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Pakistan plays down Cameron row

Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about its alleged links to terror. full story.

UK troops 'uncover bomb factory'

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

Ennis crowned European champion

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

Huntley 'should not sue' prison

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

Man dies as powerboat overturns

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

Team's new Atlantic rowing record

Four rowers reach the Isles of Scilly from New York, taking 12 days off the 114-year-old Atlantic record. full story.

Pakistan floods 'kill 800' people

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

Germany mourns Love Parade dead

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. full story.

Two men quizzed over explosives

Two men from north Wales are being questioned at a central London police station over possible explosives offences. full story.

Sir Bobby remembered one year on

One year to the day since the death of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson, a ceremony takes place at Newcastle ground, St James's Park. full story.

Chelsea Clinton to marry banker

The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is due to marry in a ceremony cloaked in secrecy. full story.

Fossil sparks whale of a row for Egypt customs

The fossil of a whale is at the centre of a bizarre customs wrangle at Cairo airport, the BBC's Jon Leyne reports. full story.

Anyone seen my boa? 6ft snake on the loose

Police are searching for a 6ft (1.8m) long snake which escaped through a bathroom window at a house in Essex. full story.

Farah claims second European gold

Great Britain's Mo Farah wins the European 5,000m title to add to the 10,000m gold he won on Tuesday. full story.