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Respectful Assange put through 'hell' at embassy, says former diplomat

Julian Assange was always respectful but went through "hell" in the Ecuadorian embassy as officials tried to "break him down", according to a former senior diplomat.
Murder of journalist Lyra McKee: CCTV released of suspected gunman

Video footage showing the moments before journalist Lyra McKee's death has been released by police in Northern Ireland.
House of horrors: Couple who tortured 12 of their children jailed for life

A US couple who starved and locked up 12 of their 13 children have been jailed for life.
Vive la difference! But would the UK react differently to its own Notre-Dame?
Extinction Rebellion: Police dismantle protesters' pink ship in Oxford Circus

Police have dismantled the pink ship in the centre of Oxford Circus which has been a focal point for climate change protesters this week.
Diane Abbott 'sorry' for drinking mojito on TfL train

Diane Abbott says she is "sincerely sorry for drinking on TfL" after a picture emerged of the Labour MP enjoying a cocktail on her commute.
As atheist China shuts churches, Christians pray in secret

In a run-down block of flats in north Beijing, up flights of bare concrete stairs, you can hear them singing hymns behind a closed door.
Adele splits from husband Simon Konecki after three years of marriage

Adele has split from her husband Simon Konecki, a representative for the star has said.
Six-year-old boy injured after shots fired at house in Wolverhampton

A six-year-old boy has been hurt after shots were fired at a house in Wolverhampton.
UK's first guide horse prepares for job by taking the Metro

The UK's first guide horse is almost ready to start his first job in London where he will help a partially-sighted woman who lives and works in the city.

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Libya warlord accused of using child soldiers to fight forces of UN-backed government

The UN-backed Libyan government is under siege from rebels led by General Khalifa Heftar.
House of horrors: Couple who tortured 12 of their children jailed for life

A US couple who starved and locked up 12 of their 13 children have been jailed for life.
Respectful Assange put through 'hell' at embassy, says former diplomat

Julian Assange was always respectful but went through "hell" in the Ecuadorian embassy as officials tried to "break him down", according to a former senior diplomat.
Baby who weighed same as a hamster home from hospital after five months

A baby who weighed just 9oz (258g) when he was born has left hospital after five months.

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says it is not about revenge for Man City on Saturday

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is determined to further derail Manchester City's season when the two clubs meet again on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Jarrell Miller clash with Anthony Joshua looks off after reports of second failed drugs test

Jarrell Miller has reportedly failed a second drugs test which looks set to end his hopes of facing Britain's Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden on June 1.
Championship round-up: Leeds suffer promotion blow, Bolton relegated

Leeds' automatic promotion hopes suffered a major setback as they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at home to 10-man Wigan.
League One round-up: Bradford relegated after defeat to Coventry

Bradford have been relegated to Sky Bet League Two for the first time since 2013.

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River Monsters to Dark Waters: How Jeremy Wade's extreme fishing got fans hooked

Biologist Jeremy Wade is back with a new show, Dark Waters, after nine seasons of fan favourite River Monsters.
Adele splits from husband Simon Konecki after three years of marriage

Adele has split from her husband Simon Konecki, a representative for the star has said.
Rare TV footage of some of the 60s' biggest music stars

Rare footage of The Beatles' only live performance on Top Of The Pops will be unveiled this weekend.
Trevor Nunn on Dame Judi Dench's naughty sense of humour

Dame Judi Dench and Sir Trevor Nunn go way back.
K-pop stars BTS become first Korean group to have number one album in UK

Boy band BTS have become the first Korean act to get to number one in the UK album chart.

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Debenhams CEO Sergio Bucher to leave troubled retailer

Debenhams has confirmed that its chief executive Sergio Bucher will step down this week, days after the troubled retailer entered into administration and was taken over by its lenders.
Terra Firma chief leaves after bust-up with tycoon Hands

The chief executive of Terra Firma Capital Partners, the buyout firm best known for its ill-fated ownership of the EMI record label, has stepped down after falling out with its billionaire founder.
Record £785m paid out by pet insurers as vet treatments get more sophisticated

A record £785m was paid out by pet insurers in 2018 as increasingly sophisticated treatments pushed up costs.
Brent Cross-owner faces‎ AGM pay revolt

The commercial property group which owns London's Brent Cross shopping centre is facing a bruising shareholder revolt this month over multi-million pound share awards to top executives.

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Weah fear as snakes drive Liberian president out of office

Liberia's president and African player of the century is being forced to work from home after two snakes were found in his office block.
Indian man cuts off his own finger in anger after voting for wrong party

An Indian man has cut off his own finger after accidentally voting for the wrong party in his country's election.
Tourists to be charged for driving on the 'Crookedest Street in the World'

The thousands of tourists who drive down San Francisco's famous crooked street each year could soon have to pay for the privilege.
Man sues parents for destroying his huge pornography collection

A US man is suing his parents after they destroyed his massive pornography collection, which he claims was worth $29,000 (£22,139).
Wanted man uses 'DIY escape route' to evade police in Leeds

Police are searching for a wanted man who evaded capture at his home by dropping into an escape route under the floor.
Neolithic dog's face reconstructed from skull unearthed on Orkney

The face of a dog that lived around 4,500 years ago has been reconstructed after a skull was found in an ancient burial mound.

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'Admit you were wrong': UKIP deputy calls for a U-turn over rape remark

A row has erupted at the centre of UKIP over one of the party's election candidates refusing to apologise for saying he "wouldn't even rape" a Labour MP.
UKIP's Gerard Batten dismisses Brexit Party as a 'vehicle' for Nigel Farage

UKIP's leader has dismissed Nigel Farage's Brexit Party, telling Sky News it is "not a proper political party".
Diane Abbott 'sorry' for drinking mojito on TfL train

Diane Abbott says she is "sincerely sorry for drinking on TfL" after a picture emerged of the Labour MP enjoying a cocktail on her commute.
Frustrated, confused: What Leave voters plan to do in the EU elections

The Kentish seaport of Ramsgate played an unwanted cameo role in the unfolding saga of Brexit.

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BNP and EDL among far-right groups banned by Facebook

The British National Party (BNP) and the English Defence League (EDL) are among a number of far-right groups that have been banned by Facebook.
Galaxy Fold: Samsung smartphones 'break' after just two days, reviewers claim

Examples of Samsung's new foldable smartphone have broken after just two days, according to reviewers.
Amazon to close its online store in China

Amazon has announced that it is closing its online store in China after struggling to gain a foothold in the world's most populous nation.
Pinterest shares close 28% up on NYSE trade debut

Social media website Pinterest ended its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange with shares up by almost a third , as it returned some much-needed faith in technology initial public offerings (IPOs) to Wall Street.