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The 158th Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge has been stopped and forced to restart after a man swimming in the Thames brought it to a halt.

Booming Brazilian city spreads into Amazon habitats

A company director is remanded in custody after he was charged with attempted murder following an alleged attack at an event attended by Jessie J.

Police officers rescue a woman following a fire at a flat in Ballymena, County Antrim.

Celtic clinch the Scottish title thanks to a stylish demolition of Kilmarnock, with Charlie Mulgrew emerging the hero.

Laura Trott wins omnium gold for Britain as Jason Kenny beats Sir Chris Hoy on his way to sprint silver at the World Track Cycling.

Water fountains across London are turned off as their water supply runs dry due to the hosepipe ban.

Drought conditions in the South East mean the region's bluebell season could be earlier and shorter than usual, according to the National Trust.

The US painter Thomas Kinkade, best known for his pictures of idyllic landscapes, has died at the age of 54, his family say.

Where is fire hazards review promised after M1 blaze?

Yemen's main airport closes as air force troops protest at the sacking of their commander, the half-brother of former President Saleh.

People in the UK waste £250m per year on store gift cards they do not use, according to industry figures.

A West Midlands woman appears in court charged with the murder of 92-year-old war veteran William Davis.

At least 100 people die on one of the bloodiest days in the Syrian uprising, activists say, as a ceasefire approaches.

A teachers' union conference votes for an escalating campaign of industrial action over "ideologically driven attacks" on state education.

Malawi's government confirms the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika, ending 24 hours of speculation and fears of a power-struggle.

A pensioner dies after a blaze breaks out at a sheltered housing complex in Perthshire.

The US company that makes Barbie dolls is releasing a special set of William and Kate dolls today to mark their first wedding anniversary.

Belfast's new Titanic building has provided the backdrop for a spectacular light show.

Kevin Pietersen signs off in style as England secure a first Test win of a difficult winter to tie with Sri Lanka and retain the number one spot.