World News
Anna Chapman, one of the Russian spies deported from the United States, is deprived of her British citizenship.
Religious leaders in south Sudan have called on people to vote for independence in a referendum to be held January next year.
What do Euro MPs think of their new legislative clout?
UK News
A fire service is being inundated with hundreds of calls from people trying to contact a hospital.
Safer school transport legislation heads a smaller set of policies unveiled for the last few months of the Welsh assembly government.
Wounded soldier finds new job in museum
Business News
George Steinbrenner, owner of the famous New York Yankees baseball team, dies at the age of 80 after suffering a heart attack.
The US trade deficit widens to its highest level in 18 months, driven by demand for imported cars, computers and clothing.
UK inflation rates slows again in June, to 3.2% from 3.4% in May, but remains well above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Political News
MPs are to hold a series of votes on the government's plans to raise VAT from 17.5% to 20% from next January.
Dealing with Saddam Hussein through sanctions was a "very available" alternative to military action, a former UK diplomat says.
Ed Miliband tells the BBC narrowing the gap between rich and poor would be his "central aim" if he becomes Labour leader.
Health News
A big head may help protect against the ravages of Alzheimer's, say experts.
In this week's Scrubbing Up, Dr Michael Devlin, head of advisory services at the Medical Defence Union, explains that GPs are struggling to decide when and if to break patient confidentiality over gun licences.
The government is aiming to withdraw funding from its public health campaign, health secretary Andrew Lansley says.
Entertainment News
Singer Eliza Doolittle, whose mother is Frances Rufelle, explains why she abandoned the family business for a life of pop
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is knocked off the top of the US box office after one week by animated 3D film Despicable Me.
Singer Cheryl Cole leaves the intensive care unit where she was being treated for malaria and has been transferred to a private clinic to recover.
Education News
The education secretary announces a review of the post of England's Children's Commissioner.
Plans to change the way university science research is funded are put on hold after a campaign by Nobel Prize winners.
Independent schools are seeking a judicial review to clarify the guidelines on their charitable status.
Science & Nature News
Finding out if Japan is as hi-tech as it appears to be
Norway launches the innovative AISSat-1 spacecraft to monitor shipping in its territorial waters.
A new geological study has set a more accurate age for planet Earth, according to scientists.
Technology News
Outlook users will be able to see their Facebook friends via the e-mail client as Microsoft moves towards social web.
Mobile phones for anywhere, and a new view of Mars
Is David Cameron the first PM who gets the internet?