article 19 May 2013 UK
PM 'losing control' over Europe, says Howe
EU flag and Lord Howe (Getty)

Former foreign secretary Lord Howe claims David Cameron is losing control of his party as the Conservatives' "long, nervous breakdown" over Europe continues.

article 19 May 2013 World, Syria
Chemical threat hanging over Syria's republic of fear
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.
Jonathan Miller 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.

article 19 May 2013 UK
Google 'cheats taxpayer out of millions' - whistleblower
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A former Google executive turned whistleblower claims the internet giant has cheated UK taxpayers out of hundreds of millions of pounds.

video 18 May 2013 Culture
Tribal identity hard to escape, says Pulitzer winner Akhtar

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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.

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article 19 May 2013 United States
A monitor at a gas station shows the jackpot for the next Powerball lottery on May 18, 2013 in Bethesda, Maryland (Getty)
US lottery winner scoops $590m in Powerball draw

A single winning ticket for a record US Powerball lottery jackpot worth $590.5m was sold in Florida, according to officials.

article 18 May 2013 UK
News
Education secretary clashes with headteachers

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.

article 18 May 2013 UK
Lord Feldman
Tory co-chairman denies 'swivel-eyed loons' comments

Lord Feldman, the co-chairman of the Conservative party, denies being responsible for comments describing grassroots activists as "swivel-eyed loons".

article 18 May 2013 World, United States
The incident happened close to Brigeport, Connecticut (pic: Getty)
Dozens injured in US commuter train crash

More than 60 people are injured, five critically, after two commuter trains collide head-on near New York during the rush hour, authorities confirm.

article 18 May 2013 Politics
Michael Gove (Getty)
Heads have 'no confidence' in education policies

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".

article 18 May 2013 UK
On the final day of the Premier League season, there is still plenty to play for, with north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham battling it out for a Champions League place (Reuters)
by David Weisbloom Thrills in store on last day of Premier League season

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.

article 18 May 2013 World, Russia
Eurovision 2013 song contest: Russian entry Dina Garipova (picture: Getty)
by David Doyle Eurovision Song Contest 2013: who will win?

Russia will win the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 on Saturday - that is if statistical analysis from Channel 4 News is correct.

post 17 May 2013
Keme Nzerem is Sports Correspondent for Channel 4 News 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.

post 17 May 2013
Siobhan Kennedy is the Business Correspondent, and her beat includes everything from industrial action and the long term impact of the recession to where growth is coming from in the economy. 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.

video 17 May 2013 UK

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SNP: there is no place for Ukip in Scottish politics - video

Joan McAlpine of the Scottish National Party tells Ukip MEP Roger Helmer that there is no place for his party in Scottish politics.

article 17 May 2013 World, Greece
Uproar erupts in the Greek parliament as an MP from the far-right Golden Dawn party is expelled amid shouts of
Golden Dawn MP expelled from Greek parliament

Uproar erupts in the Greek parliament as an MP from the far-right Golden Dawn party is expelled amid shouts of "Heil Hitler".

article 17 May 2013 Sci/Tech
British mask-making brand 'gets lucky' with Daft Punk
British mask-maker gets lucky with Daft Punk

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.

article 17 May 2013 UK
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.
Simon Israel 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.

article 17 May 2013 UK
Jamie Oliver on food, politics and Ukip (screengrab)
Jamie Oliver on Michael Gove, eating, ranting - and Ukip

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.

video 17 May 2013 World, Bangladesh

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Tropical cyclone Mahasen kills six in Bangladesh - video

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.

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