GM union talks at critical point
Talks between General Motors and the UAW union approach a critical point as they continue into the night.
'Thief gang' found in India river
The bodies of a group of alleged thieves who were lynched by villagers in India last week are found in a river.
France warning of war with Iran
France';s foreign minister says the world should prepare for the possibility of war over Iran';s nuclear programme.
Concern over DNA database access
Controls are needed to ensure genetic information for research is not used by outside parties, British warn experts.
Fears over Thai air crash Britons
UK embassy officials arrive at a Thai resort where a number of Britons are feared among the dead after a plane crash.
Court to hear Musharraf challenge
Pakistan';s Supreme Court is to debate if Gen Musharraf should be army chief while seeking re-election.
Kanye West wins UK chart battle
Rapper Kanye West beats rival 50 Cent in the stand-off to claim the best-selling album in the UK.
Sixty hurt in China balloon blast
Hundreds of balloons explode at a school in China';s Gansu province, injuring more than 60 people.
Bank braced for more withdrawals
The troubled Northern Rock bank extends its opening hours to cope with customers wishing to withdraw savings.
Call to protect shark-filled sea
Environmental groups call on Australia to classify the Coral Sea as a marine park to ward of illegal shark fishermen.
Clue search after Thai air crash
Investigators probing a deadly plane crash at a Thai tourist resort say they have found two flight recorders.
Bush 'picks new US legal chief'
The US president is to name a replacement for outgoing Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, reports say.
Brits 'dying not to do exercise'
Most Britons are so unwilling to exercise even the threat of death will not get them off the sofa, a survey suggests.
Internet crime 'is big business'
Internet crime is becoming a major commercial activity, a report by security firm Symantec says.
Rugby: French demolish Namibia
Hosts France get their stuttering World Cup campaign back on track with a 13-try romp against Namibia.
France warning of war with Iran
France';s foreign minister says the world should prepare "at worst" for war over Iran';s nuclear programme.
OJ Simpson held over break-in
Ex-American football star OJ Simpson is arrested by Las Vegas police probing an alleged hotel room robbery.
Investment banks 'to lose $30bn'
World investment banks to losses of about $30bn from bad debts linked to the global credit crunch, a report says.
Kenya president eyes re-election
Kenya';s president says he will stand for re-election in December as a candidate for a new political alliance.
Britons 'on board' Thai crash jet
British nationals are believed to be among passengers on a plane that has crashed at the Thai holiday resort of Phuket.
F1: Raikkonen wins Belgian GP
Ferrari wins the Belgian GP ahead of team-mate Felipe Massa at Spa, with Lewis Hamilton fourth.
Russia suspect running to be MP
A businessman wanted in Britain over the murder of Aleaxnder Litvinenko aims to become a Russian MP.
Decision due in Microsoft-EU row
The long-running dispute between Microsoft and the European Union is set to be decided on Monday.