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DJ sacked over Gillard interview
An Australian radio presenter is sacked after asking PM Julia Gillard in a live interview if her long-term partner, Tim Mathieson, is gay.
In pictures: 75 years of Superman
A look back at Superman's comic book origins
Rock bands honoured at Kerrang!
Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro win for their album Opposites, You Me At Six and Bring Me The Horizon are also honoured.
Founders Forum - betting on our tech future
Five new products exciting tech tycoons
Charity stunned by cock fighting
Animal welfare charity the USPCA says it is "shocked and stunned" by the number of people taking part in organised cock fighting.
Cloud schools offer new education
Educators at the TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh outline their vision for future learning.
Warner attack on Root 'despicable'
David Warner's attack on England player Joe Root was "despicable", says Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland.
Much Ado About Joss Whedon
Why Joss Whedon shot a Shakespeare film in his house
Czech PM aide held in police raids
Police in the Czech Republic arrest a top aide to the prime minister amid raids on government offices as part of a crackdown on organised crime.
VIDEO: New bridge across Danube due to open
A new one-mile-long bridge linking Romania and Bulgaria across the River Danube is due to open on Friday.
VIDEO: Inside hospital treating Afghan troops
David Loyn reports on the heavy price paid by Afghan troops as they are set to take the lead in combat operations across the whole country.
VIDEO: Iran elections: Voting under way
Millions of voters across Iran have begun casting their ballots in the country's presidential elections.
VIDEO: US: Syrian forces 'crossed red line'
The United States says it is increasing the scope and scale of military support for opposition forces in Syria after it concluded that President Assad's forces had used chemical weapons.
Premier League fouls drop by 22%
The number of fouls committed by Premier League players has dropped by 22% since 2006, according to new figures.
'On fire' Tipuric laying Lions claim
Ex-Wales flanker Dafydd Jones expects Sam Warburton to start the first Lions Test but says Justin Tipuric is breathing down his neck.
Teenagers try to save 'wish trip'
Teenagers are trying to salvage their dream trip to Australia after a charity said it would have to be cancelled after it called in an insolvency firm.
Cregan trial 'risked lives' says PCC
Greater Manchester's Police and Crime Commissioner says transporting Dale Cregan from Manchester to Preston was costly and risky.
Chen Guangcheng to leave NYU
Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng is to leave New York University, where he is a visiting fellow, this summer, the university confirms.
'I was struggling to get up the stairs'
Britain's No 1 on missing the French Open
Adam Jones on sailing, rapping & meeting a hero
British & Irish Lions prop Adam Jones on stalking an Everton hero, rapping, tour fines and a 'massive few days'
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