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TOP STORIES
Israel probes Gaza flotilla raid
Israel sets up an internal inquiry, with two foreign observers, into its deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month.
  Thousands flee Kyrgyzstan unrest
Escalating ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan that has killed nearly 100 people prompts tens of thousands to flee to Uzbekistan.
  Swiss man home from Libyan prison
Swiss businessman Max Goeldi, at the centre of a long-running row, arrives back home after being released from a Libyan jail.
  Belgium separatists in poll gain
Early election results from Belgium indicate strong gains for a Flemish party that wants to split the country.
  Gunmen attack Iraqi central bank
An attack on the Iraqi Central Bank building in Baghdad killed 15 people and leaves more than 50 injured.
AFRICA
Ghana strike late to beat 10-man Serbia
An 85th-minute penalty from Asamoah Gyan ensures Ghana begin their Group D campaign with victory against 10-man Serbia.
  Five killed in Kenyan rally crush
Five die in a stampede following an explosion at a rally in Nairobi organised by groups opposed to a new Kenyan constitution.
  Swiss man home from Libyan prison
Swiss businessman Max Goeldi, at the centre of a long-running row, arrives back home after being released from a Libyan jail.
AMERICAS
US urges quicker BP oil strategy
A US official gives BP 48 hours to improve its strategy to stem the Gulf oil leak, as the US and UK leaders discuss the spill.
  Colombian Farc hostages rescued
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe says the country's security forces have rescued two police officers long held hostage by Farc rebels.
  England held by US after Green howler
Robert Green's error gifts the US an equaliser as an unconvincing England side are held 1-1 in their opening World Cup game.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Thousands flee Kyrgyzstan unrest
Escalating ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan that has killed nearly 100 people prompts tens of thousands to flee to Uzbekistan.
  Asteroid mission returns to Earth
A capsule thought to contain the first samples grabbed from the surface of an asteroid returns to Earth.
  Ruthless Germany hammer Australia
Germany provide a signal of intent with a 4-0 demolition of 10-man Australia to get their World Cup campaign off to a flying start.
EUROPE
Swiss man home from Libyan prison
Swiss businessman Max Goeldi, at the centre of a long-running row, arrives back home after being released from a Libyan jail.
  Belgium separatists in poll gain
Early election results from Belgium indicate strong gains for a Flemish party that wants to split the country.
  Ruthless Germany hammer Australia
Germany provide a signal of intent with a 4-0 demolition of 10-man Australia to get their World Cup campaign off to a flying start.
MIDDLE EAST
Israel probes Gaza flotilla raid
Israel sets up an internal inquiry, with two foreign observers, into its deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month.
  Gunmen attack Iraqi central bank
An attack on the Iraqi Central Bank building in Baghdad killed 15 people and leaves more than 50 injured.
  Arab chief meets Hamas in Gaza
The Arab League chief visits Hamas-held Gaza for the first time, adding to pressure on Israel to lift its blockade.
SOUTH ASIA
Pakistan ISI accused over Taliban
Pakistan's ISI intelligence agency gives the Afghan Taliban far greater backing than previously thought, a report says.
  Strong quake hits Indian islands
A 7.5 earthquake strikes near the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean, but tsunami warnings are later cancelled.
  Deadly bus crash in Philippines
At least 13 people die in the central Philippines as a bus carrying Iranian and Pakistani tourists plunges into a ravine.
UK
Troop numbers cut not ruled out
Defence Secretary Liam Fox refuses to rule out a cut in troop numbers as part of this year's strategic defence review.
  Business confidence in 'freefall'
Business confidence has seen its biggest drop since 1995 due to government rhetoric on spending cuts, a survey firm says.
  Windscreen water infection risk
Water from windscreen wipers may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaire's Disease, researchers say.
UK EDUCATION
Universities warn of cuts damage
Universities warn cuts could damage the sector and set back Britain's recovery from the recession.
  'Bullying' link to child suicides
As many as 44% of suicides among 10-to 14-year-olds are potentially linked to bullying, a charity suggests.
  Academies' special needs warning
Children with special educational needs could lose out in the academies expansion, councils say.
ENGLAND
Four hurt in club night shooting
Three men and a woman suffer gunshot wounds in a shooting at an urban music event in Birmingham city centre.
  Man burned in flats gas explosion
A man suffers serious burns in a gas explosion at a housing complex for the elderly in South Yorkshire.
  'Tombstoner' in RNLI warning film
A man left paralysed after jumping from a pier in Hampshire appears in a video to warn others against "tombstoning".
BUSINESS
Obama 'not anti-British' over BP
President Obama's comments about the BP oil spill are not "anti-British", the US ambassador to London says.
  BP to discuss dividends on Monday
BP directors will meet on Monday to discuss whether to suspend dividends to shareholders, the BBC learns.
  Japan PM warns of debt 'collapse'
Japan's economy is at "risk of collapse" under its huge debt mountain, the country's new prime minister says.
ENTERTAINMENT
Film star Zeta Jones becomes CBE
Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta Jones is among the entertainment figures honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
  Rapper Cudi arrested in New York
Rapper Kid Cudi is arrested on criminal charges in New York City.
  Travolta gives to Mandela charity
Actor John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston donate 70,000 rand (£6,300) to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund during a visit to South Africa.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Asteroid mission returns to Earth
A capsule thought to contain the first samples grabbed from the surface of an asteroid returns to Earth.
  Knighthood for UK chief scientist
The UK chief scientist John Beddington receives a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
  Exoplanet spotted on the move
Astronomers say they have tracked, for the first time, an extra-solar planet in orbit around a young star.
TECHNOLOGY
'Threat' to porn site visitors
The economics of the online porn industry make it ripe for exploitation by hi-tech criminals, a study suggests.
  Adobe fixes 'critical' Flash flaw
Adobe has fixed a security flaw that had the potential to allow hackers to take control of affected computer systems.
  ITV HD viewers miss England goal
ITV apologises to its HD channel viewers after a "transmission problem" caused them to miss England's first World Cup goal.
HEALTH
Lab-grown liver transplant hope
US scientists have created working liver grafts in the lab, and say the research could one day allow the growth of livers for transplant.
  Meat-eating link to early periods
Girls who eat a lot of meat during childhood tend to start their periods earlier, a UK study suggests.
  Cancer drug hope for eye disorder
A cheap drug used to treat bowel cancer should also be prescribed to prevent sight loss, say UK researchers.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1967: Moscow calls for UN action against Israel
The United Nations Security Council rejects Soviet demands for an immediate vote to condemn Israel's aggression in the so-called six-day war.
  1981: Queen shot at by youth
A 17-year-old man is arrested for shooting a replica gun at the Queen as she rode past crowds in London.
  2005: Michael Jackson cleared of abuse
Pop star Michael Jackson is found not guilty of all charges after a four-month-long child abuse trial.

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TOP STORIES
Ruthless Germany hammer Australia
Germany provide a signal of intent with a 4-0 demolition of 10-man Australia to get their World Cup campaign off to a flying start.
  Superb Hamilton wins in Montreal
Lewis Hamilton leads Jenson Button to a McLaren one-two in a thrilling Canadian Grand after a race-long five-car battle.
  Ghana strike late to beat 10-man Serbia
An 85th-minute penalty from Asamoah Gyan ensures Ghana begin their Group D campaign with victory against 10-man Serbia.
  Slovenia edge to win over Algeria
Robert Koren's late goal gives Slovenia victory over 10-man Algeria in their opening World Cup game in Polokwane to send them top of Group C.
  Schumacher escapes Massa penalty
Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher will not be punished for his part in an incident with Ferrari's Felipe Massa during the Canadian Grand Prix.
FOOTBALL
Ruthless Germany hammer Australia
Germany provide a signal of intent with a 4-0 demolition of 10-man Australia to get their World Cup campaign off to a flying start.
  Ghana strike late to beat 10-man Serbia
An 85th-minute penalty from Asamoah Gyan ensures Ghana begin their Group D campaign with victory against 10-man Serbia.
  Slovenia edge to win over Algeria
Robert Koren's late goal gives Slovenia victory over 10-man Algeria in their opening World Cup game in Polokwane to send them top of Group C.
CRICKET
South Africa crush poor Windies
South Africa wrap up the first Test against West Indies late on the fourth day with a 163-run win in Trinidad.
  India beat Zimbabwe in second T20
Suresh Raina hits 72 as India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in Harare to win their Twenty20 series 2-0.
  Scots survive scare to beat Dutch
Scotland survive a late wobble to secure a four wicket victory over the Netherlands in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
TENNIS
Hewitt overcomes Federer in Halle
Lleyton Hewitt ends Roger Federer's 29-match unbeaten run at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle to win the final 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-4.
  Querrey wins Aegon Championships
Sam Querrey beats American compatriot Mardy Fish 7-6 7-5 to win the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club on Sunday.
  5 live tennis on Twitter
Latest gossip from BBC's tennis team (external site)
MOTORSPORT
Audi celebrate 1-2-3 at Le Mans
Audi fill the top three spots at the Le Mans 24 hour race after Peugeot's three works cars retire.
  Superb Hamilton wins in Montreal
Lewis Hamilton leads Jenson Button to a McLaren one-two in a thrilling Canadian Grand after a race-long five-car battle.
  Rossi coy over team plan for 2011
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi says he knows he has a bike for the 2011 season, but does not say with which team.

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