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Man killed in ‘terrorist’ attack in London street

One person has died and at least two others have been wounded in a violent attack near a military training barracks in London. Police have not commented on whether it is…

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…
Man charged over deadly UK car bombing three decades ago

A man has been charged over a 1982 car bomb attack in central London which killed four soldiers. The Irish Republican Army (IRA) claimed responsibility for the Hyde Park blast…

Tornado survivors begin rebuilding homes and lives

Survivors of Monday's massive tornado which flattened the town of Moore in Oklahoma have been…
Lebanon: Spillover of violence from Syria

Anti-government fighters in Syria are continuing to clash with the army in the border town of…

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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…

Cannes we come in?
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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…
Life

Thrills in a tropical paradise

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

Science

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
Hi-tech

These days cameras tend to be omnipresent, especially at important moments in our lives. They…

Focusing on the future
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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…
Science

Flying with birds

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

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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…
basketball

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…
football

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…

hockey

Sweden win world title on home ice

Sweden won their ninth world title on home ice in Stockholm courtesy of a 5-1 demolition of surprise package Switzerland on Sunday. Switzerland…
football

Porto crowned champions

Porto maintained their stranglehold on the Portuguese topflight after clinching their 27th league title and third in a row following a 2-0 away win…