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MPs vote to keep homes expenses

MPs vote against giving themselves an above-inflation pay rise, but to keep their second homes allowance.

Sharia law 'could have UK role'

The most senior judge in England and Wales has said sharia law could play a role in some parts of the legal system.

Top spy seriously ill in hospital

Britain's top spy, Alex Allan, the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, is unconscious and seriously ill in hospital.

Trio charged with Kinsella murder

Three people are charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella who was stabbed to death in north London.

Students stabbed and set alight

Two French research students found stabbed to death in a London flat had suffered "horrific" injuries, police say.

B&B fund-raising effort rescued

Efforts by Bradford & Bingley to raise £400m have been rescued after a would-be US investor pulled out.

Betancourt urges Farc peace talks

Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt urges that Farc guerrillas release captives and engage in peace talks.

Fears over database on criminals

A probation chief says he doubts the effectiveness of a computer database holding details on high-risk criminals.

'Deadliest' malaria rising in UK

More cases of the most dangerous type of malaria are being brought back to the UK from trips, official figures show.

US 'pregnant man' has baby girl

An American man who was born female but underwent gender realignment surgery, gives birth, US media report.

Serena books showdown with Venus

Serena Williams will face sister Venus for the third time in a Wimbledon final after bringing Zheng Jie's incredible run to an end with a 6-2 7-6 win.

Venus powers into Wimbledon final

Venus Williams reaches her seventh Wimbledon final in fine style, beating Elena Dementieva 6-1 7-6 (7-3).

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Division lines

Church of England faces tough Synod decisions

Safety 'shame'

Concern raised over treatment of Iraqi refugees

Russian risk

Has the TNK-BP row spooked foreign investors?

Iran attack?

US military 'steps back' but Israeli threat remains

All-rounder

Farewell to the inventor of the mini-roundabout

Piper memories

Wives of offshore rig fire victims recall the tragedy

Bury elected mayor plan rejected

Residents of Bury throw out plans to be run by a directly elected mayor on a voter turnout of 18.25%.

Piper Alpha 'lesson been learned'

The lessons of the 1988 Piper Alpha disaster should mean offshore workers are safer, industry experts say.

'High' Welsh energy bills inquiry

Claims that electricity customers in Wales pay more than the rest of the UK will be examined officially.

Crash victim had car crime past

A man who died after a stolen car crashed outside Belfast had previous convictions for car crime, it emerges.

Congo ex-leader sent to The Hague

Former DR Congo Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba is sent to The Hague on war crimes charges.

Bush to attend Olympic ceremony

US President George W Bush will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, the White House says.

Call to sever Jerusalem Arab area

Israel's vice premier calls for the home neighbourhood of Wednesday's bulldozer attacker to be cut off from Jerusalem.

Direct China-Taiwan flights begin

The first regular direct flight from mainland China to Taiwan for nearly 60 years lands at Taipei's airport.

Betancourt reunited with family

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt holds an emotional reunion with her children after six years as a hostage.

Britain doubles aid to Pakistan

Britain is doubling the aid it gives Pakistan to nearly $1bn over the next three years as part of efforts to tackle Islamic militancy.

UK spending power 'in heavy fall'

The average UK household is 15% worse off than it was five years ago, an Ernst & Young report suggests.

Mayor's aide in cash claim probe

An aide to London mayor Boris Johnson had faced allegations of financial misconduct when he was a vicar, it is revealed.

Minister says GPs blocking choice

GPs in England operate "gentlemen's agreements" to stop patients moving between practices, a minister says.

Call for better 'global literacy'

Many children in England are being denied a schooling in global events, a survey for an educational charity says.

Physics names winners and losers

UK physics and astronomy will spend nearly £2bn in the next three years, but some programmes face cuts.

Jordan and Andre accept damages

Model Katie Price and husband Peter Andre accept substantial damages over an article portraying them as bad parents.

Google must divulge YouTube log

Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched avideo on YouTube, says a US court.

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