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Close friends including Ade Edmondson, Nigel Planer and Dawn French paid their last respects to the comic.

The 71-year-old was reportedly crushed by the Star Wars spacecraft Millennium Falcon.

Ancient skulls have a mix of Neanderthal and more primitive traits, showing how humans evolved.

US President says American troops will not be returning to combat in Iraq

German ace has little chance of being independent again as he begins rehabilitation in Switzerland.

The White House is poised to announce new measures against Uganda.

Abu Rashash Britani, who previously said he will return to Britain after he has finished fighting in Iraq and Syria, has now called for a revenge attack against UK civilians.

NTV television station banned because president was meditating and not sleeping, say government officials.

Labour denies pledge to give owl to electorate on Twitter.

12 Years A Slave beauty graces July cover of fashion Bible.

Teachers not as exposed to the world of work as employers and so should welcome firms into schools, argues Siemens boss.

Barcelona have reportedly agreed to pay £10m to secure the Real Sociedad Star.

Jihadists with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have taken over the Al Muthanna chemical complex.

Met Police want to trace man following incident in Finchale Road.

Controversial businessmen cited in number of sexual harassment lawsuits

Malware claiming to be Google's own Play Store is avoiding detection while stealing your messages and banking details.

Political Editor Nick Assinder takes a sideways look at the Westminster week.

The French champions will focus on other targets this summer.

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) operating in Palestine declared 'unauthorised association' by defence ministry

Doctor Strange's Scott Derrickson on the response to him getting the job.

Alonso says Spanish team not fully prepared mentally and physically.

Officer is alleged to have stolen cash from beggars who operated in Bordesley Green in Birmingham

After years of western-imposed austerity, China could be Greece's knight in shining armour.

The British bank has already lost a flurry of senior executives

Charles Breslin, 62, David Powell, 50, Philip Hall, 44, and Garry Jenkins, 39, drowned on 15 September, 2011 after water flooded the Swansea Valley mine

Live coverage of day eight at the World Cup including England's second group match against Uruguay

IRI data shows surge in alcohol spending as World Cup in Brazil kicks off.

Speculation surrounding an integrated barometer for Apple's next iPhone has emerged

The two week window to update systems since the Gameover Zeus takedown has passed. But has anything changed?