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Vicar And Pensioner Murders: Man Charged

A 47-year-old man has been charged with the murders of a vicar in Gloucestershire and an elderly woman in Worcestershire.

Video: Bouncer Guilty Of Murdering Pregnant Teenager

Self-confessed cocaine addict and nightclub bouncer Carl Whant has been found guilty of the rape and murder of heavily-pregnant teenager Nikitta Grender.

Video: Court Hears Teen Girl's Gang Rape Claim

A teenage girl told police she was being repeatedly raped by a group of men who plied her with alcohol and demanded sex, a court has heard.

Massive Security Drill For London Olympics

Passengers have been staggering from a tube station in central London - as part of a large scale security drill for the London 2012 Games.  

Video: Weather: Latest Forecast For UK

Most places will become dry overnight, but western coasts and the hills of Britain and Ireland will stay damp and murky.

Video: Stand-Up Comedian Frank Carson Dies Aged 85

Comedian Frank Carson, best known for his catchphrase "It's a cracker", has died at the age of 85 after losing his battle with stomach cancer.

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Sheen Apologies For "Disgraceful" Kutcher Jibe

Charlie Sheen has apologised to Ashton Kutcher for making scathing remarks about his performance in Two And A Half Men.

Video: Brits Bosses Sorry Over Adele Speech Row

The organisers of the Brits have apologised to record-breaking star Adele after she was unceremoniously forced to cut short her acceptance speech for the top gong at this year's awards.

Video: Obama Sings The Blues With Mick Jagger

Barack Obama has made an impromptu singing performance alongside Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger as he hosted Blues legends at the White House.

Video: Becks And Stevie Help Ali Celebrate His 70th

Stevie Wonder led celebrations for boxing legend Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday at a charity party in Las Vegas.

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Brazil Carnival Contest Ends In Samba Punch-Up

Brazil's Sao Paulo carnival parade contest ended in riots after a man stole and destroyed the judges' results.

Ice To See You: 30,000-Year-Old Flower Revived

Fruit and seeds hidden in an Ice Age squirrel's burrow in Siberian permafrost have been resurrected into a flower by Russian scientists.

Dolphins 'Deserve Same Rights As Humans'

A team of experts has said dolphins should be given the same rights to life and liberty as humans because of their high levels of intelligence and self-awareness.

Man Survives On Nothing But Snow For Months

A man has been pulled alive from a snowed-in car in Sweden - after apparently being stranded without food in freezing temperatures for two months.

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