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Turkey's actions in Syria see PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan go from model Middle East 'strongman' to tin-pot dictator

Erdogan has gone from model Middle East 'strongman' to tin-pot dictator

Once a cuddly ally of Barack Obama, the Turkish Prime Minister has shown himself to be increasingly authoritarian, says Robert Fisk
Fruit flies have evolved to avoid death with 'barrel-rolls' performed 50 times faster than we can blink

What’s the master of the sky?

Why, the tiny fruit fly
Heartbleed bug has revealed major flaw in online security - so much of the web is based on free software that anyone can access

Heartbleed bug reveals major online security flaw

The Heartbleed vulnerability arose from a section of code that helps maintain a piece of free software used by companies and government agencies almost everywhere
Against the tide: Raising your children on a sailing boat has its dangers, but seafaring parents claim the benefits are vast

Benefits of raising children at sea

The dangers were highlighted last week when a cruising family had to be rescued 900 nautical miles from Mexico. But, argues Diane Selkirk, the benefits are vast
A History of the First World War in 100 Moments: The call of King and country sees a rush to enlist

A History of the First World War in 100 Moments

The call of King and country sees a rush to enlist
Nadine Dorries's novel has received caustic reviews - but don't write off every MP turned author

Nadine Dorries: Author of her own misfortune?

The Tory's new novel has received caustic reviews - but don't write off every MP turned author, says Andy McSmith
Over here for the beer: A bevy of brewmasters is increasingly flocking to London from overseas

Bevy of brewmasters flocking to London

Christina Rietz discovers why the capital is the place to be for German and US brewers thirsty for innovation
Haynes International Motor Museum set to re-open as sophisticated £5m visitor attraction

Haynes International Motor Museum gets £5m re-fit

John Haynes's manuals have sold more than 200 million copies. Simon Usborne meets the motor man at his classic car museum in Somerset ahead of the re-opening
Fancy pants: 9 best online lingerie shops

Fancy pants: 9 best online lingerie shops

Can't find underwear you like on the high street or slightly weirded-out by the idea of a fitting? Try these online lingerie shops for AA cup to K cup and everything in between
Josh McEachran: The Wigan midfielder can remind Chelsea of his promise in FA Cup semi-final

Josh McEachran: Wigan midfielder can remind Chelsea of his promise

The youngster looked destined for the top three years ago. Now, he tells Kevin Affleck, an FA Cup semi-final with Wigan is a timely chance to shine
Shane Sutton: 'British Cycling has gone stale...'

Shane Sutton: 'British Cycling has gone stale...'

The coach tells Robin Scott-Elliot that he needs to redefine his role within GB set-up after poor recent run
How Lord Alan Sugar's Amstrad CPC 464 changed the face of computing forever

How Amstrad changed face of computing

Thirty years ago this week Amstrad went up against Apple and launched the back-to-basics home computer
Mummy dearest: British Museum uses CT scans to show mummies' faces after thousands of years

Faces behind the mummy's mask revealed

British Museum uses CT scans to show mummies' faces after thousands of years
'I was hurt and humiliated when my photo appeared on Women Who Eat On Tubes - I'm never going to stranger-shame again'

Humiliation of Women Who Eat On Tubes

Journalist Sophie Wilkinson was hurt and humiliated when her photo appeared on the Facebook group
A History of the First World War in 100 Moments: The defeat that turned into a rallying legend

A History of the First World War in 100 Moments

The defeat at the Battle of Mons that turned into a rallying legend