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Brutal London killing sparks security alert

A man has died in a suspected terror attack in London sparking a national security alert. The victim was hacked to death by two assailants who were then shot by police. British…

Man questioned over Boston bombings killed by FBI agent

The FBI says one of its agents has shot and killed a man, who turned violent while being questioned about the Boston Marathon bombings. He was reported to be 27-year-old Ibragim…
Tempers flare in Kiev council election row

A fight broke out inside the Kiev City Council building when Ukrainian opposition MPs tried to enter the chamber to demand fresh local elections. A date for a new poll should…

Pussy Riot member goes on hunger strike in Russia

A jailed member of Russia's Pussy Riot punk band is said to have gone on hunger strike. Maria…
Freed hostages prompt security issues in Sinai

The release of seven security men by their kidnappers in Sinai has prompted Egypt's president…

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Could the EU eventually have one army?

"How about one European army? I can see at least two benefits for EU member states: you can cut defence spending and…
Ireland branded ‘tax haven’ ahead of EU summit on tax evasion

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Director's Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival is an opportunity to find out what undiscovered…

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A new branch of the famous Parisian art museum, the Louvre, opened earlier this year in the quiet…

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Seventh day of Cannes Film Festival

The seventh day is traditionally one of rest, but not on the Croisette in Cannes. Halfway through the 66th…
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Thrills in a tropical paradise

The Philippines is an archipelago made up of more than 7000 islands – the most popular is Boracay. This small…

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Insects have a wide field of view and are acutely sensitive to motion. Their eyes are made up of…

It’s a bug’s eye
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These days cameras tend to be omnipresent, especially at important moments in our lives. They…

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Deep inside the brain

The brain controls our thinking, feelings and movements and a new exhibition in southern France aims to…
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Flying with birds

In France, ornithologist Christian Moullec pilots his microlight, flying with a flock of birds. He has spent…

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FC Malaga Coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that he will quit his Spanish team at the end of the season after two-and-a-half years in charge…
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Safest Winter Games

Sochi Winter Olympic organisers say authorities will ensure security at the ''highest possible level.'' A deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon in…
football

City’s owners strike out in America to launch second NY soccer club

There seems to be no end to the moneymaking possibilities of sport, and now the owners of Manchester City have decided England isn't big enough for…
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Olympiakos’ Euroleague win lifts country’s spirit

It has only been done three times before but Olympiakos have returned to Greece still Euroleague champions, defending their title in style and…

football

Mixed Madrid feelings for Mourinho

What Jose Mourinho wants Jose Mourinho usually gets, but be careful what you wish for. The Spanish press has heaped it on the Portugueses' head even…
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Real Madrid announce Mourinho exit

The managerial musical chairs continues in the world of football as Real Madrid announced on Monday that coach Jose Mourinho will leave the European…