Comment: Better team, better manager

For the first time in four years Chelsea have exited the Champions League to a better team.

Jose Mourinho: Chelsea have struggled to replicate his achievements since he left in 2007

Interview: Oren Peli

Ahead of the DVD release of horror smash Paranormal Activity, Lewis Bazley talks to its director about his debut feature, Steven Spielberg and the power of 'found footage' films.

Paranormal Activity director Oren Peli talks to inthenews.co.uk

Analysis: Building towards failure

The world's most difficult problem is only going to get more problematic.

Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank are deemed illegal under international law

Suicide bomber attack in southern Afghanistan kills at least 10

At least ten people are believed to have been killed when a suicide bomber targeted a crowd in southern Afghanistan.

Suicide bomber attack in southern Afghanistan kills at least 10

Volcano in Iceland sees hundreds evacuated from their homes

A volcanic eruption in southern Iceland has caused hundreds of people to flee their homes.

Volcano in Iceland sees hundreds evacuated from their homes

Police arrest 67 at political protests between EDL and UAF

At least 67 people have been arrested at demonstrations in Bolton between the English Defence League (EDL) and Unite Against Fascism (UAF).

Police arrest 67 at political protests between right-wing EDL and anti-fascist demonstrators

President Obama heads to Capitol Hill for final health vote pitch

US President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill to gain support from Democrats ahead of a critical vote on health care reform.

President Barack Obama heads to Capitol Hill ahead of crucial final healthcare vote

Man arrested over body in River Thames murder probe

A man has been arrested after the body of a man was pulled out of the River Thames.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after dead man is found in River Thames

World's first child windpipe transplant at British hospital

An operation at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London by British and Italian doctors has become a 'world first'.

World's first windpipe transplant in a child carried out at British hospital

Sport Relief raises £29m for charity as Smithy and Cheryl perform

Sport Relief has already raised in excess of £29 million for global charities, with the help of James Corden aka Smithy and Cheryl Cole.

Sport Relief raises £29 million for charity with James Corden and Cheryl Cole amongst celebrity performers

Pope apologises to sex abuse victims in pastoral letter

Pope Benedict XVI has said he is sorry to the victims of child sex abuse by Catholic priests in Ireland.

Pope apologises to child sex abuse victims in pastoral letter to Irish Catholics

Preview: Jersey Shore

Reality TV fans mourning the demise of Big Brother need look no further than MTV's Jersey Shore for their fill of exhibitionism and voyeurism

The 'stars' of Jersey Shore

Interview: Oren Peli

Ahead of the DVD release of horror smash Paranormal Activity, Lewis Bazley talks to its director about his debut feature, Steven Spielberg and the power of 'found footage' films.

Paranormal Activity director Oren Peli talks to inthenews.co.uk

Last week's TV - the inthenews.co.uk view

Matt Robinson on a promising start for James Corden's new sports quiz, a disappointing take on the 'famous' exploring unemployment and an amusing new series from Rhod Gilbert.

James Corden's new sporting quiz show A League Of Their Own began last week


Sport Relief raises £29m for charity as Smithy and Cheryl perform

Sport Relief has already raised in excess of £29 million for global charities, with the help of James Corden aka Smithy and Cheryl Cole.

Sport Relief raises £29 million for charity with James Corden and Cheryl Cole amongst celebrity performers

New Doctor Who and companion step out for premiere

The newest Doctor Who stepped out of the Tardis and into the spotlight last night for the premiere of the new series of the BBC1 sci-fi show.

New Doctor Who and companion step out for premiere

Bullock's husband apologises after affair allegations

Jesse James, the husband of Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock, has apologised to his wife and family after allegations that he had an affair.

Bullock's husband apologises after affair allegations

Les Battersby actor admits grabbing wheel while wife drove

The actor who played Les Battersby on Coronation Street for a decade has today pleaded guilty to dangerous driving by grabbing the steering wheel while his wife drove at 70mph.

Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby on Coronation Street, pleads guilty to dangerous driving

'Tiger Woods sex texts' published on alleged mistress' website

One of the women who claimed to have had affairs with Tiger Woods in the last year has published dozens of text messages the disgraced golfer reportedly sent her.

Woman who claims to have been one of Tiger Woods' mistresses publishes series of X-rated texts sent to her by golfer

Crystal Palace 'delighted' by P Diddy takeover link

Crystal Palace say they would be "delighted" to discuss a takeover with P Diddy after the hip-hop star expressed an interest in buying the administration-hit club.

Crystal Palace express 'delight' at potential takeover link from hip-hop star P Diddy

Comment: Better team, better manager

For the first time in four years Chelsea have exited the Champions League to a better team.

Jose Mourinho: Chelsea have struggled to replicate his achievements since he left in 2007

Comment: No Hollywood ending for Beckham?

David Beckham has made a career of bouncing back from setbacks; it would be premature to write him off now.

David Beckham: Don't write him off

Bahrain grand prix qualifying as-it-happened

Read inthenews.co.uk's coverage of the qualifying session for the opening grand prix of the 2010 season in Bahrain on Saturday.

Live coverage of the first qualifying session of 2010 from Bahrain

Johnson proud despite defeat

England coach Martin Johnson remained upbeat after his side's positive performance in the 12-10 loss to France at the Stade de France.

Johnson praised his side's positive performance

Italian clubs to join Celtic League

Italian rugby's head coach Nick Mallet today described the news that two Italian clubs will join the Celtic League from next season as "the most positive thing that can ever happen for Italian rugby".

Mallet hails Italian inclusion

Gatland rues Six Nations mistakes

Warren Gatland was in reflective mood following Wales’ comfortable win over Italy at the Millennium Stadium.

Gatland reflective over poor Welsh campaign

Ireland 20 – 23 Scotland

Scotland beat Ireland by a penalty at Croke Park this afternoon, denying the hosts the Triple Crown and leaving Italy to pick up the wooden spoon.

Dan Parks was named man of the match

Wales 33 - 10 Italy

Wales sugar-coated a decidedly sour Six Nations campaign with an emphatic victory over Italy at the Millennium Stadium.

James Hook

David Jones disappointed with draw against Aston Villa

Wolves midfielder David Jones admitted that despite his sides impressive draw at Aston Villa, they were disappointed only to earn a point after conceding a late goal.

Wolves are attempting to avoid relegation after winning the Championship last season


Business


Positive news from banking sector keeps FTSE 100 steady on Friday

The FTSE 100 remained steady on Friday with the banking sector leading the gains following the release of positive news from Lloyds.

Positive news from banking sector keeps FTSE 100 steady on Friday

Lloyds set to return to profit after £6.3 million loss last year

Lloyds Banking Group has claimed it is set to return to profit this year due to a larger than expected drop in bad debts.

Lloyds set to return to profit after £6.3 million loss last year

FTSE 100 opens strongly following Lloyds trading update

The FTSE 100 made steady progress on Friday morning, rising by 0.35 per cent, led by some significant gains in the banking sector.

FTSE 100 opens strongly following Lloyds trading update

Students with disabilities 'let down' by loans company

A report from the government's spending watchdog has concluded that students, particularly those with disabilities, were failed by the Student Loans Company last year.

Students, particularly those with disabilities, served badly by Student Loans Company, report concludes

Government borrowing in February 'less than predicted'

The UK government borrowed another £12.4 billion in February, around £2 billion less than had been predicted by some economists.

Government borrowing 'less than predicted' in February, ahead of next week's Budget

Banking sector leave FTSE 100 at close of play on Thursday

The banking sector left the FTSE 100 flat on Thursday, on the day it was confirmed the government borrowed £12.4 billion in February.

Banking sector leave FTSE 100 at close of play on Thursday

World


Volcano in Iceland sees hundreds evacuated from their homes

A volcanic eruption in southern Iceland has caused hundreds of people to flee their homes.

Volcano in Iceland sees hundreds evacuated from their homes

President Obama heads to Capitol Hill for final health vote pitch

US President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill to gain support from Democrats ahead of a critical vote on health care reform.

President Barack Obama heads to Capitol Hill ahead of crucial final healthcare vote

Middle East quartet orders Israel to freeze settlement building

The Middle East quartet has ordered Israel to halt all settlement activity and return to peace negotiations following a week of fresh violence in the region.

Ban Ki-moon and Tony Blair in Moscow

Obama delays Asia trip ahead of crucial health vote

Barack Obama has delayed a trip to Indonesia and Australia ahead of the expected House of Representatives vote on his healthcare bill.

Obama delays Asia trip ahead of crucial health vote

American admits planning 2008 Mumbai terror attacks

A US man has pleaded guilty to scouting targets for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks which resulted in the deaths of 166 people.

American admits planning 2008 Mumbai terror attacks

Two men on trial over death of Scarlett Keeling in Goa

Two men have gone on trial in India charged with killing British teenager Scarlett Keeling, two years after the 15-year-old's semi-naked body was found on a beach in Goa.

Two men go on trial in India charged with killing British teenager Scarlett Keeling in Goa two years ago

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