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Paris gunman was 'on police terror radar'

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Top News Stories Paris shooting: Gunman was 'focus of anti-terror' probe The gunman who killed a policeman had earlier been seen as a potential Islamist radical, media say. Arkansas executes Ledell Lee in first death penalty use in 12 years A US Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the first in the state's planned spate of executions. Executed man to BBC: I'll die an innocent man Ledell Lee says he is living a nightmare he cannot wake up from as he awaits his execution in Arkansas. Borussia Dortmund bombs: 'Speculator' charged with bus attack A 28-year-old allegedly attacked the bus, injuring one footballer, to earn from falling share prices.   MH370: New analysis reiterates plane's likely location Scientists have now conducted drift modelling of a real Boeing 777 wing part, instead of a replica. Sport Ugo Ehiogu: Former England defender dies after suffering cardiac arrest Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu dies aged 44 after suffering a cardiac arrest at Tottenham's training centre on Thursday. Holders Real to face rivals Atletico in Champions League semis Holders Real Madrid will face city rivals Atletico in the semi-finals of the Champions League. The car's the star: Why Ferrari are fast again - and why it's good for F1 Flexing floors and fuel additives? Not a bit of it - the key to Ferrari's revival is all down to a new way of working and some very neat pieces of design. Top Videos Birth of last baby orca in captivity filmed at SeaWorld 'World's heaviest woman' loses half her weight Venezuela crisis: Police fire tear gas as protests continue What is it like to be a stranger in your own country?

Magazine Why an American went to Cuba for cancer care Judy Ingels is defying the embargo by flying to Havana for treatment. Business Trump launches investigation into steel dumping Investigation is designed to stop countries from exporting artificially cheap steel to the US. Tesla recalls 53,000 cars over brake issue Some Model X and Model S vehicles are affected, but there have been no reports of accidents.   Technology Tomorrow's Cities: Singapore's plans for a smart nation Smart bus stops and virtual hospitals are all part of Singapore's smart plans but what do citizens think? Credit card with a fingerprint sensor revealed by Mastercard A biometric sensor on the card will be used to verify users' identities when making purchases.

Capital Do you have a pointless job? Creative explanations for meaningless work from around the world   Working at home could harm your career Want a flexible schedule? Why it might not be a good idea Culture How did the legend of the mummy begin? The curse of Tutankhamun enthralled the world – and inspired many storytellers   Why you should re-read Paradise Lost It inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, William Wordsworth and Philip Pullman

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