Six killed in tower block blaze
Three children and three adults die after a blaze swept through a tower block in London.
North Korea 'tests two missiles'
North Korea reportedly tests two short-range missiles as concern mounts in the region that a long-range test could be days away.
Alaska Governor Palin to resign
Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.
Prince and PM praise soldiers' bravery
The Prince of Wales and Gordon Brown pay tribute to two British soldiers killed in a roadside explosion in Afghanistan.
UN chief to hold more Burma talks
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is set to hold a second meeting with Burma's top military leaders.
'Iran trial' for UK embassy staff
Some of the British embassy staff arrested in Iran for "inciting protests" will be put on trial, a top cleric says.
Killer jailed after jeopardy case
A man acquitted of killing his ex-girlfriend seven years ago is found guilty after a new trial under double jeopardy laws.
Mandelson hints at Vauxhall loans
The UK is prepared to make loans or loan guarantees to help push through the sale of Vauxhall, says Lord Mandelson.
Jackson tickets via internet draw
Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal.
Murray suffers semi-final misery
Britain's long wait for a men's finalist at Wimbledon goes on after Andy Murray loses a nail-biting semi-final against an inspired Andy Roddick in four sets.
Owen completes switch to Man Utd
Manchester United seal the capture of free agent Michael Owen after he signs a two-year deal with the club.
Federer eases into seventh final
Roger Federer beats Tommy Haas in straight sets to reach a seventh consecutive Wimbledon final and close in on a record 15th Grand Slam title.
Portuguese minister quits for cuckold gesture in parliament
Portugal's Economy Minister Manuel Pinho resigns after making a rude cuckold gesture at an opposition MP in parliament.
North Korea tunes into commercial world with beer advert
North Korea launches television adverts for a beer, in a rare commercial move for the resolutely communist nation.
Should the school placement system be reformed?
The prosecution of a parent has been dropped but how far should parents go to get a child into the best school?
Custody battle
Legal wrangles may lie ahead over Jackson's children
Fine balance
Does the Viking armoured vehicle have a future?
Murray's progress
From surly teen to feted hero, the Scot has a huge talent
Swine flu
Chief medical officer answers your questions
Double jeopardy
The hammer attack victim who helped get a killer jailed
Around the horn
So what exactly does the cuckold sign mean?
First swine flu death in London
A 19-year-old London man with underlying health problems becomes the fourth person with swine flu to die in the UK.
North 'cheapest for seaside home'
The cheapest place to buy a home by the sea is in the north of Scotland, according to the latest property figures.
Sex assault head teacher jailed
A head teacher convicted of sex assaults against children is jailed for two years but his family maintain his innocence.
Chef case collapse sparks queries
A man who was to be charged in connection with a break-in at Special Branch offices in 2002 will not be brought to trial.
African Union in rift with court
The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.
Honduran court defiant on Zelaya
The Supreme Court of Honduras rejects a demand by the Organisation of American States to reinstate the ousted President, Manuel Zelaya.
Gaza girl killed in border clash
A 17-year-old Palestinian girl has been killed in Gaza by Israeli fire in a clash with Palestinian militants near the border.
Japan rethinks silent hybrid cars
Japan considers adding noise-making devices to quiet hybrid cars to improve safety for blind pedestrians.
Russia 'agrees US troop transit'
An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace.
Deadly military crash in Pakistan
Up to 26 Pakistani soldiers are feared dead after an army transport helicopter crashes in a tribal region, officials say.
Rogue trades cost oil broker $10m
A rogue trader at a London-based oil brokerage causes his employer to lose $10m (£6m) after making unauthorised trades.
Tory anger over homophobia claim
Alan Duncan reacts angrily to Labour claims many Tory MPs are 'homophobic", as Harriet Harman wades into the row.
Self-help 'makes you feel worse'
Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect.
Check on school places cheating
Schools Secretary Ed Balls has asked for an assessment of the problem of parents cheating to get school places.
Moon probe returns first images
The US space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft sends back its first images since reaching the Moon.
Del Boy returns to TV as teenager
Only Fools and Horses wide boy Derek Trotter is returning to BBC One in a comedy drama about his teenage years.
Mixed results for green IT goals
A majority of tech workers in the public sector do not know about the emission reduction targets they face, says a survey.
