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'Offensive' ice cream ad is banned

An ice cream advert which showed a priest and a nun in a "seductive pose" has been banned after readers complained that it was offensive, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said. Read

BA talks with unions are deadlocked

Crucial talks aimed at agreeing job losses and other cost savings at British Airways have reached a deadlock, raising the threat of industrial action over the busy summer months. Read

Call to ban online sales of knives

Trading standards chiefs have called for a blanket ban on the sale of knives over the internet. Read

Concerns over future of shipyards

The long-term future of two British shipyards has been brought into question after a leaked memo reportedly showed plans which could see them close them within a decade. Read

Worldwide support for ousted Zelaya

The ousted president of Honduras has won overwhelming international support as he plans a high-profile return to his chaotic country. Read

London show 'could be tribute gig'

Michael Jackson's tour promoter has said the dead star's ill-fated London show could be turned into a tribute gig featuring his family. Read

National Express boss 'set to quit'

The chief executive of troubled rail and bus operator National Express is expected to announce his resignation, according to reports. Read

Britain braced for another sizzler

Baking Britain is set to hit record temperatures again as the country sweltered in the grip of heatwave conditions. Read

Honduras leader 'will not resign'

The interim president of Honduras has vowed not to resign the post he took over following a military coup and claimed only an armed invasion would restore his ousted predecessor to power. Read

Deadlock in BA and unions talks

Crucial talks aimed at agreeing job losses and other cost savings at British Airways have reached a deadlock, raising the threat of industrial action over the busy summer months. Read

Call to ban online knife sales

Trading standards chiefs have called for a blanket ban on the sale of knives over the internet. Read

Tesco 'could bid for Northern Rock'

Tesco may launch a bid for Northern Rock as the Government attempts to sell off the nationalised lender before the General Election, according to reports. Read

Veg diet 'could cut cancer risk'

A meat-free diet could reduce the risk of developing cancer, according to a new study. Read

Girl pulled alive from jet wreckage

A teenage girl was plucked from the sea after a Yemeni jetliner carrying 153 people crashed into the Indian Ocean as it attempted to land amid severe turbulence and howling winds. Read

BA talks break up without a deal

Talks aimed at agreeing job losses and other cost savings at British Airways have ended without agreement, despite the airline setting a deadline for reaching a deal. Read

Gaza humanitarian aid boat 'seized'

Eight British and Irish people are among a group of 21 human rights activists "kidnapped" by the Israeli authorities, campaigners have said. Read

'Offensive' ice cream ad banned

An ice cream advert which showed a priest and a nun in a "seductive pose" has been banned after readers complained that it was offensive, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said. Read

Stanford to stay behind bars: judge

Cricket entrepreneur and billionaire businessman Sir Allen Stanford must remain behind bars ahead of his multi-billion dollar fraud trial, a US judge has ruled. Read