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USA Gymnastics chief resigns over coach furore: official
USA Gymnastics chief resigns over coach furore: official
USA Gymnastics chief executive Kerry Perry has resigned after just nine months, a statement said Tuesday, dealing another blow to the embattled governing body as it struggles to rebuild
Read More... France beat Croatia to win World Cup after Moscow thriller
France beat Croatia to win World Cup after Moscow thriller
France won their second World Cup 20 years after their maiden triumph on Sunday, seeing off a dogged and desperate Croatia side who refused to lie down in one of the most electrifying
Read More... Cult of Gareth Southgate grows, England World Cup fever mounts
Cult of Gareth Southgate grows, England World Cup fever mounts
England is basking in unexpected World Cup success as coach Gareth Southgate is elevated to national hero status, cathedral organs belt out football anthems and the country prepares to
Read More... Neymar on target as Brazil ease into World Cup quarter-finals
Neymar on target as Brazil ease into World Cup quarter-finals
Brazil cruised into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday as goals from Neymar and substitute Roberto Firmino gave them a 2-0 victory over Mexico to stay on course for a
Read More... Neymar to make World Cup bow as Germany launch campaign
Neymar to make World Cup bow as Germany launch campaign
Neymar makes his World Cup bow on Sunday as five-time winners Brazil kick off their quest for redemption while defending champions Germany launch their bid for back-to-back titles.
Read More... Zidane's place in pantheon of great coaches secure as Real win again
Zidane's place in pantheon of great coaches secure as Real win again
Considered one of the all-time greats as a player, Zinedine Zidane was lauded with similar respect as a manager on Sunday after making more Champions League history with Real Madrid.
Read More... Fans return 1,000 tickets as Champions League price hikes spell misery
Fans return 1,000 tickets as Champions League price hikes spell misery
Real Madrid fans have returned 1,000 tickets for Saturday's Champions League final against Liverpool as spiralling accommodation and travel costs deter supporters from travelling to Kiev.
Read More... FA confirm shock offer to buy historic Wembley Stadium
FA confirm shock offer to buy historic Wembley Stadium
The Football Association said Thursday they have received an offer to buy iconic Wembley stadium in a shock move that increases the chances of an NFL team taking up permanent
Read More... Chelsea's Alonso charged with violent conduct by FA
Chelsea's Alonso charged with violent conduct by FA
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after an incident during the Premier League match against relegation-threatened Southampton.
Read More... Chelsea win solidifies Spurs' status as London's leading lights
Chelsea win solidifies Spurs' status as London's leading lights
In the time it took Tottenham Hotspur to register their first league win at Stamford Bridge since 1990, Chelsea had won 22 trophies.
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Darwin's 'strangest animal ever' finds a family
Charles Darwin, Mr. Evolution himself, didn't know what to make of the fossils he saw in Patagonia so he sent them to his friend, the renowned paleontologist Richard Owen. Owen was stumped too....Read More... -
Bear bone discovery re-writes human history in Ireland
Analysis of a bear bone found in an Irish cave has provided evidence of human existence in Ireland 2,500 years earlier than previously thought, academics announced Sunday. For decades, the earliest...Read More... -
Game over? Computer beats human champ in strategy challenge
In a milestone for artificial intelligence, a computer has beaten a human champion at a strategy game that requires "intuition" rather than brute processing power to prevail, its makers said Wednesday. Dubbed...Read More... -
Your tablet screen is brought to you with the aid of ... carrots
This Christmas, as consumers around the world hope Santa will give them a smartphone, TV or tablet computer, few people know that the lowly carrot inspired the liquid crystals at the core of such...Read More... -
Plague may have sickened humans far earlier than thought
The plague wiped out millions of people beginning in the sixth century and through medieval times, but a study Thursday suggests the illness may have existed thousands of years earlier. A DNA...Read More... -
After 100 years, Einstein's theory stands test of time
Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and his revolutionary hypothesis has withstood the test of time, despite numerous expert attempts to find flaws. "Einstein...Read More... -
New Zealand to create massive marine sanctuary
New Zealand unveiled plans to create a South Pacific marine sanctuary the size of France, saying it would protect one of the world's most pristine ocean environments. Prime Minister John Key on...Read More... -
Climate negotiators 'frustrated' over snail's paceDiplomats tasked with forging a climate rescue pact expressed frustration Wednesday over the lagging progress, with only seven negotiating days left until a Paris conference which must seal the...Read More...
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Overweight in midlife may speed up Alzheimer's: studyBeing overweight at the age of 50 may speed the onset of Alzheimer's disease in old age, a study in the journal Molecular Psychiatry said Tuesday. A statistical comparison showed that every...Read More...
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Aspirin reduces bowel cancer risk in obese patients: studyBeing overweight more than doubles the risk of bowel cancer in people with a certain gene disorder, but a regular dose of aspirin can reverse the trend, a study found. The international study,...Read More...
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Culture
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Eiffel Tower strike ends after deal to tackle long waits
The Eiffel Tower plans to test a new access policy for visitors after management reached a deal to end a strike by workers complaining of "monstrous" waits at the Paris landmark.Read More... -
Snooker: Ronnie 'Rocket' O'Sullivan fuels speculation over missing worlds
Mercurial snooker legend Ronnie 'Rocket' O'Sullivan hinted on Saturday (Dec 30) he could eschew the chance of a sixth world title, describing the tournament as his least favourite.Read More... -
UK police probe second Kevin Spacey allegation: report
British police are investigating Hollywood star Kevin Spacey over a second allegation of sexual assault, the Press Association news agency reported on Wednesday.Read More... -
Builders find lost archbishops in London crypt
The remains of five archbishops of Canterbury have been accidentally discovered by builders in a hidden tomb beneath a London church, site developers said yesterday. Some 20 lead coffins were discovered...Read More... -
First gay British art exhibition opens in London
The first major retrospective of gay British art opens this week at the Tate Britain gallery in London, featuring a portrait of Oscar Wilde next to his prison cell door. "Queer British Art 1861-1967"...Read More... -
London Fashion Week brings Brexit worries to the catwalks
The British fashion industry kicked off its seasonal showcase Friday urging the government not to damage a thriving sector by cutting immigration and trade ties with the EU after Brexit. "Fashion...Read More... -
London needs new concert hall: Simon Rattle
British conductor Simon Rattle on Tuesday called for a new concert hall in London to make the city more competitive on the international music scene, as he takes up his baton at the London Symphony...Read More... -
Math explored in new London gallery by Zaha Hadid
London's Science Museum called upon the genius of late architect Zaha Hadid for the “huge challenge” of bringing life to its new gallery dedicated to mathematics, which opens on Thursday.
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Design Museum turns old London icon into new global hub
From Walkmans to iPhones and classic cars to robotic arms, London's new Design Museum will offer a journey through the world of contemporary design when it opens its doors to the public next week. The...Read More...
Designer Stella McCartney unveils first menswear collection
Fashion designer Stella McCartney unveiled her first menswear collection on Thursday at London's famous Abbey Road recording studio, where she promised men a more free and fun wardrobe. McCartney...Read More...
A vision of America: Bob Dylan's London art show
Bob Dylan, music legend and Nobel laureate, is also a prolific painter whose works depicting the landscapes and culture of the United States are now the focus of a major London exhibition. Around...Read More...
Bocelli Sings at Launch of Kuwait Culture Center
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performed Monday at the launch of a huge cultural center in Kuwait which includes a 2,000-seat opera house, the first in the oil-rich Gulf state.
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'Virtual orchestra' in London lets music fans experience being on stage
"You are sitting in the front row of the orchestra with the principal conductor Salonen conducting you," Luke Ritchie, the Philharmonia Orchestra's head of digital, told AFP. "We wanted you to hear...Read More...
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UK News
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Ebony and ecstasy for young riders in London haven
The gentle neighing of horses, some chewing on fodder, some being saddled as trains trundle past sounds like an idyllic rural scene in England -- this...31 July 2018Read More... -
Sainsbury’s Nine Elms announces new charity partnership for 2018, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Following a successful year working with Tooting and Balham Sea Cadets, Sainsbury’s Nine Elms is now pleased to reveal their new charity partner...29 July 2018Read More... -
UK to refuse Brexit bill without trade deal, says minister
Britain will only pay its EU divorce bill if the bloc agrees the framework for a future trade deal, the new Brexit Secretary warned in an interview...22 July 2018Read More... -
Ex-minister backs new Brexit vote as eurosceptics pressure May
British Prime Minister Theresa May drew fire from all sides Monday over her Brexit strategy as a former minister described it as a "fudge" and called...16 July 2018Read More... -
UK publishes Brexit plan that sparked rebellion
The British government on Thursday published its long-awaited Brexit blueprint aimed at restarting stalled talks with the European Union, only for...12 July 2018Read More... -
UK readies new Brexit offer as Jaguar issues dire warning
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover on Thursday became the latest company to warn that new trade barriers with Europe could imperil thousands of jobs and billions...05 July 2018Read More... -
British PM faces Brexit showdown with pro-EU rebels
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a showdown with her pro-EU MPs on Wednesday over parliament's role in the final Brexit deal, which could influence...20 June 2018Read More... -
Sainsbury’s Nine Elms launches search for new local charity partner for 2018
Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year scheme is back for the tenth year and the Sainsbury’s...21 May 2018Read More... -
Protests in London as Erdogan visits
Free speech protestors and Kurdish campaigners rallied outside Downing Street on Tuesday ahead of a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip...15 May 2018Read More... -
British PM picks new interior minister after resignation blow
British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a new interior minister on Monday charged with clearing up a scandal over moves to deport elderly legal...30 April 2018Read More...
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Prince William and Kate name baby son Louis
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate have named their baby son Louis, royal officials said Friday, prompting online comments on popular culture...27 April 2018Read More... -
Britain's Prince Charles voices 'great joy' at new royal baby
Prince Charles voiced his joy Tuesday (April 24) at the arrival of his third grandchild, as Britain waited to discover what Prince William and his wife...25 April 2018Read More... -
New son for Britain's Prince William and Kate
Kate, the wife of Prince William, gave birth to a baby boy on Monday, the couple's third child who is fifth in line to the British throne.23 April 2018Read More... -
Keitany aiming for Radcliffe world record in London
Kenya's Mary Keitany will look to achieve a "lifetime goal" when she tries to topple Paula Radcliffe as the quickest woman ever to run a marathon with...19 April 2018Read More... -
'I can't be illegal!': Windrush Britons haunted by deportation threat
Half a century after emigrating to Britain, Anthony Bryan decided it was time to go abroad. But the decision set off a bureaucratic nightmare that saw...18 April 2018Read More...
World News
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US-Canada going to the wire in NAFTA talks
Canada and the United States were set to go down to the wire Friday to reach a deal overhauling the North American Free Trade Agreement.31 August 2018Read More...
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Greece hails new post-bailout chapter but concerns remain
Greece turned a page on eight years of spending cuts and three straight international bailouts on Monday but experts warned that the country's economic...20 August 2018Read More...
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Turkey says will respond if US imposes more sanctions
Turkey on Friday threatened to respond if Washington levied further sanctions over the detention of an American pastor which has sparked a diplomatic...17 August 2018Read More...
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Aquarius ship arrives in Malta after migrant-sharing deal
The Aquarius rescue ship arrived in Malta on Wednesday after EU countries thrashed out a deal to take in the 141 migrants onboard, defusing another...15 August 2018Read More... -
Saudi expels Canadian envoy, recalls its own over 'interference'
Saudi Arabia said Monday it was expelling the Canadian ambassador and recalling its envoy while freezing all new trade, in retaliation for Ottawa's...06 August 2018Read More... -
US, EU to 'immediately resolve' steel, aluminum tariffs: Mnuchin
The United States and the European Union will "immediately resolve" their dispute over US steel and aluminum tariffs and subsequent EU counter-measures,...26 July 2018Read More...
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Archaeologists lead Western Wall check-up after stone fall
A huge stone that fell from Jerusalem's Western Wall, barely missing a worshipper, was removed Wednesday as experts took the incident as a sign from...25 July 2018Read More... -
Chinese president calls latest pharma scare "vile"
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday described a vaccine safety scandal as "vile" and "shocking" as police opened a criminal investigation into...23 July 2018Read More... -
Google hit with record-breaking EU fine
The EU hit Google with its biggest ever fine Wednesday, imposing a 4.34 billion euro ($5 billion) penalty on the US tech giant for illegally abusing...18 July 2018Read More... -
Mining giant Glencore says facing US corruption probe
Mining giant Glencore said Tuesday that it was being probed by the United States in a corruption investigation linked to its business in Nigeria,...03 July 2018Read More... -
Malta says migrants on board Lifeline rescue ship mainly Sudanese
Maltese authorities said Thursday the migrants on board the rescue ship Lifeline, which docked in Malta after nearly a week stranded at sea, were mainly...28 June 2018Read More... -
Malta to accept stranded migrant ship if EU states help
Malta said Tuesday it would only allow a stranded rescue ship carrying over 200 migrants to dock if other EU states agreed to take in some of those...26 June 2018Read More... -
Turkey's Erdogan fetes poll triumph, opposition troubled
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday celebrated winning five more years in office with sweeping new powers after a decisive election victory, as...25 June 2018Read More... -
Macron meets Italy PM as migrant crisis splits Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron met Italy's new premier Giuseppe Conte Friday to try to patch up relations after sparks flew between the two countries...15 June 2018Read More...
Media
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Facebook uncovers political influence campaign ahead of midterms
Facebook said Tuesday it had shut down more than 30 fake pages and accounts involved in what appeared to be a "coordinated" attempt to sway public...31 July 2018Read More... -
Pakistan ex-PM Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption
Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison by a corruption court in Islamabad Friday, lawyers...06 July 2018Read More... -
Prosecutor charges Netanyahu's wife with fraud: justice ministry
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara was charged on Thursday with fraud and breach of trust after a long police probe into allegations...21 June 2018Read More... -
Italy moves into new territory after populist government formally takes reins
Italy's new government officially took the reins of the eurozone's third largest economy Wednesday after a decisive victory in the country's chamber...06 June 2018Read More... -
Anti-Kremlin financier Browder briefly detained in Spain
A British financier turned anti-Kremlin crusader who used to be the boss of late anti-corruption Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky was briefly detained...30 May 2018Read More... -
USA Gymnastics apologizes in Congress for sex abuse scandal
The new head of USA Gymnastics apologized before Congress on Wednesday for the "despicable" sexual abuse of Olympic gymnasts by disgraced team doctor...23 May 2018Read More... -
EU court upholds curbs on bee-killing pesticide
A top European Union court on Thursday upheld the ban on three insecticides blamed for killing off bee populations, dismissing cases brought by chemicals...17 May 2018Read More...