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"Stalled," she said, before challenging anyone in the room to name a significant change that had taken place in the last two years.
So is she right? Has the much vaunted Burmese reform project ground to a halt?
The answer depends on how narrowly you define reform. When she speaks, Ms Suu Kyi is thinking politics.
The p... | At a press conference last week, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was asked for her assessment of Myanmar's reform process. | 29983863 | Summarize the following news within 186 words:
"Stalled," she said, before challenging anyone in the room to name a significant change that had taken place in the last two years.
So is she right? Has the much vaunted Burmese reform project ground to a halt?
The answer depends on how narrowly you define reform. When she... |
John Coyle tried to rob a Scotmid store in Glasgow's Easterhouse, but left empty-handed after the worker shouted to her mother who also worked there.
The High Court in Glasgow heard that Coyle's "very distinctive" hair could be seen on the footage.
The 43-year-old, from Cranhill, will be sentenced in the new year.
It e... | A serial robber who threatened an 18-year-old shop worker with a knife was caught after his streak of grey hair was recognised in CCTV footage. | 38288921 | Summarize the following news within 21 words:
John Coyle tried to rob a Scotmid store in Glasgow's Easterhouse, but left empty-handed after the worker shouted to her mother who also worked there.
The High Court in Glasgow heard that Coyle's "very distinctive" hair could be seen on the footage.
The 43-year-old, from Cra... |
It says officers who file complaints are labelled as "troublemakers" and pressured to leave the force.
A separate, unpublished police report has said disproportionate numbers of minority officers in some forces end up in the disciplinary system.
The Association of Chief Police Officers says the data is "worrying".
Spea... | Police forces are unfairly disciplining black and Asian officers who complain about racism, says the National Black Police Association. | 18239960 | Summarize the following news within 189 words:
It says officers who file complaints are labelled as "troublemakers" and pressured to leave the force.
A separate, unpublished police report has said disproportionate numbers of minority officers in some forces end up in the disciplinary system.
The Association of Chief Po... |
The coins, which are known as Scottish groats, were discovered by keen metal detector Tom Crawford last January.
They were buried about eight inches beneath the soil on a farm near Banbridge.
Experts believe they are part of a larger hoard of coins found by Mr Crawford in the same field in 2001.
The collection was prob... | Four silver coins dating from the 14th Century that were found on County Down farmland have been declared to be treasure at an inquest in Belfast. | 32433447 | Summarize the following news within 79 words:
The coins, which are known as Scottish groats, were discovered by keen metal detector Tom Crawford last January.
They were buried about eight inches beneath the soil on a farm near Banbridge.
Experts believe they are part of a larger hoard of coins found by Mr Crawford in t... |
Caitlin Ruddy had been with a group of teenagers on the north pier at Cullercoats Bay on Saturday evening.
Northumbria Police said she was rescued from the side of the bay by a member of the public.
Caitlin died in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. Her mother, Sabrina Cook, said she had lost her "everything".
... | A 15-year-old girl has died despite being rescued after she was swept into the sea in North Tyneside. | 35337359 | Summarize the following news within 69 words:
Caitlin Ruddy had been with a group of teenagers on the north pier at Cullercoats Bay on Saturday evening.
Northumbria Police said she was rescued from the side of the bay by a member of the public.
Caitlin died in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. Her mother, Sabr... |
The scooter Danny Glass was riding on with Sophie Emma Rose Anderson collided with a truck in Phuket on 8 May.
Mr Glass, 29, originally from Margate, escaped serious injury.
Now he and the lorry driver Natt Awut Timsue are to be charged with causing death by reckless driving, Thai police said.
Mr Glass - who lived in T... | The boyfriend of a pregnant woman killed in a scooter accident in Thailand is to be charged over her death, police in the country have said. | 39954122 | Summarize the following news within 64 words:
The scooter Danny Glass was riding on with Sophie Emma Rose Anderson collided with a truck in Phuket on 8 May.
Mr Glass, 29, originally from Margate, escaped serious injury.
Now he and the lorry driver Natt Awut Timsue are to be charged with causing death by reckless drivin... |
Leonie Granger from Gillingham, Kent, was sentenced at the Old Bailey having been found guilty of manslaughter.
Her boyfriend Kyrron Jackson, 28, and his friend Nicholas Chandler, 29, were found guilty of murder and jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years.
Granger targeted Mehmet Hassan, 56, in a Mayfair casino... | A woman who set a "honey trap" for a professional gambler who was kicked to death for his winnings has been jailed for 16 years. | 32495927 | Summarize the following news within 86 words:
Leonie Granger from Gillingham, Kent, was sentenced at the Old Bailey having been found guilty of manslaughter.
Her boyfriend Kyrron Jackson, 28, and his friend Nicholas Chandler, 29, were found guilty of murder and jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years.
Granger t... |
As government colleagues speak boldly of the economic opportunities Brexit might offer and point to the better than expected economic news since the referendum, the Treasury is quietly warning there may still be pain ahead.
Eeyore to the rest of the government's Tiggers, Number 11 is hoping for the best while preparing... | "We haven't had an earthquake lately," was Eeyore's tart response when asked about forecasts that the weather can only improve in the Hundred Acre Wood. | 39187570 | Summarize the following news within 162 words:
As government colleagues speak boldly of the economic opportunities Brexit might offer and point to the better than expected economic news since the referendum, the Treasury is quietly warning there may still be pain ahead.
Eeyore to the rest of the government's Tiggers, N... |
Shaw will be joined on the 18 July flight to Los Angeles by fellow England World Cup squad member Wayne Rooney.
Spain's Juan Mata and David De Gea are also named, plus Japan's Shinji Kagawa.
"We are delighted to have such a strong travelling squad for our pre-season tour to the United States," said assistant manager Ry... | Manchester United's £56m new signings Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw will join the squad to tour the United States later this month. | 28219721 | Summarize the following news within 32 words:
Shaw will be joined on the 18 July flight to Los Angeles by fellow England World Cup squad member Wayne Rooney.
Spain's Juan Mata and David De Gea are also named, plus Japan's Shinji Kagawa.
"We are delighted to have such a strong travelling squad for our pre-season tour to... |
Presiding officer Tricia Marwick shed tears after veteran Labour MSP Duncan McNeil bid farewell to the parliament.
And she was again visibly emotional after Mr Salmond told the chamber: "It's goodbye from me... for now".
Ms Marwick, Mr Salmond and Mr McNeil are among those standing down as MSPs ahead of the election on... | Former first minister Alex Salmond has made his final speech in the Scottish Parliament amid emotional scenes in the Holyrood chamber. | 35820385 | Summarize the following news within 138 words:
Presiding officer Tricia Marwick shed tears after veteran Labour MSP Duncan McNeil bid farewell to the parliament.
And she was again visibly emotional after Mr Salmond told the chamber: "It's goodbye from me... for now".
Ms Marwick, Mr Salmond and Mr McNeil are among those... |
The systems, at Kentucky Methodist Hospital, Chino Valley Medical Center and Desert Valley Hospital, California, are now running normally again.
None of the hospitals is believed to have paid the ransom.
And the cases are now being investigated by the FBI.
The Kentucky Methodist Hospital had to shut down all of its des... | The IT systems of three US hospitals have been infected with ransomware, which encrypts vital files and demands money to unlock them. | 35880610 | Summarize the following news within 91 words:
The systems, at Kentucky Methodist Hospital, Chino Valley Medical Center and Desert Valley Hospital, California, are now running normally again.
None of the hospitals is believed to have paid the ransom.
And the cases are now being investigated by the FBI.
The Kentucky Meth... |
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We're proud of all the things that make us unique and we reckon that by embracing ... | BodyPositive is an exciting new BBC campaign. | 35160203 | Summarize the following news within 85 words:
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Our mission is to inspire, empower and motivate our online community in the pursuit of feeling BodyPositive. And we'll be with you every step of the way as you enjoy and celebrate being YOU.
We're proud of all the things that m... |
Fifa delegates are voting on their new president, but the incumbent Mr Blatter has refused to withdraw from the contest, despite the arrest of senior colleagues on major corruption charges.
The PM said Fifa could only rebuild its credibility if Mr Blatter left.
It comes as the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said it wa... | David Cameron has said Fifa president Sepp Blatter must resign, adding "the sooner that happens the better". | 32931356 | Summarize the following news within 151 words:
Fifa delegates are voting on their new president, but the incumbent Mr Blatter has refused to withdraw from the contest, despite the arrest of senior colleagues on major corruption charges.
The PM said Fifa could only rebuild its credibility if Mr Blatter left.
It comes as... |
The Romanian diners, who had paid a deposit of €900 ($950; £770), left the El Carmen restaurant in Bembibre as dessert was due to be served, Antonio Rodriguez said.
"It happened in the space of a minute," he said. "It was something they had planned and they left in a stampede."
The diners owe €2,000 more, he said.... | Some 120 diners celebrating a baptism at a restaurant in a north-western Spanish town all fled the restaurant at once without paying, the owner said. | 39139784 | Summarize the following news within 33 words:
The Romanian diners, who had paid a deposit of €900 ($950; £770), left the El Carmen restaurant in Bembibre as dessert was due to be served, Antonio Rodriguez said.
"It happened in the space of a minute," he said. "It was something they had planned and they left in a sta... |
There were 70 reports during the lambing season earlier this year compared with 45 over the same time last year.
Police Scotland said the crime, which involved dogs chasing farm animals, had previously been under-reported.
It said 60% of this year's incidents were detected and the dogs' owners reported to the procurato... | Reported incidents of livestock worrying have risen by 55%, according to police. | 36706313 | Summarize the following news within 86 words:
There were 70 reports during the lambing season earlier this year compared with 45 over the same time last year.
Police Scotland said the crime, which involved dogs chasing farm animals, had previously been under-reported.
It said 60% of this year's incidents were detected ... |
Ocon, 20, is contracted long-term to Mercedes, Force India's engine provider, and has been racing for Manor in the second half of this season.
He replaces German Nico Hulkenberg, 29, who has moved to Renault, and will be alongside Mexican Sergio Perez, 26.
"Spending half a season at Manor Racing has given me some valua... | French driver Esteban Ocon will race for Force India in 2017 after agreeing a "multi-year deal", with the team. | 37938871 | Summarize the following news within 49 words:
Ocon, 20, is contracted long-term to Mercedes, Force India's engine provider, and has been racing for Manor in the second half of this season.
He replaces German Nico Hulkenberg, 29, who has moved to Renault, and will be alongside Mexican Sergio Perez, 26.
"Spending half a ... |
A Care Inspectorate report has found that some staff at Kingsmead in Kingswells were not treating people with "dignity and respect".
Some residents had lost weight, with concerns being raised that their nutritional needs were not being met.
The report said that in some incidences, people were being treated like "object... | The quality of care at an Aberdeen nursing home has been deemed "unsatisfactory". | 38968006 | Summarize the following news within 35 words:
A Care Inspectorate report has found that some staff at Kingsmead in Kingswells were not treating people with "dignity and respect".
Some residents had lost weight, with concerns being raised that their nutritional needs were not being met.
The report said that in some inci... |
19 June 2017 Last updated at 08:45 BST
But what if your pooch doesn't understand what you're saying? Well, how about, if your dog understood a different language altogether?
Ricky has been finding out about one dog who was having some language issues. | Fetch, sit and roll over - all the kinds of normal things that you would say to your dog. | 40324675 | Summarize the following news within 10 words:
19 June 2017 Last updated at 08:45 BST
But what if your pooch doesn't understand what you're saying? Well, how about, if your dog understood a different language altogether?
Ricky has been finding out about one dog who was having some language issues.
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Mark Mason, 48, of Rhyl, Denbighshire, was stabbed to death in the car park of the town's Home Bargains on 27 October.
James Davies, 20, was convicted of murder, and Anthony Baines, 30, and Mark Ennis, 30 were convicted of manslaughter at Mold Crown Court.
Jake Melia, 21, previously admitted the charges and the four wi... | Three men have been found guilty of killing a rival drug dealer in a gang-related revenge attack. | 39998519 | Summarize the following news within 92 words:
Mark Mason, 48, of Rhyl, Denbighshire, was stabbed to death in the car park of the town's Home Bargains on 27 October.
James Davies, 20, was convicted of murder, and Anthony Baines, 30, and Mark Ennis, 30 were convicted of manslaughter at Mold Crown Court.
Jake Melia, 21, p... |
Akpan, 25, was dismissed in the 87th minute of Rovers' 2-1 Championship defeat by Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday, 14 February.
The Nigeria international denied the charge, which was upheld by an independent regulatory commission.
Rovers were fined £5,000 for their players' response to the incident.
He has already misse... | Blackburn Rovers midfielder Hope Akpan has had his three-match ban for violent conduct extended to four, following a Football Association charge. | 39079323 | Summarize the following news within 17 words:
Akpan, 25, was dismissed in the 87th minute of Rovers' 2-1 Championship defeat by Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday, 14 February.
The Nigeria international denied the charge, which was upheld by an independent regulatory commission.
Rovers were fined £5,000 for their players' ... |
The 21-year-old is eligible to face Macclesfield on Saturday.
Former Port Vale player Jefford has made 27 appearances for Welling this season.
"Ben is a good young player that we potentially feel is a league player," Rovers assistant boss Jamie Day told BBC Wiltshire. "He has gained some good experience." | National League side Forest Green Rovers have signed defender Ben Jefford on an 18-month contract from Welling. | 35431836 | Summarize the following news within 12 words:
The 21-year-old is eligible to face Macclesfield on Saturday.
Former Port Vale player Jefford has made 27 appearances for Welling this season.
"Ben is a good young player that we potentially feel is a league player," Rovers assistant boss Jamie Day told BBC Wiltshire. "He h... |
Stephen Pearson and Martyn Woolford gave the hosts a deserved half-time lead after a dominant first half.
Joe Mason's header gave Cardiff hope, but a slick counter attack saw Woolford restore the two-goal advantage.
Cardiff again replied through Heidar Helguson only for debutant Sam Baldock to finally put the result be... | Bristol City briefly climbed to the summit of the Championship table by ending Cardiff City's unbeaten start. | 19304583 | Summarize the following news within 173 words:
Stephen Pearson and Martyn Woolford gave the hosts a deserved half-time lead after a dominant first half.
Joe Mason's header gave Cardiff hope, but a slick counter attack saw Woolford restore the two-goal advantage.
Cardiff again replied through Heidar Helguson only for de... |
The hosts lost both openers cheaply, as Nick Gubbins was caught off the bowling of James Tomlinson, and Sam Robson edged Tino Best to Jimmy Adams.
But Voges and Malan's 279-run stand put Middlesex firmly on top, before Malan edged Liam Dawson to slip for 147.
Voges remained unbeaten at the close on 128 alongside John S... | Adam Voges and Dawid Malan both hit tons as Middlesex dominated Hampshire on day one at Merchant Taylors' School. | 36387290 | Summarize the following news within 42 words:
The hosts lost both openers cheaply, as Nick Gubbins was caught off the bowling of James Tomlinson, and Sam Robson edged Tino Best to Jimmy Adams.
But Voges and Malan's 279-run stand put Middlesex firmly on top, before Malan edged Liam Dawson to slip for 147.
Voges remained... |
Croydon NHS managers have decided to withdraw NHS prescriptions for formula feed to help reduce budget deficits.
Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said the plan could save the NHS thousands of pounds per year.
Mother Sarah Rose however said it was "like taking milk from a baby" as her seven-month-old son Sam d... | Parents of babies with milk and soya allergies could face charges of up to £112 per week to feed their children in London, it has been claimed. | 38760732 | Summarize the following news within 106 words:
Croydon NHS managers have decided to withdraw NHS prescriptions for formula feed to help reduce budget deficits.
Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said the plan could save the NHS thousands of pounds per year.
Mother Sarah Rose however said it was "like taking mil... |
Every owner of a gadget piloted via a touchscreen has spent time rubbing it with a tissue, a cloth or a sleeve gripped round the heel of the hand to banish those unsightly marks.
It's not that human fingers are filthy. Those smears come about thanks to a mix of physiology and good grooming habits, said Steve Block, an ... | Touchscreen tablets and phones are popular in almost every respect but one - the smears that fingers leave on the screen. | 23133453 | Summarize the following news within 200 words:
Every owner of a gadget piloted via a touchscreen has spent time rubbing it with a tissue, a cloth or a sleeve gripped round the heel of the hand to banish those unsightly marks.
It's not that human fingers are filthy. Those smears come about thanks to a mix of physiology ... |
Vithiya Alphons, 24, has acute myeloid leukaemia but her Sri Lankan background makes the search hard as not many South Asian people are on donor registers.
She launched a social media campaign to help find a match.
Charity Anthony Nolan said 5,600 have signed up in the last week.
"The impact of Vithiya's appeal has be... | Thousands of people have come forward following a worldwide appeal to find a stem cell donor for a Cardiff University student who needs a match in the next two months. | 35729380 | Summarize the following news within 75 words:
Vithiya Alphons, 24, has acute myeloid leukaemia but her Sri Lankan background makes the search hard as not many South Asian people are on donor registers.
She launched a social media campaign to help find a match.
Charity Anthony Nolan said 5,600 have signed up in the las... |
Choity Khatun, who is three, was born with caudal twinning, meaning that part of a twin had developed in her pelvis.
Australian surgeons spent months working out how to remove the extra limb and reconstruct her pelvic area.
The toddler was brought to Australia from her village in Bangladesh by a charity, Children First... | A Bangladeshi toddler born with a third leg attached to her pelvis is returning home after successful surgery in Australia. | 39742806 | Summarize the following news within 88 words:
Choity Khatun, who is three, was born with caudal twinning, meaning that part of a twin had developed in her pelvis.
Australian surgeons spent months working out how to remove the extra limb and reconstruct her pelvic area.
The toddler was brought to Australia from her vill... |
The man, believed to be a Polish national, was found badly injured in the early hours of Wednesday at flats in Thurso Crescent. He later died at Ninewells Hospital.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday and has now been charged.
He is expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday.
Police have not named the ... | A man is to appear in court over the suspicious death of a 34-year-old in Dundee. | 35182485 | Summarize the following news within 17 words:
The man, believed to be a Polish national, was found badly injured in the early hours of Wednesday at flats in Thurso Crescent. He later died at Ninewells Hospital.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday and has now been charged.
He is expected to appear at Dundee Sheri... |
The fire started at about 10:00 in the complex on Walter Hay Court in Rosyth, which contains about 30 retirement bungalows.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said several people had been rescued and evacuated from the burning building.
Police said a body had been found within the property. An investigation was under... | A man has died in a huge blaze at a sheltered housing complex in Fife. | 38341621 | Summarize the following news within 44 words:
The fire started at about 10:00 in the complex on Walter Hay Court in Rosyth, which contains about 30 retirement bungalows.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said several people had been rescued and evacuated from the burning building.
Police said a body had been found w... |
The 34-year-old rejoined the New Lawn side in July 2016 and was ever-present as they won promotion to League Two last season.
He made 144 appearances in his first spell with the club before spending the 2015-16 season with Gateshead.
Mark Cooper has signed defenders Lee Collins and Callum Evans and midfielder Reece Bro... | Forest Green Rovers goalkeeper Sam Russell has signed a new one-year deal. | 40265040 | Summarize the following news within 16 words:
The 34-year-old rejoined the New Lawn side in July 2016 and was ever-present as they won promotion to League Two last season.
He made 144 appearances in his first spell with the club before spending the 2015-16 season with Gateshead.
Mark Cooper has signed defenders Lee Col... |
Yet the sophisticated image of the Grand National is far removed from the images in newspapers the day after of women falling over, or with underwear showing after being caught by gusts of wind.
It is something that Liverpool women academics, stylists and commentators are tired of, and the fight back has begun.
Liverpo... | It is a day when women from Merseyside are encouraged to dress in their finest clothes and enjoy a day at the races at Ladies' Day. | 26865843 | Summarize the following news within 167 words:
Yet the sophisticated image of the Grand National is far removed from the images in newspapers the day after of women falling over, or with underwear showing after being caught by gusts of wind.
It is something that Liverpool women academics, stylists and commentators are ... |
Teresa Dennett, 58, needed surgery after a stroke and the coroner concluded "it is likely she would have survived" if the operation went ahead.
Nottingham University Hospitals said its intensive care unit was full and suggested she should go to Sheffield.
But NHS England said a lack of beds was not a reason for refusin... | A woman died after a hospital did not accept her for neurosurgery citing an intensive care bed shortage, an inquest heard. | 39113901 | Summarize the following news within 134 words:
Teresa Dennett, 58, needed surgery after a stroke and the coroner concluded "it is likely she would have survived" if the operation went ahead.
Nottingham University Hospitals said its intensive care unit was full and suggested she should go to Sheffield.
But NHS England s... |
The 58-year-old school principal from Dublin won 144 out of a possible 278 votes and was 98 ahead of his nearest rivals Sean Walsh and Frank Burke.
Horan will take over from current president Aogan O Fearghail in 2018.
"Aogan is the president for the next 12 months so I'll support him and learn from him as best I can,"... | John Horan easily won the vote at Congress on Friday night to become the GAA president-elect. | 39084080 | Summarize the following news within 107 words:
The 58-year-old school principal from Dublin won 144 out of a possible 278 votes and was 98 ahead of his nearest rivals Sean Walsh and Frank Burke.
Horan will take over from current president Aogan O Fearghail in 2018.
"Aogan is the president for the next 12 months so I'll... |
The Ibrox club have been linked with another bid to land the Jambos midfielder, having had offers rejected earlier this summer.
Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha watched Walker in friendly action against Newcastle on Friday night.
"A lot of people continue to say a lot of things, and that's it really, there isn't a situation... | Hearts head coach Ian Cathro has played down reports of Rangers renewing their interest in Jamie Walker. | 40634787 | Summarize the following news within 60 words:
The Ibrox club have been linked with another bid to land the Jambos midfielder, having had offers rejected earlier this summer.
Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha watched Walker in friendly action against Newcastle on Friday night.
"A lot of people continue to say a lot of things,... |
The Dutchman, 25, led 6-5 before racing to victory and the £60,000 first prize with five consecutive legs.
"This is a really big tournament to win and a difficult tournament too, so I'll enjoy this," said the world number one.
Wright defeated Phil Taylor at the quarter-final stage and whitewashed Stephen Bunting in the... | Michael van Gerwen has won the UK Open title for the first time in his career, beating Peter Wright 11-5 in the final in Minehead. | 31797288 | Summarize the following news within 33 words:
The Dutchman, 25, led 6-5 before racing to victory and the £60,000 first prize with five consecutive legs.
"This is a really big tournament to win and a difficult tournament too, so I'll enjoy this," said the world number one.
Wright defeated Phil Taylor at the quarter-fina... |
The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) leader Colum Eastwood, who visited Brussels this week, is in no doubt.
He described the prospect of the UK's withdrawal from Europe as "the biggest immediate threat to the economy of Northern Ireland and to the island as a whole".
He insisted a Brexit - the inelegant shorth... | So, is Northern Ireland better off inside or outside the European Union? | 35386510 | Summarize the following news within 189 words:
The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) leader Colum Eastwood, who visited Brussels this week, is in no doubt.
He described the prospect of the UK's withdrawal from Europe as "the biggest immediate threat to the economy of Northern Ireland and to the island as a whol... |
The 35-year-old has been released by Brighton & Hove Albion after they fell short in their bid for promotion.
"Maybe if I drop down a division, I'll not feature, but it's ifs, buts and maybes," the defender said of his international future.
"It is up to me to keep fit and keep playing and see where it takes me."
Greer,... | Gordon Greer has a double mission this summer - find a new club and one that is good enough to help him retain his place in the Scotland team. | 36455703 | Summarize the following news within 105 words:
The 35-year-old has been released by Brighton & Hove Albion after they fell short in their bid for promotion.
"Maybe if I drop down a division, I'll not feature, but it's ifs, buts and maybes," the defender said of his international future.
"It is up to me to keep fit and ... |
Born Eric Lubbock, he became Liberal MP for Orpington in 1962 when he won a by-election with a huge 22% swing from the Conservatives.
He held the seat for eight years, moving to the Lords in 1971 when he inherited the title of Baron Avebury.
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron paid tribute to a "true Liberal", "great campaigner"... | The longest-serving Lib Dem peer and veteran human rights campaigner, Lord Avebury, has died at the age of 87. | 35573794 | Summarize the following news within 81 words:
Born Eric Lubbock, he became Liberal MP for Orpington in 1962 when he won a by-election with a huge 22% swing from the Conservatives.
He held the seat for eight years, moving to the Lords in 1971 when he inherited the title of Baron Avebury.
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron paid t... |
After years of decline, the number of public authority homes sold in the year to March rose from 1,209 to 1,526.
Ministers announced last year that right-to-buy, previously abolished for new tenants, was to end altogether.
Statisticians concluded that the announcement was "likely to be responsible" for the upturn in sa... | Council house sales in Scotland rose by 26% following the decision to scrap tenants' right-to-buy, according to official figures. | 28879203 | Summarize the following news within 147 words:
After years of decline, the number of public authority homes sold in the year to March rose from 1,209 to 1,526.
Ministers announced last year that right-to-buy, previously abolished for new tenants, was to end altogether.
Statisticians concluded that the announcement was ... |
The ex-deputy prime minister, who is campaigning for Remain, said he feared Mr Johnson's "judgement is going".
It marked a further escalation of a war of words between Tories over the EU.
Mr Johnson earlier said it was a "bit too much" for David Cameron to say so-called IS would welcome an Out vote.
And in response to ... | Lord Heseltine has said he would be "very surprised" if Boris Johnson became prime minister after his "preposterous, obscene" remarks during the European Union referendum campaign. | 36317176 | Summarize the following news within 160 words:
The ex-deputy prime minister, who is campaigning for Remain, said he feared Mr Johnson's "judgement is going".
It marked a further escalation of a war of words between Tories over the EU.
Mr Johnson earlier said it was a "bit too much" for David Cameron to say so-called IS... |
Two men were attacked in Ivory Blacks in Oswald Street, Glasgow, at about 23:00 on Friday 14 October.
Last month, officers released images of two men they want to speak to in connection with their investigation.
Both men are described as white and aged 25 to 35. The first is 5ft 8in tall with tattoo sleeves, and the ot... | A CCTV image of two women who may have witnessed a serious assault at a music venue has been released by police. | 38748861 | Summarize the following news within 25 words:
Two men were attacked in Ivory Blacks in Oswald Street, Glasgow, at about 23:00 on Friday 14 October.
Last month, officers released images of two men they want to speak to in connection with their investigation.
Both men are described as white and aged 25 to 35. The first i... |
The Save Oxfordshire Children's Centres Campaign "baby blockade" is against Oxfordshire County Council plans to cut the number of centres to save £8m.
Organiser Jill Huish said more than 500 people were "definitely seen and heard" when they took part in the march through Oxford on Saturday.
David Cameron had been invi... | A protest has taken place opposing cuts to children's centres in Oxfordshire. | 34811854 | Summarize the following news within 74 words:
The Save Oxfordshire Children's Centres Campaign "baby blockade" is against Oxfordshire County Council plans to cut the number of centres to save £8m.
Organiser Jill Huish said more than 500 people were "definitely seen and heard" when they took part in the march through O... |
A 59-year-old teacher from London received £185,000 after she slipped a disc in her back after she was knocked to the ground by two unruly pupils.
A member of teaching staff in north Wales was given £100,000 compensation when the chair he sat on collapsed.
The NASUWTteaching union said it had won £16,077,328 for member... | Teachers won millions of pounds in compensation last year after suffering discrimination and serious injuries in the line of work, a union said. | 35895586 | Summarize the following news within 94 words:
A 59-year-old teacher from London received £185,000 after she slipped a disc in her back after she was knocked to the ground by two unruly pupils.
A member of teaching staff in north Wales was given £100,000 compensation when the chair he sat on collapsed.
The NASUWTteachin... |
Borthwick, 36, left his role at the Championship side after only 43 days.
The former England captain arrived at Bristol several weeks into the season having helped Eddie Jones coach Japan.
"It's kicked us quite hard because this has been about planning and waiting for Steve to arrive," said Robinson.
Borthwick was name... | Bristol director of rugby Andy Robinson says the club have been hit hard by the departure of forwards coach Steve Borthwick, who he believes will be successful with England. | 35151708 | Summarize the following news within 72 words:
Borthwick, 36, left his role at the Championship side after only 43 days.
The former England captain arrived at Bristol several weeks into the season having helped Eddie Jones coach Japan.
"It's kicked us quite hard because this has been about planning and waiting for Steve... |
Exports fell 2.1% compared with October, German's Federal Statistical Office reported, while imports rose 1.5%.
Meanwhile, factory production fell by 0.1% from October as energy production fell and construction activity decreased.
The latest news follows weak industrial order figures this week.
"Things are certainly no... | German exports and production fell in November compared with the previous month. | 30741587 | Summarize the following news within 61 words:
Exports fell 2.1% compared with October, German's Federal Statistical Office reported, while imports rose 1.5%.
Meanwhile, factory production fell by 0.1% from October as energy production fell and construction activity decreased.
The latest news follows weak industrial ord... |
Richard Tyler, 44, saw the Hawker Hunter jet go up in a loop and come down again as it crashed onto the A27 on 22 August.
"This is an award for the team because they did a marvellous job on the day. They're all volunteers," Mr Tyler said.
Eleven men, ranging in age from 23 to 76, were killed.
"We plan for these sorts o... | A Red Cross manager who led the organisation's on-site response to the Shoreham Airshow disaster has been awarded a British Empire Medal. | 35201453 | Summarize the following news within 74 words:
Richard Tyler, 44, saw the Hawker Hunter jet go up in a loop and come down again as it crashed onto the A27 on 22 August.
"This is an award for the team because they did a marvellous job on the day. They're all volunteers," Mr Tyler said.
Eleven men, ranging in age from 23 ... |
It should "stand up to government and say we need legal change... to strengthen governance," he said.
He added that shareholders also had to take responsibility and act if a company's standards were failing.
The FRC said it had requested more powers to tackle bad behaviour.
From the end of MG Rover, to the near-collaps... | The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), which regulates how firms govern themselves, is too "timid" and needs more powers, says former City minister Lord Myners. | 39139300 | Summarize the following news within 144 words:
It should "stand up to government and say we need legal change... to strengthen governance," he said.
He added that shareholders also had to take responsibility and act if a company's standards were failing.
The FRC said it had requested more powers to tackle bad behaviour... |
The 12ft-high (3.6m) statue features about 40,000 spoons and has taken almost five months to build at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry.
The spoons have been donated from across the world, as well as local schoolchildren.
It is due to be transported to Mr Geller's home in Berkshire on 28 May.
It was hoped the st... | A huge gorilla statue made entirely of spoons for entertainer Uri Geller has been unveiled by Prince Michael of Kent. | 27453471 | Summarize the following news within 139 words:
The 12ft-high (3.6m) statue features about 40,000 spoons and has taken almost five months to build at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry.
The spoons have been donated from across the world, as well as local schoolchildren.
It is due to be transported to Mr Geller's h... |
They said this will amount to double the number of apprentices created each year - currently about 28,000.
All parties are promising to create more apprentices or equivalent schemes to get unemployment down.
Labour highlighted its pledge to create 100,000 additional apprentices.
The Lib Dems said they would fund their ... | The Welsh Liberal Democrats would create 140,000 extra apprentices over the next five years if the party wins power in May's elections. | 35982315 | Summarize the following news within 75 words:
They said this will amount to double the number of apprentices created each year - currently about 28,000.
All parties are promising to create more apprentices or equivalent schemes to get unemployment down.
Labour highlighted its pledge to create 100,000 additional apprent... |
The telecoms giant said in an emailed statement it was important to retain access to the EU's free "movement of people, capital and goods".
It was too early to "draw any firm conclusions regarding the long-term location for the headquarters".
But Vodafone said that it would "take whatever decisions are appropriate".
La... | Vodafone has warned it could move its headquarters from the UK depending on the outcome of Britain's negotiations to leave the European Union. | 36656039 | Summarize the following news within 104 words:
The telecoms giant said in an emailed statement it was important to retain access to the EU's free "movement of people, capital and goods".
It was too early to "draw any firm conclusions regarding the long-term location for the headquarters".
But Vodafone said that it woul... |
Robert McNab was sentenced to almost three years in jail for downloading indecent images of children, sharing them and sending offensive messages.
The 30-year-old admitted carrying out the offences between 2007 and 2016 at his flat in Greenock.
He was also given a two-year licence, which means he will be monitored afte... | A man has been jailed after he told a stranger that he wanted her to have a baby with her so he could abuse it. | 39446973 | Summarize the following news within 58 words:
Robert McNab was sentenced to almost three years in jail for downloading indecent images of children, sharing them and sending offensive messages.
The 30-year-old admitted carrying out the offences between 2007 and 2016 at his flat in Greenock.
He was also given a two-year ... |
A man lodged a complaint with the Police Ombudsman's Office for NI after the incident last year.
He said he had been wrongfully arrested and that his home had been unlawfully searched.
The man said his wife was "hysterical" at finding police in the garden.
He was taken inside his house and arrested in connection with a... | A police officer has been disciplined over a mistake which led to armed police being sent to the wrong address during a search of a family home in County Down. | 38499801 | Summarize the following news within 70 words:
A man lodged a complaint with the Police Ombudsman's Office for NI after the incident last year.
He said he had been wrongfully arrested and that his home had been unlawfully searched.
The man said his wife was "hysterical" at finding police in the garden.
He was taken insi... |
The French duo, seeded seventh, beat Russian fifth seeds Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina 6-3 2-6 6-4.
Garcia and Mladenovic claimed their first Grand Slam title having only teamed up this year with a target of playing at the Olympics.
They have now won titles in Charleston, Stuttgart, Madrid and Paris.
Subscribe t... | Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic gave the Paris crowd a home victory to cheer as they won the women's doubles title at the French Open. | 36455432 | Summarize the following news within 17 words:
The French duo, seeded seventh, beat Russian fifth seeds Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina 6-3 2-6 6-4.
Garcia and Mladenovic claimed their first Grand Slam title having only teamed up this year with a target of playing at the Olympics.
They have now won titles in Charle... |
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Wales led 13-12 at the break but Fourie du Preez's try with five minutes remaining edged it for the Springboks.
Backs Tyler Morgan and Dan Biggar plus hooker Scott Baldwin joined Wales' list of injured players during the game.
"We don't want to make any excuses. South Afri... | Head coach Warren Gatland said Wales' string of injuries were no defence for their 23-19 World Cup quarter-final defeat by South Africa. | 34563436 | Summarize the following news within 106 words:
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Wales led 13-12 at the break but Fourie du Preez's try with five minutes remaining edged it for the Springboks.
Backs Tyler Morgan and Dan Biggar plus hooker Scott Baldwin joined Wales' list of injured players during the game.... |
The airport is in competition with Heathrow to win approval for an additional runway.
One of the guarantees is compensation for people living close to the airport.
Gatwick's chairman Sir Roy McNulty said: "These guarantees would mean Gatwick takes on the main risks of building the new runway."
The Airports Commission i... | Bosses at Gatwick Airport have unveiled five "guarantees" they hope will convince the Airports Commission to approve a second runway. | 31838996 | Summarize the following news within 40 words:
The airport is in competition with Heathrow to win approval for an additional runway.
One of the guarantees is compensation for people living close to the airport.
Gatwick's chairman Sir Roy McNulty said: "These guarantees would mean Gatwick takes on the main risks of build... |
Pedro, 25, had been training with the Cumbrians and impressed in reserve games against Barrow and Burnley.
The Angola-born wide-man has spent much of his career in the Dutch league with teams such as Feyenoord and Heracles, plus stints in Bulgaria and Romania.
"We've seen enough to know that he adds something different... | Carlisle United have signed free-agent winger Louis Pedro on a short-term contract that will expire on 21 May. | 35893875 | Summarize the following news within 22 words:
Pedro, 25, had been training with the Cumbrians and impressed in reserve games against Barrow and Burnley.
The Angola-born wide-man has spent much of his career in the Dutch league with teams such as Feyenoord and Heracles, plus stints in Bulgaria and Romania.
"We've seen e... |
The 37-year-old spent two seasons at Gresty Road between 2006 and 2008.
The former Shrewsbury, Sheffield Wednesday and Tranmere Rovers forward, scored 11 goals for Bury last season as they won promotion from League Two.
Lowe, who has not featured for the Shakers since 29 August, goes straight into the Alex squad for Tu... | League One strugglers Crewe Alexandra have re-signed striker Ryan Lowe from Bury on loan until 5 January. | 34900920 | Summarize the following news within 17 words:
The 37-year-old spent two seasons at Gresty Road between 2006 and 2008.
The former Shrewsbury, Sheffield Wednesday and Tranmere Rovers forward, scored 11 goals for Bury last season as they won promotion from League Two.
Lowe, who has not featured for the Shakers since 29 Au... |
Eleanor Hawkins, 23, from Derbyshire, was among a group of 10 people who stripped before taking photographs at the peak of Mount Kinabalu on 30 May.
She admitted public indecency along with three other western tourists, one Dutch and two Canadians, and was imprisoned for three days.
All four have now left the island.
N... | A British woman jailed for taking her clothes off on a mountain in Malaysia has left Borneo ahead of returning to the UK later. | 33112680 | Summarize the following news within 63 words:
Eleanor Hawkins, 23, from Derbyshire, was among a group of 10 people who stripped before taking photographs at the peak of Mount Kinabalu on 30 May.
She admitted public indecency along with three other western tourists, one Dutch and two Canadians, and was imprisoned for th... |
It is still one of the poorest countries in the world, with an estimated third of the population earning less than $1 (63p) a day, but the country also has one of the world's fastest growing economies.
Opinion is sharply divided, however, as to whether or not it is wise to invest in the country.
Since 2004, its economy... | Ethiopia was once a byword for poverty and famine. | 20300859 | Summarize the following news within 198 words:
It is still one of the poorest countries in the world, with an estimated third of the population earning less than $1 (63p) a day, but the country also has one of the world's fastest growing economies.
Opinion is sharply divided, however, as to whether or not it is wise to... |
Sat on the floor leaning against each wall, they don't say much. Instead, they wail, wipe their tears and hug each other to share the pain.
Ayse Aygun's 18 year-old son Salih had gone across the border to Syria, to join the Kurdish YPG militants and fight against the Islamic State group (IS).
He was killed two weeks ag... | A room is full of women looking like they have cried for hours, if not for days. | 33929933 | Summarize the following news within 146 words:
Sat on the floor leaning against each wall, they don't say much. Instead, they wail, wipe their tears and hug each other to share the pain.
Ayse Aygun's 18 year-old son Salih had gone across the border to Syria, to join the Kurdish YPG militants and fight against the Islam... |
Thieves stole a 5m (16ft 4in) flagpole - complete with Union Jack - at some point over the weekend.
Earlier this month, items intended for an open day, including two generators, food and drink were stolen.
Last year, a memorial to the thousands of crewmen who served in Bomber Command during World War Two was damaged by... | The International Bomber Command Centre has been targeted by thieves for the second time in a matter of weeks. | 39417825 | Summarize the following news within 64 words:
Thieves stole a 5m (16ft 4in) flagpole - complete with Union Jack - at some point over the weekend.
Earlier this month, items intended for an open day, including two generators, food and drink were stolen.
Last year, a memorial to the thousands of crewmen who served in Bomb... |
The news had been expected after the Cobblers' new owner Kelvin Thomas paid HM Revenue & Customs unpaid tax it was due when he bought the club last week.
"This is a very positive step as we move forward," said Thomas.
"We can now focus on our review of the club and developing the future plans."
On Friday, the Cobblers'... | The winding-up petition brought against League Two side Northampton Town has been withdrawn following a court hearing on Monday. | 34965953 | Summarize the following news within 39 words:
The news had been expected after the Cobblers' new owner Kelvin Thomas paid HM Revenue & Customs unpaid tax it was due when he bought the club last week.
"This is a very positive step as we move forward," said Thomas.
"We can now focus on our review of the club and developi... |
On Wednesday, shares of Chinese solar power manufacturer Hanergy Thin Film were suspended after falling 47%, wiping out $18.6bn (£11.9bn) from its market capitalisation.
That was followed by shares of Goldin Financial, which fell 55% on Thursday.
Both firms had seen the price of their shares surge over the past year.
... | Shares of two Hong Kong-listed companies have plunged by about 50% in the past two days, surprising market watchers across the region. | 32822642 | Summarize the following news within 97 words:
On Wednesday, shares of Chinese solar power manufacturer Hanergy Thin Film were suspended after falling 47%, wiping out $18.6bn (£11.9bn) from its market capitalisation.
That was followed by shares of Goldin Financial, which fell 55% on Thursday.
Both firms had seen the pr... |
His decision to replace chief whip Dame Rosie Winterton with Nick Brown was met with some surprise last week.
MPs Holly Lynch and Conor McGinn have resigned, it was confirmed.
Ms Lynch tweeted it was "time to focus" on her marginal constituency while Mr McGinn said it was the "right time" to concentrate on his seat and... | Two Labour MPs have resigned from the shadow whips' office, just days after party leader Jeremy Corbyn began reshuffling his front bench. | 37602161 | Summarize the following news within 120 words:
His decision to replace chief whip Dame Rosie Winterton with Nick Brown was met with some surprise last week.
MPs Holly Lynch and Conor McGinn have resigned, it was confirmed.
Ms Lynch tweeted it was "time to focus" on her marginal constituency while Mr McGinn said it was ... |
The images appeared to show the pair on foot during a safari in June at the Gir National Park in western Gujarat state.
Officials at the park said they imposed a preliminary fine because "the cricketer flouted the rules".
Visitors to the park are not allowed to leave their vehicles.
Jadeja's photos were posted days aft... | Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has been fined 20,000 rupees (£229; $300) after posting photos online of him and his wife posing in front of endangered Asiatic lions. | 37031227 | Summarize the following news within 57 words:
The images appeared to show the pair on foot during a safari in June at the Gir National Park in western Gujarat state.
Officials at the park said they imposed a preliminary fine because "the cricketer flouted the rules".
Visitors to the park are not allowed to leave their ... |
Richard Walsh, 43, was accused of attacking the two schoolboys, aged 12 and 13, in Havant, last month.
He had been in custody at Belmarsh Prison in south-east London.
Prison staff found Mr Walsh unresponsive in his cell on Sunday morning and, despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead.
A Prison Service spoke... | A man who was facing trial for the attempted murder of two boys who were stabbed in a street in Hampshire has been found dead in his prison cell. | 33587278 | Summarize the following news within 32 words:
Richard Walsh, 43, was accused of attacking the two schoolboys, aged 12 and 13, in Havant, last month.
He had been in custody at Belmarsh Prison in south-east London.
Prison staff found Mr Walsh unresponsive in his cell on Sunday morning and, despite efforts to revive him, ... |
The advocacy group Glaad analysed shows seen or to be shown between June 2016 and May 2017 and counted 278 regular and recurring LGBT characters.
The number of transgender characters has risen from seven to 16 this year.
But Glaad bemoaned the fact that more than 25 lesbian and bisexual female characters died or were k... | Shows like Transparent mean there are more LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) characters on US TV than ever before, a report has found. | 37863033 | Summarize the following news within 44 words:
The advocacy group Glaad analysed shows seen or to be shown between June 2016 and May 2017 and counted 278 regular and recurring LGBT characters.
The number of transgender characters has risen from seven to 16 this year.
But Glaad bemoaned the fact that more than 25 lesbian... |
The election was called after mayor Lutfur Rahman was convicted of electoral fraud and removed from office in April.
He has been banned from standing again.
The Met Police said it was investigating 16 allegations of electoral malpractice in relation to this election, including harvesting votes and the improper distribu... | Voters in Tower Hamlets are going to the polls to vote for a new mayor. | 33088861 | Summarize the following news within 15 words:
The election was called after mayor Lutfur Rahman was convicted of electoral fraud and removed from office in April.
He has been banned from standing again.
The Met Police said it was investigating 16 allegations of electoral malpractice in relation to this election, includ... |
Chase signed for Tigers until the end of the season on Saturday, having left Championship side Leigh in May.
The 30-year-old played for Tigers between 2009 and 2013, before leaving to join Salford Red Devils.
"I'm not match fit because I've had some time off, but mentally I'm in the best shape I've ever been," he said.... | Former England half-back Rangi Chase says he is "back in love" with rugby league after rejoining Castleford following a fight with depression. | 36716985 | Summarize the following news within 62 words:
Chase signed for Tigers until the end of the season on Saturday, having left Championship side Leigh in May.
The 30-year-old played for Tigers between 2009 and 2013, before leaving to join Salford Red Devils.
"I'm not match fit because I've had some time off, but mentally I... |
GB's 2008 men's 4x400m relay team moved up from fourth to third after Russia's Denis Alekseyev failed a drugs test when his sample was retested.
It had been suggested the medal ceremony could take place at the World Championships in London in August.
But next month's Anniversary Games also take place at London's Olympi... | Britain's Martyn Rooney says he would rather receive his Beijing Olympic bronze medal at the Anniversary Games than at the World Championships. | 40365283 | Summarize the following news within 97 words:
GB's 2008 men's 4x400m relay team moved up from fourth to third after Russia's Denis Alekseyev failed a drugs test when his sample was retested.
It had been suggested the medal ceremony could take place at the World Championships in London in August.
But next month's Annive... |
People with a DNA variation in a gene called PDSS2 tend to drink fewer cups of coffee, a study carried out at the University of Edinburgh has found.
It suggests the gene reduces cell ability to break down caffeine.
This causes it to stay in the body for longer and means those with the gene get the same caffeine hit thr... | Researchers have identified a gene that appears to curb coffee consumption. | 37184668 | Summarize the following news within 83 words:
People with a DNA variation in a gene called PDSS2 tend to drink fewer cups of coffee, a study carried out at the University of Edinburgh has found.
It suggests the gene reduces cell ability to break down caffeine.
This causes it to stay in the body for longer and means tho... |
Its parliament approved the sending of a formal invitation, which he has to accept before ascending to the throne.
The deeply revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej died on 13 October, plunging Thailand into mourning.
The prince was widely expected to succeed his father, but officials had earlier said he wanted to postpone it... | Thailand has begun the process of naming Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn as the country's new king. | 38140539 | Summarize the following news within 98 words:
Its parliament approved the sending of a formal invitation, which he has to accept before ascending to the throne.
The deeply revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej died on 13 October, plunging Thailand into mourning.
The prince was widely expected to succeed his father, but offic... |
The East Antrim MP had been considering putting his name forward after Nigel Dodds ruled himself out.
Finance Minister Arlene Foster is the only person so far to declare an interest and has the backing of a majority of the party's most senior elected representatives.
Nominations to become the next leader of the DUP clo... | Sammy Wilson has said he will not be running for the DUP leadership. | 35048629 | Summarize the following news within 65 words:
The East Antrim MP had been considering putting his name forward after Nigel Dodds ruled himself out.
Finance Minister Arlene Foster is the only person so far to declare an interest and has the backing of a majority of the party's most senior elected representatives.
Nomina... |
Four-month-old Ted visits Wales twice a month to see his grandparents in Carmarthenshire and the TV star hopes he will be brought up to be bilingual.
He will be heading back again with his mother for the Champions League final.
Ms Jones will present a One Show special from Cardiff on Friday, the eve of the men's match.... | The One Show presenter Alex Jones has spoken of her wish to teach her baby son to speak Welsh but admits it might be a struggle while living in London. | 40062834 | Summarize the following news within 124 words:
Four-month-old Ted visits Wales twice a month to see his grandparents in Carmarthenshire and the TV star hopes he will be brought up to be bilingual.
He will be heading back again with his mother for the Champions League final.
Ms Jones will present a One Show special from... |
The Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, is thought to be the first Church of Ireland bishop to make such a statement.
Last month, the Assembly rejected a motion calling for the introduction of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
Dr Colton also said he hoped the church would one day recognise same-sex marriages in religi... | A Church of Ireland Bishop has voiced his support for the introduction of civil marriage for same-sex couples. | 27460784 | Summarize the following news within 114 words:
The Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, is thought to be the first Church of Ireland bishop to make such a statement.
Last month, the Assembly rejected a motion calling for the introduction of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
Dr Colton also said he hoped the church would... |
Thames Valley Police made the discovery after being called to the property in Iffley Road at 14:58 BST. They are treating the death as "unexplained".
The force said Iffley Road would be closed to drivers and pedestrians for a "number of hours" between The Plain and Circus Street.
Officers are appealing for information ... | The body of a man has been found at a property in Oxford, police have confirmed. | 35992582 | Summarize the following news within 14 words:
Thames Valley Police made the discovery after being called to the property in Iffley Road at 14:58 BST. They are treating the death as "unexplained".
The force said Iffley Road would be closed to drivers and pedestrians for a "number of hours" between The Plain and Circus S... |
China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction was fined $3m (£1.9m), the US Department of Justice said.
The US has restricted nuclear-related exports to Pakistan since the country's detonation of a nuclear device in 1998.
It marks the first time a Chinese company has admitted guilt in a US criminal export case.
Nanjing-... | A Chinese government-linked company has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting high-performance coatings from the US to a nuclear power plant in Pakistan. | 20590136 | Summarize the following news within 28 words:
China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction was fined $3m (£1.9m), the US Department of Justice said.
The US has restricted nuclear-related exports to Pakistan since the country's detonation of a nuclear device in 1998.
It marks the first time a Chinese company has admitte... |
We already know Bridesmaids director Paul Feig is rebooting the franchise, with Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy leading a female-fronted cast.
But the director of the original movie has suggested it will only be the start of a whole new franchise.
Ivan Reitman has told Deadline.com that he wants to "expand the Ghostb... | You wait more than 15 years for a new Ghostbusters film, and then two come along at the same time. | 31811294 | Summarize the following news within 73 words:
We already know Bridesmaids director Paul Feig is rebooting the franchise, with Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy leading a female-fronted cast.
But the director of the original movie has suggested it will only be the start of a whole new franchise.
Ivan Reitman has told De... |
Network Rail is doing work in the Chipping Sodbury and Alderton tunnels and building a new platform at Bristol Parkway.
The improvements will run from Saturday until 15 September.
They will allow new trains to run on the Great Western Rail mainline, including new intercity express trains.
For the duration of the works,... | Rail upgrade works affecting people travelling between south Wales, Bristol Parkway and London Paddington have begun. | 40963647 | Summarize the following news within 27 words:
Network Rail is doing work in the Chipping Sodbury and Alderton tunnels and building a new platform at Bristol Parkway.
The improvements will run from Saturday until 15 September.
They will allow new trains to run on the Great Western Rail mainline, including new intercity ... |
Police say 540,000 people rallied in Barcelona, the capital of the region in north-east Spain, while the rest gathered in four other Catalan towns.
But numbers were down sharply compared with last year's event, when 1.4 million rallied in Barcelona alone.
Spain has consistently blocked attempts to hold a referendum on ... | Some 800,000 people have turned out in Barcelona and other towns in Catalonia on a day of rallies by nationalists wishing to break with Spain. | 37334382 | Summarize the following news within 61 words:
Police say 540,000 people rallied in Barcelona, the capital of the region in north-east Spain, while the rest gathered in four other Catalan towns.
But numbers were down sharply compared with last year's event, when 1.4 million rallied in Barcelona alone.
Spain has consiste... |
The prince visited the Mants'ase Children's Home in Maseru, Lesotho.
"Festive cheer! Despite it being 32 degrees, someone gave out Christmas hats and inevitably one found its way on to my head," he wrote.
"All the children, orphaned for one reason or another, absolutely loved the hats and balloons."
Prince Harry was su... | Photographs showing a festive Prince Harry have been released, to mark his support of a charity helping children affected by HIV and Aids. | 30537078 | Summarize the following news within 73 words:
The prince visited the Mants'ase Children's Home in Maseru, Lesotho.
"Festive cheer! Despite it being 32 degrees, someone gave out Christmas hats and inevitably one found its way on to my head," he wrote.
"All the children, orphaned for one reason or another, absolutely lov... |
Operators such as Uber and GrabTaxi will now have to register with the country's Land Transport Authority.
Under the regulations, fees charged by the booking apps cannot exceed those of regular taxi companies.
The new measures will be enforced from the second quarter of next year, the government office said on Friday.
... | Singapore plans to regulate third-party taxi booking apps such as Uber by capping fees and limiting them to use only licensed vehicles and drivers. | 30140365 | Summarize the following news within 62 words:
Operators such as Uber and GrabTaxi will now have to register with the country's Land Transport Authority.
Under the regulations, fees charged by the booking apps cannot exceed those of regular taxi companies.
The new measures will be enforced from the second quarter of nex... |
27 December 2016 Last updated at 09:00 GMT
German Shepherd Finn was injured early one October morning while protecting his handler from a suspected armed robber.
The seven-year-old fought for survival, helped every step of the way by his handler PC Dave Wardell.
BBC News looks back at how his recovery captured the hear... | A police dog stabbed on duty returned to the beat earlier this month after life-saving surgery. | 38342183 | Summarize the following news within 18 words:
27 December 2016 Last updated at 09:00 GMT
German Shepherd Finn was injured early one October morning while protecting his handler from a suspected armed robber.
The seven-year-old fought for survival, helped every step of the way by his handler PC Dave Wardell.
BBC News lo... |
Fire crews were called to a property on Robertson Road just before 07:30.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews had used breathing apparatus as they tackled the fire.
Senior officer for Moray and Aberdeenshire, David Rout, said: "Our thoughts are with the family. We will now investigate the cause." | A woman, believed to be in her 80s, has died following a blaze at a house in the village of Lhanbryde near Elgin in Moray. | 31108258 | Summarize the following news within 12 words:
Fire crews were called to a property on Robertson Road just before 07:30.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews had used breathing apparatus as they tackled the fire.
Senior officer for Moray and Aberdeenshire, David Rout, said: "Our thoughts are with the family. ... |
Police said the attackers - three white men and one Asian man - were racially motivated. The victims were black.
Protesters have been gathered since 25-year-old Jamar Clark was shot during a struggle with police on 15 November.
People who claimed to witness the incident said that Clark was handcuffed, though police dis... | Four men have been charged in a shooting at outside a Minneapolis police station that left five protesters wounded. | 34977408 | Summarize the following news within 45 words:
Police said the attackers - three white men and one Asian man - were racially motivated. The victims were black.
Protesters have been gathered since 25-year-old Jamar Clark was shot during a struggle with police on 15 November.
People who claimed to witness the incident sai... |
Speaking to the BBC, Thomas Thabane said he would return from South Africa, which surrounds Lesotho, "as soon as I know I am not going to get killed".
Reports say the capital, Maseru, is now calm after soldiers seized buildings. The army denied staging a coup.
Lesotho has seen a series of military coups since independe... | The prime minister of the southern African kingdom of Lesotho has fled to South Africa, alleging a coup by the army and saying his life is in danger. | 28994193 | Summarize the following news within 110 words:
Speaking to the BBC, Thomas Thabane said he would return from South Africa, which surrounds Lesotho, "as soon as I know I am not going to get killed".
Reports say the capital, Maseru, is now calm after soldiers seized buildings. The army denied staging a coup.
Lesotho has ... |
The incident at Neil McEvoy's office took place on Thursday morning. The AM said no valuables were taken but files had been "gone through".
He said metal bars had been cut to access the property at Cowbridge Road East.
South Wales Police said an investigation had been launched.
"For a long period, there has been a conc... | A Plaid Cymru AM has claimed he has been a victim of "political harassment" after a break-in at his constituency office in Cardiff. | 38529851 | Summarize the following news within 83 words:
The incident at Neil McEvoy's office took place on Thursday morning. The AM said no valuables were taken but files had been "gone through".
He said metal bars had been cut to access the property at Cowbridge Road East.
South Wales Police said an investigation had been launc... |
The 50m (150ft) pylons would run from Carlisle to Heysham, Lancashire, to connect a new £10bn nuclear power plant at Moorside, Sellafield, to the grid.
Power Without Pylons and Friends of the Lake District say the National Grid is "ignoring" demands for the cables to go underground in "sensitive landscapes".
The Natio... | Campaigners are holding a protest walk against plans to build pylons across the Lake District National Park. | 36119574 | Summarize the following news within 64 words:
The 50m (150ft) pylons would run from Carlisle to Heysham, Lancashire, to connect a new £10bn nuclear power plant at Moorside, Sellafield, to the grid.
Power Without Pylons and Friends of the Lake District say the National Grid is "ignoring" demands for the cables to go un... |
National Guard troops are now pulling out of the city. The curfew was put in place on Tuesday, after protests over Freddie Gray's death turned violent.
Six police officers are facing criminal charges over the death, which has been ruled a homicide. They deny wrongdoing.
Gray was arrested on 12 April, and died a week la... | Baltimore has lifted an overnight curfew imposed after riots sparked by the death of a black man in custody. | 32573694 | Summarize the following news within 77 words:
National Guard troops are now pulling out of the city. The curfew was put in place on Tuesday, after protests over Freddie Gray's death turned violent.
Six police officers are facing criminal charges over the death, which has been ruled a homicide. They deny wrongdoing.
Gra... |
Quinn, 30, is available for Sunday's Scottish League Cup semi-final against Celtic.
He was on the bench in the Dons' third-round defeat by Hibernian but did not feature.
Following spells at Motherwell, Cardiff City and Doncaster Rovers, Quinn spent a season with County before joining Aberdeen last summer.
He has made m... | Defender Paul Quinn has rejoined Ross County on an 18-month contract after agreeing his release from Aberdeen. | 35409893 | Summarize the following news within 19 words:
Quinn, 30, is available for Sunday's Scottish League Cup semi-final against Celtic.
He was on the bench in the Dons' third-round defeat by Hibernian but did not feature.
Following spells at Motherwell, Cardiff City and Doncaster Rovers, Quinn spent a season with County befo... |
Petersen was still there at the close on 105, with captain Steven Croft on 34, as the Division One leaders ground out 298-3 from 96 overs in the day.
Teenager Haseeb Hameed fell 11 short of a second successive Championship ton on 89, while Luke Procter made 45.
But the unbroken century stand between Petersen and Croft ... | Alviro Petersen made his second County Championship century of the summer to spearhead a solid day's batting by Lancashire against Middlesex at Lord's. | 36626279 | Summarize the following news within 73 words:
Petersen was still there at the close on 105, with captain Steven Croft on 34, as the Division One leaders ground out 298-3 from 96 overs in the day.
Teenager Haseeb Hameed fell 11 short of a second successive Championship ton on 89, while Luke Procter made 45.
But the unbr... |
The emails confirmed the Trump camp's interest in receiving help from the Russian government to discredit opponent Hillary Clinton during the presidential campaign last year.
The Dow Jones was unchanged at 21,409.07 and the S&P 500 edged down 0.08% to 2,425.53.
The Nasdaq rose 0.3% to 6,193.3.
Wall Street has generally... | The US stock market closed on Tuesday about where it began, recovering after a flash of panic prompted by the release of emails from Donald Trump Jr. | 40573319 | Summarize the following news within 64 words:
The emails confirmed the Trump camp's interest in receiving help from the Russian government to discredit opponent Hillary Clinton during the presidential campaign last year.
The Dow Jones was unchanged at 21,409.07 and the S&P 500 edged down 0.08% to 2,425.53.
The Nasdaq r... |
Leaving the union would see prices rise and threaten jobs, the prime minister said, in a move seen as an attempt to reach out to Labour voters.
Writing in the Daily Mirror, he said leaving would be "a national error".
Meanwhile, more than 300 business figures and entrepreneurs have signed a letter in support of Brexit.... | The poorest and most vulnerable people in the UK would be hit hardest by the economic consequences of leaving the EU, David Cameron has warned. | 36299324 | Summarize the following news within 143 words:
Leaving the union would see prices rise and threaten jobs, the prime minister said, in a move seen as an attempt to reach out to Labour voters.
Writing in the Daily Mirror, he said leaving would be "a national error".
Meanwhile, more than 300 business figures and entrepren... |
But there are plenty of other options to choose from, including Olympic gold medals, world records and election to Parliament.
1979 - Three world records in 41 days
As a young middle distance runner, Sebastian Coe claimed a number of UK records and had already begun to show considerable talents as an athlete by 1979. B... | After being elected the new president of the IAAF, Lord Coe said taking the role was "probably the second biggest and most momentous occasion in my life" after the birth of his children. | 33986753 | Summarize the following news within 115 words:
But there are plenty of other options to choose from, including Olympic gold medals, world records and election to Parliament.
1979 - Three world records in 41 days
As a young middle distance runner, Sebastian Coe claimed a number of UK records and had already begun to sho... |
Kamdjo, 25, played in only five games for Forest Green last season, but made 33 appearances on loan at Boreham Wood.
He started his career with Reading, and had spells at Barnet and Salisbury before joining Rovers in 2014.
York were relegated from League Two last season after winning only seven league games. | York City have signed midfielder Clovis Kamdjo on a two-year contract following his release by National League rivals Forest Green Rovers in May. | 36685448 | Summarize the following news within 13 words:
Kamdjo, 25, played in only five games for Forest Green last season, but made 33 appearances on loan at Boreham Wood.
He started his career with Reading, and had spells at Barnet and Salisbury before joining Rovers in 2014.
York were relegated from League Two last season aft... |
The 32-year-old, who joined the Black Cats until the end of the season on 9 March, was given the ban after failing to pay money owed to a former agent.
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce said the club were "completely in the dark" over the dispute which started in July 2013.
"I'm massively disappointed like everyone else is... | Sunderland are set to terminate the contract of defender Emmanuel Eboue after he was suspended by Fifa from all football-related activity for one year. | 35933681 | Summarize the following news within 124 words:
The 32-year-old, who joined the Black Cats until the end of the season on 9 March, was given the ban after failing to pay money owed to a former agent.
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce said the club were "completely in the dark" over the dispute which started in July 2013.
"I... |
Gordon Thomson, 37, said he splashed two basins of water on Russell Findlay after the incident outside his home.
Mr Thomson also told the High Court in Glasgow that one of the accused, William Burns, 56, was at the scene.
Mr Burns and Alexander Porter, 48, deny attacking the paper's investigations editor in Glasgow on ... | A neighbour who came to the aid of a Scottish Sun journalist after he had acid thrown on him has told a court how his face began to blister afterwards. | 38534792 | Summarize the following news within 130 words:
Gordon Thomson, 37, said he splashed two basins of water on Russell Findlay after the incident outside his home.
Mr Thomson also told the High Court in Glasgow that one of the accused, William Burns, 56, was at the scene.
Mr Burns and Alexander Porter, 48, deny attacking t... |
More than 130 owners have reported overheating problems behind the glove-box area, some of which have resulted in fires.
Vauxhall is investigating the problem, but has not yet issued a full recall.
The affected model is the Zafira B. It is thought that 280,000 of them are currently on the road in the UK.
The alarm was ... | Carmaker Vauxhall is trying to contact hundreds of thousands of British drivers, over worries their Zafira models could catch fire. | 34603927 | Summarize the following news within 55 words:
More than 130 owners have reported overheating problems behind the glove-box area, some of which have resulted in fires.
Vauxhall is investigating the problem, but has not yet issued a full recall.
The affected model is the Zafira B. It is thought that 280,000 of them are c... |
LudoSport has opened its first academy teaching seven forms of combat from the Star Wars world using flexible blades mounted on weighted hilts.
The sport began eight years ago in Italy but has only just come to England with the first classes in Cheltenham.
Instructor Jordan Court said people were already "hooked".
The ... | Star Wars fans are being given the opportunity to become Jedi Knights and learn how to wield lightsabers in combat. | 29414253 | Summarize the following news within 55 words:
LudoSport has opened its first academy teaching seven forms of combat from the Star Wars world using flexible blades mounted on weighted hilts.
The sport began eight years ago in Italy but has only just come to England with the first classes in Cheltenham.
Instructor Jordan... |
The 68-year-old from Bournemouth died when his Vauxhall Astra hit a Nissan Juke on the A31 near Corfe Mullen.
The road, near the Coventry Arms pub, was closed for more than five hours after the crash happened at 13:20 BST.
The driver of the Nissan, a 49-year-old woman from Waterlooville, was seriously injured and airli... | A man has died in a crash involving two cars on one of Dorset's busiest routes. | 39582812 | Summarize the following news within 29 words:
The 68-year-old from Bournemouth died when his Vauxhall Astra hit a Nissan Juke on the A31 near Corfe Mullen.
The road, near the Coventry Arms pub, was closed for more than five hours after the crash happened at 13:20 BST.
The driver of the Nissan, a 49-year-old woman from ... |
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