Iconic painting vandalised in France
French police detain a woman who defaced an iconic Delacroix painting, Liberty Leading The People, at a regional branch of the Louvre Museum.
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In pictures: Footballers go postal
Royal Mail celebrates 150th anniversary of rules of football
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China rejects Japan radar allegation
China's Defence Ministry denies Japanese allegations that its navy ships twice put a radar lock on Japanese military vessels last month.
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'Closest' dinosaur extinction date
Scientists at Glasgow University take part in research to establish more accurately when and how dinosaurs became extinct.
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Ex-US President Bush emails hacked
A computer hacker steals personal emails and photographs belonging to former US President George H W Bush and his family, US media report.
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Tunisia to bury murdered leader
Tunisia prepares to bury opposition politician Chokri Belaid, amid a general strike and huge tension surrounding his assassination.
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Ferdinand talk irritates Hodgson
England coach Roy Hodgson refuses to comment on a possible England return for Rio Ferdinand.
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Name of Armagh crash victim released
The man who died in a car crash in County Armagh was John Hillis, 65, from Poyntzpass.
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Two killed as stolen car crashes
Two people are killed when a stolen Audi hits several other vehicles in Salford, Greater Manchester.
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Minister quits over gay colleagues
The minister of an Aberdeen church and its members leave the Church of Scotland in protest over the appointment of gay ministers.
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In pictures: Exotic orchids
Exotic orchids at Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew
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EU Budget - when is a cut not a cut
When is a cut not a cut, says Nick Robinson
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Notes reveal UK wine diplomacy
Wine deemed harshly acidic was served during a US state visit, while the government's finest Armagnac is thought best reserved for "use with European guests", a report reveals.
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Stamp of approval for football hero
Legendary footballer John Charles features on a new set of postage stamps celebrating 150 years of the Football Association.
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Apple sued by activist shareholder
An activist shareholder is demanding Apple share out more of its $137bn (£87bn) cash pile to its investors.
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Skin 'may restore' diseased MS brain
It may be possible to use a patient's own skin to repair the damage caused by multiple sclerosis, which is currently incurable say researchers.
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VIDEO: The politics of the EU red carpet
BBC political correspondent Iain Watson explains how European Union leaders know exactly which microphone to find when they arrive on the red carpet at summits.
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Talking to Shergar's kidnappers
Racing journalist Derek Thompson recalls how he was summoned from his bed to try to free the wonder horse, Shergar.
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UK 'lags behind' on DNA forensics
Cross-border co-operation on terrorism and crime will be compromised unless the UK updates the technology it uses for DNA profiling, experts warn.
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Beauty spot wind farm gets go-ahead
Updated plans for a controversial wind farm at a beauty spot near Swansea are approved by councillors, nearly a year after the original project was blocked by the appeal court.
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