18-Jul-2014 11:25

Moshi Monsters boss Michael Acton Smith steps down - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28262946

Tories announce plans for tough anti-strike laws - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/10974768/Tories-announce-plans-for-tough-anti-strike-laws.html

Nelson Mandela's 96th Birth Anniversary Marked by a Google Doodle - NDTV :: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/news/nelson-mandelas-96th-birth-anniversary-marked-by-a-google-doodle-560686

Michael Gove's exit hailed by teachers, end of term gifts and a viral letter - The Guardian (blog) :: http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/jul/18/michael-gove-teachers-end-of-term-gifts-viral-letter-pupils

Tom Cruise's action thriller tops complaints chart due to 'sadistic' scenes - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/movie-news/tom-cruises-action-thriller-tops-complaints-chart-due-to-sadistic-scenes-30441353.html

Khuram Shaikh death: Sri Lankan politician and three men jailed - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-28350348

Next-generation iPhone to enter mass production this month - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/gadgets-updates/next-generation-iphone-to-enter-mass-production-this-month/article1-1241798.aspx

University women's rowing club banned from Facebook after their nude charity ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2696692/University-womens-rowing-club-banned-Facebook-nude-charity-calendar-branded-PORNOGRAPHY.html

Salmond's oil strategy in tatters as North Sea drilling slumps - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/oilandgas/10973213/Salmonds-oil-strategy-in-tatters-as-North-Sea-drilling-slumps.html

Big Butterfly Count kicks off with high hopes for spotting scarce tortoiseshell - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jul/18/big-butterfly-count-scarce-tortoiseshell

Bestway cash and carry empire snaps up Co-op high street pharmacies - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10975402/Bestway-cash-and-carry-empire-snaps-up-Co-op-high-street-pharmacies.html

Nico Rosberg forced to remove World Cup trophy from helmet by FIFA killjoys ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-2697038/Nico-Rosberg-foiled-FIFA-World-Cup-wallies-eve-German-Grand-Prix.html

UPDATE 2-Brent pushes above $108 after plane downed in Ukraine - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/18/markets-oil-idUSL4N0PT1K720140718

Co-operative sells pharmacies to Bestway in £620m deal - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/jul/18/co-operative-pharmacies-bestway-620m-deal

US cautions Israel on civilian casualties as ground invasion continues - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/18/israel-us-caution-deaths-gaza-ground-fighting

UK banks face full-blown competition inquiry - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/10975291/UK-banks-face-full-blown-competition-inquiry.html

Football transfer rumours: Manchester City make move for Ross Barkley? - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/18/football-transfer-rumours-manchester-city-ross-barkley-everton

Simon Cowell is secretly gay Tulisa's manager told 'fake sheikh', court hears - Metro :: http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/17/simon-cowell-is-secretly-gay-tulisas-manager-told-fake-sheikh-court-hears-4802350/

Russia's Rosneft says to honor agreements despite sanctions - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-rosneft-sanctions-statement-20140718,0,3191834.story

Malaysia Air Crash: A reminder that there are things you can't plan for - Telegraph.co.uk (blog) :: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/stephenkb/100280589/malaysia-air-crash-a-reminder-that-there-are-things-you-cant-plan-for/

PICTURE: Hummels features in Dortmund tribute to World Cup success - HITC :: http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/07/18/picture-hummels-fronts-bvb-tribute-to-germanys-world-cup-success/

17 million can now get statins on NHS - Belfast Telegraph :: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/17-million-can-now-get-statins-on-nhs-30440753.html

Mystery Over Who 'Shot Down' Malaysia Plane - Sky News :: http://news.sky.com/story/1303136/mystery-over-who-shot-down-malaysia-plane

Premier League: Louis van Gaal lays down gauntlet to Manchester United squad - SkySports :: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/9385403/premier-league-louis-van-gaal-lays-down-gauntlet-to-manchester-united-squad

Microsoft to end Nokia's brief affair with Android, aims to strengthen Windows ... - IBNLive :: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/microsoft-to-end-nokias-brief-affair-with-android-aims-to-strengthen-windows-phone-loyalty/486774-11.html

Malaysia Airlines crash: AIDS experts devastated by loss of colleagues - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/10975442/Malaysia-Airlines-crash-AIDS-experts-devastated-by-loss-of-colleagues.html

Pastor didn't recognise Cheryl Cole - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/woman/celeb-news/pastor-didnt-recognise-cheryl-cole-30441591.html

Jessica Ennis has baby in time for Commonwealth Games - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/jessica-ennis-has-baby-in-time-for-commonwealth-games-9614162.html

UK banks face break-up as watchdog seeks investigation - Irish Times :: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/financial-services/uk-banks-face-break-up-as-watchdog-seeks-investigation-1.1870759

Israeli military: soldier killed in Gaza operation - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-07-18/israeli-military-soldier-killed-in-gaza-operation

Tory child abuse whistleblower: 'Margaret Thatcher knew all about underage sex ... - Mirror.co.uk :: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tory-child-abuse-whistleblower-margaret-3849172