article 25 May 2013 UK
Woolwich attack: suspect's friend arrested after MI5 claim
Woolwich murder: suspect's friend arrested after MI5 claim (Image: Reuters)

Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo was approached by MI5 six months ago and asked to work for the security service, his friend claimed in a television interview, before being arrested himself.

article 25 May 2013 UK
Tiger mauls zoo worker to death
Tiger mauls zoo keeper to death

A zoo keeper who was mauled to death by a tiger had "no reason" to be in its enclosure, the animal park's owner claims.

article 25 May 2013 World, Germany
German football: playing the perfect game?
With German teams contesting club football's top prize this weekend, Germany's football set-up is being cited as the model for other countries. But are we jumping to hasty conclusions?

With Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund contesting club football's top prize this weekend, Germany's football set-up is being cited as the model for other countries. But is it really that good?

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Jonathan Rugman's beat includes foreign policy, terrorism and international development. Read more from Jonathan Rugman his blog After the Bangladesh apocalypse, will it be business as usual?

A month after the collapse of a clothing factory in Bangladesh, the final death toll is still unkown and workers are still waiting for any form of compensation.

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News Read more on FactCheck with Cathy Newman FactCheck Q&A: everything you need to know about drones

Barack Obama says he's rewriting the rules on drone strikes. Are pilotless planes a vital weapon in the war on terror, or is the cost in civilian lives too high?

article 24 May 2013 UK
Sally Bercow tweet libelled Lord McAlpine
The high court rules that a tweet sent by Sally Bercow, the wife of the Commons Speaker, about Conservative pee Lord McAlpine was libellous (Getty)

The high court rules that a tweet sent by Sally Bercow, the wife of the Commons speaker, about Conservative peer Lord McAlpine was libellous.

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article 24 May 2013 UK, Sweden
Plane forced to make emergency landing
Travel delays at Heathrow after emergency landing

An aeroplane is forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow after an engine fire.

article 24 May 2013 UK
Exclusive: a friend and neighbour of Woolwich suspect Michael Adebowale tells Channel 4 News she told him to
Michael Adebowale 'a lovely boy who was radicalised'

Exclusive: a friend and neighbour of Woolwich suspect Michael Adebowale tells Channel 4 News she told him to "be careful, do the right thing" when he became a Muslim.

article 24 May 2013 UK
London Bridge rail station reopens after reports of a security incident, in the latest of several security alerts across Britain's roads and airspace.
London Bridge reopens after day of transport alerts

London Bridge rail station reopens after reports of a security incident, in the latest of several security alerts across Britain's roads and airspace.

article 24 May 2013 UK
Lee Rigby family say 'goodnight fallen soldier'

"Rest in peace, Lee. We loved you so much. You will always be our hero." The family of the man murdered in the street in Woolwich, south east London, speak of their grief for the first time.

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News Read more from Alex Thomson on his blog Stansted plane arrests after mid-air security alert

Not a good day for travelling in the UK with security alerts in the air, on the railways and roads. Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson has the latest from Stansted after a plane was diverted there from

article 24 May 2013 UK
Zoo worker injured in tiger attack
Tiger mauls zoo worker in Cumbria attack

A woman is being treated in hospital after she was attacked by a tiger inside an enclosure at a zoo in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria.

post 24 May 2013
Jackie Long is social affairs editor for Channel 4 News Read more from Jackie Long on her blog Children and porn: a generation warped by sadistic imagery?

With one youth worker telling Channel 4 News that boys as young as 11 ask him if it is OK to strangle a girl while having sex, is it time to tackle the issue of children and pornography head-on?

article 24 May 2013 UK, Pakistan
Pakistan jet diverted to Stansted by RAF - Mod
Two arrested after RAF diverts Pakistan plane to Stansted

Two men are arrested after a plane from Pakistan carrying 297 passengers is intercepted and diverted to Stansted Airport by RAF typhoon jets.

article 24 May 2013 UK
Woolwich suspect 'has been preaching for years'
Woolwich suspect 'has been preaching for years'

A local man tells Channel 4 News Home Affairs Correspondent Darshna Soni that Woolwich suspect Michael Adebolajo "has been preaching extremist messages for years".

post 24 May 2013
News Read more on Faisal Islam's blog The Germans are coming: 10 things we can learn

With two German football teams meeting in the Champions League final on Saturday, it is time to list the country's many achievements.

post 24 May 2013
News Read more on Liam's blog Two fine bank holidays in a month? Surely not!

Once again, a bank holiday weekend is upon us and no doubt, many of us will be travelling or have outdoor plans with an extra day off at our disposal.

post 24 May 2013
News Read more on FactCheck with Cathy Newman FactCheck Q&A: everything you need to know about drones

Barack Obama says he's rewriting the rules on drone strikes. Are pilotless planes a vital weapon in the war on terror, or is the cost in civilian lives too high?

post 24 May 2013
Jonathan Rugman's beat includes foreign policy, terrorism and international development. Read more from Jonathan Rugman his blog After the Bangladesh apocalypse, will it be business as usual?

A month after the collapse of a clothing factory in Bangladesh, the final death toll is still unkown and workers are still waiting for any form of compensation.

video 24 May 2013 World, Sweden

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Five nights of rioting in Swedish capital Stockholm - video

The Swedish capital is hit by a fifth night of violent disorder following the police shooting of a 69-year-old man in an immigrant quarter of the city.

article 24 May 2013 UK
Woolwich attack: video footage shows moment police shoot on suspects
New video shows moment police shoot Woolwich suspects

Footage emerges of the moment police shot the two men suspected of murdering a British soldier in broad daylight in the streets of Woolwich.

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The Help for Heroes forces charity has received £600,000 in donations since the Woolwich murder on Wednesday -

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Armed police at London Bridge station which is currently closed because of a security alert. There are unconfirmed reports of a man with a weapon. Picture via Twitter/@agentbacon

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Exclusive: Magdalene Edwards, a friend and neighbour of Woolwich suspect Michael Adebowale, tells Channel 4 News she told him to “be careful, do the right thing” when he became a Muslim.

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Two women arrested as a part of the investigation into the murder of Lee Rigby in Woolwich have been released without charge, police say. A 29-year-old man arrested on Thursday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder remains in custody.

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As if things at Stansted weren’t confusing enough, Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp arrives at the airport.

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Two men have been arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft.