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Alonso rebuked by Ferrari president

Ferrari admit that Fernando Alonso has been admonished by the company's president, Luca Di Montezemolo.

Scales of justice

A South African chef has had his New Zealand work visa extension denied on grounds he is too fat, and could be a drain on the country's medical services. He spoke to the BBC about the experience.

'As exciting as finding Richard III'

Archeologists have unearthed a mysterious coffin-within-a-coffin - one of lead inside another of stone - at the Leicester car park where the last Plantagenet king was buried.

No easy way out

Egypt must brace itself for many more days, if not weeks, of political turmoil and violence, says Middle East analyst Gerald Butt. How can the country get out of this crisis?

The bully in the browser

Women are increasingly subjected to unwanted advances and threats of violence online. Is there more to the abuse than a crude battle of the sexes?

New wave of violence in Iraq

A series of car bombs has killed at least 51 people in mostly Shia areas of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and in other cities around the country. The BBC's Rami Ruhayem reports.

Star Wreck

A record-breaking virtual interstellar attack has taken place. For five hours about 4,000 people joined up to play Eve Online, constituting one of the largest video game space battles ever.

Mid-East peace talks resume in US

Middle East peace talks resume after Israeli and Palestinian negotiators dine in Washington DC with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Alonso rebuked by Ferrari president

Ferrari admit that Fernando Alonso has been admonished by the company's president, Luca Di Montezemolo.

Scales of justice

A South African chef has had his New Zealand work visa extension denied on grounds he is too fat, and could be a drain on the country's medical services. He spoke to the BBC about the experience.

'As exciting as finding Richard III'

Archeologists have unearthed a mysterious coffin-within-a-coffin - one of lead inside another of stone - at the Leicester car park where the last Plantagenet king was buried.

No easy way out

Egypt must brace itself for many more days, if not weeks, of political turmoil and violence, says Middle East analyst Gerald Butt. How can the country get out of this crisis?

The bully in the browser

Women are increasingly subjected to unwanted advances and threats of violence online. Is there more to the abuse than a crude battle of the sexes?

New wave of violence in Iraq

A series of car bombs has killed at least 51 people in mostly Shia areas of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and in other cities around the country. The BBC's Rami Ruhayem reports.

Star Wreck

A record-breaking virtual interstellar attack has taken place. For five hours about 4,000 people joined up to play Eve Online, constituting one of the largest video game space battles ever.

Mid-East peace talks resume in US

Middle East peace talks resume after Israeli and Palestinian negotiators dine in Washington DC with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

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Militants stage Pakistan jailbreak

Militants free scores of prisoners after launching an armed assault on a prison in north-west Pakistan housing Taliban inmates, local officials say.

UK 'losing fight' against e-crime

The UK must do more to stop online fraud and deter state-sponsored cyber-espionage or risk losing the fight against e-crime, MPs warn.

• Verdict expected in Manning case
• Japan reports weak economic data
• Explosions rock Florida gas plant
• 'Ten dead' in Nigeria Kano blasts
• Dozens hurt in Swiss train crash

India News

New Indian state decision 'likely'

India's ruling Congress party is likely to announce its support for the formation of a new state in the Telangana region of southern Andhra Pradesh state, media reports say.

India panel approves Jet Etihad deal

India's foreign investment regulator approves a $379m (£248m) deal that will see Etihad Airways buy a 24% stake in Jet Airways.

Business

Barclays to issue £5.8bn new shares

Barclays will issue £5.8bn in new shares as part of a move to plug a capital shortfall created by new regulatory demands.

• China orders government debt audit
• Boeing in global aircraft inspection
• Saks snapped up by Hudson's Bay
• Apple in China worker abuse claims

Sport

Bale 'too young' for Madrid move

Gareth Bale is too young to leave Tottenham and move overseas by joining Real Madrid, says ex-Spurs boss David Pleat.

• Meilutyte sets new world record
• Warner available for third Test
• 'Improving' Tremlett ready for England
• Christian Benitez dies aged 27

Entertainment & Arts

Killing star to be Sherlock villain

• Bolshoi faces 'difficult challenge'
• Ironside TV remake to star Underwood

Health

New teeth grown from urine - study

• Alzheimer's blood test edges closer
• Testicular cancer survival 'soaring'

Technology

UK blocks car key hack revelation

• Google mulls 100 million links cull
• Game players fight giant space war

Science & Environment

Wolves 'aiding bears' in Yellowstone

• Inca child sacrifice victims drugged
• Warm weather sees UK jellyfish boom

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