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Libya: Gaddafi a dead man walking?

The International Criminal Court in The Hague has issued arrest warrants for Colonel Gaddafi, his son Saif al-Islam, and his intelligence chief Abdullah Senussi for crimes against humanity. The court says there is evidences he ordered attacks on civilians during the recent uprising, in which more than 20,000 Libyans are thought to have died so far.

John Galliano in court over race insults claims

Former Dior designer John Galliano has gone on trial charged with hurling anti-Semitic slurs in a Paris cafe, allegations that shocked the fashion world and cost him his job at the French high-fashion house.

Wimbledon 2011: Six of the best images from Day Two of the Championships

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic eased into the second round at Wimbledon with a minmum of fuss. Federer provided a masterclass in grass-court tennis in overpowering the Kazakh Mikhail Kukushkin, while Novak Djokovic made light work of the Frenchman Jeremy Chardy. Joining the second and third seeds in the second round were three-time Wimbledon runner-up Andy Roddick, 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt.

Wimbledon 2011 Day 3 Order of Play: Rafa Nadal not Sweeting on Centre Court appearance

Wimbledon 2011 Day 3 - Order of play. Play on all courts gets underway at 1200 BST except for Centre Court and Court One, where play begins at 1300 BST. Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Venus Williams are all in action on Day Three of Wimbledon 2011. There have been few surprises so far at the All England Club as the top seeds in the men's and women's draw eased through into the second round.

Wimbledon 2011: Live coverage - Federer v Kukushkin

Afternoon folks. The wind is blowing but the sun is out, just, and we should see some action in SW19 this afternoon. Roger Federer is in action against Mikhail Kukushkin on Centre Court in a little under half an hour. Follow the live coverage below:

Tunisia: Ben Ali's trial a farcical play?

A Tunisian court sentenced the country's ousted president, Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, and his wife, Leila Trabelsi, to 35 years in prison and a fine of roughly $66 million after a trial in absentia for embezzlement and misuse of public funds, state news media said Monday night.

Wimbledon Day 2 Order of play: Federer looks to equal Sampras record at SW19

Wimbledon Day 2 - Order of play. Play on all courts gets underway at 1200 BST except for Centre Court and Court One, where play begins at 1300 BST. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will look to follow Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray into the second round of Wimbledon 2011 when they begin their respective campaigns this afternoon.

Wimbledon Day 1 Order of play: Nadal opens proceedings on Centre Court

Wimbledon Day 1 - Order of play. Number one seed Rafael Nadal will begin the defence of his Wimbledon title against American Michael Russell at one o'clock this afternoon. The world number one has been drawn in the opposite half of the draw to Roger Federer, increasing the likelihood of another final between the great rivals.