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British kidnap couple make video plea

Paul and Rachel Chandler (Source: Channel 4 News)

Hostages Paul and Rachel Chandler have made a direct plea in a video obtained by Channel 4 News, warning UK authorities they fear the Somali pirates who kidnapped them may kill them. Jonathan Rugman reports.

Cumbria floods: police officer's body found

Pc Bill Barker who was swept away in the Cumbria floods (credit:Reuters)

A policeman has been killed and 200 people rescued after unprecedented rainfall brought flooding and devastation to Cumbria. Jane Deith and Alex Thomson report.

Was Cathy Ashton the best choice?

Baroness Cathy Ashton (Credit: Reuters)

Virtual unknown Baroness Ashton becomes Europe's foreign minister after horse trading by EU leaders and, Channel 4 News has learnt after similar horse trading in Gordon Brown's inner circle. Cathy Newman reports.

Did Peruvian gang kill for body fat?

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Police in Peru have arrested four people accused of killing dozens of people in order to extract their body fat and sell it for cosmetic use. More4 News reports.

Match-fixing arrests across Europe

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Police make 15 arrests around Europe, including Britain, in connection with a suspected football match-fixing that may have affected the outcomes of 200 matches.

Novelli on Henry's handball

French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli says he feels ashamed of Thierry Henry's "hand of god" goal against the Republic of Ireland which secured France a place in the World Cup.

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