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Anti-sleaze mayor on fraud charges
The mayor of Montreal, who came to power promising to clean up corruption scandals plaguing the city, has been arrested on fraud charges.
G8 summit: 'Landmark' £100m deal to break down trade barriers between US and Europe
David Cameron today hailed the launch of negotiations of a "landmark deal" that would be worth around £100 billion to the European Union economy.
Players kicked linesman to death
Six young footballers have been convicted of kicking to death a volunteer linesman after a game in the Netherlands.
Rouhani urges 'path of moderation'
Iran's newly-elected president has promised to follow a "path of moderation" and bring more openness over the country's nuclear programme, but sided with the hard-line Islamic establishment that refuses to consider halting uranium enrichment.
Turkey: Trade unions prepare for strikes following police crackdown against activists
Turkish trade unions are gearing up for strikes in response to a widespread police crackdown against activists defying government attempts to end weeks of street protests.
Four more die from Sars-type virus
Four more people have died in Saudi Arabia from a new respiratory virus related to Sars, bringing the total number of deaths to 32 in the kingdom at the centre of the growing crisis.
23 dead, 50 missing in India floods
At least 23 people have died and around 50 others are missing after three days of torrential rain washed away buildings and roads in northern India.
Cameron talks up free trade deal
Europe and the US have launched talks on a free trade deal which Prime Minister David Cameron believes could add £100 billion to the European Union (EU) economy.
G8 summit: Syria set to dominate agenda during gathering of world leaders in Northern Ireland
International tensions over Syria looked set to dominate the G8 summit in Northern Ireland as world leaders flew in for an annual gathering which will also focus on measures to kick-start global growth.
G8 summit: US President Barack Obama tells Belfast - 'There is still much work to be done'
US President Barack Obama has said there is still much work to be done in Northern Ireland in order to secure a stable, peaceful future.
Briton survives 15-floor flats fall
A British man has survived plunging from the 15th floor of an apartment block in New Zealand, according to reports.
Mandela's wife thanks well-wishers
The wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela said that love and generosity from across the world have brought comfort and hope during the 94-year-old's latest spell in hospital.
Tributes flood in for Ulster GAA player killed in New York hit-and-run
A talented young GAA player from Northern Ireland who was killed in a hit-and-run collision in New York was "the life and soul of every party", a friend has said.
Police chief survives bomb attack
A suicide car bomber hit the convoy of a provincial police chief in southern Afghanistan, an official said. The chief was not seriously hurt but three officers were injured.
Syrian boy's execution over joke spurs Boris Johnson to unleash anger at weapons plan
Britain will have no means of preventing UK weapons ending up in the hands of "al Qaida-affliated thugs" if it supplies arms to the Syrian rebels, Boris Johnson has warned.
Unions urge strikes to back protest
Turkish unions and opponents of prime minister Recep Erdogan have rallied by the thousands across the country, hoping to turn weeks of small-scale protests into wider discontent.
India floods: At least 23 dead and 50 missing
At least 23 people have died and around 50 others are missing after three days of torrential rain washed away buildings and roads in northern India, officials said.
PM speaks of Syria opposition fears
David Cameron said he is "as worried as anyone" about terrorist and extremist elements among opposition forces fighting to oust Bashar Assad in Syria.
Czech prime minister to resign
Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas has said he will resign over a spy and bribery scandal involving his government.
Ambassador quizzed over spy claims
The UK's Ambassador in Turkey has faced questions over reports that GCHQ organised surveillance of the country's delegation to an international summit in London.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Police chief hopes for parade peace new
Northern Ireland's top police officer has said he was optimistic there would be peace on the streets this summer.
Recycling is sealed with a kiss new
Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead got up close and personal with a flippered friend during a visit to a safari park.
PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott hopeful of peaceful marching season new
Northern Ireland's top police officer said today he was optimistic there would be peace on the streets this summer.
Latest Sport
Deans poised for O'Connor gamble new
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Premier League fixture list unveiled: Manchester United face Swansea on opening day as Jose Mourinho's Chelsea play Hull new
Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.
Pardew: I'm staying new
Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.
Latest Showbiz
Green Wing star to be Doctor Who? new
Green Wing star Julian Rhind-Tutt is the latest name to be linked to the role of Doctor Who.
Burgundy is back in Anchorman 2 new
The first full-length trailer of Anchorman: The Legend Continues has been released with Will Ferrell back in the role of newsreader Ron Burgundy.
Walliams: I flirted with Cameron new
David Walliams has said he fell into one of his Little Britain character on a recent visit to Downing Street.
