Syria’s war: no one controls the castle forever
The Islamist rebels who have been occupying the Crac des Chevaliers crusader castle near Homs probably didn’t spend much time contemplating the irony of it all.
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Comedian Eddie Izzard says he wants Scotland to remain part of the UK but admits he is expecting foul-mouthed abuse at a comedy fundraiser in Edinburgh.
The Islamist rebels who have been occupying the Crac des Chevaliers crusader castle near Homs probably didn’t spend much time contemplating the irony of it all.
If Scotland goes its own way, Alex Salmond says he’ll keep the Queen. But what if she doesn’t fancy the job? From Belgium’s bonnie prince to Tilda Swinton, Channel 4 News looks at who’s next in line.
A man accused of killing four soldiers in London’s Hyde Park will not be prosecuted after being wrongly told that he was not wanted by the police.
There has always been scepticism within government circles about the abilities of the minister for sport and equalities, Helen Grant. And now you know why.
Teenagers today are more socially engaged than previous generations but feel that negative stereotyping is affecting their chances of finding a job, according to a report.
From Vlad’s lipstick to queer beer and gay mountains, it could only be our 10 favourite rainbow-themed protests so far against Russia’s anti-gay laws.
Searing temperatures at the Australian Open tennis tournament have raised concerns that athletes are exposed to dangerous conditions in the pursuit of excellence.
South eastern states of Australia are continuing to swelter in a heatwave that has seen temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).
Police arrest a British man and say they are seeking a “series of individuals” as part of an investigation into alleged illegal betting that relies on time delays of live television broadcasts.
After the humiliation of England’s Ashes trouncing down under, British sports fans will hope Andy Murray and Laura Robson can recapture the nation’s sporting credibility at the Australian tennis open.
A day after singing Happy Birthday to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, former NBA star Dennis Rodman apologies for his comments about captive US missionary Kenneth Bae.
Former Premier League footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger announces he is gay – and says he hopes “one day” young players will be able to come out while they are still playing.
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power withdraws its sponsorship of former US basketballer Dennis Rodman’s trips to North Korea in response to “recent events”.
The BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award is rarely won by a team player, but Wimbledon champ Andy Murray may not be a shoo-in.