| Video shows daring Colombian raid Colombia releases video of the daring raid that freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt as she returns to France. |
| California fires threaten towns Firefighters in California continue to battle huge wildfires that now threaten several towns in the US state. |
| 9/11 third tower mystery 'solved' Fire caused the collapse of the third tower at the World Trade Center, a final report is expected to find. |
| Italy declares Pompeii emergency Italian ministers declare a "state of emergency" at the ancient ruined city of Pompeii as it sinks deeper into disrepair. |
| Pakistan 'knew of nuclear flight' Disgraced scientist AQ Khan says Pakistan flew nuclear material to North Korea with the knowledge of the army. |
| Opposition 'must accept Mugabe' Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says the opposition has to accept him as leader before any talks. |
| EU probe into BHP targeting Rio The EU opens an in-depth probe into BHP Billiton's $170bn unsolicited bid for rival miner Rio Tinto. |
| SocGen hit by rogue trader fine French bank Societe Generale is fined 4m euros for allowing one of its staff members to operate as a rogue trader. |
| Tehran responds to nuclear offer Iran responds to an international offer of incentives for suspending uranium enrichment, EU and Iranian officials say. |
| Nadal win sets up Federer final Rafael Nadal will meet world number one Roger Federer in Sunday's Wimbledon final after seeing off Rainer Schuettler 6-1 7-6 (7-3) 6-4. |