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Panorama censured for privacy breach

May 7, 2013 - 11:09am
A Panorama programme on gambling addiction infringed a participant's privacy by rendering him identifiable, broadcasting watchdog Ofcom rules.

UK should quit EU, says Lord Lawson

May 7, 2013 - 11:08am
Ex-Chancellor Lord Lawson calls for the UK to leave the European Union - but Downing Street says the PM remains confident his renegotiation strategy "will deliver results".

Gerrard to have shoulder surgery

May 7, 2013 - 11:04am
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is to have an operation on a recurrent shoulder problem this week.

Colombian fake nuns carried cocaine

May 7, 2013 - 10:51am
Police in Colombia arrest three women disguised as nuns allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the tourist island of San Andres.

VIDEO: 'Nuns' arrested for smuggling cocaine

May 7, 2013 - 10:47am
Police say they have arrested three women dressed as nuns who were trying to smuggle cocaine hidden under their habits through the Colombian island of San Andres.

Libyan minister retracts resignation

May 7, 2013 - 10:41am
Libya's Defence Minister Mohammed al-Barghathi withdraws his offer to resign, after saying he was stepping down over the siege of two ministries.

Asian sales boost Carlsberg profits

May 7, 2013 - 10:32am
Danish brewer Carlsberg returns to profit in the first quarter of the year, helped by strong sales growth in Asia.

Benitez hints at Mourinho return

May 7, 2013 - 9:58am
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez adds to the speculation over Jose Mourinho's possible return to Stamford Bridge.

HSBC profits surge as bad loans fall

May 7, 2013 - 9:57am
HSBC almost doubles pre-tax profits to $8.4bn (£5.4bn) in the first three months of 2013 after trading conditions in the bank's key markets improve.

SPL agrees league reform package

May 7, 2013 - 9:46am
Scottish Premier League clubs unanimously agree on a package of measures that would deliver a merged league body for next season.

'Lost' old masters arrive back in UK

May 7, 2013 - 9:17am
Houghton Hall in Norfolk is to exhibit a collection of lost masterpieces that are back in Britain after 234 years.

VIDEO: 'The moment no-one thought could happen'

May 7, 2013 - 8:37am
Three young women who disappeared a decade ago or more have been found alive in the US state of Ohio, police say.

Extend migrants' benefits says EU

May 7, 2013 - 8:31am
The European Commission will unveil plans on Wednesday to extend the length of time home states must support their own citizens seeking work in other EU countries.

Schurrle closes in on Chelsea switch

May 7, 2013 - 8:14am
Andre Schurrle closes on Chelsea move as Bayer Leverkusen say they think he has signed a pre-contract deal with the Blues.

Missing US women found after decade

May 7, 2013 - 8:08am
Three young women who vanished about a decade ago in the US state of Ohio are found alive in a house in Cleveland - three brothers have been arrested.

VIDEO: Hollywood stars embrace inner punk

May 7, 2013 - 8:03am
Hollywood stars embraced the punk theme at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Six charged over Burma monk's death

May 7, 2013 - 7:57am
Six Muslim men are charged in Burma over the death of a Buddhist monk during an outbreak of religious violence in March.

'Kill cord' key to boat deaths probe

May 7, 2013 - 7:30am
Police investigating the deaths of a father and his daughter in a speedboat crash say a "kill cord" device is a key focus.

Queen to miss Commonwealth meeting

May 7, 2013 - 7:03am
For the first time since 1973 the Queen will not attend the Commonwealth heads of government meeting this year, with Prince Charles going in her place.

Youssou Ndour awarded Polar Prize

May 7, 2013 - 7:00am
Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour and Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho are named the recipients of this year's Polar Music Prize.