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Tory co-chairman denies 'loon slur'
Conservative co-chairman Lord Feldman denies internet rumours he called grassroots party activists "mad, swivel-eyed loons".
British girl dies at Egyptian hotel
A British child who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt is named as five-year-old Chloe Johnson from Forest Hill, south London
Williams eyes fourth title in a row
Serena Williams secures her place in the Italian Open final where she will seek to win her fourth consecutive title.
VIDEO: Deadly floods sweep southern China
Deadly storms are sweeping across southern China, killing more than 50 people and leaving 14 missing
Heads’ no confidence in Gove reforms
Head teachers pass a motion of no confidence in Michael Gove's education policies at a conference in Birmingham.
Ferguson criticises Mancini sacking
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticises City rivals over 'amazing' decision to sack boss Roberto Mancini.
Saudi woman reaches Everest summit
A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.
Kerry urges Nigeria army 'restraint'
The US warns Nigeria's army against human rights violations as it pursues a campaign against Islamist militants in the north-east.
VIDEO: Sweden gears up for Eurovision contest
The Swedish city of Malmo is gearing up to host the Eurovision Song Contest final with 26 countries set to perform for millions of TV viewers.
Dozens injured in US train crash
More than 60 people were injured, at least two critically, after a head-on collision between two commuter trains near New York, officials say.
EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs
The EU is to ban restaurants from using refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil, citing hygiene and consumer protection.
N Korea 'fires short-range missiles'
North Korea has fired three short-range missiles as part of an apparent routine test-launch, South Korea says.
Beckham in talks to buy new MLS club
David Beckham's advisors hold talks with US Major League Soccer over the former England captain buying a franchise.
Warner in Twitter row investigation
Opener David Warner is asked by Cricket Australia to explain why abusive messages to journalists are on his Twitter account.
Afghan MPs halt women's law debate
The Afghan parliament interrupts debate on a law to prevent violence against women, with conservatives calling for it to be scrapped.
VIDEO: Violence after Spanish Cup Final
There have been violent scenes in the Spanish capital after Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup Final.
Hollande signs gay marriage bill
President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.
VIDEO: Inquiry urged into Russian spy death
The widow of the former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the upcoming inquest into his death to be abandoned and replaced with a public inquiry.
VIDEO: Many hurt in train crash near NYC
At least 60 people have been injured after a commuter train derailed and collided with another just outside New York City.
Warrington draw Huddersfield in Cup
Holders Warrington Wolves will face Huddersfield Giants in the quarter-finals of the Tetley's Challenge Cup
