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England cricket captain Alastair Cook praises his bowling attack after they sweep aside New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

How will China spend its massive cash reserves?

Yahoo's board approves a deal to buy New York-based blogging service Tumblr for $1.1bn (£725m), US media reports say.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says that the club has a "bright future" despite relegation and doubts about his own future.

Gareth Bale's late winner against Sunderland is in vain as Tottenham miss out on Champions League qualification.

Brendan Rodgers says Jamie Carragher is "a true legend", after the defender made his last Liverpool appearance against QPR.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino is looking to next season after finishing 2012-13 with a 1-1 draw at home to Stoke.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is "disappointed" after a season-ending 1-1 draw against Southampton.

Winning the next election will be "virtually impossible" because of David Cameron's support for same-sex marriage. grassroots Conservatives say.

Tories are "united" on the main issues about Britain's relationship with Europe, the health secretary says, amid claims the PM is losing control of his MPs.

Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt defends the company's tax affairs after it comes in for strong criticism from MPs.

Graeme McDowell will face Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee in Sunday's World Match Play Championship final in Bulgaria.

Governments have long used newspapers, posters and leaflets to try and influence what people think, but a new exhibition is showing that there could be much more to it.

Lord Mandelson has said an in-out referendum on Europe would be a lottery

The outgoing Bank of England governor warns a government plan to boost the housing market with part-mortgage guarantees has no long-term place.

Wales wing George North hopes to end his record of five straight defeats by Australia when the Lions take them on this summer.

Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy goes seven rounds against champion Devon Alexander before his corner throw in the towel.

Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy signs a new four-year deal that commits him to the club until 2017.