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18 May 2013

Moon Rocked By Biggest Meteorite Explosion
Moon Rocked By Biggest Meteorite Explosion

A meteorite has slammed into the surface of the Moon, creating a flash of light so bright it could be seen...

UKIP Scores Record Poll High Of 19%
UKIP Scores Record Poll High Of 19%

Support for the UK Independence Party has reached a record 19% according to the latest opinion poll.

Roberto Mancini Thanks Fans With Full-Page Ad
Roberto Mancini Thanks Fans With Full-Page Ad

Sacked Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has taken out a newspaper advert to say goodbye to the club's...

Plane Makes Landing With Undercarriage Ablaze
Plane Makes Landing With Undercarriage Ablaze

The landing gear of a Boeing 737 operated by UTair has burst into flames shortly before landing at Vnukovo...

Colombia Thief Hit By Bus Has Miracle Escape
Colombia Thief Hit By Bus Has Miracle Escape

A Colombian thief botched his getaway by running into the path of a bus after stealing a woman's mobile phone...

Backpacker Dies After Drinking 'Poison Gin'
Backpacker Dies After Drinking 'Poison Gin'

A British backpacker has died after apparently drinking poisoned gin during a trip around south-east Asia.

North Korea Fires Three More Missiles
North Korea Fires Three More Missiles

North Korea has fired three short-range missiles from its east coast, according to the South's defence...

17 May 2013

Eurovision: Can Tyler Beat Favourites Denmark?
Eurovision: Can Tyler Beat Favourites Denmark?

To have a chance of winning this year's Eurovision Song Contest, British hope Bonnie Tyler will have to...

Texas Fertiliser Blast: Arson Not Ruled Out
Texas Fertiliser Blast: Arson Not Ruled Out

Investigations into a deadly blast at a Texas fertiliser plant have failed to identify a cause.

18 May 2013

Teachers Vote Against Gove's School Reforms
Teachers Vote Against Gove's School Reforms

Headteachers have declared they have no confidence in the Government's education policies after a union boss...

17 May 2013

Madeleine McCann: New Suspects Identified
Madeleine McCann: New Suspects Identified

Police have identified a number of suspects in the case of missing Madeleine McCann, Scotland Yard has...

Trains Collide In Connecticut: Dozens Hurt
Trains Collide In Connecticut: Dozens Hurt

Up to 60 people were taken to hospital after a collision between two US commuter trains serving New York City.

18 May 2013

Tourists Abandon Syria Amid Ongoing Conflict
Tourists Abandon Syria Amid Ongoing Conflict

At the ancient Syrian archaeological site of Ugarit staff are preparing for the summer tourist season in the...

17 May 2013

Cannes Film Festival: Arrest After Gun Scare
Cannes Film Festival: Arrest After Gun Scare

A man has been arrested after firing a starting pistol at the Cannes Film Festival, sending actors Christoph...

18 May 2013

Aimee Copeland: Amputee Gets Bionic Hands
Aimee Copeland: Amputee Gets Bionic Hands

A woman who lost both her hands, left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease has been...

Jury's Still Out On Electronic Cigarettes
Jury's Still Out On Electronic Cigarettes

A way to stop smoking, or an encouragement to start?

17 May 2013

Alexander Litvinenko Inquest May Be Scrapped
Alexander Litvinenko Inquest May Be Scrapped

The inquest into the death of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko could be scrapped and replaced with a public...

16 May 2013

Father Pays Tribute To 'Beautiful' Daughter
Father Pays Tribute To 'Beautiful' Daughter

The father of a toddler who was found dead at a house in Oxfordshire has paid tribute to his "uniquely...

17 May 2013

April: Bridger Was 'Upset' Over Benefit Loss
April: Bridger Was 'Upset' Over Benefit Loss

Mark Bridger told police he was feeling upset and emotional in the moments before April Jones went missing...

Stoke City Investigate Pig's Head 'Prank'

Stoke City FC have launched an investigation into a bizarre incident involving a pig's head in a player's...

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