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UK soldiers push to clear Taliban Hundreds of UK soldiers launch an operation to clear Taliban insurgents from a key stronghold in southern Afghanistan. Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says. French mother 'relieved by truth' A French mother who admitted killing eight of her newborn babies is relieved that her secret is finally out in the open, her lawyer says. Strikes and ash extend BA losses BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud. Expenses four in appeals defeat Three ex Labour MPs and an ex-Tory peer lose appeals over a ruling that they are not protected from prosecution over expenses fraud allegations. Proposal to scrap benefit system Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up. Police officer in murder arrest A 26-year-old quizzed over the death of a man at a Merseyside pub was an off-duty police officer, it has emerged. Syria and Saudi leaders in Beirut Syria's president heads to Lebanon after years of tension between the two countries, in a visit with the Saudi king to try to avert a looming political crisis. MoD 'to pay for Trident renewal' The MoD is facing further pressure on its budget after the chancellor says it will have to pay for new nuclear submarines, and not the Treasury as before. London saddles up for bike scheme A bike hire scheme designed to encourage thousands more cycle journeys in central London begins. Life on Mars? Rocks may contain remains of life Researchers identify rocks that they say could contain the fossilised remains of life on early Mars. Rare million pound car clamped outside Harrods A luxury car worth £1.2m is clamped outside Harrods in central London after being illegally parked. Live - England v Pakistan Pakistan remove Paul Collingwood and Eoin Morgan early on day two of the first Test against England at Trent Bridge. Redknapp defends Parker pursuit Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp defends the club's pursuit of West Ham's Scott Parker insisting the Hammers are guilty of unsettling the midfielder. Red Bull dominate first practice Red Bull are nearly a second clear of the field during the opening practice session for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. Ennis makes strong start at Euros Britain's Jessica Ennis gets her bid for European heptathlon gold off to a strong start, running the fastest time in the women's 100m hurdles in Barcelona. Hughes confirmed as Fulham boss Fulham confirm the appointment of Mark Hughes as their new manager, replacing Roy Hodgson. Man held over 'motiveless' murder Police make an arrest in connection with the murder of a man who was shot in an apparently random attack in west London. Scarlett case 'may help tourists' The mother of teenager Scarlett Keeling says she hopes the trial into her death in Goa will improve the region for tourists. Man arrested over gangland murder A 28-year-old man is arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll in Glasgow. Arrest made over T in Park rape A 28-year-old man is arrested in connection with an alleged abduction and rape at the T in the Park music festival. Victim's remains taken to Dublin Human remains found during a search for one of the disappeared in County Monaghan are taken to Dublin for post mortem examination. PSNI to show riot suspect images The police are due to release images of 14 people they want to speak to in connection with rioting in north Belfast. Family funeral tribute to soldier The family of a soldier killed in Afghanistan pay tribute ahead of his funeral, calling him "brave, courageous and loyal". Fears for future of autism unit Parents say they are concerned for the future of a children's autism unit as officials say it generates "little demand".

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