PM 'losing control of party over EU'

The Conservative leadership is "running scared" of its backbenchers on the issue of Europe, former Tory cabinet minister Lord Howe says.

Imran Khan blames rival for killing

Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan's PTI party, is blaming one of his political rivals for the killing of PTI official Zahra Shadid Hussain.

Denmark crowned Eurovision winners

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest wins the Eurovision Song Contest, with the UK's Bonnie Tyler finishing 19th out of 26 countries.

Bank governor in Help to Buy warning

The outgoing Bank of England governor warns a government plan to boost the housing market with part-mortgage guarantees has no long-term place.

Tearful Beckham signs off with win

David Beckham leaves the pitch in tears as he completes the final home match of his career - for French champions Paris St-Germain.

Tories attack PM over gay marriage

Grassroots Conservatives attack David Cameron's support for gay marriage, saying it has made winning the next election "virtually impossible".

Riot mars Belgrade football derby

Police in the Serbian capital Belgrade make 104 arrests as rival fans of the city's Partizan and Red Star teams clash at a match.

Car hits crowd at Virginia parade

Up to 60 people were injured when a car ploughed into a crowd during a parade in a small town in the US state of Virginia, officials say.

Nigeria army says crackdown to go on

Nigeria's army vows to continue its offensive against militants in the north-east "as long as it takes", as a 24-hour curfew is imposed in Maiduguri.

Targets 'risk pupil well-being'

Pupils' well-being and education should not be sacrificed to meet new targets, the leader of a head teachers' union will tell its annual conference.

Father of Assad spokesman kidnapped

Gunmen in Syria abduct the elderly father of Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, one of the most powerful voices in the government.

Massacre suspect held in Ivory Coast

The authorities in Ivory Coast arrest militia leader Amade Oueremi, suspected of one of the worst massacres during 2011 post-election violence.

Olympic champion Ennis marries

Britain's Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis marries her long-term partner Andy Hill at a ceremony in Derbyshire.

Saudi woman reaches Everest summit

A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.

Clermont Auvergne 15-16 Toulon

Jonny Wilkinson kicks 11 points to help Toulon come from behind and secure the Heineken Cup at the expense of Clermont Auvergne.

Root shines before NZ fight back

England lose four late wickets as they close day three of the first Test at Lord's on 180-6, leading New Zealand by 205.

Bradford 3-0 Northampton

Bradford score three times in the opening half-hour as they beat Northampton at Wembley to win promotion to League One.

Ferdinand to sign new Man Utd deal

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will this week sign a one-year contract to extend his Old Trafford career.

Ferguson criticises Mancini sacking

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticises City rivals over 'amazing' decision to sack boss Roberto Mancini.

Ofcom plans simplified phone numbers

Some people are "put off" making important calls because of confusion over the amount they will be charged, according to the telecoms regulator.

Contactless 'charging errors' at M&S

Some Marks and Spencer customers say its contactless payment terminals have taken cash from cards other than the ones intended for payment.

No 10 issues 'loon slur' denial

No 10 denies that "anyone in Downing Street" made comments reported in several papers describing Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons".

Minister heckled by head teachers

Education Secretary Michael Gove receives one of the angriest receptions of his three years in office as he appears before head teachers in Birmingham.

Rubella fears after measles epidemic

Health officials warn that action is needed to prevent a rubella outbreak, which can be particularly dangerous to pregnant women.

Time-lapse imaging 'improves IVF'

Time-lapse imaging which takes thousands of pictures of developing embryos can boost the success rate of IVF, according to British research.

Academy group expense 'extravagance'

A leading academy chain has been criticised for widespread financial irregularities in an official report.

Phones 'used like digital dummies'

Computers and smartphones have become a "digital dummy" used by parents to pacify their children, says a head teachers' leader.

Man lists 12,000 call menu options

An IT manager who grew frustrated with call centre menus has catalogued shortcuts to thousands of phone services

US questions Google on Glass privacy

US politicians are seeking reassurances from Google that its smart spectacles will respect personal privacy.

Deep sea 'gold rush' moves closer

The prospect of a deep sea "gold rush" opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer.