Tourist family jump off cliff to escape Spain wildfires
Two people have died after a French family of five jumped off a seaside cliff to escape the furious wildfires that have been raging across eastern Spain.
Bradley Wiggins wins Tour de France
Bradley Wiggins has become the first British rider to win the Tour de France.
Van Persie Latest, While Modric Nears Madrid Exit [PODCAST]
Robin van Persie continues to make headlines as the striker fields interest from Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus.
Space shuttle goes on display in New York
The Space shuttle Enterprise has gone on display at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City.
News Corp investors want Murdoch to resign
Newscorp Investors unhappy with the scandal surrounding the company have decided to vote with their feet. They sent a co-signed letter to the 80 year old mogul asking him to resign.
Turkey: Inferno Engulfs Polat Tower Skyscraper in Istanbul [VIDEO]
No casualties reported after hundreds escaped fire in Polat Towers, one of Europe's tallest buildings.
Towering inferno engulfs Turkish skyscraper
A raging fire engulfed the 42-storey Polat Towers building in central Istanbul, Turkey. The blaze caused debris to fall from the upper floors of the tower block, though there have been no reports of casualties so far.
G4S Chief to face MPs over Olympics security shambles
Nick Buckles, the chief executive of security firm G4S, is set to face MP’s today over the company’s failure to provide enough security staff for the Olympic Games.
Tornado Tears through Poland: One Dead and 10 Injured [VIDEO]
Freak 200km/h storm devastates homes and forest in northern Poland.
Transport Turmoil Fears as Olympic Athletes Arrive in UK [VIDEO]
Athletes lost in London for hours trying to find Olympic Park.
North Korean military chief removed from all posts
Ri Yong-ho, North Korea’s top military chief and key advisor to new leader Kim Jong-un, has been removed from all posts, according to state media reports.
Rangers voted in to Scottish Division Three
Newco Rangers will play next season in division 3 after the 30 clubs in the Scottish Football League (SFL) voted on where to place them in the table.
Theresa May grilled over G4S Olympics shambles
Home secretary Theresa May faced a storm in the House of Commons in response to the Olympics security shambles around the huge shortfall in staff numbers.
London 2012 Olympics: Chinese Athletes Snub London for Leeds [VIDEO]
First Chinese Olympic athletes arrive for 2012 games, and the majority will be staying in Leeds - including gold hopeful Sun Yang
Tokyo Mourns Death of Giant Panda Cub a Week after Birth [VIDEO]
Ueno Zoo says unnamed male giant panda cub dead from pneumonia six days after being born.
Queen Elizabeth Greets Olympic Torch at Windsor Castle [VIDEO]
Olympic flame passes the castle on 53rd day of 8,000-mile relay across the UK
Two Britons Gored during Pamplona Bull Run [VIDEO]
Two Britons and one American injured during annual running of bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
Amsterdam's Red Light District Set for Major Clean Up [VIDEO]
Amsterdam to lose world-famous vice scene with city council clean-up of shop-window brothels.
London Olympics 2012: NBA Star Luol Deng to feature in Great Britain's Basketball Squad [VIDEO]
NBA star Loul Deng has been named as one of the players in Great Britain's basketball team for the London 2012 Olympics, the first time the UK has competed in the sport since 1948.
Dutch Divorce Hotel Offers Quick Break for Unhappy Couples [VIDEO]
Quick-fix service in the Netherlands allows couples to process a divorce over a weekend.
Panda-monium: Tokyo Zoo Celebrates First Panda Birth in 24 Years and Mexico Announces Plans to Save Species [VIDEO]
Shin Shin the panda surprises zoologists by giving birth to cub at Ueno Zoo in Japan.
Britain's basketball team gears up for Olympic Games
NBA star Loul Deng has been named as one of the players in Great Britain’s basketball team for the London 2012 Olympics, the first time the UK has competed in the sport since 1948
Philippines: Killer Crocodile Lolong Crowned World's Largest [VIDEO]
A giant crocodile, named Lolong, suspected of killing two people has been declared the largest crocodile in captivity by the Guinness Book of World Records.
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius to race in Olympics
Double amputee Oscar Pistorius is set to compete at the London 2012 Olympics.
Argentina: Transsexuals Given Gender Choice ID cards by President Cristina Fernandez [VIDEO]
For the first time, transsexuals in Argentina will have the option to be officially recognised with the gender they identify with, without first seeking court or medical approval.
Assad regrets Syria shooting down Turkish jet
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has tried to diffuse tension between Syria and Turkey by speaking of his regret about the incident that saw a Turkish jet shot down on June 22.
GlaxoSmithKline pleads guilty to £3bn fraud
UK pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline will plead guilty and pay a record breaking $3bn, to settle the largest case of healthcare fraud in US history.
Royal Diamonds belonging to Queen Elizabeth go on display at Buckingham Palace [VIDEO]
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is set to continue to sparkle for the public, as more than 10,000 royal diamonds belonging to the Queen are due to go on display at Buckingham Palace.
Barclays chief Agius resigns over Libor scandal
Marcus Agius, chairman of British bank Barclays, has resigned due to the company’s involvement in the Libor scandal.
Queen Elizabeth's diamonds go on display at Buckingham Palace
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is set to continue to sparkle for the public, as more than 10,000 royal diamonds belonging to the Queen are due to go on display at Buckingham Palace.
