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Lieutenant General Morrison famously told troops in 2013 they could "get out" if they couldn't treat women as equals after a scandal over sexually explicit emails sent by members of the military.
The comments were made in a video that has been viewed 1.6 million times.
Since then the number of women joining Australia's... | Former army chief and equality advocate David Morrison has been chosen as 2016's Australian of the Year. | 35378881 |
The man and woman became aware something was wrong when their dog, who was in the back of the vehicle, became "distressed", police said.
When the couple investigated, they saw the snake had wrapped itself around one of the pet's legs.
They continued their journey home with the snake still inside the vehicle after faili... | A couple driving home in a newly purchased used car had to pull over after finding a 5ft-long snake inside. | 37796436 |
Thomas Brown came off his bike at a privately-run event next to Low Hardwick Farm, near Sedgefield, County Durham, on Sunday.
The 27-year-old, from Barnard Castle, worked on his family's farm and had been involved in motocross since the age of eight, Durham Police said.
Mr Brown was taken by air ambulance to hospital i... | A rider who died at a motocross event has been named by police. | 39777022 |
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The midfielder received his second yellow card in as many campaign games as they drew 1-1 against Serbia.
Stoke City's Allen says he went into the game hoping to avoid a booking, but it was hard to avoid because of the "type of game" Wales were in.
"I really struggled to s... | Joe Allen says his suspension for Wales' next 2018 World Cup qualifier against Austria in September is a "huge blow on a personal level". | 40244974 |
The country's interior minister said the soldiers had been on a routine mission when they were attacked with explosives and gunfire.
Francisco de Vargas said it was likely the gunmen were part of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP).
The attack took place near the village of Arroyito, some 500km (300 miles) north of the ... | An ambush on a military patrol in Paraguay has left at least eight soldiers dead. | 37206562 |
Waseem Yaqub, who served on the governing board of Al-Hijrah School in the city, was found to have engaged in inappropriate conduct which made him "unsuitable to take part in the management of an independent school".
Independent schools also include academies or free schools.
The prohibition order was published by the ... | The former chairman of governors at an Islamic school in Birmingham has been banned from managing schools. | 40886278 |
Kim Jong-un, the youngest son, has been unveiled as the nation's heir apparent, appearing alongside his father at a series of recent high-profile events.
His elder brother, Kim Jong-nam, 39, lives overseas in China and Macau.
His comments are highly unusual in the secretive North. But he is not thought to have influenc... | The eldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il says he opposes a dynastic succession that would see his younger half-brother take power. | 11520566 |
Miller has yet to formally join Posh, after signing a three-year deal which begins when his Dover contract expires.
The 28-year-old scored 42 goals for the National League side this term.
"That could have been the easiest stock transaction of my life. We turned it down. He's a big part of my plans," MacAnthony said.
He... | Peterborough United have turned down a £250,000 bid from another League One club for striker Ricky Miller, says Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony. | 39882334 |
In the US, the Dow Jones fell by 2.5%, before recovering to 16,141.74, a 1% drop. European markets were also sharply lower.
The Dow is down more than 1,000 points, or 6%, from last month.
Oil prices also continued to slide, with Brent crude falling to $83.78 a barrel and US light crude dipping to $81.78.
Brent crude ha... | Global shares have fallen sharply as concerns about weak global economic growth knock investor confidence. | 29630624 |
The 27-year-old questioned manager Manuel Pellegrini's decision to drop him in December and has since been linked with a return to Swansea.
"I'm happy at the club, all this speculation is not true," he said.
"I have a contract so I'm happy and I think I'm at one of the top clubs in the United Kingdom."
Bony left Swanse... | Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony has told BBC World Football that there is no truth in the rumours he wants to leave Manchester City. | 35358061 |
Around a third of former onshore oil and gas wells are leaking methane gas, according to the research led by scientists at the University of Durham.
But it found the leaks produced less methane than agricultural use.
The industry body said the findings should reassure people.
"What ReFINE has shown is that the public s... | Research on the amount of gas leaked from onshore oil and gas wells raises "serious questions" over the development of fracking in the UK, Greenpeace has said. | 35406301 |
The 25-year-old, who has won 35 caps for England, replaces co-captains James Haskell and Matt Mullan in the role.
"Joe is a natural leader and has grown with the responsibility of being a leader," Wasps director Dai Young said.
Launchbury, who has played 91 times for Wasps since his debut in 2011, added: "It's a massiv... | England lock Joe Launchbury has been appointed as captain of Wasps for the 2016-17 Premiership season. | 37106631 |
Dozens of trainee drivers had MRI scans before and after they acquired "The Knowledge", memorising hundreds of journeys and street names.
The University College London team, writing in Current Biology, found brain parts linked to memory grew bigger.
They said it proved the brain could adapt to new tasks, even in adulth... | The structure of a London taxi driver's brain changes during the gruelling process of learning the quickest way around the capital, scans reveal. | 16086233 |
Ricky Scott, 29, of New Basford, handed himself in after footage was released showing a man being knocked unconscious after helping two women, in March.
Michael Kane, 27, from Glasgow, who officers said was a "good Samaritan", suffered multiple skull fractures.
Scott was sentenced to two years and eight months after ad... | A man has been jailed for a "vicious" and "unprovoked" attack on another man outside a nightclub in Nottingham. | 34554477 |
Auckland Castle Trust said work on the 17th Century walled garden in Bishop Auckland will start in September.
The £10m scheme will see large glass domes placed in the tiered garden and other landscaping work designed by Japanese architects SANAA.
It is part of a £60m development of Auckland Castle.
A visitor centre and... | Plans to build a restaurant in the former private gardens of the Bishops of Durham have been approved by Durham County Council. | 35851699 |
The Ospreys wing, Wales's record Test try-scorer with 58 touchdowns, is then expected to retire from top-flight action.
It is strange but it is a fantastic way to finish
Read Shane's thoughts on his retirement here
Williams joins compatriots, scrum-half Richie Rees and prop Duncan Jones, in the Baa-Baas line-up.
Former... | Shane Williams will make his rugby farewell for the Barbarians against Wales on Saturday. | 18282928 |
The Kent club has hosted The Open 14 times, most recently in 2011, when Darren Clarke won the event for the first time.
The club voted in March 2015 to admit female members for the first time in its history.
"It is a thrilling prospect to see the greatest players competing on one of the world's finest links courses," ... | The 2020 Open Championship will be staged at Royal St George's. | 39031319 |
The relatives of Sheku Bayoh met Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland in Edinburgh.
Mr Bayoh died after being detained by officers called to an incident in Hayfield Road in Kirkcaldy on 3 May.
A statement from the family said they believed the lord advocate was determined to hold a robust, independent and transparent inquiry... | Scotland's most senior law officer has told the family of a man who died in police custody there are "complex issues" over the cause of his death. | 34060155 |
But one system invented some 200 years ago lives on.
In the mountains of western Switzerland, one company still makes automatic music boxes for enthusiasts around the world.
Reuge is considered the last major manufacturer of a traditional device that once rivalled watches as one of Switzerland's greatest exports.
Found... | Devices for playing music come and go - cassette tapes, MP3 players and CDs have all had their time as digital downloads take over. | 35049589 |
Part of the college on the Strand Road was evacuated at about 08:30 BST. The explosion happened in the college canteen.
The woman, who works in the canteen, was taken to hospital for minor injuries.
Three fire engines from the Northern Ireland Fire Service attended the scene.
In a statement, the NWRC said it was due to... | A woman has been injured at the North West Regional College (NWRC) in Londonderry after a fridge exploded. | 36022286 |
The 15-player squad will also play a quadrangular tournament in South Africa against the hosts, Zimbabwe and India.
Seven uncapped players - Aoife Beggs, Rachel Delany, Louise Little, Lara Maritz, Sophie MacMahon, Leah Paul and Rebecca Stokell - are included.
After warming up with three 50-over matches against an Engla... | Ireland have unveiled a new-look women's squad for a three-match series against an England XI in April. | 39333606 |
In a statement, chairman Rosemary Johnson said the board was unable to offer Hill a new deal as the club is in negotiations with a potential investor.
Hill, 57, was appointed Cards boss in January 2011, leading them to promotion as Conference South champions in the 2011-12 season.
Woking finished 18th in the National L... | Woking manager Garry Hill has left the National League club after not being offered a new contract. | 39810767 |
The plenary of the NSG ended on Friday without a decision on India's membership.
China said India should not become a member until it signs the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) - a key requirement for all NSG members.
The NSG sets global rules for international trade in nuclear energy technology.
In a statement f... | India's bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) has suffered a setback following Chinese opposition. | 36620949 |
Jack Sheldon's badly burnt body was found in a shed at his home in Campsall, South Yorkshire, by firefighters on 27 October last year.
His inquest at Doncaster Coroner's Court heard he died from breathing toxic fumes and the "rapid progression" of the blaze.
Coroner Nicola Mundy recorded a verdict of accidental death.
... | A 13-year-old boy died when petrol fumes ignited as he cleaned a motorcycle by candlelight. | 39271806 |
Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail single-handed non-stop around the world, admitted drink-driving.
A taxi driver in Portsmouth alerted police to his standard of driving in a Suzuki Vitara on 28 October.
He gave a breathalyser reading of 77 micrograms (mcg) in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35mcg.
At ... | Celebrated sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has been banned from driving for 18 months after being caught at more than twice the drink-drive limit. | 37915589 |
16 November 2016 Last updated at 14:02 GMT
But it is on the streets where a new generation of photographers is capturing the bustling megacity with their own perspectives. One of the most distinctive is 29-year-old Adeola Olagunju, who told the BBC how she captures Lagos.
Video Journalist: Roderick Macleod | In galleries across Lagos the annual photo festival is showcasing the creativity and complexity of some of Nigeria’s most standout photographers. | 37998613 |
The move shields Lula from possible prosecution by a federal judge investigating a massive corruption scandal named Operation Car Wash.
Under Brazilian law, cabinet members can only be tried by the Supreme Court.
Lula was questioned two weeks ago over allegations of money laundering connected to Operation Car Wash.
He ... | Brazil's former president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will become the new chief of staff for President Dilma Rousseff. | 35820671 |
Hidden areas of the internet and encrypted communications make it harder to monitor terror suspects, warns Europol's Rob Wainwright.
Tech firms should consider the impact sophisticated encryption software has on law enforcement, he said.
Mr Wainwright was talking to 5 Live Investigates.
A spokesman for TechUK, the UK's... | A European police chief says the sophisticated online communications are the biggest problem for security agencies tackling terrorism. | 32087919 |
The party accused Labour of a "massive climb-down" on a 2011 promise of annual health checks by GPs for the over-50s.
Tory AM Darren Millar said the Add To Your Life self-assessment scheme should be scrapped as a "complete folly".
The Welsh Government said "lessons learnt" from the programme would form part of a review... | More than £1m has been wasted on an online health check scheme used by just 1% of those it was aimed at, the Welsh Conservatives have claimed. | 37642981 |
Long-term building targets were also required to avoid "kneejerk" policy moves, the Redfern Review said.
It found home ownership rates in England fell from 71% to 64% over 12 years, with the steepest drop among young people.
Labour, which commissioned the report, said it showed a "lost generation".
Among 25-34 year old... | First-time buyers need more support to halt the decline in home ownership, a study by one of the UK's biggest housebuilders has concluded. | 37995612 |
Duodu, who led the Black Stars to the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations title, had been in hospital for several weeks.
In 1993 he won the continental under-20 title with Ghana before taking them to the runners-up spot at the World Youth Championship the same year.
The Ghanaian was also coach of The Gambia when they won the Af... | Former Ghana national team coach Fred Osam Duodu died on Tuesday after a short illness, aged 78. | 37561969 |
More than 100 passengers were due to fly at 11:00 BST on Monday, but were told their flight was going to be late due to a "technical fault".
The flight, operated by Lithuanian airline Small Planet, was delayed several more times and eventually left at about 02:00 on Wednesday.
Small Planet apologised on Facebook for "a... | Holidaymakers delayed for more than 39 hours at Manchester Airport have finally arrived in Corfu. | 36963382 |
Richard Bernard, 51, was found injured outside his flat in Derby on Tuesday.
Police believe he was attacked in his Trocadero Court property before collapsing outside.
Mohammed Ibrahim, 18, of no fixed address, and Aaron White, 34, of Moss Street, Derby, are due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Mon... | Two men have been charged with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death at his home. | 36408546 |
A statement from the militant group warned others against taking part in "the American project".
Earlier reports said the leader of the so-called Division 30 and other members had been taken but this has been denied by the Pentagon.
On Friday, al-Nusra Front attacked Division 30's base in northern Syria.
Five of the gr... | Syria's al-Qaeda affiliate, al-Nusra Front, has claimed to have captured a number of rebel fighters who were trained by the US. | 33738961 |
First Minister Alex Salmond and shadow Scottish secretary Margaret Curran were concentrating on the drinks industry.
Campaigning has continued as polling suggested the pro-independence campaign may be closing the gap on its rivals.
It comes ahead of voters going to the polls in the 18 September Scottish independence re... | Both sides in the Scottish referendum debate are focusing on jobs, just a few weeks ahead of the vote on the nation's future. | 29030614 |
A new BBC radio documentary, presented by Miss Moneypenny actress Samantha Bond, delves into the archives to hear the songs and artists who Bond producers passed on.
Alice Cooper, Johnny Cash, Debbie Harry and even Dame Shirley Bassey have all been beaten in their attempts to sing the title track in various James Bond ... | Behind every iconic Bond theme - from Adele's Skyfall to Paul McCartney's Live and Let Die - are some A-list musicians whose efforts didn't quite make the grade. | 34581255 |
The 21-year-old France youth international joined as a free agent in 2013 after his contract expired at French side Auxerre.
But he has scored only one goal in 19 appearances, eight of them starts.
Sanogo is likely to be sent to another Premier League club rather than moving overseas.
Arsenal are keen for the 6ft 4ins ... | Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo is set to leave the club on loan during the January transfer window. | 30551655 |
Camaraderie, banter, joshing - dearly held rugby tenets - are likely to have yielded a volley of verbal shrapnel for the likes of Bath's Dave Denton, Saracens' Duncan Taylor and Wasps' Ruaridh Jackson in the countdown to Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash.
Scotland's recent record in the fixture provide England club-mates w... | For the Scot in exile south of the border during the Six Nations, a flak jacket and skin thicker than a rhino's are mandatory attire. | 35391926 |
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it will "explore the legal options" before deciding whether to implement "a collective ban" on all Russian competitors for the global showpiece, which starts on 5 August.
In the meantime, the IOC says it plans to re-test all R... | Russia must wait to learn if it can send a team to next month's Olympics after calls for it to be barred from the Rio Games for operating a four-year, state-sponsored doping programme. | 36834090 |
The Proteas were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after a crushing eight-wicket defeat by India.
"I can take us to win a World Cup, I believe," said the 33-year-old batsman. "I'm a good captain and I can take this team forward.
"There's more than enough talent and we've just got to get it right when it matters most.... | AB de Villiers wants to stay as South Africa one-day captain and is targeting the 2019 World Cup. | 40240932 |
21 January 2017 Last updated at 09:14 GMT
He had to go through a special ceremony called an Inauguration on Friday.
On the historic day our very own Leah was in the capital Washington DC to see how it all went.
Take a look at our coverage. | Donald Trump is the 45th President of The United States of America. | 38703829 |
PM Tony Abbott said that "a much larger" area of the ocean floor would now be targeted.
But he said it was "highly unlikely" any surface wreckage would be found, and suspended aerial searches.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 went missing on 8 March as it flew from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
The plane, carrying 239 people,... | The search for the missing Malaysian plane is entering a "new phase", Australia has announced, after the initial undersea search found nothing. | 27184295 |
In power from 1979 to 1990, the "Iron Lady" was a hugely influential figure on the international stage.
She built a close relationship with Ronald Reagan, helping the US president bring an end to the Cold War and took Britain to war in 1982 over Argentina's invasion of the Falkland Islands.
The following is a selection... | Former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has died at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke. | 22068284 |
The 20-year-old, who is the younger brother of Cornish-born Fiji internationals Josh and Sam, left the Pro12 side in the summer and had been playing for hometown side Camborne.
"Joel just wants to try and challenge himself a bit more," said Redruth head coach Marek Churcher.
"He wants to progress and get another profes... | National Two South side Redruth have signed former Ospreys fly-half Joel Matavesi. | 37938858 |
Tate said there had been 143,000 visits since the revamped and expanded modern art gallery opened on Friday.
On Saturday alone there were more than 54,000 visits - around double the usual visitor number and the highest ever attendance for a single day.
A new extension, a pyramid-like tower called the Switch House, incr... | A record number of people have visited the new Tate Modern in London in its opening weekend. | 36580748 |
Geraghty, 36, was found not to have allowed Noble Emperor to run on his merits after coming a distant second in Sunday's Handicap Hurdle.
All jockeys except Barry Cash, who rode the victorious Velocity Boy, were asked to explain why the winner was able to open up a large and unassailable lead.
Geraghty's ban starts on ... | Ireland's Barry Geraghty is out of the Punchestown Festival after being handed a 30-day ban by stewards at Limerick. | 35955789 |
The move came after Russia, an ally of the government, said it had reached an agreement with "moderate" rebels to de-escalate conflict in the area.
Analysts warn it is unclear whether the deal can be enforced.
Eastern Ghouta was one of four proposed "de-escalation zones" in a deal agreed between Russia, Iran and Turkey... | The Syrian military has declared a halt in fighting in parts of the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta region outside Damascus. | 40691000 |
The war hero, born in the Leith area of Edinburgh in 1919, died earlier this year at the age of 97.
He was renowned for flying 487 different types of aircraft - a world record that is unlikely to be matched.
The items, including his Distinguished Service Cross and CBE, were bought by The National Museum of the Royal Na... | Medals awarded to the Royal Navy's most decorated pilot, Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown, have been bought by a museum. | 38104385 |
21 December 2015 Last updated at 10:03 GMT
Charles Schulz's beloved characters have been revived for their first feature film in 35 years. by the creator's son and grandson.
The new movie sees other familiar characters return including Charlie Brown's crush the Little Red-Haired Girl, and Snoopy's nemesis the Red Baron... | Charlie Brown and Snoopy are back on the big screen again in The Peanuts Movie. | 35130694 |
Ramirez, the game's outstanding player, nodded in Viktor Fischer's corner after being left unmarked at the back post.
Fischer earlier had a goal ruled out for offside, while Boro striker Alvaro Negredo wasted two good chances.
Hull, who have lost eight of their past 10 league games, rallied late on but did not deserve ... | A Gaston Ramirez header was enough to give Middlesbrough only a second win since August and leave Hull stuck in the Premier League relegation zone. | 38126829 |
As much as 10cm (4in) of snow has been reported on high ground in northern England, with dozens of schools closed in Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Northern Ireland and Wales have also been affected and there are warnings of snowfalls in Scotland. | There has been widespread disruption across parts of the UK after heavy snow fell overnight. | 35728637 |
Northeast was the last man dismissed, holing out at long-on as the home side were all out for 379.
Opener Hamish Rutherford made 65 in reply and Hughes and Wayne Madsen then shared a third wicket stand of 112.
Hughes (83) gave a return catch to James Tredwell (2-70), but Madsen was 73 no at stumps, with Derbyshire 291-... | Chesney Hughes led a solid Derbyshire batting effort after Kent skipper Sam Northeast reached a career-best 191 on the second day at Canterbury. | 36636476 |
Natalia Doherty was last seen on 15 April 2003 in Eastbourne, where she was living at the time.
On Wednesday a Luton man, aged 66, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and preventing a lawful burial
Last week a 71-year-old man from Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, was arrested on suspicion of the same offences.
... | A second man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 50-year-old woman police now believe was murdered. | 34429224 |
Nathan Broadhead, Regan Poole and Jack Evans had shots saved by France goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud.
But Wales were indebted to their own keeper Luke Pilling, who had to pull off three good late saves from Jeremy Livolant.
Following Tuesday's Group B opener, Wales face Bahrain on 2 June and then Ivory Coast on 5 June.
Wa... | Wales Under-20s began their Toulon Tournament campaign with an encouraging draw against hosts France in Aubagne. | 40100903 |
Bell, 30, is understood to be keen on the move with present club Dundee United preparing for a second successive season in the Championship.
And United have agreed a deal with goalkeeper Deniz Mehmet.
Bell made his Killie debut in 2009, leaving in 2013 to become a team-mate of Rugby Park manager Lee McCulloch at Ranger... | Kilmarnock are in negotiations to sign goalkeeper Cammy Bell for a second time. | 40600345 |
Posting on her @NicolaSturgeon Twitter handle, she said "people who disagree are not anti-Scottish".
Her intervention appeared to have been prompted by unpleasant exchanges on social media following Scotland's defeat in the rugby World Cup.
Ms Sturgeon has previously tweeted her support for those attacked online.
The S... | Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned supporters of independence to stop abusing their opponents online. | 34570000 |
Three cars were parked across the road, with protesters chaining themselves to one of the vehicles at about 08:30 GMT.
The tunnel, which accesses Terminals 2 and 3, was shut for more than two hours while the M4 spur road was also temporarily closed.
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of obstructing a highway, ... | The main approach tunnel to Heathrow Airport was blocked by protesters objecting to plans for a third runway. | 39038128 |
The Ireland captain, 30, struck a century as Warwickshire beat Sussex on Monday to stay in the hunt for a quarter-final spot in the One-Day Cup.
"We're going well in red-ball cricket and you've got to get runs to get back into the side," said Porterfield.
"I feel in decent nick and I've just got to be ready for the opp... | Warwickshire batsman William Porterfield says he hopes his one-day form will give him the chance to get back into the Bears' Championship side. | 33974288 |
Evans is the mandatory challenger after defeating Mike Towell in a contest marked by tragedy last year.
Scottish boxer Towell died in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the fight with Evans.
"Nothing would make me happier than winning the British title and taking it up to Dundee and showing Mike's family and... | Welsh boxer Dale Evans will challenge Bradley Skeete for the British welterweight title on 8 July. | 40307543 |
Konta, ranked 97th, converted her sixth match point to win 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 and take her winning streak to 16 matches.
The 24-year-old British number two had never been past the second round at a Grand Slam before this week.
She next faces two-time Wimbledon champion and fourth seed Petra Kvitova in the last 16 on Monday.... | Britain's Jo Konta continued her remarkable run with victory over 18th seed Andrea Petkovic in the US Open third round. | 34164724 |
The married father-of-two paid for the men to visit him one evening last month at a flat he owns in London, it claims.
Mr Vaz, 59, who is chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee which monitors crime and drugs policy, told the paper he was referring the claims to his solicitor and would be seeking advice.
The Mail... | Labour MP Keith Vaz paid for the services of male escorts, the Sunday Mirror has reported. | 37269919 |
The call follows reports that civilians have been killed in Turkish raids on PKK targets which resumed a week ago.
Turkey's official news agency says about 260 Kurdish fighters have been killed in strikes in northern Iraq and Turkey itself since then.
The PKK has not released any casualty figures.
Turkey has carried ou... | Iraq's Kurdistan region has urged Turkish Kurd separatist forces of the PKK to leave civilian areas amid continuing Turkish air strikes. | 33747980 |
The Irish Open has now been staged in Northern Ireland twice since 2012.
Tourism Northern Ireland's chief operating officer, Kathryn Thomson, said such events provided a clear boost for the economy.
"One of the main reasons we host these major events is we can drive legacy around it," she told the BBC's Inside Business... | Golf could generate £50m for the Northern Ireland economy within five years, according to Tourism NI. | 33396975 |
They became unwell overnight after taking a barbecue into their tent at a campsite in Parton, after it was extinguished.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the group was only woken when their dog started being sick.
Firefighters said the two adults and two children had a "very lucky escape".
Jason Gardiner, comm... | A family has been treated in hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning during a camping holiday in Galloway. | 32222965 |
It will be the first official royal tour for Princess Charlotte, 16 months, and the second for Prince George, three, who accompanied his parents to Australia and New Zealand in 2014.
They stayed at home when their parents visited India and Bhutan in April.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited the family to vi... | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be joined by their two children on their eight-day tour of Canada later this month, Kensington Palace has said. | 37342715 |
Baroness May Blood also criticised the Labour leader for not allowing members in Northern Ireland to stand for election.
She is the president of the Labour Party in Northern Ireland (LPNI).
People in Northern Ireland have been able to join the party since 2003, but they cannot run for election.
"When you raise issues p... | Jeremy Corbyn is "helping to destroy" the Labour Party, according to a Labour peer from Belfast. | 38393563 |
Hull beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.
BBC Radio Humberside reported earlier in May that talks had begun about a possible takeover of the club.
"I'll sit down with the owners. It's not often you walk away from the Premier League - that's where I want to manage," Bruce told BBC Radio 5 liv... | Steve Bruce says he will take time to consider his future as Hull City manager after guiding the club into the Premier League on Saturday. | 36407168 |
Dr Daly, who was a bishop for almost 20 years, said there needed to be a place in the modern Catholic church for a married priesthood.
He also said that many young men who considered joining the priesthood turned away because of the rule.
Dr Daly, 77, addressed the controversial issue in a new book about his life in t... | The former Bishop of Derry Dr Edward Daly has called for an end to clerical celibacy. | 14894806 |
Porsche's prototype 919 Hybrid won the Le Mans 24 Hours in each of the past three years and also won the 2015 and 2016 World Endurance Championships.
The manufacturer will halt its Le Mans programme at the end of this season, a year before its existing contract ends.
German rival Mercedes has also announced plans join ... | Porsche will compete in the all-electric Formula E series from 2019, ending its involvement in the top category of Le Mans sportscar racing. | 40750249 |
Knox set up the only goal on his first start as Livi beat title-winners Rangers, where he spent time training earlier this season.
Chelsea, Everton, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested.
"I am fighting tooth and nail with the board, and I think they are going to back me, to keep him," Hopkin said... | Livingston manager David Hopkin believes he can ward off interest from top clubs to retain 16-year-old midfielder Matthew Knox. | 36147069 |
Rumours are that this time Gru will battle against a former child star and get involved in a bit of sibling rivalry when he meets his long lost twin brother, Dru.
No doubt there'll be loads of Minion madness too!
Newsround is going to be chatting to the man who voices Gru - Steve Carell - and we want to know what quest... | Despicable Me 3 is likely to be one of the biggest films this year. | 38990581 |
Keen to get retailers on board, Facebook is sending out free Bluetooth beacon devices to firms that request them.
Other tech companies, including Apple, have experimented with similar systems.
One marketing expert told the BBC it is important the systems do not become "intrusive".
Facebook has been conducting a trial o... | Facebook has begun a roll-out of Place Tips - a system allowing businesses to send updates to a person's smartphone when they are nearby. | 33069594 |
Staff at the Blyth Battery Museum discovered the gold pocket watch had been taken, at 16:00 GMT on Monday.
Northumbria Police said thieves forced a window to get inside to steal the watch from a display.
The watch had been given to James Thompson by the Military Merit Committee on 21 May 1920 "in recognition of his gal... | A watch presented to a solider for his bravery in World War One has been stolen from a museum. | 39569105 |
The Whites won a 15th-minute penalty when Bruno handled, but David Stockdale saved Stefan Johansen's spot-kick.
The hosts dominated the first half and were rewarded after the break as Lucas Piazon curled into the corner.
However, the game turned when Tomer Hemed levelled from the penalty spot after he was fouled, befor... | Brighton came from a goal down to beat Fulham and go top of the Championship. | 38433191 |
Security company Arbor Networks said the attack is the biggest they have ever seen.
It is having an impact on popular services like Netflix.
The massive number of computers involved in the attack has slowed down the entire internet.
Security expert Professor Alan Woodward said: "Imagine the internet as a motorway."
"Wi... | The internet has been slowed down all over the world after a huge cyber-attack on tech company Spamhaus. | 21967567 |
GAA player Odhrán McKenna, of the St John's club in west Belfast, was injured on the Killead Road in Crumlin at about 17:00 GMT on Friday.
It is believed the teenager's car left the road and hit a tree.
His family have said he is likely to remain sedated over the weekend.
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact ... | The family of a 17-year-old boy critically injured in a crash in County Antrim have said he is "fighting his biggest battle ever at the minute". | 35678203 |
The incident occurred in the Bruce Street area at about 18:00 on Saturday.
Police are looking for four men aged between about 18 and 25 who were seen in the area at the time. Two were wearing dark clothing and one may have been wearing a red jacket.
All four were believed to have dark hair and spoke in a foreign langua... | Police in Stirling are hunting a group of men who attempted to steal a handbag from a 55-year-old woman who walks with the aid of crutches. | 34826915 |
The Scots had plenty of chances against their World Cup Qualifying Group F hosts, but Gordon Strachan's side succumbed to three headed goals.
Daniel Sturridge, Adam Lallana and Gary Cahill were all on target for England.
"People will look at that game and appreciate football and understand and realise it wasn't a 3-0 g... | Scotland captain Darren Fletcher described Friday's 3-0 defeat by England at Wembley as "hard to take". | 37961204 |
The Femfresh advert featured women, wearing briefs and swimwear, dancing.
Shown on ITV and Channel 4 on-demand services earlier this year, it included close-up shots of the women's crotches.
The ASA received 17 complaints that the advert objectified women and portrayed them in an overly sexualised way.
Church & Dwight ... | An advert for bikini line shaving products has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found it was likely to cause "serious or widespread offence". | 40572948 |
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Puffy the Chinese crested powderpuff was left unable to use her back legs after the accident two years ago.
Owners Michael and Danielle Cass, from Newbury, said they were "overwhelmed" after people helped fund a new set of wheels for their much-loved pet. | A dog left paralysed after she was hit by a car can enjoy walkies again after well-wishers donated £1,500 to buy a pedal cart. | 39423424 |
Parliament's opening and the speech had been due to take place on Monday, 19 June, but were delayed by Theresa May's efforts to strike a deal with the DUP to back her minority government.
The delay sparked speculation the Queen may miss the afternoon action at Ascot.
But it is expected she will be there when racing beg... | The Queen is expected to attend day two of Royal Ascot on 21 June after the State Opening of Parliament and the Queen's Speech earlier in the day. | 40290516 |
There were definite highs and lows to James Fowler's time in charge at Queen of the South which came somewhat unceremoniously to an end on Monday night.
It was, in classic football parlance, a bit of a game of two halves.
His first season, thrown in at the deep end after Jim McIntyre's departure for Ross County, brough... | It was the best of times, it was the worst of times - well, sort of. | 36080974 |
A total of 56 hate crimes were recorded by GMP on Wednesday, a significant rise on the 28 reported on Monday.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said the force could not make a "direct link" to the Manchester Arena bombing in which 22 people died, seven of them children.
But he added it was "monitoring" the situation.
Mr Hopk... | A surge in the number of hate crimes reported to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) followed in the wake of Monday's attack, the force has said. | 40064424 |
The device - which mimics the size, shape and composition of real fruit - is packed in with produce in transit and closely monitors its temperature.
It comes in orange, apple, banana and mango varieties, and alerts firms to problems with their cooling processes, allowing them to take action.
It could also lead to fresh... | A new fruit-shaped sensor could help cargo companies to keep fruit fresher in transit, researchers say. | 39364974 |
Opinion polls in run-up to the election put the Law and Justice party, led by Jaroslaw Kaczynski well ahead of PM Ewa Kopacz's Civic Platform party.
Law and Justice regained the presidency in May when Andrzej Duda won the poll.
Our correspondent says many Poles are unhappy at their poor prospects, and feel benefits are... | Poland is holding parliamentary elections, with the conservatives hoping to return to power after eight years in opposition. | 34630092 |
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The Pakistan all-rounder, promoted to open, smashed seven sixes in his 101 before holing out the ball after reaching his maiden Twenty20 hundred.
James Vince made 55 from 36 deliveries as Hampshire piled up 249-8 at Derby.
Derbyshire came out swinging but were all out for ... | Shahid Afridi's breathtaking 42-ball century led Hampshire to a crushing 101-run victory over Derbyshire in the first T20 Blast quarter-final. | 41019315 |
Olbison, 26, has scored one try in 18 games so far this season, having arrived from Bradford in January.
He moved to the Vikings following Bradford's liquidation before the start of the season and agreed a one-year deal with a further 12-month option.
Meanwhile, Widnes hooker Aaron Heremaia will miss the rest of the se... | Second-rower Tom Olbison has signed a new one-year deal with Widnes Vikings. | 40636794 |
Two men aged 21 and 25 have been reported to the procurator fiscal following the incident on the A82 at Friars Bridge.
The injured man was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness where police said his condition was "serious".
Police Scotland have appealed for witnesses.
The emergency services were alerted to the incide... | A 36-year-old man has been receiving treatment in hospital to serious injuries after being struck by a car in Inverness in the early hours of Sunday. | 39026619 |
Gwent Police said the woman had sustained "life-threatening injuries" in the crash involving a silver Ford Focus at Clarence Place at 13:30 GMT on Thursday.
Town Bridge has been shut in both directions and diversions are in place.
Drivers have been advised to avoid the area due to heavy traffic. | A pedestrian has been airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car in Newport. | 39371154 |
Paul Anderson scored twice as the Cobblers produced a strong away performance against a side who remain bottom of League One.
The visitors almost took an early lead but Anderson's header produced an excellent save from goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler.
Louis Dodds then went close to a Shrews breakthrough but his close-range... | Northampton added to managerless Shrewsbury's problems with a comprehensive victory at Greenhous Meadow. | 37663473 |
Amit Damani-Patel, from Leicester, said he was appalled to read the letter - addressed to "Mr Damani-Paki" - from HomeServe's gas service department.
He said: "I was shocked, I had to read it three or four times. I could not believe what I was reading."
HomeServe apologised and said a staff member had changed the lette... | A home emergency repairs business has sent a letter to a customer in which his name was changed to include the word "Paki". | 33436439 |
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Bale scored a goal on his comeback after three months out in Real's 2-0 win over Espanyol on 18 February.
The 27-year-old then came off the bench and played half an hour in Real's 2-1 defeat by Valencia on Wednesday.
"He's back at 100%. He's been training at full pace with... | Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says Wales forward Gareth Bale is back to full fitness after recovering from ankle surgery. | 39091033 |
Stephen Harding was suspended three years ago after allegations of perjury and committing acts against public justice were made against him.
After he was acquitted of all charges in 2014, he sought to stop disciplinary action being taken against him.
That bid has failed, however, and the Court in Douglas told him to pa... | The Isle of Man's Attorney General has been ordered to pay costs of £89,000 after failing in his bid to prevent disciplinary proceedings against him. | 35232549 |
Energy Descent wants to put up two turbines at Cordings Farm near Wiveliscombe.
Protester Paul Aslett said: "If one goes up... it could open the floodgates and our countryside could be ruined."
The consultation period is in its final day and the application is due to be considered in mid-June by Taunton Deane Borough C... | Plans to build two wind turbines in the Somerset countryside have prompted a campaign from unhappy local residents. | 18236511 |
They say it shows Vincent Lambert reacting to family members after a court ruled that his care could end.
Doctors have condemned the footage, saying it does not contradict his diagnosis. Mr Lambert, 39, has been in a vegetative state for seven years.
His family have been split over whether he should be kept alive.
The ... | Campaigners fighting a decision to take a paralysed man off life support have sparked controversy in France by releasing a video of him in hospital. | 33078828 |
Gary Davies, 53, is accused of five indecent assaults on the crowded trains between December 2015 and May 2016.
He denies any wrong doing and is due before Bristol Crown Court next month.
Mr Davies, of Shoreditch Road, Taunton, left Avon and Somerset Police in 2012 to work for Bristol City Council, where he leads a uni... | A former chief superintendent has appeared in court charged with pushing his groin against three women on trains between Taunton and Bristol. | 38013016 |
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) fought a ruling that the contract should be made public, but the appeal has been rejected by an Information Tribunal.
The LLDC said the decision could cost the organisation "millions of pounds".
West Ham are due to move to the Olympic Stadium at the end of the season.
A ... | Olympic Stadium bosses have been ordered to reveal details of their deal with West Ham United over the club's use of the east London venue. | 36017396 |
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The German, needing to beat team-mate Lewis Hamilton to retain his slim title hopes, headed Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat.
The session marked the start of what promises to be a difficult weekend, with Austin, Texas, expected to be affected by heavy storms and rainfall.
This is d... | Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg set the pace in a rain-affected first practice at the United States Grand Prix. | 34620781 |
Martin McGuinness resigned as deputy first minister over the handling of the RHI scandal on Monday.
He cited the DUP's conduct as the main reason for his resignation.
His decision to quit is likely to lead to a snap Assembly election.
The chamber's president, Nick Coburn, said: "The hope and optimism which greeted the ... | The Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce says there is "a very deep sense of frustration" at the instability in Northern Ireland's political institutions. | 38564009 |
Despite losing Terry Campese to injury, Lunt's brace on his return from a calf strain put Rovers 10-0 at half-time.
Kieran Dixon and Ben Cockayne then went in for the visitors before Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Carl Ablett responded.
Further tries from Mitch Allgood and Robbie Mulhern ensured Rovers moved above Leeds to 1... | Leeds slumped to their seventh defeat in nine games as two Shaun Lunt tries helped fellow Super League strugglers Hull KR beat the defending champions. | 35918336 |
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