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Princes Call For Illegal Wildlife Trade Ban

Prince Charles and Prince William will today host a conference to call for a global partnership to stop illegal trade in wildlife.

Killer Donkeys Maul Pensioner To Death

Two donkeys are to be put down after they dragged a pensioner from his mobility scooter and mauled him to death.

British Deep Water Diver Dies At Italy Wreck

A British man has died during a dive on a wreck in Italy, coastguard officials have confirmed.

Moscow 'Terror Attack Foiled After Shootout'

Russian security services claim to have foiled a planned terrorist attack in Moscow after a shootout that killed two alleged militants.

Oklahoma Tornado: Up To 91 People Killed

One of the strongest tornadoes ever recorded has ripped through a suburb of Oklahoma City, killing up to 91 people and destroying everything in its path.

William Hague: 'All Options' Open Over Syria

"No option" is off the table if the Syrian regime does not negotiate seriously at planned peace talks, Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.

Jose Mourinho To Leave Real Madrid

Real Madrid say Jose Mourinho will leave at the end of the season, clearing his path for a rumoured return to English football.

TV Punch-Up: Lebedev Pleads Not Guilty

Newspaper tycoon Alexander Lebedev has pleaded not guilty to a charge of politically-motivated hooliganism at the start of his trial for punching a fellow oligarch during a TV debate.

Oscar Pistorius 'Won't Compete Again In 2013'

Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder, his agent has confirmed.