David Cameron today urged George Galloway not "to play to the gallery" over the Afghan war.

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Galloway claims he is the 'Robin Hood' of British politics

Newly-elected MP George Galloway has claimed he is the “Robin Hood” of British politics.

Good to be back?: Jason Biggs, of the ‘American Pie’ movies at a premiere in Germany

Trending: When friends reunited should stay estranged

The latest American Pie sees the cast take part in a school reunion. It might be fun on film, but in the real world there's nothing to catch up on, says Will Dean

Channel 5 agrees Big Brother deal

Reality TV show Big Brother will stay on our screens until the end of 2014 after Channel 5 signed a new two-year deal with production company Endemol.

Bookies lose out in Galloway rout

George Galloway's unlikely victory in Bradford West has sparked the biggest ever bookies' by-election payout in history, a leading firm said today.

Sally Bercow 'tempted to try' legal high mexxy

Speaker's wife Sally Bercow today said the Government's plans to ban a so-called legal high made her tempted to try it before it was too late.

Katie Price divorces Alex Reid

Katie Price divorced her second husband Alex Reid today over his "unreasonable behaviour".

Galloway to make fresh bid to get back into Parliament

Former MP George Galloway is expected to launch a fresh bid to get back into Parliament today.

Thomas says: 'When I look in the mirror I see a person that has been through a lot. My face tells a story, and I see a guy who can stick his chest out and think 'I'm an honest person, who can hopefully help other people be honest'

My Secret Life: Gareth Thomas, 37, rugby player

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Denise Welch revealed on live TV that she has separated from Tim Healy

Denise Welch and Tim Healy split

Denise Welch fought back tears today as she revealed on live TV that she has separated from husband Tim Healy.

Harriet Walker: Relax if you feel left out or deformed: the super-boob is officially over

If dross like Celebrity Big Brother is any indication of social mores and cultural trends – and believe me, it is – then the edict from the tastemakers is this: boobs are over. You heard me.

Village People: Jo creates confusion

Jo Johnson, brother of Boris, is Charles Darwin's MP, because it was in Down House, in Johnson's Orpington constituency, that Darwin wrote On the Origin of the Species.

Diary: Liam returns to the Oasis

A bittersweet moment of nostalgia for Liam Gallagher and fans of his former band: the ex-Oasis frontman is due to perform, for the first time, at the venue after which he named the act two decades ago.

Sally Bercow signs tabloid deal after reality TV foray

Sally Bercow, the wife of the Commons Speaker John Bercow, has signed up as a columnist for the Daily Star Sunday following her reality television debut, prompting further howls of contempt from Mr Bercow's parliamentary colleagues.

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Next month expats in the stronghold of South Kensington will have a big say in who is returned as the first French overseas MP
Aftershock: How Haiti's quake hit the whole of Hispaniola

Aftershock: How Haiti's quake hit the whole of Hispaniola

Two years on from the disaster that shook the Caribbean state, its eastern neighbour, the Dominican Republic, fears a new wave of illegal immigrants could hurt its economy
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... but his smartphone app fails crucial spelling test
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Song of the suicide bomber

Daring new opera 'Babur in London' features British terrorists planning an attack.
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The International Baccalaureate is not just for pupils in leafy suburbs.
England must beware brilliant Belgium

England must beware brilliant Belgium

They may have missed out on the Euros but the Belgians have a rash of young players who, thanks to the unifying skills of their coach, look to have a bright future
James Lawton: Liverpool must show new man the respect he needs to do the job

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2012: the year when England's support decided to stay at home

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What's wrong with Rory?

Is the trouble with the defending US Open champion in his head, in his swing, with his girlfriend – or is it all in the minds of others?