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Hong Kong escalator malfunction injures dozens

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 22:05
Dozens of people are injured when an escalator at a Hong Kong shopping centre malfunctions.

Jones Bootmaker sale saves 840 jobs

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 21:32
The bulk of the footwear chain is sold to investment firm Endless, saving 72 stores.

Jean Todt: FIA president says F1 is too expensive and complicated

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 21:14
Formula 1 is too expensive, too complicated and the cars are too reliable, according to Jean Todt, president of governing body the FIA.

British-Iranian aid worker acquitted of death of Indian boy

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 21:07
Narges Kalbasi Ashtari was convicted in 2014 after five-year-old boy was swept away by current.

Hong Kong election: Beijing-backed Lam first female leader

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 20:12
Carrie Lam had the backing of the Chinese government but is opposed by pro-democracy groups.

Sebastian Vettel beats Lewis Hamilton to win Australian Grand Prix

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 20:08
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel beats Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes in a straight fight as Formula 1's new era begins at the Australian Grand Prix.

Uber suspends self-driving cars after Arizona crash

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 20:01
Images show Uber vehicle on its side after apparent high-impact crash with ordinary driver.

England v Lithuania: Should Jermain Defoe start at Wembley?

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 18:46
Dan Walker is joined by Andy Cole and John Hartson to preview Sunday's internationals, including England v Lithuania, Northern Ireland v Norway, and Scotland v Slovenia.

Social media firms 'must do more' to stop extremist material

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 17:33
Home Secretary Amber Rudd says firms like Google should take "a leading role" in preventing extremist content.

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds: Fans farewell at memorial service

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 17:12
Fans gather to honour Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at a public memorial service in Los Angeles.

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds: Fans say goodbye at public service

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 17:03
A Hollywood memorial service celebrates the lives of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.

Major military exercise begins in Scotland

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 15:16
Thousands of Nato army, navy and air force personnel are in Scotland for one of the largest military exercises in Europe.

Scottish wildlife groups urged to unite to fight crime

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 15:13
An "alarming distrust" exists between organisations tackling wildlife crime, according to the Scottish Parliament's environment committee.

Night-time loo trips 'linked to salt in diet'

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 14:48
Trips to empty the bladder were reduced and quality of life improved, a study found.

Newspaper headlines: EU migrants' benefits and 'brave' MP Ellwood speaks

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 14:31
Sunday's newspapers focus on stories from UKIP's "civil war" to the Westminster attacker.

Earth Hour switches lights off around the world

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 14:30
Major global landmarks go dark to draw attention to climate change.

Impact crater linked to Martian tsunamis

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 14:24
Scientists locate the source of powerful tsunamis that swept across Mars three billion years ago.

Line of Duty: All you need to know to get up to speed for series four

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 13:40
Not watched the hit police drama? No problem. Here's a summary of all the case files to date.

'We should not be the most backward country on maternity pay'

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 13:34
BBC News asked women how they had coped financially while they were on maternity leave.

The place where children can be very unlucky with their names

Sun, 26/03/2017 - 13:33
Spare a thought for those who are given troublesome names. In Zambia, Chris Haslam came across some very surprising choices.

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