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Sailors killed after ships catch fire in Black Sea

Sailors killed after ships catch fire in Black Sea

The blaze spread from one ship to the other, prompting the crews to jump overboard, according to Russian news agencies.

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Woman in crash wants Prince Philip charged
Royal family

Woman in crash wants Prince Philip charged

The passenger who broke her wrist in the car crash involving the Duke of Edinburgh says she wants Prince Philip to face prosecution if found to be at fault. 

It's 'Groundhog Day': May continues to test the Brexit weather
Brexit Chaos

It's 'Groundhog Day': May continues to test the Brexit weather

Theresa May's Conservative colleague complained of "another week of can-kicking" after the latest Brexit update.

  • by Nick Miller
Australian Trade Minister pours cold water on Britain's post-Brexit TPP plan
Trade

Australian Trade Minister pours cold water on Britain's post-Brexit TPP plan

"The UK is some distance from the Pacific, the last time I checked," Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said.

  • by Nick Miller
Greeks vent fury over  Macedonia name deal with ex-Yugoslav state
Protest

Greeks vent fury over Macedonia name deal with ex-Yugoslav state

Many Greeks believe the name Macedonia implies a territorial claim over their country's own northern region of that name.

  • by George Georgiopoulos
Oxford scholars warned of security risks from China link-ups
Influence campaigns

Oxford scholars warned of security risks from China link-ups

The University of Oxford chancellor has warned of national security risks when academics collaborate with China.

  • by Camilla Turner and Greg Ritchie
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App may work 'like Ritalin' on brain to focus ADHD sufferers
Science

App may work 'like Ritalin' on brain to focus ADHD sufferers

A new brain training game works like "digital ritalin" to improve focus, researchers have shown and are hopeful it could replace controversial 'chemical cosh' drugs.

  • by Sarah Knapton
As populist anger simmers at home, global elites regroup in Davos
World Politics

As populist anger simmers at home, global elites regroup in Davos

As the world's financial elites convene in the Swiss Alps for the World Economic Forum, their vision of closer commercial and political ties is under attack

  • by Paul Wiseman
'Did I do it?': Pope launches app to help faithful pray with him
Pope Francis

'Did I do it?': Pope launches app to help faithful pray with him

Pope Francis has swiped a tablet to launch a new app that tells the world what's in his prayers.

Two arrested after car bomb attack in Londonderry, Northern Ireland
UK

Two arrested after car bomb attack in Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Two men were arrested on Sunday over a car bomb in Northern Ireland's Londonderry, with police linking the attack to the New IRA militant group.

  • by Padraic Halpin
Prince Philip caught not wearing a seatbelt days after car crash
UK

Prince Philip caught not wearing a seatbelt days after car crash

British police have spoken to Prince Philip after the husband of Queen Elizabeth II was photographed driving without wearing a seatbelt.