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• New Online Snooping Laws Announced; Critics Angered

  

  Home Secretary, Theresa May. Photo credit: Home Office The background Are you happy with people knowing which websites you visit? Well, you’d better be. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 BUSINESS, CURRENT, LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Viral Video: ‘The Euro Titanic Has Now Hit the Iceberg,’ Booms UKIP Leader...

  

  When it comes to voicing his thoughts on the eurozone, UKIP leader Nigel Farage is rarely backwards in coming forwards. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 BUSINESS, CURRENT, ECONOMICS, SOCIETY

• Harry Redknapp Parts Ways with Tottenham; Best of the Twitter Reaction

  

  Harry Redknapp being interviewed by his daughter-in-law Louise Redknapp. Photo credit: curiosulypersistent The background Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• Anti-Putin Protests Face Government Crackdown as Activists March Through Moscow

  

  Protest focus: Russian President Vladimir Putin The background Tens of thousands of protesters demanding political reform marched through Moscow on Russia Day,... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Martin Amis Says Women Write About Sex Better Than Men

  

  Martin Amis: Women can write better about sex. Photocredit: Javier Arce The background Novelist Martin Amis, 62, whose new book, Lionel Asbo: The State of... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 BOOKS

• Viral Video: Compilation of Catwalk Models Falling Over

  

  Models falling over Who knew the world of catwalk modelling was so fraught with peril? A new video compilation from Worldwide Interweb rounds up the most epic... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 CURRENT, LIFESTYLE

• Armed Forces Redundancies Should Be Avoided, Say Commentators

  

  The Ministry of Defence has announced 4,000 redundancies in the armed forces, in an attempt to balance the budget. But critics say it's firing at the wrong... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Tight Pants Harm Male Fertility

  

  Men: Time to ditch the tight pants? photo: Dawn - Pink Chick The background It’s good news for obese male smokers who like a drink or three: healthy living... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 CURRENT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIETY

• What to Expect from Jez Butterworth’s New Play, The River: You Can’t Book Tickets

  

  Mark Rylance as Johnny in Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth. Photo: Ayoungertheatre The background Jez Butterworth wowed the world with his Jerusalem, a... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 CULTURE, CURRENT, THEATRE & OPERA

• What to Expect from the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony

  

  Film director Danny Boyle has revealed his plans for the Olympics opening ceremony: a giant version of the English countryside, transposed to the Olympic... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Euro 2012: Five Most Shocking Videos of Polish and Russian Hooligans Clashing...

  

  Poland fans at Euro 2012. Photo credit: Poland MFA http://flic.kr/p/ce5JJq The background Joint host nation Poland’s pulsating 1-1 with Russia was one of the... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• New Laws to Target Online Bullies

  

  Does the Defamation Bill spell the end for the troll? photo: 8one6 The background Website operators may be compelled to release the identities of anyone... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 CURRENT, LEGAL, SOCIAL MEDIA, SOCIETY

• Japanese Astronomers Discover ‘oldest Galaxy’ in Universe

  

  Hawaii-based team declares 'oldest galaxy' sighting, but other astronomers have made similar claims. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 ASTRONOMY, CURRENT, SCIENCE, SOCIETY

• Viral Video: Jackass Star Bam Margera Plunges Down a 100 Foot Waterfall in a...

  

  A kayaker kayaks down a waterfall. Photo credit: DVIDSHUB http://flic.kr/p/bkVL3L American professional skateboarder, television and radio personality, actor an... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 CURRENT, HUMOR, OUTDOORS, SOCIETY, SPORTS, VIRAL

• Church of England Slams Government Plans to Legalise Gay Marriage

  

  Church and state are clashing over the issue of gay marriage. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 CURRENT, LEGAL, LGBTQ, LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIETY

• Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro, IOS 6 and Mountain Lion

  

  New MacBook Pro is thinner, lighter and boasts the highest-resolution laptop display ever - but do you have a spare $2199? Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 CURRENT, GADGETS, SOCIETY, TECH

• England Draw with France, Get off to a Decent Euro 2012 Start; Best of the...

  

  Soccer balls in the goal. Photo credit: Stevendepolo http://flic.kr/p/6Hc3VN The background England ground out a gritty 1-1 draw with France in their opening... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• Rafael Nadal Beats Novak Djokovic to Claim Record Seventh French Open Title –...

  

  Rafael Nadal serving on the clay. Photo credit: iota_fr The background Rafael Nadal has beaten arch rival Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win his seventh... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY, SPORTS, TENNIS

• BBC Documentary Britain in a Day Wows Critics

  

  Britain in a Day: A television hit photo: dailyinvention The background On 12 November 2011, thousands of people across the UK recorded their thoughts,... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, SOCIETY

• Euro 2012: What England Must Do to Beat France

  

  Football manager Roy Hodgson. Photo credit: ajlisss http://flic.kr/p/8amkTf The background England kick off their Euro 2012 campaign tonight versus France at th... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SPORTS