The International Rugby Board are investigating South Africa's protest against the suspension of Bakkies Botha during Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions.
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Ten people are being questioned over the fatal shooting of a man in a shop, police said.
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The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is to investigate the collapse of MG Rover after a four-year probe into the Midlands carmaker's demise, it was reported.
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Inquiries into how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly are continuing.
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The Liberal Democrats are calling for an inquiry into whether the new head of MI6, Sir John Sawers, should be allowed to take up his post after his wife apparently published personal details on the Facebook website.
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FIFA committee member Franz Beckenbauer has tentatively backed England's World Cup bid, claiming the country could stage football's showpiece event "tomorrow".
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Britons should brace themselves for "much more changeable and considerably cooler" weather with rain at times over the next few weeks, weatherman John Kettley said.
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes Andrew Flintoff will put his latest brush with discipline aside to ruffle Australia.
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Public sector pay must be "fair" to private-sector employees facing a recession-fuelled squeeze on wages, Chancellor Alistair Darling said after a spending watchdog called for a freeze.
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A former Cabinet minister has warned that the debate over public spending needed to "deepen a little bit" because people expected honesty about future cuts.
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A Church of England bishop has urged homosexuals to "repent and be changed".
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Former Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has tipped Michael Owen to rebuild his career after sealing a surprise move to champions Manchester United.
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Steve Harmison's impressive performance against Australia this week has failed to earn him a place in England's squad for the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff.
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Iran has said it will release the eighth of nine British embassy employees detained in Tehran, Foreign Secretary David Miliband revealed.
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A Treasury White Paper on key reforms to financial regulation will be the highlight of the week, while a host of housebuilders will give their latest snapshot of the market.
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is plotting a football revolution in Europe after calling for the continent's biggest clubs to create a new 'Super League'.
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Two British service personnel have been killed in attacks in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.
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Former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is confident he will not be viewed as a traitor by the Old Trafford faithful if he completes a transfer to the club's cross-city rivals.
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Two British service personnel have been killed in a roadside blast in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.
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Australia coach Tim Nielsen says he would be confident in off-spinner Nathan Hauritz delivering the goods should the tourists decide to play him in the first Ashes Test against England at Cardiff starting on Wednesday.
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As hundreds of thousands of children anticipate their Sats results this week, teaching unions have claimed that up to a fifth of some results could still be inaccurate.
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Nearly one in three UK motorists want to see six-month driving bans for those using hand-held mobiles while at the wheel, a poll has revealed.
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The Liberal Democrats are calling for an inquiry into whether the new head of MI6, Sir John Sawers, should be allowed to take up his post after his wife apparently published personal details on the Facebook website.
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Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security".
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Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years".
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Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield kicked his side to a fourth successive win as the champions celebrated Keith Senior's 500th career appearance with a thrilling 43-30 win at Hull.
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Serena Williams outplayed sister Venus to win her third Wimbledon title - then expressed bemusement that winning a third grand slam title in 10 months will not be enough to take her to number one in the world.
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Andy Murray is "stuck playing defensive tennis" and needs to "change his mentality" to win grand slams.
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Roger Federer will walk out on to Wimbledon's Centre Court in a bid to win a record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title.
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As hundreds of thousands of children anticipate their Sats results this week, teaching unions have claimed that up to a fifth of some results could still be inaccurate.
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Nearly one in three UK motorists want to see six-month driving bans for those using hand-held mobiles while at the wheel, a poll has revealed.
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Inquiries into how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly are continuing.
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Filling parts of the Sahara desert with mirrors to create clean energy and making livestock behave like herds of wildebeest to lock in carbon are among a number of innovative proposals put forward to help tackle climate change.
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Video footage of Michael Jackson being interviewed by a lawyer about claims that he abused several young boys has been made public for the first time.
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Real terms pay cuts for public sector workers would be a "pain free" way to help Britain recover from the recession, the head of a public spending watchdog has said.
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Madonna has paid tribute to Michael Jackson as she described him as one of the greatest performers the world has ever known.
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Dr Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star's finances.
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Serena Williams celebrated her second Wimbledon title of the day after she and sister Venus won the women's doubles on Saturday evening.
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British and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has been cited for alleged dangerous play during the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
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Chancellor Alistair Darling has hit out at "kamikaze" bankers for damaging the British economy and said a shake-up to be unveiled next week would prevent a repeat.
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Investigators are examining how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly, officials said.
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A carnival atmosphere filled central London when more than half a million people took the the streets for the colour and flamboyance of the annual Pride festival.
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Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara got the better of Tour de France favourite Alberto Contador to triumph in the 15.5km time-trial first stage in the blistering Monaco sun on Saturday.
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History-maker Keith Senior helped Leeds take full advantage of St Helens' surprise defeat on Friday as they closed the gap between the two at the top of the table to two points courtesy of a thrilling 43-30 win at Hull.
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Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security".
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England are expected to follow the successful framework established in 2005 when they select their line-up for the first Ashes Test in Cardiff next Wednesday.
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Roger Federer admitted the pressure is back on as he attempts to claim a record 15th grand slam title in Sunday's Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick.
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Serena Williams won the battle for sibling supremacy in the women's Wimbledon final.
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The British and Irish Lions ended their tour of South Africa with a 28-9 victory over the Springboks in the third Test.
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Overseas aid is to be rebranded in a bid to raise public awareness at home and abroad and help maintain support for spending during the downturn, the Government said.
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Serena Williams landed her third Wimbledon title in fine style as she proved too strong for sister Venus in the final.
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Sea The Stars stamped his class on the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park with a thrilling success.
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Five of the six victims who perished when a blaze ripped through their tower block have been named by police.
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South Africa's players made a protest in support of banned Springboks lock Bakkies Botha in Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions at Ellis Park.
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Doubts may have been expressed about the wisdom of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson signing Michael Owen but the two men themselves are convinced the deal will be a success.
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The mother of a child who died from a suspected methadone overdose has been charged with poisoning her daughter, police said.
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London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display.
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The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending.
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Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said.
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The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security".
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St Helens scrum-half Sean Long is expected to be out for around eight weeks after confirmation the player has broken his jaw.
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Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee.
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Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday said the £80million Real Madrid paid for him is a "fair price" and he is delighted to be the most expensive player in the world.
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Labour former minister Doug Henderson is to quit the Commons at the next General Election, he has announced.
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The Prime Minister will welcome equality rights campaigners to Downing Street before the annual Pride march through central London.
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North Korea has fired six missiles off its eastern coast, South Korean officials have said.
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Andy Flower believes he could have finished Andrew Flintoff's career if he had over-reacted to the all-rounder's errant start to the Ashes summer.
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Six people, including three young children, were killed in a blaze which ripped through a block of flats, emergency services said.
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Ravi Bopara is confident his inexperience as a Test number three batsman will not be exposed by Australia when he steps out for his first Ashes Test in Cardiff next week.
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Kenny Dalglish is to return to Liverpool, with manager Rafael Benitez instrumental in the Scot's appointment at Anfield.
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Described as "unbeatable" and "the best" by many of cycling's luminaries ahead of his third Tour de France, Mark Cavendish will begin his bid for the fabled green jersey in Monaco on Saturday.
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Andy Murray insists he will not dwell on his defeat to Andy Roddick despite going out of Wimbledon one step away from the final.
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Andy Murray was tipped to become a multiple grand slam winner of the future as he tried to come to terms with the disappointment of missing out on the Wimbledon final.
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Serena Williams will attempt to complete a hat-trick of victories over Venus when the sisters meet in the women's final at Wimbledon for the fourth time on Saturday.
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is "deeply disappointed" after the Burma junta rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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The 10 most affordable seaside towns in England and Wales are all in the north of the country, research has shown.
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Creating a new coal plant in Kent could lead to 100,000 more people in the developing world losing their water supply during dry seasons, it has been claimed.
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North Korea has fired three missiles off its eastern coast, according to South Korean reports, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday.
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New Manchester United striker Michael Owen insists he is fighting fit and his injury-plagued past should not be a concern.
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Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets.
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The Foreign Office is defending British Embassy staff in Iran against threats to put them on trial for alleged involvement in anti-government protests.
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North Korea has reportedly fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast.
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Officials are spending an average of just 11 minutes checking visa applications from Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Tories have claimed.
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Margaret Thatcher's famous budget rebate "victory" in Europe 25 years ago was actually a defeat which left her broken and in tears, it has been claimed.
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Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets.
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BT employees have been offered the chance of long-term holidays if they agree to huge pay cuts, the company said tonight.
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The number of pensioners being declared bankrupt has soared by 164% during the past five years, research has shown.
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A fire in a block of flats left has six people dead, including three children.
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Stefan Ratchford touched down twice and was inspirational throughout as struggling Salford recorded a famous 20-10 victory over engage Super League leaders St Helens.
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Two children have died after a fire ripped through a tower block in south London, emergency services have said.
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British hopes for a home-grown Wimbledon champion have been crushed after Andy Murray crashed out of the tournament.
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Around 25 people are feared trapped in a block of flats after a fire swept through the building.
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Andy Murray's dream of reaching the Wimbledon final was crushed by Andy Roddick in a dramatic semi-final.
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Paul Ince has returned to MK Dons for his second spell as manager little more than a year after leaving for Blackburn, the club have announced.
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The clamour for tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial has begun - but the singer's British fans will be left disappointed.
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We’ve teamed up with Fudges and Taste of Birmingham to give five lucky people the chance to win a hamper of award-winning sweet and savoury biscuits along with a pair of tickets to the show.
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A Birmingham business legend whose company helped build the NEC has passed away after a long illness.
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Andy Murray's Wimbledon dream was shattered as he lost in four sets to Andy Roddick in the semi-finals.
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Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United.
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Andy Murray has been beaten by Andy Roddick in the men's singles semi-final at Wimbledon.
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