MPs call for an inquiry into the administration of British overseas territory the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Religious leaders in Venezuela criticise a recently formed church that openly backs President Hugo Chavez's socialist politics.

Children from assisted conception do as well emotionally as those conceived naturally, research suggests.

A woman said to be aged 70 years of age gives birth to twins after undergoing IVF treatment.

The government is criticised by the Tories after it was revealed civil servants banked more than £128m in bonuses.

Crews trying to contain wildfires in California make progress and shift their focus to protecting Santa Barbara, officials say.

Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap the brother of star Nigerian and Everton football player Joseph Yobo, police say.

Argentina's lower house of Congress approves taxes on agricultural exports, which farmers have vowed to resist.

Venus Williams eyes Martina Navratilova's all-time record after beating sister Serena to win a fifth Wimbledon title.

The Archbishop of York accuses an Anglican traditionalist movement of 'ungracious' behaviour.

South Africa's Thabo Mbeki is in Zimbabwe to meet President Mugabe and dissident opposition members.

Spain's Alejandro Valverde wins the first stage of the Tour de France to claim the coveted yellow jersey.

At least 35,000 people take part in the latest mass protest in South Korea against the resumption of US beef imports.

Lewis Hamilton only qualifies fourth fastest for the British GP as his McLaren team-mate Heikki Kovalainen grabs pole position.

Violent clashes between guards and inmates at a Syrian jail have resulted in many deaths, a human rights group says.

How Barack Obama and John McCain have changed tack

A unique collection of royal letters, photographs and artefacts is sold for record prices.

Ingrid Betancourt, the former hostage freed in Colombia this week, checks into a French hospital for medical checks.

Colombia's pain over those still held hostage

The Afghan farmers caught in a struggle for survival