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Pembrokeshire-born author and ex-jockey Dick Francis, famous for his horse racing-based crime novels, has died aged 89.

The eventful life of jockey turned novelist Dick Francis

Ten Yemeni soldiers are feared dead after a helicopter crash in a Shia insurgent stronghold in the north of the country.

Pakistan faces fresh political uncertainty after the Supreme Court blocks a move by the president to appoint two judges.

A girl who was inside a car which plunged into the River Avon in Worcestershire on Thursday dies in hospital.

A girl who was inside a car which plunged into the River Avon in Worcestershire on Thursday dies in hospital.

An Australian grandmother survives a shark attack after punching the animal, despite losing more than three pints of blood.

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said the European Union could do more to stand by his country amid a budget crisis that threatens EU political unity and budget rules.

The president of ConocoPhillips Alaska was killed in an avalanche and another person in his snowmobiling party is missing, according to Alaska State Troopers.

England seek a second successive win as they take on Italy in the Six Nations in Rome.

England seek a second successive win as they take on Italy in the Six Nations in Rome.

Welsh rugby star Andy Powell has been charged with drink driving after he allegedly took and drove away a golf buggy.

Wales flanker Andy Powell and another man are questioned for allegedly taking and driving away a golf buggy from the team hotel.

MPs are to question senior officials from US food giant Kraft next month over its takeover of Cadbury.

MPs are to question senior officials from US food giant Kraft next month over its takeover of Cadbury.

Why was Haiti's toll so high compared to other disasters?

Three youths who were arrested over a sex attack on a young woman in Toombridge are released pending further inquiries.

Three youths who were arrested over a sex attack on a young woman in Toombridge are released pending further inquiries.

A drone attack targeting a militant compound killed six people in Pakistan's northwest Sunday.

Crystal Palace host Aston Villa and Fulham meet League Two Notts County in the FA Cup fifth round, after Bolton-Spurs goes to a replay.