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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge do not know the gender of their baby, it is revealed - as it is confirmed the birth will take place at St Mary's hospital in London.

David Cameron has told MPs that the government must reserve the right to arm rebels in Syria without having to hold a Commons vote.

Roger Charlton-trained Al Kazeem snatches victory in the Group One Prince of Wales's Stakes on day two of Royal Ascot.

The first cycling tour of the Democratic Republic of Congo starts, but cyclists will not be riding to the volatile east of the vast country.

Slim Whitman, the American country singer known for his yodelling abilities has died at the age of 89.

Slim Whitman, the American country singer known for his yodelling abilities has died at the age of 89.

Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are sentenced to jail in Italy for one year and eight months for tax evasion.

At least 15 people, including four foreigners, are killed in an assault by militant Islamists on a UN office in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, a minister says.

Four in 10 indigenous Canadian children live in poverty, more than twice the national rate, finds a study that urges an increase in social services.

Speaking at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, President Barack Obama calls for cuts to be made in US and Russian nuclear arsenals.

A teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl and taking her to France could be considered a "paedophile" who "groomed" the pupil, prosecutors say.

The creator of Groggs, the hand-carved caricature statues of sporting heroes and other celebrities, dies at the age of 78.

A US fugitive on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list for the alleged sexual exploitation of children is arrested at a resort in Mexico.

Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic", an expert at high-security Ashworth Hospital tells his mental health tribunal.

Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli face disciplinary charges after being accused of breaking rules governing testing.

Measures including criminal sanctions to make bankers responsible for their own failings, are called for in a new report.

High levels of a toxic radioactive isotope have been found in groundwater at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator says.

The Afghan government will not take part in peace talks with the Taliban unless the process is "Afghan-led", President Hamid Karzai announces.

Curry leaves are found to be the cause of a food poisoning outbreak that affected hundreds of people on Tyneside.

The IMF says Spain has made strong progress on its economy, but the outlook remains "difficult" and more action is needed to boost job creation.