| North Korea missile tests defy UN North Korea test-fires seven short-range missiles in an apparent act of defiance on America's Independence Day.  Burma junta leader snubs UN chief Burma's military ruler refuses to let visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. BT offers holidays for pay cuts Phone giant BT offers staff the chance of long holidays in return for a big pay cut, in a bid to cut costs during the downturn. Mousavi 'must face treason trial' A conservative Iranian daily says the main protest leader should be tried for treason for inciting unrest after June's elections. Chechen police die in Ingushetia Nine Chechen police are killed in Russia's volatile republic of Ingushetia in one of the deadliest attacks in recent months. Honduran court defiant on Zelaya Honduras' high court rejects a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya. US soldiers killed in Afghanistan The US military in Afghanistan says two of its soldiers have been killed in an explosion in eastern Paktika province. 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. 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. How honeybee mobs smother giant hornets to death Bees smother hornets in a "bee ball" that kills the giant predators with heat and carbon dioxide. In-form Venus faces familiar foe Venus Williams chases her sixth Wimbledon title and her third in a row when she faces sister Serena in Saturday's women's final. Murray sets sights on US Open win A determined Andy Murray shrugs off his Wimbledon semi-final disappointment and sets his sights on winning the US Open. Are you worried about swine flu? The UN’s top health official has said the worldwide spread of swine flu is now unstoppable. Are you concerned? Fatal flats fire 'is suspicious' An investigation is under way after three adults and three children were killed by a fire in a tower block in south London. UK investigates Iran charge claim The British Foreign Office says it is trying to verify reports that one of its embassy employees held in Iran has been charged. UK forces 'encounter few Taliban' British forces on a major operation in Afghanistan say they have encountered little resistance from the Taliban. Fears over student place shortage Ministers must fund more university places in England, or risk forcing tens of thousands of teenagers onto the dole, an MP warns. Bankruptcy in over-65s 'triples' The number of pensioners filing for bankruptcy has increased threefold over the past five years, research shows. Officials withhold fugitive names Government officials refuse to name dozens of prisoners who have escaped from an open prison. Crashed jet fighter airmen named The two crew of an RAF jet fighter who were killed when it crashed into a hillside in Argyll have been named. 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. Welcome again Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to visitors Taliban assault UK troops battle to turn the tide in key Afghan areas Another surprise Profile of Alaska's maverick governor Sarah Palin Tour in town French village gears up for cycling's greatest race West meets East UK teenagers take up Japan's fashion rebellion Nose job Kiev questions future of damaged Lenin statue 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. 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. 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. 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. Sri Lanka v Pakistan live score Sri Lanka face Pakistan in Galle in the first match of a three-Test series. 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. WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable' The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable. Blur comeback at Parklife venue Britpop heroes Blur reveal the inspiration for their hit Parklife at the first of their Hyde Park reunion gigs. Moon probe returns first images The US space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft sends back its first images since reaching the Moon. 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. News Wizard |