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People smuggling operation uncovered
A people smuggling operation has been uncovered in Britain, after dock workers heard screaming coming from a shipping container.

Imperial War Museum, London, England
Personal stories distinguish this war museum, which has reopened on London's South Bank following an $80 million refurbishment. Its showpiece, the display in the new World War I Galleries, was completed just in time for the centenary of the century-defining conflict.
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Bullets, blood and bravery
The Herald's Geoff Cumming and Greg Bowker visit London's Imperial War Museum to mark the centenary of World War One's outbreak.

The moment a baby is blown onto tracks
Police have released CCTV images showing the moment a child in a buggy on a London Underground platform was blown onto the track by a gust of wind.

Smoke-style wine warnings?
Cigarette-style warnings should be placed on wine showing its health risks and the number of calories it contains, a group of British MPs has said.

Would a 'Banker's Oath' tame some financiers?
A British organisation has released a report titled "Virtuous Banking", which offers suggestions for reforming the financial industry.

Sex change for former boxing promoter
After 30 years in the macho world of boxing, the former fight promoter Frank Maloney has revealed that he is undergoing a sex change and living as a woman called Kellie.

Politician under fire for Hitler praise
The leader of a right-wing UK party was facing a storm of protest last night after one of his members of parliament was revealed to have coached candidates to emulate Hitler.

Scotland: Glasgow's real kiss
The city's knuckly notoriety no longer applies. Tourists come now for a laugh. And, as Ewan McDonald found on his pilgrimage - of arts, culture and fitba' - there's plenty.

Scotland: Curtain's up in Edinburgh
Summer is festival time in Edinburgh, and thousands of visitors descend on the Scottish capital to see some of the best new talent in arts and entertainment.

Identity of UK's biggest fare dodger revealed
The identity of an executive who dodged more than 42,000 ($83,000) in rail fares has been revealed.

Glasgow ... you ought to
Ten reasons to visit Glasgow, the number one UK destination "on the rise" by TripAdvisor, and the third best destination in the UK, in the 2013 Travellers' Choice Destinations.

'Tsunami of hate' after tweet
Outspoken biologist and atheist Richard Dawkins has provoked outrage on Twitter by saying that 'stranger rape' was worse than 'date rape'.

Max Mosley sues Google over his orgy
Former motorsport boss Max Mosley may serve an injunction on Google over the continued publication of images of him taken at an orgy.

Baby alone as Peaches OD'd
Peaches Geldof's baby son was left alone with her body for up to 15 hours after she died of a heroin overdose in a room littered with syringes and 'importation quality' drugs.

Cycling: Rogers wins longest stage
The Pyrenees lived up to their reputation for causing ups and downs at the Tour de France yesterday.

Big data to rescue Britain's corner pubs
Britain's 70 billion-pound pub industry has fallen on hard times. But the industry is fighting back, thanks in part to investors like Noah Bulkin.

Airbus trumps Boeing with $75b show haul
Airbus Group delivered a final flurry of jet orders to see off the challenge from Boeing at the Farnborough Air Show, with a tally of purchases and commitments worth $75b.

MH17: Gold prices skyrocket on uncertainty
Gold futures posted the biggest gain in four weeks after Ukraine said rebels shot down a Malaysian jet carrying 295 people near its border with Russia. Palladium extended a rally to a 13-year high.

More to life than exams - school
A British school sent a heartwarming letter telling its pupils there is more to life than exam results.

TV reporter swallows fly live on air
Sky News political reporter Adam Boulton showed ultimate professionalism after swallowing a fly live on air.

A sibling for George? The bets are off
Betting on a royal pregnancy announcement this month has been suspended by bookmakers, after a flurry of bets were placed overnight.

Bob Jones: Today's immorality just a crime of the times
Ever since the first Jimmy Savile revelation, dozens of elderly former television, radio and political celebrities have been accused of long past sexual offences.

Room check: Malmaison, Edinburgh
Ewan McDonald stays at the Malmaison, a former "house of negotiable affection" in Edinburgh.

Britain planning spaceport
Britain is to build a commercial spaceport that will be used to launch manned missions and commercial satellites.

Son asked: 'Did you hide Madeleine?'
Madeleine McCann's younger brother questioned his mother about her role in the young girl's disappearance, after he learned of damning claims by a Portuguese detective.