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North-west Pakistan 'a massive lake'
Lyse Doucet has travelled to north-west Pakistan, where the worst monsoon floods in living memory have killed at least 800 people and affected one million more.
Chelsea Clinton to marry banker
The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is due to marry in a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.
Man dies as powerboat overturns
A man died when the boat he was in "flipped over" during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex, police say.
Farah claims second European gold
Great Britain's Mo Farah becomes the first athlete in 20 years to win both the 5,000m and 10,000m European titles.
Bogota denies Venezuela war plan
The Colombian government denies accusations by Caracas it is planning a military attack on Venezuela, following claims by President Hugo Chavez that his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, was "capable of anything".
Opposition figures held in Moscow
Russian police detain two opposition leaders and dozens of others trying to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Pakistan floods 'kill 800' people
The worst monsoon floods in living memory kill at least 800 people and affect one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official says.
Wenger puts pressure on Fabregas
Arsene Wenger says it is now up to Cesc Fabregas to end speculation over his future at Arsenal.
Ennis crowned European champion
Great Britain's Jessica Ennis wins European heptathlon gold after dominating the 800m finale to fend off her closest rival Nataliya Dobrynska.
Prior guides England towards win
England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.
GB pair win hurdles gold & silver
Welsh pair Dai Greene and Rhys Williams claim gold and silver for Britain in the final of the men's 400m hurdles.
Pakistan plays down Cameron row
Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about its alleged links to terror.
Labour 'could be out for years'
Labour leadership contender David Miliband warns that the party could be out of power for years at the final hustings meeting before the vote.
Germany mourns Love Parade dead
Germany holds an emotional memorial service for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance festival in the western city of Duisburg last weekend.
North Belfast flat stand-off ends
A man is arrested after a four-hour long stand-off with police at a property in Belfast.
Silent march for Love Parade dead
A silent march and mass balloon release has taken place in Duisberg to honour 21 people who died at last weekend's Love Parade dance festival
Blackpool promise to pay bonuses
Blackpool players who are still waiting to receive bonuses for winning promotion to the Premier League are reassured that they will be paid.
More civilian deaths in Kashmir
At least two people are killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second deadly day of protests against Indian rule.
James targets more England caps
Goalkeeper David James says he has no intention of retiring from England duty despite joining Championship side Bristol City and turning 40.
Bike hire fee lifted after glitch
Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.
