Lord Feldman, the co-chairman of the Conservative party, denies being responsible for comments describing grassroots activists as "swivel-eyed loons".
Michael Gove faces the wrath of headteachers over the state of the education system, just hours after they passed a vote of no confidence in the government's school reforms.
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American playwright Ayad Akhtar, who was awarded the Pulitzer drama prize for his production Disgraced, speaks to Krishnan Guru-Murthy about tribal identity, 9/11 and the Boston bombings.
by Jonathan Miller
With diplomatic moves to end Syria's conflict locked in paralysis, there is a very real danger the country's huge chemical weapons stockpile could either be used or fall into the hands of jihadists.
More than 60 people are injured, five critically, after two commuter trains collide head-on near New York during the rush hour, authorities confirm.
Headteachers pass a vote of no confidence in the government's education policies and say many of Michael Gove's reforms are "not in the best interests of children".
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.
Russia will win the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 on Saturday - that is if statistical analysis from Channel 4 News is correct.
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.
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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.
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.
by Simon Israel
Police watchdog IPCC criticised over Sean Rigg errors
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
by Asha Tanna
IVF imaging 'breakthrough' could boost fertility
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.
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.
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? Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 18, 2013
Read the Pulitzer prize winning play Disgraced this morning - and interviewed the writer Ayad Akhtar. Both were sparkling.
? Krishnan Guru-Murthy (@krishgm) May 18, 2013
Fighting has broken out in northern Mali between Tuareg separatists and local Arab-led gunmen, only days after the African country won a $4.2bn aid pledge to help it recover from a conflict with Islamists affiliated to al-Qaeda.
NAHT president attacks Michael Gove
#NAHT2013 carries a motion of no confidence in many of the government’s education policies, in particular forced academies, curriculum, SEN.
? NAHT (@NAHTnews) May 18, 2013
Headteachers declare they have no confidence in the government’s education policies at the NAHT union conference in Birmingham.
Connecticut train crash damage ‘devastating’
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
