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William Hague resigns as Cameron shuffles pack

2:27am BST

LONDON - Foreign Secretary William Hague announced his surprise resignation on Monday night ahead of a closely-fought national election next May as part of Prime Minister David Cameron's biggest ever reshuffle of top government jobs.

Retail sales growth slows sharply in June - BRC

12:04am BST

LONDON, - British retail sales growth slowed in June to one of its weakest rates in three years, possibly in response to fears of higher interest rates, industry figures showed on Tuesday, adding to recent lacklustre economic data.

German fans celebrate after a public viewing of the 2014 Brazil World Cup final match against Argentina, at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
World Cup

World Cup: the winners, the losers ....

To the winners the spoils .... Germany's victory against Argentina means it's now a 'four-star' nation, with Chancellor Angela Merkel seen by many as the team's 'twelfth man'. But who are the other big winners and losers from the 2014 World Cup? Hayley Platt reports.  Video 

An emergency responder walks on a road near fire engines working to put a fire after a blast in the Wuse 2 neighbourhood of Abuja, June 25, 2014. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde
Africa

Boko Haram-style violence radiates southwards

ABUJA - As long as violence perpetrated by Islamist militants was more or less contained in Nigeria's remote northeast, the attitude of many citizens and expatriates in the more prosperous south was a shrug of the shoulders.  Full Article 

Members of the Church of England's Synod attend the session during which they will discuss and vote on the consecration of women bishops, in York, July 14, 2014. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis
Lifestyle

Church of England votes for women bishops

The Church of England's governing body votes in favour of allowing women bishops, overturning centuries of tradition in a Church that has been deeply divided over the issue.  Full Article 

An engineer inspects passenger seats in an Airbus 330 at the Sri Lankan airlines maintenance hangar at the international airport in Katunayake, 30km (19 miles) north of Colombo, February 11, 2013. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte
Aerospace

Airbus strategy has failed – Boeing VP

Airbus’ re-launch of its A330neo wide-body jet is a clear sign their A350 strategy has failed, says Boeing VP Randy Tinseth, speaking at the opening day of the Farnborough Air Show.  Video 

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Technology

Robot concierge “Ray” parks cars hassle-free

Travellers rushing to Dusseldorf Airport in Germany can reduce their travel time to and from the airport by using an automated parking attendant called "Ray." Elly Park reports.  Video 

A worker prepares a logo for the opening of the new Adidas Originals store in Berlin March 27, 2014. REUTERS/Stefanie Loos
Sports

Manchester United agree record Adidas deal

Manchester United agree a record 750 million pound deal with Adidas for the German sportswear company to supply shirts and kit to the former English football champions.  Full Article 

Special Report

A man adjusts a framed photograph of Olivetti's founder, Camillo Olivetti, at an Olivetti facility in Ivrea April 2, 2014. REUTERS/Giorgio Perottino

Why Italy is stuck in reverse

IVREA, Italy - The story of one-time Italian tech giant Olivetti offers a window into an economic reversal that has few parallels in the developed world.  Full Article 

Breakingviews Video

Vitamins made by Shire are displayed at a chemist's in northwest London July 11, 2014. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

Shire’s bargaining chip

Shire says a $54 billion proposal from AbbVie is potentially acceptable. Breakingviews says the 50% premium reflects the value of tax synergies and recommendations needed to achieve them.  Video