Wellington News

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

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

Great Britain's Mo Farah becomes the first athlete in 20 years to win both the 5,000m and 10,000m European titles.

The Colombian government denies accusations by Caracas it is planning a military attack on Venezuela, following claims by President Hugo Chavez that his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, was "capable of anything".

Russian police detain two opposition leaders and dozens of others trying to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.

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

Arsene Wenger says it is now up to Cesc Fabregas to end speculation over his future at Arsenal.

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

England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.

Welsh pair Dai Greene and Rhys Williams claim gold and silver for Britain in the final of the men's 400m hurdles.

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

Labour leadership contender David Miliband warns that the party could be out of power for years at the final hustings meeting before the vote.

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.

A man is arrested after a four-hour long stand-off with police at a property in Belfast.

A silent march and mass balloon release has taken place in Duisberg to honour 21 people who died at last weekend's Love Parade dance festival

At least two people are killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second deadly day of protests against Indian rule.

Goalkeeper David James says he has no intention of retiring from England duty despite joining Championship side Bristol City and turning 40.

Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.

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

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