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MH370: Chinese Plane Spots "Suspicious" Objects

A Chinese plane searching for the missing Malaysia Airways MH370 flight has spotted “suspicious” objects floating in the Indian Ocean, according to state media. The Xinhua news agency reports that searchers found two “relatively big” objects, and “many white smaller

MH370: Chinese Plane Spots "Suspicious" Objects

Venice Votes for Independence from Italy

The people of Venice and its surrounding region have voted to split from Italy, with 89 percent favouring independence. The referendum, which took place online over a period of five days, saw a turnout of 73 percent, with just 11

Venice Votes for Independence from Italy

Major Revamp at BBC's £1bn New HQ Just 18 Months After Opening

BBC bosses have asked for a major make-over for their new London headquarters, even though they’ve only been open for 18 months. The £1 billion headquarters, known as New Broadcasting House (NBH), will get the revamp despite complaints from staff.

Major Revamp at BBC's £1bn New HQ Just 18 Months After Opening

Sharp Rise in Scarlet Fever Cases in England

The number of Scarlet Fever cases in England has jumped significantly, with a total of 3,584 new cases since September 2013. The research by Public Health England shows that the number of cases is a huge increase on the average

Sharp Rise in Scarlet Fever Cases in England

Still No Plane: MH370 Search Team Finds Nothing for Second Day

The search for debris that could be from the missing MH370 flight has been halted at nightfall after a second unsuccessful day. Several aircraft and ships have been searching an area of 8,880 square miles for pieces of debris that

Still No Plane: MH370 Search Team Finds Nothing for Second Day

Syrian Jihadis Use Video to Recruit British Fighters

A video on the Twitter account of Islamic State of Iraq and Sham (ISIS) showing British men joining Islamist fighters in Syria, saying that the “doors of Jihad are still open.” One of the men talks of bringing fellow Muslims

Syrian Jihadis Use Video to Recruit British Fighters

Turkey Blocks Twitter Over 'Conspiracy' Against Ruling Party

Turkey has blocked access to social networking site Twitter, with Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan saying he “does not care” what the international community thinks. The court order blocking the site comes just days before local elections, during a corruption scandal

Turkey Blocks Twitter Over 'Conspiracy' Against Ruling Party

Osborne's Approval Ratings Up Since Last Budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne presented this year’s budget with higher approval ratings than he had last year. Research from YouGov shows that the percentage of people who think he’s doing a good job has risen by 11 points

Osborne's Approval Ratings Up Since Last Budget

MH370: Debris Spotted Announce Australia

Australia has announced that it is investigating two large objects seen on satellite imagery that are potentially linked to the missing MH370 Malaysia Airways flight. The objects were spotting floating in the southern Indian Ocean, 1,550 miles southwest of Perth.

MH370: Debris Spotted Announce Australia

Cyber Attacks on Ukraine Government As Tensions Increase

Ukrainian government websites have been hit by a series of malware attacks as tensions with Russia have increased. TechWeekEurope reports that a number of sites in Ukraine have been hit by large Distributed Denial of Service (DDos) attacks, which involve

Cyber Attacks on Ukraine Government As Tensions Increase

'No Ukraine Invasion' Claims Report

Putin has gone as far as he needs to in Ukraine and has no plans to invade any more of its territory, it was claimed yesterday. The Ukrainian government has been exaggerating Russian troop movements in order to garner sympathy

'No Ukraine Invasion' Claims Report

Crimean Tatars 'To Be Forced Off Land'

Crimean Tatars are to be forced off their lands and relocated, according to Crimean Deputy Prime Minister Rustam Temirgaliyev. Russia’s official RIA Novosti news agency reports that Mr Temirgaliyev said in an interview that he wants to “regularise” the land

Crimean Tatars 'To Be Forced Off Land'

After Crimea Vote, Moldova's Transnistria Region Asks to Join Russia

Politicians in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria have asked the Russian parliament to allow their territory to join the Russian Federation. The region, also known as Trans-Dniester, forms the part of Moldova on the east bank of the Dniester river.

After Crimea Vote, Moldova's Transnistria Region Asks to Join Russia

Iranian Foreign Minister 'Boycotts Dinner' with Catherine Ashton

Iran’s foreign minister cancelled a dinner with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton over meetings she had with opposition activists, the Fars News Agency reports. The semi-official Iranian news outlet said that Mohammad Javad Zarif cancelled the scheduled dinner in

Iranian Foreign Minister 'Boycotts Dinner' with Catherine Ashton

George Galloway: Scottish Deputy First Minister is 'Thatcher in a Kilt'

George Galloway has launched a speaking tour of Scotland called “Just Say Naw” ahead of September’s independence referendum. Speaking at the Carnegie Hall in Dumfermline, the Bradford West MP made a series of humorous remarks about Nationalist politicians and addressed

George Galloway: Scottish Deputy First Minister is 'Thatcher in a Kilt'

Scarlett Johansson: 'No Regrets' Over SodaStream Gig

Scarlett Johansson has told a British newspaper that she has ‘no regrets’ over her decision to become a spokeswoman for the SodaStream company. Speaking to the Observer, the actress said she “stands behind” her decision to resign as a global

Scarlett Johansson: 'No Regrets' Over SodaStream Gig

Bulgaria 'Selling EU Citizenship for £150,000'

Bulgaria is effectively selling citizenship for £150,000, according to an investigation by undercover reporters for the Daily Telegraph. As Bulgaria is an EU state, anyone who acquires citizenship there is allowed to settle and work in any other EU country,

Bulgaria 'Selling EU Citizenship for £150,000'

Irish National Trust Boycott Debate with Climate Change Sceptic

The president of the Irish National Trust has refused to debate a leading sceptic of man-made global warming. Professor John Sweeney of ‘An Tasice, the Irish National Trust’, had been due to debate Dr Benny Peiser of the Global Warming

Irish National Trust Boycott Debate with Climate Change Sceptic

Derby Students Union Bans UKIP Due to 'Extremist Views'

UKIP have been banned from speaking to students at Derby University ahead of May’s European Elections after the Students Union failed to lift a rule prohibiting the party. The Express reports that the Union have not lifted the veto, despite

Derby Students Union Bans UKIP Due to 'Extremist Views'

Lib Dem Told Barman to 'Go Back to Your Own Country'

A Liberal Democrat councillor called a barman a ‘migrant’ and told him to go back to his own country in a drunken altercation at Charing Cross station. Cllr Stephen Fenwick pleaded guilty to racially aggravated assault, and was given a

Lib Dem Told Barman to 'Go Back to Your Own Country'

Convicted Terrorist Admits Trying to Use False ID

A convicted terrorist has to today admitted to trying to travel under a false ID. Nabeel Hussain was arrested at Stansted Airport on 23 September last year. He was allegedly trying to fly to Turkey under a false passport. On

Convicted Terrorist Admits Trying to Use False ID