Ukip leader Nigel Farage compares parts of the Scottish nationalism campaign to fascism after police rescued him from a pub surrounded by angry protesters calling him "racist Nazi scum".
by Simon Israel
A review of an IPCC investigation into the death in custody of Sean Rigg is severely criticised for making a series of fundamental errors. But this is not the first time concerns have been raised.
Jamie Oliver tells Krishnan Guru-Murthy why he is still "ranting" about school meals, why he disagrees with Michael Gove - and why he is pleased Ukip are "mixing it up" in British politics.
by Asha Tanna
Thousands of infertile couples could see their chances of having a baby improved following a new technique which assesses the quality of IVF embryos before they are implanted.
Why Wiggo pulling out of the Giro isn't all bad news
Sir Bradley Wiggins's withdrawal from the Giro d'Italia promises even greater drama when the Tour de France begins in July.
Read more from Jonathan Miller on his blog
Growing fears of chemical Armageddon in Syria
Will Syria's huge chemical weapons stockpile be used by the regime against its own people? Will it be transferred to Lebanon for use against Israel? Or could it fall into the hands of jihadists?
A British company, set up by a Londoner who made masks for his kids, is set for stardom after Daft Punk picked his DIY paper helmets for the face of their global album launch.
Morrisons supermarket confirms a £170m 25-year tie-up with Ocado, sending the online grocer's shares soaring and potentially enraging its former exclusive partner Waitrose.
The 2012-13 Premier League season ends on Sunday, but there is still plenty to play for, with north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham battling it out for a Champions League place.
The problem is, horse doping rules differ around the world
Frankie Dettori's cocaine revelations have caused many a ripple in racing - but the issue that really matters is the extent to which horses are doped with performance-enhancing drugs.
Read more from Siobhan Kennedy
Are Marks & Spencer missing a trick with online shopping?
Why is Marks & Spencer shunning online retail? Business Correspondent Siobhan Kennedy explores the growth of online, and if M&S is missing a trick.
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Joan McAlpine of the Scottish National Party tells Ukip MEP Roger Helmer that there is no place for his party in Scottish politics.
Uproar erupts in the Greek parliament as an MP from the far-right Golden Dawn party is expelled amid shouts of "Heil Hitler".
As a quarter of MPs say they think their colleagues drink a bit too much - we take a photographic look at boozing politicians past and present, home and away.
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Tropical cyclone Mahasen hit Bangladesh's low-lying coast with heavy rain, strong winds and flooding on Thursday, killing six and forcing thousands into emergency shelters.
Read more on Liam's blog
Saturday's soaking rain
There's no doubt that the weather across the UK has been disappointing this week. Cloud, rain and brisk winds have been the main theme, with temperatures below average for this time of year.
Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins is forced to pull out of the Giro d'Italia because of a chest infection that had left him lagging in 13th place.
Venezuelans are used to shortages of food staples and medicines. Now they are desperately scouring supermarket shelves for another of life's essentials.
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CCTV of a baby in a buggy that rolls onto train tracks in a Philadelphia station. Bystanders rushed to help and stopped the train, which was less than a minute away. The baby is reported to be fine.
Why Wiggo pulling out of the Giro isn't all bad news
Sir Bradley Wiggins's withdrawal from the Giro d'Italia promises even greater drama when the Tour de France begins in July.
Read more from Jonathan Miller on his blog
Growing fears of chemical Armageddon in Syria
Will Syria's huge chemical weapons stockpile be used by the regime against its own people? Will it be transferred to Lebanon for use against Israel? Or could it fall into the hands of jihadists?
The government is planning to set up a new nationwide system of special traffic courts to speed up the half a million motoring cases currently dealt with by magistrates courts.
Steve Lomas has made paper masks for his sons for years - now electro-pop duo Daft Punk are using them to promote their new album.
What is it like growing up in austerity Europe? Channel 4 News is building a network of young people across the continent. Got a story? Get in touch.
Watch a preview here - full exclusive interview tonight at 7.
Watch the data baby grow as we examine how your searches and clicks are reshaping the web - and you.
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What would your garden have looked like 10, 20 or 50 years ago? Check out our interactive graphic.
Amtrak indefinitely suspends services from New York’s Penn Station to Boston after a Metro-North Railroad train derailed and struck another train near Fairfield, Connecticut.
Roger Helmer tells #c4news Nigel Farage reacted in “typically robust way” after “outrageous and disgraceful” demo -bit.ly/12h1ViM>
? Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 17, 2013
Bet you never knew Krishnan was a Daft Punk?
Jamie Oliver on Michael Gove, eating, ranting - and Ukip - Channel 4 News channel4.com/news/jamie-oli?
? Krishnan Guru-Murthy (@krishgm) May 17, 2013
Jamie Oliver v Michael Gove: “I am ranting”
On #c4news at 7: Farage Scottish “racism” row bit.ly/12h1ViM, Sean Rigg, Ocado, Jamie O, IVF, Daft Punk bit.ly/111Y7iZ.
? Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 17, 2013
Who are this Daft couple? Watch Channel 4 News tonight at 7pm to find out - read more about the masks here: British mask-maker gets lucky with Daft Punk
The Met Police have confirmed they have identified a number of persons of interest in connection with the Madeleine McCann case - but say any suggestion that the MPS is asking the Portuguese police to make arrests in connection with this inquiry is entirely inaccurate”.
grim weather forecast for Sunday’s 100 mile training ride to Brighton and back. 2 weeks to go before Paris in 24. justgiving.com/bike4good
? Krishnan Guru-Murthy (@krishgm) May 17, 2013
Wiggins, the Giro and the Tour: the real drama is still to come. My #c4news blog todayblogs.channel4.com/keme-nzerem-on?
? keme nzerem c4 news (@nzerem_c4) May 17, 2013
“The anger, the snarling, the shouting, the swearing” - what happened when Nigel Farage went to Scotland bit.ly/YOrDfI #c4news
? Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 17, 2013
The FT’s Twitter accounts have been hacked. We’re sorry and we’re working on getting this fixed.
? Gideon Rachman (@gideonrachman) May 17, 2013
Jorge Rafael Videla, who led Argentina during the bloodiest days of its Dirty War dictatorship, has died, aged 87. #c4news
? Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 17, 2013
Latest tweet from award-winning ITN cameraman Dai Baker -
Erm, does anyone know how to work one of these? instagram.com/p/ZaYHkmucEG/
? dai baker (@daibaker) May 17, 2013
£650,000 worth of jewels due to be loaned to Cannes film festival stars reportedly stolen from hotel room safe. #c4news
? Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 17, 2013
How can Nigel Farage’s trip to Scotland be said to have “backfired”, if he picks up more votes…in England?
? Jonathan Rugman (@jrug) May 17, 2013
so morrisons signs a deal for ocado to deliver its food by paying a cool 170mln for morrison’s Dordon delivery centre. Huge bet
? siobhan kennedy (@siobhankennedy4) May 17, 2013
#seanrigg astonishing review finds IPCC failed in its fundamental duty to carry out an independent and robust inquiry bit.ly/185ojzz
? simon israel (@simonisrael) May 17, 2013
"Due to a worsening chest infection, the decision was taken for Wiggins not to start the race’s 13th stage on Friday from Busseto to Cherasco"
Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins has pulled out of the Giro d’Italia because of a chest infection, his Team Sky said on Friday.
Ukip leader Nigel Farage is harangued by anti-Ukip protestors in an Edinburgh pub.
President Barack Obama says he reserves the right to resort to a range of both diplomatic and military options if he receives conclusive proof that the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has used chemical weapons in the country’s civil war.
