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Democracy 'damaged by English focus'
Democracy in Wales is being damaged by a lack of coverage of Welsh affairs in the London-based media, the assembly's presiding officer fears.
Head teacher 'misused public money'
A former London head teacher of the year presided over misuse of public funds, a government report finds.
Ferguson criticises Mancini sacking
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticises City rivals over 'amazing' decision to sack boss Roberto Mancini.
Saudi woman reaches Everest summit
A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.
Kerry urges Nigeria army 'restraint'
The US warns Nigeria's army against human rights violations as it pursues a campaign against Islamist militants in the north-east.
VIDEO: Sweden gears up for Eurovision contest
The Swedish city of Malmo is gearing up to host the Eurovision Song Contest final with 26 countries set to perform for millions of TV viewers.
Ireland fly-half O'Gara retires
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara will take up a coaching role with Racing Metro after announcing his retirement.
Dozens injured in US train crash
More than 60 people were injured, at least two critically, after a head-on collision between two commuter trains near New York, officials say.
Celebrations for watersports centre
A weekend of celebrations mark the launch of a new watersports centre in Colwyn Bay, with a festival hosted by Radio 1 presenter Aled Haydn Jones.
EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs
The EU is to ban restaurants from using refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil, citing hygiene and consumer protection.
PR for Benghazi
Tara McKelvey on the US's handling of Benghazi fallout
N Korea 'fires short-range missiles'
North Korea has fired three short-range missiles as part of an apparent routine test-launch, South Korea says.
Afghan MPs halt women's law debate
The Afghan parliament interrupts debate on a law to prevent violence against women, with conservatives calling for it to be scrapped.
Protest rally over school shake-up
Hundreds are expected at a rally in Cardiff ahead of planned strike action over school changes in the autumn.
In pictures: English ritual year
Idiosyncratic English rituals on camera
VIDEO: Violence after Spanish Cup Final
There have been violent scenes in the Spanish capital after Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup Final.
Hollande signs gay marriage bill
President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.
Emergency aid for farmers to begin
An emergency aid scheme for farmers facing difficulties with fodder shortages has come into will come into effect from midnight on Saturday.
VIDEO: Inquiry urged into Russian spy death
The widow of the former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the upcoming inquest into his death to be abandoned and replaced with a public inquiry.
VIDEO: Many hurt in train crash near NYC
At least 60 people have been injured after a commuter train derailed and collided with another just outside New York City.
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