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Tyson ban 'sends message' of criminal cosequences
A campaign group that tackles disbelief around domestic and sexual violence has praised laws barring former boxer Mike Tyson from visiting the UK.
Ending Victimisation and Blame said the ban "sends a message" about the consequences of criminal actions.
– Spokesperson for Ending Victimisation and BlameWe are delighted that Mike Tyson is not being allowed into the UK due to his previous convictions, one of which was for rape.
We believe that this sends a message that his criminal actions have long-term consequences - sadly, the consequences for his victim seem to have been forgotten by both Mike Tyson and his supporters.
Miller hails 'another step in evolution of marriage'
After announcing that gay couples will no longer have to wait until July 2014 to tie the knot, equalities minister Maria Miller called the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act "another step in the evolution of marriage."
The date of the act was moved forward today from July to March 29 2014. Couples wishing to be among the first to marry will need formally to give notice of their intention to marry on March 13.
Read: First same-sex weddings to take place from March 29
Ms Miller said: "Marriage is one of our most important institutions, and from March 29, 2014 it will be open to everyone, irrespective of whether they fall in love with someone of the same sex or opposite sex.
"This is just another step in the evolution of marriage and I know that many couples up and down the country will be hugely excited that they can now plan for their big day and demonstrate their love and commitment to each other by getting married."
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Violent clashes and looting in Central African Republic
Hundreds of people were killed in the last week in Central African Republic.
The former French colony descended into chaos since mainly Muslim Saleka rebels siezed power in in March.
Read: What is behind the crisis in Central African Republic?
More reports of angry mobs looting houses and setting cars on fire are coming from the Central African Republic.
The capital city of Bangui saw a mosque set on fire, with civilians armed with wooden clubs and machetes attacking nearby houses.
Looting by angry mobs in Central African Republic
Reports of angry mobs looting houses and setting cars on fire are coming from the Central African Republic.
The capital city of Bangui saw a mosque set on fire, with civilians armed with wooden clubs and machetes attacking nearby houses.
Angry mob scene in Bangui this morning as tensions rise & people call for President Djotodia to step down #CARcrisis http://t.co/EnNLhekaPq
Latest report from UNOCHA for #CAR - 459 dead following clashes, 108,000 displaced in Bangui, 533,000 displaced across the country.
We met a 14 year old boy in the #Seleka military camp today. All his family was killed so he wants to be a soldier. Wrong. #CARcrisis @hrw
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson banned from UK
Former world heavyweight boxing champion and convicted rapist Mike Tyson has discovered he is banned from entering the UK.
The 47-year-old has cancelled a string of appearances in London as part of a promotional tour for his new book after finding out he was banned from Britain.
His publishers said recent changes to UK immigration rules, including any person sentenced to more than four years in prison being banned from Britain, meant he was unable to travel.
Tweets posted on Tyson's official Twitter account as recently as Friday suggest the boxer was unaware he would be hit by the changes. He wrote: "So, UK fans, who is brave enough to get in the ring and ask me a question?"
Tyson will now promote his autobiography Undisputed Truth in Paris.
Gordon Brown: South Africans saw Mandela as a friend
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who was at the memorial service, has said that South Africans see Nelson Mandela as "not just a president but as a friend".
He told ITV News that it was a "privilege" to work with Mandela, adding that he "teaches us that nothing is impossible, as long as you have hope".
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Ian Watkins Lostphrophets lyric paving to be torn up
Paving stones bearing inscriptions of song lyrics penned by paedophile rocker Ian Watkins in his home town are to be "ripped up" and binned.
Words originally immortalised in a street in Pontypridd, South Wales, with pride are now an unwelcome reminder of the town's links to the former Lostprophets frontman, said local Labour AM Mick Antoniw.
A council spokesman said: "Rhondda Cynon Taf Council can confirm that granite paving featuring song lyrics written by convicted paedophile Ian Watkins will be removed from the streetscape of Pontypridd as soon as possible."
Read: Police Lostprophets 'lessons'
Read: Complaint claims police knew of Ian Watkins abuse from December 2008
PIP patient: 'I found a lump and was petrified'
One of the 47,000 British women who received faulty PIP breast implants recalls the terrifying experience of finding her implant had ruptured.
Emma Lonsdale, 31, says she was '"absolutely petrified" when she found a lump in one of her breasts.
Implant patient 'disgusted' over PIP firm boss sentence
In Implant patient said she was disgusted over the four year sentence handed down to Jean-Claude Mas, the boss of a French company which sold 300,000 faulty PIP breast implants.
Leesa Goodway from Wickwar, South Gloucestershire, said: "I think it is disgusting when you think about the number of people that were affected by this.
"You've got the health issues, the mental issues, the financial burden, not just on the people who were forced to pay to have a replacement, like myself, [but also] the financial burden on the companies.
"I just don't think the sentence of four years equates to the distress, and all the heartache that was caused by someone basically profiteering and trying to make money."
Friend: 'No-one that will ever replace Nelson Mandela'
A friend of Nelson Mandela's, Linda Twala, has said that "no-one that will ever replace Mandela".
He says he remembers Mandela visiting a shack in the Johannesburg township of Alexandra and sitting a young child on his knee.
