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Oil Less than 1min ago

The men who traded in toxins

1 Jul 2010: Video (6min 43sec)
The Guardian investigates the bribery trial behind the export to Iraq of a petrol additive banned in Britain
Christopher Hitchens 1hr 53min ago

Author Christopher Hitchens diagnosed with cancer

1 Jul 2010: Polemicist cancels book tour promoting autobiography and will undergo chemotherapy
Andy Murray 2hr 15min ago

Andy Murray gives fans something to dream about

1 Jul 2010: Scot is two matches from title – and the defending champion has crashed out
Russian 'spy ring' 2hr 41min ago

Anna Chapman: Diplomat's daughter who partied with billionaires

1 Jul 2010: Anna Chapman, at the heart of the Russian spy ring scandal, lived in a glossy social world and was a serious networker
Prisons and probation 3hr 37min ago

Dartmoor jail has pervasive negative culture, says inspector

1 Jul 2010: Dame Anne Owers says Devon prison has made little progress since her last critical report
Forced marriage 3hr 38min ago

More men seek help with forced marriages

1 Jul 2010: Calls to government helpline rise by over 65%
Conservatives 6hr 11min ago

Former BP chief John Browne gets Whitehall role

30 Jun 2010:
Controversial choice for 'super-director' post intended to inject business ethos into government
Gareth Thomas 6hr 23min ago

Gareth Thomas hails RFL for 'amazing message' on Castleford fine

30 Jun 2010: The Crusader said the Rugby Football League had 'sent an amazing message' by fining Castleford £40,000 over homophobic chanting
Tate and Lyle 6hr 39min ago

Tate & Lyle's sugar division to be sold for £200m

30 Jun 2010: World's oldest brand - Lyle's Golden Syrup – to change hands in sale of operation to American Sugar Refining
Prisons and probation 7hr 21min ago

Michael Howard clashes with Ken Clarke over rehabilitation plans

30 Jun 2010: Former Tory leader argues short prison sentences are vital for the courts to deal with serious and persistent offenders
Israel 7hr 40min ago

Jury clears activists who broke into Brighton arms factory

30 Jun 2010: Five found not guilty after arguing they were seeking to prevent Israeli war crimes in Gaza
Publishing 7hr 53min ago

Penguin Books celebrates its 75th birthday

30 Jun 2010: Publisher holds its birthday in Bristol, the home of its founder, Allen Lane
Iain Duncan Smith 8hr 2min ago

Iain Duncan Smith admits budget stymies bid to cut poverty

30 Jun 2010: The work and pensions secretary claims he will struggle to alleviate poverty after school meals and tax credit changes
BP 8hr 42min ago

Vultures circle BP over fears its days are numbered in US

30 Jun 2010: Oil firm's shares surge 9% after speculation prompts takeover talk

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Politics

Chilcot inquiry: Iraq papers show Lord Goldsmith's warning to Tony Blair

Declassified documents show PM was told invasion would be illegal on eve of Bush talks
Former BP chief John Browne gets Whitehall role

Controversial choice for 'super-director' post intended to inject business ethos into government
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Business

The men who traded in toxins

Video (6min 43sec)
The Guardian investigates the bribery trial behind the export to Iraq of a petrol additive banned in Britain
UK firm Octel bribed Iraqis to keep buying toxic fuel additive

Exclusive: Officials in Iraq were bribed to overlook effects of leaded petrol on children's health
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England at the World Cup

England players want Fabio Capello to stay, says Jermain Defoe

Jermain Defoe has said he believes Fabio Capello has the full backing of his England players to continue as manager
Trespassing England fan freed after paying fine

South African police accuse British journalist of orchestrating entry to dressing room as court frees Pavlos Joseph
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Comment

Steve Bell on the Treasury and job loss figures

Cartoon
Conservatives use watchdog's data to revise Treasury predictions of job losses resulting from slashing budget deficit
Diary

Hugh Muir: They hail from all over the world but they play for the shirt. Got that, Dave?
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