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Seven people have been found guilty of sex crimes in a Portuguese child abuse case.

A suicide bomber has killed more than 40 people at a Pakistan rally to declare solidarity with Palestinians.

Russia has extended the ban on wheat exports until next year's harvest, sparking fears over a global food shortage.

An Old Bailey judge has said Asil Nadir could face trial in October 2011 and ordered the tycoon to wear an electronic tag.

Cricket's governing body has pledged to stamp out corruption in the sport - as the three Pakistan cricketers caught in an alleged betting scam are quizzed by Met detectives.

Animal lovers in Nepal are celebrating the first rhino calf to be born in the Bardia National Park since poaching was stopped almost two years ago.

A former British police officer has been jailed for 33 years in Australia - the maximum allowed - after being convicted of the murder of his wealthy wife.

Forest fires have flared up again in southern Russia, killing four people and threatening to spread to neighbouring regions.

Thirteen Palestinian militant groups have joined forces to step up attacks on Israel following the "productive" peace talks in Washington.

BP has said the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster has risen to £5.2bn - as fears were allayed over another rig blaze in the region.

Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha have appeared in Downing Street with their new daughter for the first time.

Veteran Liberal Democrat politician Sir Cyril Smith has died, aged 82.

Unemployment should be tackled by spending £250m on creating 200,000 jobs and placements for people out of work, Labour leadership hopeful Ed Balls has said.

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has revealed his plans for the future and said he will work for free for charities specialising in education, Africa and the internet.

William Hague has defended his decision to make a deeply personal statement denying claims he had an improper relationship with a male aide.

Attorney General Dominic Grieve has reportedly asked to see files relating to weapons expert David Kelly's death.

The UK must give long-term support to Pakistan as the country recovers from devastating floods, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said as he visited some of the worst affected areas.

The UK has to be prepared to use force against Iran if it develops nuclear weapons, former Prime Minister Tony Blair said as he published his memoirs.

David Miliband's bid for the Labour leadership has been endorsed by the Daily Mirror as voting in the contest begins.

The Government has decided to "opt out" of a European effort to clamp down on the trade in sex slaves prompting claims it has prioritised anti-EU feeling ahead of womens' safety.