Gay marriage bill may lead to 'lesbian queen and artificially inseminated heir' Gay marriage bill may lead to 'lesbian queen and artificially inseminated heir'

Former Tory chairman Lord Tebbit also warns that legislation could allow him to marry his son to escape inheritance taxThe determination of David Cameron to press ahead with legalising gay marriage opens up the possibility of a lesbian queen giving birth to a future monarch by artificial insemination, Lord Tebbit has warned.In one of his more outspoken interventions, the former Conservative party...

today, 9:02
Ray Manzarek, keyboardist with the Doors, dies aged 74 Ray Manzarek, keyboardist with the Doors, dies aged 74

Founding member of band was touchstone of hits like Break On Through to the Other Side and Light My FireRay Manzarek, a founding member with The Doors whose keyboard work was a touchstone of hits like Break On Through to the Other Side and Light My Fire, has died at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer.The musician died at a clinic in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by members of his family,...

yesterday, 22:36
'Dortmund is special – a workers' club' 'Dortmund is special – a workers' club'

Manager talks hunting, shooting and hugging before the Champions League final at Wembley against Bayern MunichAn hour after the first of Jürgen Klopp's many jokes, interspersed with his worldly insights into football and life, he returns to a more personal memory. It is fitting and evocative because , where they play Bayern Munich on Saturday, has been this season's most memorable story. A...

yesterday, 23:01
French historian kills himself at Notre Dame Cathedral after gay marriage rant French historian kills himself at Notre Dame Cathedral after gay marriage rant

Far-right essayist Dominique Venner, 78, shoots himself at altar after writing blogpost condemning same-sex marriage lawParis police have evacuated after a former far-right activist killed himself in front of its main altar.The man, Dominique Venner, 78, a historian known in France for his political essays, was carrying a letter but made no declaration before shooting himself through the mouth,...

today, 15:52
José Reina happy to resist Barcelona and remain at Liverpool José Reina happy to resist Barcelona and remain at Liverpool

• 31-year-old goalkeeper says he wants to stay at Anfield• 'I'm satisfied, comfortable and my family are very happy'José Reina admits he is flattered to be linked with a return to former club Barcelona but has again insisted he is happy at Liverpool, with whom he is under contract until 2016.Reina is one of the names being , who has told the Catalan club he intends to leave and could sever...

today, 8:27
Iran's prisoners of conscience – an interactive guide Iran's prisoners of conscience – an interactive guide

As Iran gears up for a presidential election in June, the conditions in which prisoners of conscience are held in some of the country's most notorious prisons have worsened. Here are some of the activists, students, journalists, women's rights campaigners, lawyers, artists, former politicians and members of Iran's religious and ethnic minorities who have been jailed or convicted in recent years

today, 13:38
Liverpool close in on Kolo Touré Liverpool close in on Kolo Touré

• Brendan Rodgers anxious to strengthen defensive options• Out of contract player wants to stay in north-westLiverpool are close to making Kolo Touré their first summer signing as part of Brendan Rodgers' plans to add experience to a central defence without Jamie Carragher.The 32-year-old is available on a free transfer when his four-year contract with Manchester City expires next month and...

yesterday, 21:30
Royal Mail is doing well in the public sector – why privatise it? | Michael Burke Royal Mail is doing well in the public sector – why privatise it? | Michael Burke

A business generating profits on this scale is worth vastly more to government than the proceeds of a sell-offThere are now 403 million reasons why Royal Mail should not be privatised. Financial results for Royal Mail just announced show that operating profits in the latest 52 weeks jumped to , from £105m in the previous year. The government has signalled it intends to press ahead with a deeply...

today, 12:48
Placeta Joe Strummer inaugurated in Granada Placeta Joe Strummer inaugurated in Granada

New square reverberates to Clash songs as musicians gather in Spanish city to celebrateIt is a small square, set away on the far side of the magnificent Alhambra complex, but friends say the Placeta Joe Strummer inaugurated on Monday evening in the southern Spanish city of Granada would have delighted the Clash frontman.With its white walls, reddish sand, pine trees, carved drinking fountain and...

yesterday, 21:24
Red tape blocks Dortmund mosaic Red tape blocks Dortmund mosaic

• Fans had planned giant mosaic of Champions League trophy• Wembley deems it would breach health and safety rulesBorussia Dortmund supporters will be prevented from unfurling a mosaic of the Champions League trophy at Wembley before Saturday's final against Bayern Munich due to health and safety fears.Dortmund's fans are renowned for their imaginative choreography but Uefa and Wembley rules...

today, 11:29
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