Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges Three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption are set to be re-interviewed by police, after being charged and provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.
Middle East talks 'constructive' Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations.
School lottery 'failed in aim' A lottery system for school places in Brighton failed to give poorer children equal access to top schools, academics say.
Earl weakens as it nears US coast Hurricane Earl weakens as it nears the US East Coast, though officials warn it remains "large and powerful".
Alcohol drinking 'continues fall' Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.
BBC defends Thompson No 10 visit The BBC denies the director general compromised its independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the govenrment's spending cuts.
Compost sparks Legionnaire's fear Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost.
Bone drug linked to cancer risk Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests.
Openness urged on UK's emissions The government's chief environment scientist calls for more openness in admitting the UK's cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are an illusion.
Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill.
