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Jackson to appear in UK court

Michael Jackson is to travel to London to defend allegations that he owes an Arab sheikh £4.7 million.

Murder victim's mum slams hospital

A suspected murderer on the run from a psychiatric hospital should have been remanded to a jail, his alleged victim's mother has claimed.

Vulnerable children 'let down'

Too many vulnerable youngsters are being let down by children's services, the Chief Inspector of Schools has warned.

Jury considers verdicts in biker murder trial

Jury considering the verdicts on six men accused of shooting dead a biker on the M40 told by judge not to feel under time pressure

Video: Council says sorry over Baby P death

The leader of Haringey Council has issued a formal apology over the horrific death of Baby P.

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Rhys alibi boy refuses to give evidence

A boy who gave an alibi for the teenager accused of murdering schoolboy Rhys Jones has refused to give evidence.

Body parts hospital plans mass burial

A hospital at the centre of a retained body parts scandal has revealed plans for the burial of remains from 10,000 children.

Video: MP: Agencies 'failed' over Baby P

Childrens' Secretary Ed Balls has labelled the circumstances surrounding the case of Baby P as "tragic and appalling".

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Video: Strictly 'worse off' post Sergeant

Strictly Come Dancing will be "worse off" for John Sergeant's dramatic departure, according to a former contestant.

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Kylie performs at £15m party

Pint-sized pop star Kylie Minogue has performed at a £15 million party to celebrate the opening of the world's most expensive hotel.

Video: Ben Affleck in DR Congo

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck has been visiting a camp for internally displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sport news The latest from the world of sport

Video: Megson backs Cahill for England

Bolton manager Gary Megson is convinced defender Gary Cahill will play for England soon.

Video: Hughes hits out at friendly schedule

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes will not have long to prepare for the Premier League game against Arsenal.

Gallas reveals Arsenal rifts

Captain William Gallas claims there have been clashes between the Arsenal players in recent weeks.

Video: Walcott has shoulder operation

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has had surgery on his dislocated shoulder and is unlikely to play again until February.

England beaten in foggy Kanpur

England's cricketers are in danger of a seven-match whitewash in the one-day series in India.

The weird and the wonderful It's a strange, strange world...

Video: Surf's up in Rio

Brazilian surfer's extra long record.

Video: Street soccer skills on show in Brazil

Football players have wowed crowds with their impressive range of street soccer skills at the Red Bull championship in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

Video: A kangaroo being transported escapes in Germany

A kangaroo being transported escapes in Germany

Video: Lost in space

An astronaut's lost her tool bag while on a spacewalk.

Video: Property guardians beat credit crunch

A new breed of tenant has emerged - the property guardian looks after unused buildings to deter squatters.