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World

Spying or security? British government presents new legislation to give authorities ‘licence to operate’

4 Nov 2015 - 11:07pm

Britain's Prince Charles, left, smiles at the crowd outside of the Cathedral of The Assumption in Louisville, Ky., Friday, March 20, 2015. The Kentucky stop comes after a visit to Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Diplomacy & Defence

‘A deliberate snub’: Prince Charles will skip banquet with President Xi Jinping

19 Oct 2015 - 10:15am 13

England midfielder Dele Alli (left), striker Harry Kane and midfielder Ross Barkley take part in a training session at St George's Park near Burton-on-Trent. Photo: AFP

Soccer

England calling: opportunity knocks for Dele Alli and Theo Walcott to show their talent in Euro 16 group game

9 Oct 2015 - 12:16am

Queen Elizabeth II (left) and her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, in London earlier this month. Photo: EPA

World

‘Accidental queen’ Elizabeth II set to break record for longest-serving British monarch

31 Aug 2015 - 3:26am

Australia's Michael Clarke leaves the field after being dismissed for just 15. Photo: Reuters

Other Sport

Australia skipper Michael Clarke out cheaply in final Ashes test at The Oval

21 Aug 2015 - 12:02am

Down and out: Caterham are facing administration as the team struggles with the financial implications of an FIA ruling change. Photo: EPA

Other Sport

Former FIA head Max Mosley calls for level Formula One playing field

28 Oct 2014 - 12:16pm

Chelsea captain John Terry was far from happy with the performance of referee Phil Dowd at Old Trafford on Sunday night. Photo: AFP

Soccer

'Double headlocked' John Terry complains about rough treatment at Old Trafford

28 Oct 2014 - 12:19pm

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton backs Scotland to remain part of the UK in September 18 vote. Photo: Reuters

World

Clinton backs Scotland to stay in UK as part of European Union

13 Jun 2014 - 11:01am 1

A hearse carrying the coffin of Peaches Geldof arrives for her funeral service in Davington, Kent. Photo: Reuters

World

Sick thieves target home of Peaches Geldof weeks after her death

13 May 2014 - 4:35pm

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. Photo: Reuters

Asia

Opposition leader accuses Malaysian government of MH370 cover-up

4 Apr 2014 - 1:19pm 1

Michael Adebolajo (left) was given a whole-life jail term for the murder of soldier Lee Rigby and Michael Adebowale (right) was given life with a minimum term of 45 years. Photo: AFP

World

Muslim extremist killers of British soldier Lee Rigby sentenced to life in prison

27 Feb 2014 - 10:19pm 1

Prince Charles speaks during the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference at Lancaster House in London on Thursday. Photo: AFP

World

Prince Charles, Jackie Chan back summit to combat illegal ivory trade

14 Feb 2014 - 10:54pm

Soldiers attempt to protect a flood-affected property with sandbags in Wraysbury. Photo: AFP

World

Flood-hit Britain now battered by storms, high winds

13 Feb 2014 - 1:14pm

The House of Lords in Westminster, London. Photo: AP

World

Britain's House of Lords defeats plans to penalise 'annoying' behaviour

9 Jan 2014 - 10:20pm 1

People receive medical attention on a bus after part of the ceiling at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue collapsed in central London on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

World

Investigators probe London theatre ceiling collapse

20 Dec 2013 - 6:25pm

Eighteen EU member states – including the UK and Italy – have pledged no places for Syrian refugees, according to an Amnesty report. Photo: Reuters

World

European response to Syrian refugees ‘pitiful’, says Amnesty

13 Dec 2013 - 5:15pm

The British government handed the report to the country's financial watchdogs. Photo: EPA

Banking & Finance

Small firms at mercy of RBS, says report

26 Nov 2013 - 2:48am

Former Gurkha Gyanraj Rai with actress and activist Joanna Lumley in London on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

World

Gurkha breaks hunger strike after Britain launches pensions probe

22 Nov 2013 - 4:27pm

The revelations are the latest about apparent spying by US intelligence agencies to emerge from files leaked to the media by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. Photo: Reuters

World

US has access to Britons’ personal data under secret deal: report

21 Nov 2013 - 5:58pm

All Black Richie McCaw fails to stop England's Joe Launchbury (centre) scoring a try against New Zealand. Photo: Reuters

Other Sport

All Blacks maintain winning streak

17 Nov 2013 - 1:31am

Roger Federer of Switzerland in action against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina

Tennis

Federer takes underdog role for Nadal showdown

10 Nov 2013 - 2:47pm

Rafael Nadal on his way to victory over Tomas Berdych. Photo: Xinhua

Tennis

Nadal secures top spot at ATP world finals

9 Nov 2013 - 4:49pm

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to win back some powers from the EU. Photo: Reuters

World

Business leaders urge Britain to stay in European Union

4 Nov 2013 - 12:06pm

David Beckham has praised Alex Ferguson's strong leadership. Photo: AFP

Soccer

Beckham says support from Fergie revived his career

26 Oct 2013 - 4:28pm

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and the Prince of Cambridge. Photo: AP

World

Britain’s Prince George to get low-key christening

6 May 2015 - 4:46pm

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Global Economy

Britain picks up Chinese investment after Osborne trip

20 Oct 2013 - 3:04pm 2

Jimmy Savile. Photo: AP

World

Jimmy Savile brushed off accusatory women ‘like midges’

16 Oct 2013 - 10:31am

Kevin Pietersen has criticised Jack Wilshere’s belief that only English-born players should represent the national side. Photo: AFP

Sport

Pietersen takes ‘English only’ Wilshere to task

10 Oct 2013 - 11:43am

Roy Hodgson watches a training session ahead of their 2014 World Cup qualifying match against Montenegro at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. Photo: Reuters

Soccer

England, Montenegro set for night of nerves

10 Oct 2013 - 10:28am

Kevin Pietersen has been awarded damages over an advertisement suggesting he tampered with a bat. Photo: AFP

Other Sport

Pietersen awarded damages over advertisement

9 Oct 2013 - 11:20am

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero being challenged by Everton's Phil Jagielka, who has backed Leighton Baines to stand in for Ashley Cole. Photo: AFP

Soccer

Jagielka backs Baines to plug Cole hole

9 Oct 2013 - 10:38am

British girl Madeleine McCann went missing in May 2007. Photo: Reuters

World

Missing Madeleine McCann’s parents ‘encouraged’ by new lead

7 Oct 2013 - 10:13am

Paolo Di Canio says he remains confident in his abilities to manage again in England. Photo: AFP

Soccer

Di Canio denies training row led to Sunderland sacking

2 Oct 2013 - 3:17pm

Manchester City’s Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrin. Photo: AFP

Soccer

Pellegrini readies Man City for Bayern test

1 Oct 2013 - 12:17pm

Rory McIlroy has confirmed he has created his own management company. Photo: Reuters

Golf

McIlroy goes solo after latest management split

28 Sep 2013 - 12:50pm

Andy Murray. Photo: AP

Tennis

Murray on the mend after back operation

24 Sep 2013 - 4:44pm

A woman walks past a burning car in the centre of Belfast. Amnesty said many abuses in Northern Ireland still remain hidden. Photo: AP

World

Amnesty warns Northern Ireland abuses remain hidden

12 Sep 2013 - 3:32pm

US General Joseph Dunford. Photo: AP

Asia

Afghan security death toll ‘unsustainable’, says Nato commander

3 Sep 2013 - 10:44am

England's Stuart Broad. Photo: AFP

Other Sport

Broad accepts Lehmann apology

27 Aug 2013 - 10:33am

England's wicketkeeper Matt Prior, right, shakes hands with Australia's Steven Smith as Australia declare their first innings on 492 for 9, with Smith unbeaten on 138, during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Oval cricket ground in London. Photo: AP

Other Sport

Ton-up Smith strengthens Australia’s grip

23 Aug 2013 - 8:46am

Australia's Shane Watson. Photo: AFP

Other Sport

Watson backs Lehmann over Broad blast

22 Aug 2013 - 9:58am

Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho. Photo: Reuters

Soccer

Mourinho puts Rooney approach on hold

22 Aug 2013 - 9:47am

Michael Clarke. Photo: Reuters

Other Sport

Clarke defends Australia’s cricket selectors

20 Aug 2013 - 5:30pm

Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald, right, and his partner David Miranda. Photo: AP

World

Partner of Snowden journalist detained at London’s Heathrow for 9 hours

19 Aug 2013 - 12:53pm 4

Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers. Photo: EPA

Soccer

Rodgers wants to put Suarez saga to bed

16 Aug 2013 - 8:30am

Tottenham Hotspur's Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale. Photo: AFP

Soccer

Spurs star Bale to miss Wales friendly

13 Aug 2013 - 10:47am

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Photo: Reuters

World

Zimbabwe agrees to sell uranium to Iran

10 Aug 2013 - 7:29pm