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Pakistan's president is due in Europe later for a trip that will take in the UK, amid tensions over David Cameron's comments about terrorism.

The Netherlands is to end its military involvement in Afghanistan, after four years in which its troops have won praise for their effectiveness.

Great Britain's Mo Farah becomes the first athlete in 20 years to win both the 5,000m and 10,000m European titles.

A man died when the boat he was in "flipped over" during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex.

Babies born this weekend will be last in the UK to receive the full payment to Child Trust Funds, as the scheme's phasing out begins.

The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is married to her banker boyfriend at a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.

The worst monsoon floods in living memory kill at least 800 people and affect one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official says.

British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.

Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his claim for compensation after having his throat slashed by an inmate, victims campaigners have said.

Germany holds an emotional memorial service for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance festival in the western city of Duisburg last weekend.

Almost 240,000 people have been mobilised across Russia to tackle wildfires that have killed at least 30 people, officials say.

Twitter, the social networking site which allows users to say something in up to 140 characters, sees its 20 billionth message sent.

A symphony featuring more than 200 amateur musicians and lyrics by a 98-year-old great grandmother will air later to celebrate Yorkshire Day.

Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.

Great Britain's Jessica Ennis wins European heptathlon gold after dominating the 800m finale to fend off her closest rival Nataliya Dobrynska.

England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.

Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian GP, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris.

Welsh pair Dai Greene and Rhys Williams claim gold and silver for Britain in the final of the men's 400m hurdles.

Arsene Wenger says it is now up to Cesc Fabregas to end speculation over his future at Arsenal.

A scheme which allows parents to check if someone has a history of child sex offences is to be extended to more police forces in England.