Israeli PM 'regrets' ship deaths

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu expresses regret after at least nine people die as troops storm aid ships trying to reach Gaza.

Women search remains 'not human'

Police investigating the deaths of three women in Bradford say remains found in a river are not human.

Unite warns of further BA strikes

The Unite union says it may ballot British Airways cabin crew members for further walkouts across the summer.

BP prepares new bid to curb spill

Oil giant BP begins preparations for a new attempt to cap the huge flow of oil from its leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico.

Hopes for breast cancer vaccine

US scientists say they have developed a vaccine which prevents breast cancer in mice. and they plan trials in humans.

UK marine killed in Afghan blast

A Royal Marine has been killed in an explosion while on foot patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence confirms.

Girl, 5, attacked by pet bulldog

A girl suffers severe facial injuries when she is attacked by her family's American bulldog in Northamptonshire.

German president quits amid row

German President Horst Koehler says he is resigning, following criticism of remarks he made about German military missions.

Civil List rise 'inappropriate'

A Labour MP says it would be "inappropriate" in the current climate for there to be a big rise in the Civil List.

Unofficial cheese-rolling event takes place despite 'ban'

An annual cheese rolling contest in which contestants chase cheese down a steep hill goes ahead despite officially being cancelled.

England squad await Capello call

England coach Fabio Capello will tell his players on Tuesday if they are in his final 23-man squad for the World Cup in South Africa.

England beat Bangladesh at Lord's

Steven Finn takes a maiden five-wicket haul as England beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at Lord's.