It may seem highly suspicious, but an eagle-eyed Twitter member spotted what could be the new version of the Nexus 7 in the official Google+ Hangouts promo video. What's gives it away? The current Nexus 7 doesn't have a flashing LED notification light. More »New Nexus 7 leaked in Google+ Hangouts video?
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos hinted on Friday that he would seek re-election next year to ensure continuity of his policies, though he did not explicitly announce his candidacy. Santos told reporters that he would make a formal announcement by the November deadline. "I want clearly and firmly to see that the government's policies continue after August 7, 2014," said Santos, referring to the date a new administration would take office. "I want the peace policy re-elected, I want the housing policy re-elected, those that have reduced poverty - re-elected. ... More »Colombia's Santos hints he will run for re-election in 2014
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) have announced that passing grades might be lowered for children born in the summer. I was born in late July and have also recently reached my thirties but never felt that I underachieved at school because of when I came into the world. In truth, I think this research is an appalling example of funding and an excuse to cover up the lack of money being given to teachers, to actually teach. More »Summer-born children are not academically disadvantaged
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Despite my love of the Greek islands, I haven't returned to Greece or its many beautiful islands in nearly ten years. When I last went, I was ripped off at every opportunity and it really soured the last days of what had been a wonderful holiday. More »I was royally ripped off on holiday from hell
The use of dead children's identities by Scotland Yard undercover police officers was "common practice", a chief constable investigating the matter has found. More »Police Use Of Dead Children's IDs 'Common'
The Scottish National Party has accused the UKIP leader Nigel Farage of "losing the plot" after he likened parts of the Scottish nationalism campaign to fascism. More »Farage Blasted By SNP Over 'Racism' Claim
By Caroline Copley BERNE (Reuters) - Switzerland outlined plans on Friday to reform the way it taxes companies as it seeks to counter criticism from Brussels while trying to remain attractive to the many multinationals based in the country. The Swiss have lured thousands of foreign companies including online retailer eBay and trading giant Glencore by taxing foreign profits at a lower rate than domestic earnings, a practice known as "ring fencing". ... More »Swiss propose corporate tax reforms after EU pressure
LONDON (Reuters) - England fast bowler James Anderson claimed his 300th test wicket when he had New Zealand opener Peter Fulton caught at second slip by Graeme Swann on the second day of the first test at Lord's on Friday. Anderson dismissed opener Hamish Rutherford in the first over, caught by Alastair Cook at first slip, and his movement again proved too much Fulton as New Zealand slumped to seven for two in reply to England's 232. Anderson, 30, became the fourth Englishman to take 300 test wickets, joining fellow pace bowlers Ian Botham, Bob Willis and Fred Trueman. ... More »England's Anderson claims 300th test wicket
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's parliament evicted a far-right lawmaker for insulting rivals in a tumultuous debate on Friday that prompted jeers of "Heil Hitler" from a leftist deputy and bolstered calls to crack down on the nationalist Golden Dawn party. Tapping into resentment over budget cuts and illegal immigration in the crisis-hit country, Golden Dawn has emerged from obscurity to become Greece's third-biggest party, polling nearly 12 percent. ... More »Greek parliament evicts far-right lawmaker for volley of insults
By Michele Kambas NICOSIA (Reuters) - The IMF said on Friday that risks for Cyprus were "unusually high" given its weak banking sector and economy and the island's full adoption of an economic austerity plan was imperative. The island's 17.5 billion euro economy faced risks from the uncertain impact of the crisis in its banking sector and the possibility that its economic contraction could be deeper than projected, the IMF said in a staff report. "Given substantial risks to the outlook and debt sustainability, there is no room for implementation slippages," it said. ... More »Risks for Cyprus are "unusually high", adoption of austerity plan imperative - IMF
Two people have been charged with drug trafficking offences after cocaine worth up to £1 million was found hidden inside cakes at Gatwick Airport. More »Cocaine found in cakes at airport
By Olesya Astakhova and Douglas Busvine MOSCOW (Reuters) - A rare public clash between two leading figures in Russia's state-dominated oil industry hints at a split in President Vladimir Putin's inner circle and could be intended to rein in one of his closest advisers. Igor Sechin, who has built oil company Rosneft into the world's largest with Putin's help, has pushed for an expansion of a pipeline "spur" to take more oil to China, a profitable alternative market to Europe where demand is falling. ... More »Clash between Russian oil chiefs could undercut Putin ally
By Alexandria Sage CANNES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi premiered his latest tightly wound family drama at Cannes on Friday, confirming critics' advance buzz it would prove a contender for the film festival's top prize. The prestigious festival on the French Riviera - where the sun finally emerged on day three - is looking to spot its Palme d'Or winner among the 20 entries in the main competition and early reviews were enthusiastic for "Le Passe" ("The Past"). ... More »Iranian director's taut family saga rivets critics at Cannes
A trader at work in the Frankfurt stock exchange. Europe's main stock markets rebounded on Friday, with Paris jumping above 4,000 points for the first time since July 2011 as traders went bargain-hunting ... More »Europe stocks stage rise; Paris tops 4,000
Shinzo Abe delivers a speech in Tokyo on May 17, 2013 on Friday. Japan's premier said Friday he will slash red tape in a bid to boost corporate investment as he seeks to capitalise on the feel-good mood ... More »Japan PM pledges to slash red tape for growth
By Mariam Karouny BEIRUT (Reuters) - The most feared and effective rebel group battling President Bashar al-Assad, the Islamist Nusra Front, is being eclipsed by a more radical jihadi force whose aims go far beyond overthrowing the Syrian leader. Al Qaeda's Iraq-based wing, which nurtured Nusra in the early stages of the rebellion against Assad, has moved in and sidelined the organisation, Nusra sources and other rebels say. ... More »Insight - Syria's Nusra Front eclipsed by Iraq-based al Qaeda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The outgoing head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized on Friday for "foolish mistakes" made at the U.S. tax agency which he said resulted from a heavy workload, not a partisan mission. At a congressional hearing, acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller said he did not find political motivation among the employees who were processing conservative groups' applications for tax-exempt status. Miller was fired on Wednesday as President Barack Obama sought to stem criticism over IRS targeting of conservative groups for special scrutiny. ... More »Outgoing U.S. IRS chief apologizes for 'foolish mistakes'
Jewellery worth more than $1 million due to be loaned to stars at the Cannes Film Festival was stolen from a local hotel in a pre-dawn heist on Friday but the coveted Palme d'Or trophy was safe, officials said. More »$1 million in Chopard jewels stolen from Cannes festival
Favourites Denmark could prove a disaster for bookies if they land their predicted win at the Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow night. More »Denmark tipped to win Eurovision
Bucks Fizz hit Making Your Mind Up has been named the nation's favourite UK Eurovision song more than three decades after its triumph. More »Making Your Mind Up Gets Top Vote
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell, 48, today entered not guilty pleas to a series of alleged child sex offences at Manchester Crown Court. More »Corrie's Le Vell pleads not guilty
Prague underground commuters looking for love will soon be able to try their luck at romance in designated dating cars, a transport spokesman said Friday. More »Prague plans subway 'Love Train' for singles
May 19, 1935: The celebrated British military hero Lawrence of Arabia died on this day in 1935 after being catapulted from his motorbike as he swerved to avoid two boys on bicycles More »On This Day: World War I hero Lawrence of Arabia dies