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Jet diverted after cockpit attack

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:36:43 GMT

A Brazilian airliner has made a safe forced landing after a passenger had a "psychotic attack," entered the cockpit and assaulted a pilot, crew members and passengers who tried to subdue him.

Tom Jones kicks off Baftas bash

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:02:20 GMT

The Bafta film awards have begun with a bang with Sir Tom Jones belting out the theme to the James Bond film Thunderball - more than 40 years after he first recorded the song - to mark half-a-century of the superspy's cinema adventures.

Jagger and Macca grace pop charts

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:02:20 GMT

The charts are being graced with musical greatness after two legends soared into the top three of both singles and album listings.

Hollywood stars out for Baftas

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:02:20 GMT

Some of Hollywood's biggest names are in town for the Bafta film awards.

Fuel removal operations under way

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:17:39 GMT

Underwater pumping operations have got under way to remove some of the 500,000 gallons of fuel aboard the Costa Concordia, nearly a month after the cruise ship ran aground off Tuscany.

Athens riots as cuts vote looms

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:55:21 GMT

Rioting has spread across central Athens and buildings have gone up in flames amid mass protests as MPs prepare to vote on a crucial debt deal needed to prevent bankruptcy.

Violence as Greek MPs debate cuts

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:55:21 GMT

Violence has flared after Greek MPs began debating legislation introducing severe austerity measures necessary for the country to secure a 130 billion euro (£109 billion) bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund and stave off bankruptcy.

Greek MPs begin vital cuts debate

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:55:21 GMT

Greek MPs have begun debating legislation introducing severe austerity measures necessary for the country to secure a 130 billion euro (£109 billion) bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund and stave off bankruptcy.

Staff to protest over DVLA closures

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:40:54 GMT

Transport staff will hold protests across the UK this week over plans to close dozens of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency offices.

Hunt warns over racism in football

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:39:05 GMT

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned that football must not return to the "bad old days" following high-profile racism rows.

BAE executives 'could net bonuses'

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:39:05 GMT

Bosses at BAE Systems are set to be rewarded with multimillion-pound bonuses, it has been reported, amid fears for the future of its Portsmouth shipyard and the failure of its Eurofighter consortium to land a large contract to supply fighter jets to India.

Hunt backs FA over Terry decision

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:39:05 GMT

The FA was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said as he accused Luis Suarez of "unsporting behaviour" by failing to shake Patrice Evra's hand.

RBS bankers arrested in tax probe

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:01:37 GMT

Bankers from the Royal Bank of Scotland have been arrested as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged tax fraud.

Sex change man 'first male mother'

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:05:55 GMT

A man is believed to have become Britain's first "male mother" by giving birth despite his sex change operation.

Press needs tougher regulatory body

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:20:37 GMT

There is public "consensus" the Press needs a tougher regulatory system independent of politicians, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt says.

Tributes paid to Whitney Houston

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:51:48 GMT

Stars are expected to pay emotional tributes to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards after the singing legend's shock death.

Tributes pour in for tragic Houston

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:51:48 GMT

The death of singing legend Whitney Houston has prompted a worldwide outpouring of grief, with tributes paid by some of the biggest names in the music industry.

Cowell leads tributes to Houston

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:51:48 GMT

Tributes have been pouring in for American singer and actress Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48.

Drivers warned over icy conditions

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:50:54 GMT

The cold snap may have come to an end on Sunday - but emergency services continue to warn of the dangers of icy conditions.

Carpet rolled out for Bafta awards

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:50:54 GMT

The champagne is on ice and the red carpet is being rolled out as some of the biggest names in Hollywood gather for the Bafta film awards.

End of bitter cold snap in sight

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:50:54 GMT

The end of the cold snap is in sight, with the mercury finally rising slightly after several days of record-breaking sub-zero temperatures, according to forecasters.

Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:18:41 GMT

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Andrew Lansley must go, says Hughes

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:03:26 GMT

David Cameron's efforts to close down speculation over the future of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback when a senior Liberal Democrat urged his removal.

Lansley must go, says Lib Dem MP

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:03:26 GMT

David Cameron's efforts to quash speculation over the survival of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback after a senior Liberal Democrat demanded his removal.

Resurgent Romney is the Maine man

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:03:26 GMT

Mitt Romney eked out a narrow win in Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced, providing his campaign for the party's presidential nomination a much-needed boost after three straight losses earlier this week.

Romney returns to winning ways

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:03:26 GMT

Mitt Romney has won the Maine caucuses by a slim margin, giving him a much needed boost following losses in three other contests in the past week, Maine Republican Party chairman Charlie Webster said.

Call to embrace community energy

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:03:26 GMT

The Government must overhaul the "closed shop" energy market by embracing community schemes, according to a new report.

Salmond insists on no-strings poll

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:03:26 GMT

Alex Salmond has again insisted that plans for an independence referendum must have "no strings attached" from Westminster.

PM 'plans football racism summit'

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:03:26 GMT

David Cameron is expected to step into the row over racism in football by staging a Downing Street summit on the issue.

PM quashes Lansley speculation

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:03:26 GMT

David Cameron has sought to quash speculation over the survival of health secretary Andrew Lansley and his controversial NHS shake-up.

Anger over marriage tax breaks

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:03:26 GMT

George Osborne has infuriated Tory MPs by reportedly ruling out tax breaks for married couples in the Budget.

Protesters show Syria solidarity

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:06:59 GMT

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in London in a show of solidarity with protesters across the Middle East and North Africa.

Police seize spoof poster fanzine

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:22:30 GMT

Thousands of copies of a Manchester United fanzine, which featured a "potentially offensive image", were seized by police before the club's match against Liverpool.

Police appeal over linked robberies

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:49:27 GMT

A series of robberies on two teenage girls, a woman and an elderly man are being linked by detectives.

'More families' covering bills

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:05:01 GMT

The proportion of families who are managing to cover their bills and debts has improved slightly this year, research has suggested.

Arabs call for UN force in Syria

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:35:19 GMT

The Arab League will call for the UN Security Council to create a joint peacekeeping force for Syria, the latest effort by the regional group to end the 11-month old crisis that has killed more than 5,000 people.

Arab League 'may return to Syria'

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:35:19 GMT

Arab League officials say the 22-member group is considering reviving its suspended observer mission in Syria, expanding it to include monitors from non-Arab, Muslim nations and maybe involvement by the United Nations.

Syria army general assassinated

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:35:19 GMT

Gunmen have assassinated an army general in Damascus, Syria's state-run news agency says.

Murdoch expected in wake of arrests

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:48:18 GMT

Rupert Murdoch is expected to fly to London next week after reassuring staff he would not sell The Sun in the wake of a second wave of arrests at the newspaper.

Six bailed in corruption probe

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:48:18 GMT

Six people arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of corruption have been released on bail, Scotland Yard said.