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article 17 June 2013 World, Czech Republic
Prime Minister Petr Necas resigns over corruption scandal (Getty)
by Jennifer Rigby Czech prime minister 'Mr Clean' resigns in graft scandal

He was once known as "Mr Clean" but now the Czech prime minister Petr Necas has been forced to step down after becoming embroiled in a corruption scandal involving spies, gold bars and his ex-wife.

article 06 June 2013 UK
A crisis in accident and emergency, poor service from NHS 111, and a GP shortage loom (Getty)
by Jennifer Rigby From A&E crisis to GP shortages: what's wrong with the NHS?

The A&E crisis will pale into insignificance when compared with problems that could lie ahead for out-of-hours care amid a looming shortage of GPs, a leading doctor tells Channel 4 News.

article 04 June 2013 UK
Emily Wilding Davison, the first 'suicide bomber'?
by Jennifer Rigby Emily Wilding Davison: terrorist, 'battleaxe', heroine?

It is probably the most famous act in the history of the suffragette movement - Emily Wilding Davison falling under the King's horse at the Epsom Derby. But her legacy is altogether more complicated.

article 21 May 2013 World, United States
Oklahoma tornado - eyewitness story (Madi Alexander)
by Jennifer Rigby I was pulling people from the debris - Oklahoma resident

As residents of Oklahoma City survey the tornado's devastation, one eyewitness describes to Channel 4 News hiding from the storm in her closet before rushing to help survivors.

article 21 May 2013 World, United States
Tornadoes - the science (Reuters)
by Jennifer Rigby What causes tornados?

As another major tornado hits the United States - this time killing dozens and flattening buildings and neighbourhoods in Oklahoma City - Channel 4 News looks at the science behind the super storms.

article 15 May 2013 World, Greece
Greece - growing up in austerity Europe (grab)
by Jennifer Rigby Greece: the 'messy' reality for young people

As Greece faces yet another strike, Channel 4 News kicks off its Austerity Kids series by hearing from Athens student Tony Rigopoulos about what it's really like growing up amid the eurozone crisis.

article 13 May 2013 UK
Sparrows, bees and hedgehogs - what has changed in your back garden? (Getty)
by Ciaran Hughes What would my garden have looked like 30 years ago?

Our Green and Pleasant Land series has exposed worrying declines in the natural world across the UK. But what about in your back garden? Check out the interactive graphic.

article 10 May 2013 UK
Michael Gove attacks Mr Men teaching (Getty)
by Jennifer Rigby From Mr Grumpy to Michael Gove - politicians as Mr Men

Education Secretary Michael Gove has hit out at teachers using Mr Men to teach students about the rise of Hitler. So we asked you which Mr Men modern politicians most resemble.

article 30 April 2013 UK
Rolling out the ramps - London Underground to get more step-free stations (Getty)
by Jennifer Rigby No Go Britain: more ramps for London's tube network

Access groups welcome Transport for London's pledge to roll out manual boarding ramps to 19 more stations across the London Underground network.

article 25 April 2013 UK
What to do if you are worried about measles (Getty)
by Jennifer Rigby Measles outbreak - the key questions

As the government launches a vaccination campaign to try to stop the spread of measles, how serious is the current outbreak? And what should you do if you are worried you or your family are at risk?