Jeremy Clarkson dropped from Top Gear, BBC confirms

Clarkson called himself a "dinosaur" in his newspaper column Jeremy Clarkson's contract will not be renewed after an "unprovoked physical attack" on a Top Gear producer, the BBC's director general has confirmed. Tony Hall said he had "not taken this decision lightly" and recognised it would "divide opinion". However, he added "a line has been crossed" and he "cannot condone what has happened on this occasion". Clarkson was suspended on 10 March,...

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Yemen crisis: President Hadi flees as Houthi rebels advance

Hundreds of people reportedly attempted to storm an army barracks in Aden to obtain weapons Yemen unrest Yemen's President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has fled his palace in Aden as Houthi rebels advance towards the city. Gunfire could be heard around the city centre, and security forces allied to the Houthis have taken over the international airport. The rebels have made rapid gains since seizing a key airbase only 60km (37 miles) from...

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Bowe Bergdahl faces 'desertion charge'

Sgt Bowe Bergdahl, who went missing from his US Army base in Afghanistan in 2009, has been charged with desertion and misbehaviour. The US Army made the announcement at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Wednesday, and said he could face life in prison if found guilty. Sgt Bergdahl was freed in May after five years of captivity by the Taliban. His release - the product of a controversial prisoner swap - sparked a heated political row. Colonel Daniel...

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India spinners to test Australia - Agnew

Cricket World Cup 2015: India spinners to test Australia - Agnew World Cup semi-final: Australia v India Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground Date: Thu 26 March Time: 03:30 GMT Coverage: Live Test Match Special radio and text commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio 4 Long Wave & BBC Sport website, plus desktop, tablets, mobiles and app Playing India in Sydney is about the stiffest challenge Australia could have been given as they seek to joinNew Zealand in the final of the World Cup. This...

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