article 22 May 2013 UK, Ireland
Man charged over 1982 Hyde Park bombing
John Anthony Downey is charged with the murders of four soldiers in the IRA's notorious Hyde Park bombing in London 31 years ago.

John Anthony Downey is charged with the murders of four soldiers in the IRA's notorious Hyde Park bombing in London 31 years ago.

article 22 May 2013 UK
Police killer Dale Cregan admits two more Manchester murders
Dale Cregan pleads guilty to the murders of David and Mark Short (picture: Reuters)

Dale Cregan, the man who murdered Manchester police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, admits also murdering a father and son.

article 22 May 2013 World, United States
Oklahoma tornado: rescuers 'sure' no one left to find
Oklahoma tornado: rescuers say they are 98 per cent sure no more bodies or survivors will be found (picture: Reuters)

Rescue workers looking for people trapped in the rubble left after a tornado crashed through Oklahoma say they are 98 per cent sure there are no more bodies or survivors to find.

article 22 May 2013 Business
Rising stock market still has 'some way to run'
The economy may be struggling, but the stock market is booming. Should we be throwing our hats in the air or worrying about a crash? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom

The economy may be struggling, but the stock market is booming. Should we be throwing our hats in the air or worrying about a crash?

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article 22 May 2013 UK
Barristers' wigs (Getty)
Simon Israel by Simon Israel Lawyers protest against proposed legal aid changes

Up to a thousand lawyers are expected to stage a protest against planned cuts in criminal legal aid at Parliament today.

post 22 May 2013
News Read more on Faisal Islam's blog IMF tells chancellor to boost growth, stops short of 'Plan B'

The IMF backs away from its ringing endorsement of UK economic policy. But the Treasury will be relieved that it has not yet spelt out an alternative to austerity the coalition.

article 22 May 2013 Culture, China
Ai Weiwei makes his heavy metal debut with a song called Dumbass
Ai Weiwei releases heavy metal single - video

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei makes his heavy metal debut with a political song called Dumbass but admits "it doesn't sound very good".

video 22 May 2013 UK

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Nick Clegg slams Tory backbencher game-playing - video

Nick Clegg criticises Conservative back benchers for "game-playing" over gay marriage and Europe - but vows the coalition will survive until 2015.

post 22 May 2013
News Read more from Jon on Snowblog Here we go again? FTSE 100 hits high

I may just have an E at economics A level, but some of the same ingredients that led to the economic crash in 2008 seem to be appearing again, and my financial contacts don't disagree.

video 21 May 2013 UK

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Stubbings murder: family wants inquiry into police failings

The family of Maria Stubbings, who was strangled by her boyfriend - a previously convicted murderer - is calling for a full inquiry into the handling of domestic violence complaints.

post 21 May 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog Gay marriage vote ends bruising few days for Cameron

The 136 Tory rebels who voted against the gay marriage bill will hope it sends a message to the Lords to do their worst with it.

video 21 May 2013 UK

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'Growing crisis' in A&E units - video

As new evidence emerges of a crisis in hospital accident and emergency units, a leaked letter from 20 A&E bosses in the West Midlands warns they face the prospect of offering "unsafe care".

post 21 May 2013
Victoria Macdonald is Health and Social Care Correspondent at Channel 4 News Read more from Victoria Macdonald on her blog Sir David Nicholson resigns ... but hangs on

After Mid-Staffs, Sir David Nicholson must have known his resignation as head of the NHS was inevitable.

article 21 May 2013 UK
News
Jackie Long by Jackie Long Girl gangs 'most at risk in society' - report

Girls who are in, or linked to, gangs are among the most at-risk groups of children in society, according to a new report by the Centre for Mental Health.

article 21 May 2013 World
Guatemala's former military leader Efrain Rios Montt stands trial (R)
by Meabh Ritchie Guatemalans 'devastated' after genocide ruling overturned

Days after the historic conviction of former leader Rios Montt for genocide and war crimes, Guatemala's highest court throws out the ruling. Survivors tell Channel 4 News of their devastation.

article 21 May 2013 World, France
Notre Dame suicide: tourists evacuated after far-right historian Dominque Venner shoots himself (picture: Getty)
Far-right historian commits suicide in Notre Dame

Thousands of tourists are evacuated from Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after a far-right historian, who recently campaigned against France same-sex marriage law, commits suicide at the altar.

article 21 May 2013 World, Syria
Syria's opposition and government prepare for peace talks
Syria's opposition and government prepare for peace talks

As peace talks between government and rebel forces grow closer the Syrian people are "building great hopes on the conference", according to mediator Lakhdar Brahimi.

article 21 May 2013 Business, Ireland
News
Apple CEO Cook defends company's tax strategy

Appearing before US senators, Apple boss Tim Cook rejects accusations that his company is exploiting tax loopholes and says it pays "every single dollar" of the tax it owes.

article 21 May 2013 UK
Carewy Mulligan talks to Krishnan Guru-Murthy about raising awareness over dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Krishnan Guru-Murthy by Krishnan Guru-Murthy Carey Mulligan: raise dementia awareness - video

Carey Mulligan, star of The Great Gatsby, tells Channel 4 News about her plans to raise awareness of Alzheimer's, and says there is a "real problem" with how we treat the elderly in the UK.

article 21 May 2013 UK
NHS Chief Executive Sir David Nicholson, who has come under fire for alleged failings when he led the Mid-Stafforshire NHS trust, is to retire next year.
Sir David Nicholson to step down as NHS boss

NHS Chief Executive Sir David Nicholson, who has come under fire for alleged failings when he led the Mid-Stafforshire NHS trust, is to retire next year.

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There is something awesome, terrifying, beyond our immediate comprehension. Hot air, cold air, debris, devastation. We are talking tornado. But in the case of last night’s horrific assault on the Oklahoma City suburb of of Moore, we’re talking more than tornado, writes Jon Snow… Sign up for Snowmail to find out what’s on tonight’s Channel 4 News

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US President Obama tells the people of Moore “their country will remain on the ground, there for them, beside them, as long as it takes”.

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The path of the Oklahoma City tornado - see our graphic.

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