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Japan still 'racing against the clock' to prevent nuclear meltdown at Fukushima

The head of the UN's nuclear safety body said Japan was still "racing against the clock" to prevent a meltdown at the Fukushima power plant after he arrived in the country for a first-hand briefing on the crisis.

US reticence marks new direction

Libya declares cease-fire after UN vote

Libya has declared an immediate ceasefire after the UN authorised a no-fly zone and "all necessary measures" to prevent the regime from attacking its own people.

Japan: A shaken nation

PA Sport: Murali and Sanga star for Sri Lanka

Muttiah Muralitharan produced a magical spell to back up Kumar Sangakkara's majestic century as Sri Lanka handed a crushing 112-run defeat to New Zealand in their World Cup Group A match in Mumbai today.

National Sport News: Murali and Sanga star for Sri Lanka

Muttiah Muralitharan produced a magical spell to back up Kumar Sangakkara's majestic century as Sri Lanka handed a crushing 112-run defeat to New Zealand in their World Cup Group A match in Mumbai today.

Breaking News: Murali and Sanga star for Sri Lanka

Muttiah Muralitharan produced a magical spell to back up Kumar Sangakkara's majestic century as Sri Lanka handed a crushing 112-run defeat to New Zealand in their World Cup Group A match in Mumbai today.

Mario Balotelli says sorry for sending off

Mario Balotelli has apologised to his Manchester City team-mates for his red card in last night's Europa League encounter with Dynamo Kiev at Eastlands.

Egypt gets first taste of a free vote in decades

Forty million Egyptians get their first taste of a free vote in decades when a package of constitutional amendments sponsored by Egypt's ruling military goes to a nationwide vote tomorrow.

Phil Jagielka signs new Everton deal

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has signed a new four-year contract with the club.

Andriy Shevchenko offers advice to Chelsea striker Fernando Torres

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has been told to relax and the goals will start flowing in at Stamford Bridge.

30 years for BA terror plotter

A British Airways computer expert was jailed for 30 years today for plotting to launch a 9/11-style terror attack from the UK.

David Cameron sends RAF fighters to Mediterranean

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's regime today announced an immediate ceasefire after David Cameron ordered RAF fighters to the Mediterranean to help enforce a military no-fly zone.

Art exhibition inspired by Flickr photos of Brazil slums

Photographs of children in Brazilian shanty towns posted on Flickr have inspired a new exhibition by British artist Jonathan Darby. Related StoriesKate Middleton's risque dress fetches £78,000The worst pop song of all time?

Exhibition inspired by Flickr photos of Brazil slums

Photographs of children in Brazilian shanty towns posted on Flickr have inspired a new exhibition by British artist Jonathan Darby. Related StoriesKate Middleton's risque dress fetches £78,000The worst pop song of all time?

Vote reform opponents 'ridiculous'

Liberal Democrat president Tim Farron bracketed David Cameron with BNP leader Nick Griffin today as he launched a broadside at the "reactionary and ridiculous" opponents of voting reform.

Japan struggles to cool nuclear plant

Emergency crews are still battling to cool overheated nuclear fuel at a stricken nuclear plant a week after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan.

Harry Redknapp slams Joe Jordan Uefa ban

Harry Redknapp today slammed UEFA for banning Joe Jordan from the first leg of Tottenham's Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.

BMW draws lessons from electric Mini trials

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Everton deny deal for Jack Rodwell agreed with Manchester United

Everton manager David Moyes has stressed they are not a selling club and dismissed suggestions a deal to sell midfielder Jack Rodwell to Manchester United has already been agreed.

Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave break radio world record

Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave have broken the Guinness World Record for the longest-ever marathon radio show. Related StoriesKate Middleton's risque dress fetches £78,000The worst pop song of all time?

Daniel Radcliffe believes Potter is the pinnacle

Daniel Radcliffe accepts he will never again achieve the career success he has had with 'Harry Potter'. Related StoriesKate Middleton's risque dress fetches £78,000The worst pop song of all time?

iDrive: Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Blue Efficency

I’ve had to move out of Cooperdome. The floor eventually collapsed under the weight of leaking water. The good news was that the useless plumber was in the flat at the time and suffered severe concussion as he fell through to the floor below.

England must produce best demands Nick Easter

Stand-in captain Nick Easter warned England will have to produce their best ever performance if they are to win the Grand Slam against Ireland tomorrow.

Cooper Brown: The Groucho

I’ve had to move out of Cooperdome. The floor eventually collapsed under the weight of leaking water. The good news was that the useless plumber was in the flat at the time and suffered severe concussion as he fell through to the floor below.

Lapland con brothers jailed

Two brothers who conned thousands of customers into visiting what they claimed was a Lapland-style theme park were both jailed for 13 months today.

Disaster response slow, says Japan

The Japanese government says it was overwhelmed by the scale of to the huge earthquake and tsunami, slowing the response to the nuclear crisis.

Reaction to Champions League draw

The draw for the quarter-final stage of the Champions League draw has been made. We round up the reaction...

UK & World News: Chef killer 'may have been quizzed'

The detective leading the hunt for missing Claudia Lawrence revealed that he could have "potentially" spoken to her killer, as her friends and family marked the second anniversary of her disappearance.

Breaking News: Chef killer 'may have been quizzed'

The detective leading the hunt for missing Claudia Lawrence revealed that he could have "potentially" spoken to her killer, as her friends and family marked the second anniversary of her disappearance.

Chronicle News: Woman charged with biting off man's testicles

A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of biting off her boyfriend’s testicles. Martin Douglas, 45, needed emergency surgery to reattach his genitals after Maria Topp allegedly bit them off in an early-morning drunken attack.

CAB in work call

A CHARITY which stands up for citizens’ rights will lobby Barrow’s MP in protest at government plans to force long-term unemployed to complete unpaid work placements.

National News: Lib Dems 'planned U-turn on fees'

Nick Clegg is facing fresh pressure over university tuition fees after it emerged the Liberal Democrats drew up plans two months before the general election to abandon a pledge to scrap them as part of any coalition deal.

Des Clarke: THE penultimate Harry Potter [...]

. THE penultimate Harry Potter movie has had its world premiere. The main monster is the scariest yet.

Des Clarke: WATER FOOL BUSH IS..

Former Us president George W Bush is hitting the promotion trail with his new memoirs. The bold Dubya says he won't go to France, because he reckons they don't have a word for memoir. Bush also claims that intelligence obtained through waterboarding was justifiable.

Tam Cowan: GodFarry left his mark Off The Ball

Greeeetings!!! In the same way Paul Coia was the first voice on Channel Four, did you know the late, great Jim Farry was the first voice on Off The Ball? Okay, it was actually a cheeky impression by top voice artist Lewis McLeod.

Tam Cowan: AND FINALLY...

Take That are playing at Hampden this summer (I think they'll beat Scotland 3-0) and, according to last week's Sunday Mail, half the tickets are in the hands of touts. The other half are in the hands of t**ts.

Lib Dems 'planned U-turn on fees'

Nick Clegg is facing fresh pressure over university tuition fees after it emerged the Liberal Democrats drew up plans two months before the general election to abandon a pledge to scrap them as part of any coalition deal.

Lib Dems 'planned to axe frees vow'

Nick Clegg is facing fresh pressure over university tuition fees after it emerged the Liberal Democrats drew up plans two months before the general election to abandon a pledge to scrap them as part of any coalition deal.

Eurozone debt crisis fears ease