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Leveson inquiry: Adam Smith, Jonathan Stephens appear

? Smith 'drawn into a web of manipulation and exaggeration'
? Stephens advised that Smith should go, based on his emails
? Stephens knew Smith was in contact with News Corp
? Didn't know Michel was h...

Leveson inquiry: Adam Smith, Frédéric Michel appear

? Hunt drafted memo to Cameron backing News Corp's Sky bid
? Smith admits no contact with anti-bid coalition
? Michel: Smith gave updates on timings and process of bid
? DCMS 'encouraged News Corp to ...

David Cameron's 'muttering idiot' insult is latest in string of outbursts

Prime minister, who was told off for unparliamentary language, has apologised before for getting too hot under collar at PMQs

Lord Lamont's observation that his former adviser can occasionally be "q...

Leveson inquiry: Jeremy Paxman, Andrew Marr, Lord Reid appear

Full coverage as the BBC presenters and former home secretary give evidence. By John Plunkett and Josh Halliday

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Which superhero is about to come out as gay?

A DC Comics insider says an established character will be revealed as gay. Who could it be?

The smart money is on Batman or Aquaman or Wonder Woman but, frankly, a case could be made for all or any ...