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Soccer: United's power waning, says Rooney
Wayne Rooney has spoken out that the club's ambitions do not match his own.
Writing home
In her latest novel, Fay Weldon has channelled her childhood experiences in New Zealand and some mischievous Maori ghosts. She spoke to Stephen Jewell.
Smarter sex: Does it matter if girls do better than boys?
Boys will perform just as you expect them to, it seems. If you tell them they aren't as intelligent as girls and are less likely to do well in tests, that is exactly what will happen.
Neighbours' renovations drive out star couple
Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson have put their £36 million Chelsea home up for sale, due to noisy neighbours.
An extraordinary life
Viva chats exclusively to Isabella Blow's former husband, Detmar, the author of a new book about the once-fabulous fashion icon.
Memory of muse dealt a cruel blow
Isabella Blow, the fashion stylist with a penchant for loony hats and a talent for discovering the Next Big Thing, died on May 7, 2007, at the age of 48, having drunk a quantity of the weedkiller Paraquat.
UK police statistics point to racial profiling
Black people '26 times more likely' than white people to be stopped and searched by British police.
The end of stay-at-homes?
It seems hard to escape the conclusion that the UK government has opted, in effect, to end any fiscal advantage to staying at home with young kids.
Cure for common cold?
Scientists are hailing a breakthrough that could lead to a cure for the common cold.
Do the dangers of codeine outweigh the benefits?
Scientists have raised serious concerns about the widespread use of one of the world's most common painkillers.
Aussie dollar hits parity with US
The Australian dollar has finally hit parity with the US dollar.
Dad speaks up for drink-row swimmer
Swimmer Daniel Bell, sent home from the Commonwealth Games for having two beers, has been defended by his father.
UK cops tweet every incident over 24-hour period
One of England's biggest police forces is tweeting every incident it deals with over a 24-hour period to give the public an idea of the workload officers face.
Lessons in birds and bees from boys in blue
Secondary school sex education lessons have certainly undergone a change over the years.
Buying up baby: The IVF journey
No area of medicine has advanced more rapidly, nor created more controversy, than the treatment of infertility.
England: Timing crucial at home of league
Pilgrimage to the home of rugby league a must for any fan, writes David Leggat.
Gymnastics: NZ team fourth in rhythmic
New Zealand finished fourth among five nations tonight in the rhythmic gymnastics teams competition at the Commonwealth Games.