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Monday 16 December 2013Last updated 1 minute ago

'Mission accomplished': Cameron echoes Bush as Afghan exit looms

David Cameron visits British troops in Helmand Province as military sources warn insurgents plan to disrupt elections in April

Mandela signer 'was in necklace murder group'

'Bogus' sign language interpreter Thamsanqa Jantjie was part of "mob justice" gang that carried out killings by burning tyres around victims' necks, according to one of his cousins

'My jaw dropped when Helen Mirren won'

Helen Mirren won the Best Actress award at the Evening Standard theatre awards, but the legitimacy of her prize is in dispute  

The Telegraph's Charles Spencer explains why he and two other judges quit the panel for the Evening Standard Theatre Awards

First glimpse of Britain's new nuclear submarines

The image was included on the cover of the second annual report to MPs about developments in the Successor Submarine programme  

New image shows submarine with sweeping curves designed to be among the stealthiest in the world

France nears recession in 'two-speed eurozone'

Sharp shrinkage in key manufacturing and services industries as economists issue warnings over "sick man of Europe"

Five reasons it went wrong for Andre Villas-Boas

Sacked Spurs boss was unable to adequately replace Gareth Bale and failed to learn from mistakes at Chelsea, writes Jeremy Wilson

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North Korea 'erases state history'

Around 35,000 articles have vanished from the official website of the Korea Central News Agency  

North Korea's state news archive has deleted almost all its historic articles, sparing only a handful about leader Kim Jong-un

Reprieve for FM as Government abandons digital radio deadline

Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries  

Government rules out FM switch-off and leaves radio industry facing years of uncertainty over future of digital radio

Staff 'repeatedly dismissed' concerns over Jeremy Forrest and schoolgirl

Forrest, 31, was jailed for five-and-a-half years for child abduction and five charges of sexual activity with a child  

Review finds school missed opportunities to report inappropriate conduct between teacher and teenage schoolgirl before he abducted her

Burglar returns to rape victim after freed from prison

Ashley Mills, 28, broke into his victim's home with an iron bar, grabbed a carving knife from the kitchen cupboard and said:  

Burglar who was jailed for breaking into woman's house four years ago returns to rape her in revenge attack

'Saatchi accused me of stealing cash', former accountant tells court

Charles Saatchi accused me of stealing cash when business relationship turned sour, former accountant tells court  

Sharrine Scholtz weeps in court as she says "threats" were made against her to persuade her to sign a confidentiality agreement

Finance »

Eurozone plans to wind up failing banks 'too complex', says Draghi

 

European central bank chief says plans to wind up failing eurozone banks may be overly complicated and inadequately funded

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France on brink of another recession

Eurozone chasm grows as France contracts and Germany expands  

Economists fear there is a real danger of France slipping back in recession

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Australia 'to be an energy superpower’ by 2017

Personal Finance »

Demolition of British-owned homes in Spain a 'substantial problem'

Demolished houses on the Costa del Sol, Spain  

UK officials promise to bring the matter of demolition risk 'to the attention of Spanish authorities'

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English courts still top the league for generous divorce payouts

Judge blocks parents of Down's Syndrome woman from having her sterilised  

English courts have more flexibility in granting settlements than courts in most other countries, leading to higher awards

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Help to Buy: now mortgages are available for borrowers who don't want to move

'Buy-to-let will be even better in 2014'

Sport »

Champions League draw 2013-14: live  

Man City and Arsenal handed daunting Champions League draws

Manchester City to face Barcelona and Arsenal drawn with Bayern Munich, but Manchester United and Chelsea happy with their lot.

André Villas-Boas sacked by Tottenham Hotspur after losing to Liverpool 5-0 at White Hart Lane  

Villas-Boas sacked as Tottenham manager

Following the Portuguese's departure from Spurs, Fabio Capello, Guus Hiddink or Glenn Hoddle could take charge. Matt Law reports.

Ashes 2013-14: Australia's Mitchell Johnson celebrates having Joe Root caught behind as England falter in their pursuit of the target of 504  

England fight back but still face series defeat

Ben Stokes is 72 not out but Australia will expect to wrap up the series victory on the final day of the third Test in Perth.

I did not see it coming but the more I see of England the more I realise that it is going to be a 5-0 whitewash

Geoffrey Boycott

Football »

Glenn Hoddle

AVB REPLACEMENT?

A look at the runners and riders to replace Andre Villas-Boas as Tottenham manager, including Glenn Hoddle and Fabio Capello

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Tim Wigmore »

Voters don't think they will benefit from growth. They're right

TV anchor's Christmas pyjama rap

Family of a US news presenter dress up in 'Christmas jammies' to rap their 2013 family newsletter

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Editor's Choice »

 

Listen to the listeners

As the Government reveals its plans for switching off analogue radio it risks alienating millions because digital reception is not good enough

'Advertising for adoption is necessary'

'How 'nut-free' airline meal put me in shock'

Top News Video »

China's unmanned Chang'e 3 lunar probe broadcast pictures back to Earth after landing successfully on the Moon.  

State TV in China shows Moon landing

 

Why residents of Mandela Close don't want to leave

BOBSLEIGH TEAM HEADING FAST DOWN THE 10TH CURVE , AT THE OLYMPIC BOBSLEIGH CIRCUIT AT LILLEHAMMER NORWAY  

How I hurtled down an Olympic bobsleigh track

Culture »

Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues  

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues: 'surprisingly funny'

Film

The sequel to Anchorman is an unexpected satire of 24-hour news culture, says Robbie Collin

3 out of 5 stars

Joan Fontaine: a classic blonde beauty

Joan Fontaine  
Film

Joan Fontaine, who died today aged 96, created a new kind of heroine, a romantic obsessive in thrall to a difficult man, says Anne Billson

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Stonehenge: 'We had to do something for visitors'

Simon Thurley  
Architecture

As Stonehenge's new visitor centre is unveiled, Alastair Sooke talks to the man who aims to turn a depressing experience into an uplifting one

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American Hustle: the man behind the scam

Better Call Saul spinoff to air on Netflix in 2014

Evening Standard Theatre Awards: judges resign over voting process

Stonehenge: 'We had to do something for visitors'

Reviews

Opera

Fantasio, Festival Hall, review

4 out of 5 stars
TV

The X Factor 'feels very dated'

2 out of 5 stars
Film

The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug

2 out of 5 stars
Theatre

American Psycho

2 out of 5 stars
Peter O'Toole  

Peter O'Toole: my encounter with a true professional

Film

Peter O'Toole was unpredictable, game and adored by all who worked with him. David Gritten shares his memories of the 'brilliant' actor

Top 20 indie and rock Christmas songs

Travel »

Travel Photographer of the Year 2013: the winners  

Travel Photographer of the Year

Award-winning images from this year's Travel Photographer of the Year competition

Top Instagram locations of 2013

Most popular Instagram locations of 2013  

Photo-sharing app Instagram has released a list of the most common check-in locations of 2013

Ski resorts: reader's tips

Ski resorts: reader's tips  

Readers reveal their favourite ski resorts. Share your travel tips for the chance to win a holiday

Ski chalets with amazing spas

Flight misbehaviour 'on the rise'

Plane cabin: Air passenger misbehaviour 'on the rise'  

Recent incidents include an American viewing pornography on his computer and a couple having sex in first class

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In the footsteps of T.E. Lawrence

T.E. Lawrence: on the trail of Lawrence of Arabia  

Following the death of Peter O'Toole, we look at sites associated with Lawrence of Arabia

Cheap space flights planned for Canary Islands

Christmas at 30,000 feet

Titanic II creator's dinosaur park

Holiday deals of the week

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Infographics »

Twelve girls, eight boys and six adult women were killed in the shooting on Friday at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.  

Mass shootings in America: the year since Sandy Hook

Massacres like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary School a year ago are rare, but there have been 23 mass-shootings in the US since.

Primary school league tables 2013

Select your England squad

OBR projections compared

Bad Sex Awards: interactive quiz

Video »

Champions League draw 2013-14: live  

Jim White on English teams prospects now

Milton Keynes' Christmas Winter Wonderland forced to close  

Milton Keynes' Christmas Winter 'Blunderland'

 

Footage released of China moon landing

 

Mandela 30ft bronze statue unveiled

 

Santas brawl on New York street

Woman using Blackberry phone  

Top 5 best cheap smartphones 2013

Obituaries »

Joan Fontaine  

Joan Fontaine

Oscar-winning actress who shone playing vulnerable women and maintained a lifelong feud with her sister Olivia de Havilland

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Peter O'Toole

Frederick Fox

Technology »

 

Google buys Boston Dynamics

Google has bought up the cutting-edge robotics firm, Boston Dynamics, for an unspecified sum

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HTC One successor edges closer to release

BT Sport causes surge in complaints

Fashion »

Worst guest performer outfits on The X Factor  

Worst guest outfits on The X Factor

Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus all stole the 2013 X Factor spotlight due to their bizarre fashion choices

Luxury »

 

Ferrari FF: sensible lunacy

This grand tourer can carry four adults and their luggage, but does that make it any less of a Ferrari?

Men »

 

The curse of having a posh accent

Having a posh accent leaves you open to ridicule in today's media, says Ben Fogle, but it's what's underneath that counts

The secret to what women want for Christmas

How do men feel about sex during pregnancy?

Food and drink »

Heston Blumenthal to open first fast-food restaurant at new Heathrow Terminal 2  

Spice up your Christmas lunch

10 ideas to spice up your festive meal, Heston Blumenthal-style

Property »

Shanghai  

Top places for James Bond lovers

James Bond's travels exert a powerful influence on house prices, says Max Davidson

Houses fit for celebrities for sale

Christmas »

 

Best gifts for men this Christmas

Christmas

Finding gifts for the men in your life at Christmas is never easy. Here are some great ideas to take the stress out of Christmas shopping

Best gifts for pets this Christmas

Worst Christmas jumpers

Motoring »

BMW i3 Range Extender  

Car of the Year shortlist announced

The seven-strong shortlist for the 2014 European Car of the Year award has been revealed

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2014 Detroit motor show preview

Education »

 

'Raining on their own parade'

While I support the right to peaceful protest, the original issue can often be overshadowed by the protest itself, says James Connington

Shameful case of apartheid in Britain

The people should be free to choose

Women »

 

Did a baby make a feminist of Beyoncé?

It’s no coincidence that Beyoncé’s first album since the birth of her daughter is a towering blast of female empowerment, writes Bee Rowlatt

Boys and girls are wired differently

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