Germany knock out dismal England

England suffer their heaviest defeat at the World Cup finals as they are beaten 4-1 and outclassed by Germany in the second round.

G20 agrees deficit cuts by 2013

Leaders at the G20 summit in Canada agree the richest members will cut national budget deficits without stunting growth.

Pope hits out over Belgium raids

Pope Benedict escalates Vatican criticism of raids by Belgian police investigating alleged child sex abuse, calling them "deplorable".

Union to postpone BA strike vote

The Unite union has offered to postpone its strike ballot of BA cabin crew members in order to consider BA's latest offer.

Menopause 'prediction' test

Doctors are a step closer to accurately predicting the age at which a woman will hit the menopause.

Army chief says talk to Taliban

The head of the British army believes politicians and military chiefs should talk to the Taliban sooner rather than later.

Study uncovers new diabetes genes

Twelve new genes linked with type 2 diabetes are found in a study into DNA and the risk of having the condition.

Sunday hottest day of year so far

Sunday is confirmed as the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 30C (86F).

Glastonbury hopes for U2 return

Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis says he hopes U2 will make it to the event in the future after the band were forced to pull out this year.

Man who had his artificial legs stolen walks sister down the aisle

A Paralympian who had his artificial legs stolen is able to walk his sister down the aisle after a specialist made him a pair.

Michael Jackson crystal-studded glove sells for $190,000

A crystal-studded glove belonging to the late pop star Michael Jackson has sold at a US auction for $190,000 (£126,000).

England win series despite wobble

England weather a dramatic late collapse to beat Australia by one wicket with five balls remaining and seal the one-day series.