking parts of the country oppose it.
Ceta needs the support of all 28 EU nations before it can... | Canada and the European Union say they remain hopeful a landmark free trade deal can go ahead despite three Belgian regions led by Wallonia blocking it. | 37758475 |
He said there would be no "no-go areas" but discussions would take place showing "respect and friendship".
Britain is looking to sell Typhoon jets to Dubai and Saudi Arabia, despite allegations of human rights abuses.
Mr Cameron said countries had a right to self-defence and promoting UK business was "completely legiti... | David Cameron has pledged to raise human rights as he arrived in the Gulf on a trip to strengthen the UK's defence, security and commercial ties. | 20202058 |
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The system was successfully trialled at the Club World Cup in December, and is being used for this summer's Confederations Cup.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter had previously stated his commitment to bringing in goal-line technology for the tournament in Brazil.
Fifa has invit... | Fifa has confirmed goal-line technology will be used at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. | 21505488 |
Ben Chudley, 28, used a running app to track his progress around the city's streets before posting the route on Facebook.
When he posted it on Tuesday evening, his girlfriend Olivia Abdul saw it and accepted his proposal.
Mr Chudley, who has also drawn dinosaurs and cartoon characters in the same way, said the idea was... | A Portsmouth runner has proposed to his girlfriend by spelling out "Will You Marry Me" using a GPS tracking app. | 30418172 |
She tested positive to HIV in 1997 and the next year went public about her status, defying her husband - and traditional taboos - in doing so.
"I felt like a ray of light had hit me after testing positive and I shouted 'Praise God!'. Such a reaction was not humanly possible even for me to understand but I looked at it ... | Princess Kasune is one of Zambia's most outspoken HIV activists and was elected as an opposition MP in August. | 38155771 |
The government is like to confirm Sir Martin's appointment on Thursday.
A legal source who has worked with him said he was "highly respected" in the profession and "intellectually superb".
Appointing people to lead public inquiries can be controversial - the inquiry into historical child sex abuse has had four chairwom... | Retired Court of Appeal judge Sir Martin Moore-Bick has been chosen to lead the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, sources say. | 40438701 |
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Alex Quillo gave the Gibraltese side an early lead from Kike Gómez's cross.
Scott Quigley equalised a minute before the break, taking a through ball and turning his defender before lashing a brilliant shot over Javi Munoz.
But Europa snatched a vital lead when Gómez curled... | The New Saints' Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread after losing the home leg of their first qualifying round against Europa FC. | 40410679 |
Mae cwmnïau rhyngwladol, rhaglenni a sianeli teledu a phapurau newydd wedi troi'n Gymry am ddiwrnod (neu ddwy) diolch i lwyddiant criw Coleman.
Dyma gofnodi eiliadau hanesyddol lle cafodd y Gymraeg lwyfan rhyngwladol... am gyfnod.
Bu Aled Hughes yn trafod effaith Euro 2016 ar y Gymraeg ar Radio Cymru fore Gwener 8 Gorf... | Gyda chenedlaethau wedi ymladd dros statws yr iaith dros y blynyddoedd, pwy fyddai wedi meddwl byddai'r gwaith 'na gyd wedi bod yn llawer haws petai gynnon ni dîm pêl-droed llwyddiannus? | 36736406 |
"Every Viennese cafe, every sausage stand pays more tax in Austria than a multinational corporation," Mr Kern told Der Standard.
"That goes for Starbucks, Amazon and other companies," he said.
He added that EU countries with low corporate taxes were undermining the structure of the union itself.
"What Ireland, the Neth... | Amazon and Starbucks pay less tax in Austria than a local sausage stall, the country's Chancellor Christian Kern has said in a newspaper interview. | 37259278 |
The exterior cladding, added in 2015, had a polyethylene - or plastic - core instead of an even more fireproof alternative, BBC Newsnight understands.
High-rise buildings in France, the UAE and Australia that had similar cladding have all been hit by fires that spread.
Rydon, which completed the renovations, said the w... | The cladding installed on Grenfell Tower was also used on other buildings that have been hit by fires around the world, the BBC has learned. | 40283980 |
The British Ironworks Centre was sealed off and a bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion.
Forces nationwide had been asked to send knives and other weapons handed into them so the centre could create a "knife angel" sculpture.
But, explosives were discovered at the bottom of a pile of metal sent into the... | Explosives were sent to a tourist attraction by a police force in a knife amnesty mix-up, the BBC understands. | 36045633 |
The keen sportsman had been out for a run along the Stanley Park Seawall when he passed a group of students in full formalwear.
His official photographer Adam Scotti tweeted a picture of the moment, captioned: "Prom season in #Vancouver".
At first glance, it appears the PM has pulled off a sly photobomb.
But one deligh... | Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an unscheduled appearance in Vancouver on Friday night - jogging through a high school prom photo. | 39989986 |
Activists say at least 30 people have died since Saturday, and that residents trying to flee the city's Ramel district have been fired on by troops.
The government in Damascus says it is tackling armed terrorist gangs.
More than 1,700 people have reportedly died in the six-month uprising against the rule of President B... | Syrian forces are continuing their crackdown on protesters in the port city of Latakia for a third day, reportedly using tanks and gunboats. | 14525579 |
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) said the downward trend is largely the result of new approaches to treating the cancer.
Each year 2,700 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Scotland.
From a peak in the early 1990s when there were about 29 deaths per 100,000 men in the population, there are now about 24 deaths per 100,00... | Death rates from prostate cancer in Scotland have fallen by 18% in the past 20 years, according to figures compiled by a leading charity. | 24764922 |
Plaid Cymru assistant Rhian Medi Roberts' son Owain was kept in the parliamentary nursery while she was ordered to stay in her office.
She said she rushed to him when workers were "freed" hours later but she knew he was safe.
MPs, peers and staff returned to work on Thursday.
"I rushed over to the nursery as soon as we... | A Parliamentary worker has told how she was separated from her two-year-old son for hours as Westminster was in lock down during Wednesday's terror attack. | 39367133 |
It was set up after Newry man Kevin Bell, who was 26, died in a suspected hit-and-run in New York in June 2013.
Money left over from repatriating Kevin's body has helped other families across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Kevin Bell's father, Colin Bell, described the fund as "Kevin's legacy".
"It was started by the pe... | A repatriation fund set up by people in Newry, County Down, 19 months ago has said it has brought the bodies of 60 people who died abroad back to the island of Ireland. | 31651571 |
The average easy access rate fell below 0.5% for the first time, while cash Isa rates fell below 1%.
It follows the Bank of England's decision to cut base rates by 0.25% on 4 August, with the expectation of further cuts if necessary.
As a result, savings rates were reduced on 354 products during the month.
Furthermore,... | Millions of savers have been left "devastated" by further cuts in interest rates during August, according to analysis from Moneyfacts. | 37229646 |
"You have to believe to achieve and we worked hard on getting the boys to believe," he told BBC Scotland after the 1-0 win over Celtic at Hampden.
"Celtic are a young team and there is always that strain on them to succeed, so we talked up their Treble chances.
"I knew it would be difficult for them if we kept the ball... | Manager Kenny Shiels credits Kilmarnock's League Cup victory to psychology as much as endeavour. | 17423978 |
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The rig was being transported by sea from Norway to Malta when stormy weather hit and it became separated from the boat that was pulling it along.
It was carrying 280 tonnes of diesel oil when it ran aground.
Some of the oil escaped when the rig was washed ashore, but it's thoug... | A huge oil rig that was blown on to a beach on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland two weeks ago is now being towed away. | 37156749 |
Bydd Coventry, Paisley, Stoke a Sunderland hefyd yn cystadlu am yr anrhydedd, gyda'r enillydd yn cael ei dewis ym mis Rhagfyr eleni.
Roedd y rhestr hir wreiddiol o 11 dinas yn cynnwys Tyddewi yn Sir Benfro.
Y ddinas diwylliant eleni yw Hull, ac mae'r llywodraeth yn dweud fod y statws wedi dod â hwb o £60m i'r ddinas hy... | Mae Abertawe wedi cyrraedd rhestr fer o bump i gael ei dewis fel Dinas Diwylliant y DU yn 2021. | 40611460 |
Lee, 28, was struck by a bullet fragment while filming a scene. He succumbed to his injuries hours later.
It emerged the revolver, loaded with a blank cartridge, had most likely retained the fragment from earlier filming.
More than two decades on, another fatal set shooting in Australia has stirred memories of the Lee ... | In an infamous filming accident in 1993, actor Brandon Lee died after being shot in the abdomen on the set of The Crow. | 38726748 |
Among the warm words on Sino-British relations (the UK still wants to be a major investment partner with China) the new chancellor of the exchequer dropped a small grenade.
He said the government would be willing to "reset fiscal policy" if it was deemed necessary, given the decision on Brexit.
Following on from Theres... | Well, that was a surprise. | 36864271 |
Northampton Borough Council sold the 4,000-year-old Sekhemka statue in July, partly to help fund the expansion of Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.
A hearing of the Museums Association has decided to ban the council from membership for five years.
But the authority said it had already decided to resign its membership... | A council's decision to sell an ancient Egyptian statue for nearly £16m was a "clear violation of public trust", the Museums Association has said. | 29450744 |
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