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Murder sparks anti-Muslim backlash May 25 2013

The murder of soldier Lee Rigby has prompted a huge increase in reported attacks against Muslims, an anti-extremist organisation has said.Read

Davey demands EU emissions target May 25 2013

Europe should commit to a tough new target to halve emissions by 2030, Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has said.Read

Well-wishers flock to pay respects May 25 2013

Hundreds of well-wishers have flocked to pay their respects to murdered soldier Drummer Lee Rigby, while thousands of far-right supporters hijacked his brutal killing by chanting his name at a protest nearly 300 miles away.Read

Fatal tiger attack failings probed May 25 2013

A woman mauled to death by a tiger in a wildlife park may have died due to "human or technical" failure.Read

EDL demo ends without major trouble May 25 2013

A police operation involving around 1,000 officers has seen a march by supporters of the English Defence League (EDL) and a counter demonstration pass off without major incident, despite heightened tensions caused by the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.Read

Thousands run final marathon mile May 25 2013

Thousands of athletes have joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line.Read

48 rescued as boat runs aground May 25 2013

Forty eight people have been rescued from a passenger boat after it hit a rock on a Welsh island, coastguards have said.Read

Father's hope for missing daughter May 25 2013

The father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence, who vanished in March 2009, said the recent discovery of three women who went missing 10 years ago in the US has given him hope that his daughter will be found.Read

Nine-year-old boy admits burglary May 25 2013

A boy aged just nine has admitted burgling a house and stealing the keys of a car that crashed moments later, police said.Read

Wall of flowers for slain soldier May 25 2013

A wall of flowers lies near the spot where Drummer Lee Rigby was hacked to death, as people turned out in force to pay tribute to the soldier and to express their disgust at the barbaric killing.Read

Three arrested ahead of EDL march May 25 2013

Police have arrested three people ahead of an EDL protest for allegedly making racist tweets.Read

Child abduction cases up by 81% May 25 2013

Child abduction is a "growing problem" with the number of reported cases up by 81% over the last nine years, ministers have warned.Read

Travellers escape UK's cold spring May 25 2013

Thousands of people are escaping the dismal British weather and seeking sun for the May bank holiday weekend, experts have said.Read

Two questioned over mid-air 'fight' May 25 2013

Two men are being questioned on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after an RAF Typhoon jet was scrambled to escort a passenger plane over the UK.Read

Tiger death zoo keeper 'broke rule' May 25 2013

A zoo keeper who was mauled to death by a tiger had "no reason" to be in its enclosure, the animal park's owner has said.Read

Investigators probe jet emergency May 25 2013

Air accident investigators are probing an emergency landing by a British Airways passenger jet at Heathrow amid reports that a technical fault in the aircraft could be to blame.Read

Murder provokes backlash across UK May 25 2013

The murder of soldier Lee Rigby has provoked a backlash of anger across the UK, including the attacking of mosques, racial abuse and comments made on social media.Read

Man charged with child sex offences May 25 2013

A British man who handed himself in to Chinese authorities has been charged with a series of child sex offences dating back up to 15 years.Read

MI5 'tried to recruit suspect' May 25 2013

A childhood friend of Woolwich murder suspect Michale Adebolajo has claimed that he was approached by MI5 six months ago and asked if he would work for the security service.Read

Police on alert for EDL parade May 25 2013

Hundreds of police are working to keep the peace between English Defence League supporters and their opponents amid rising tensions following the horrific murder of soldier Lee Rigby.Read