In pictures - (18/07/2010 23:12:23)

How Nelson Mandela celebrated his 92nd birthday

Burka ban dismissed as 'un-British' - (18/07/2010 23:12:12)

Banning the wearing of the Islamic full veil in public would be "un-British", the immigration minister has said.

Spin king Murali taking final bow - (18/07/2010 21:56:50)

One of the greatest bowlers in the history of cricket is taking part in his final Test match for Sri Lanka, against India in the city of Galle.

Player advice inspires Oosthuizen - (18/07/2010 21:43:47)

Louis Oosthuizen reveals a phone call from South African golf legend Gary Player inspired him to victory on the final day of the Open Championship.

Party-goers gunned down in Mexico - (18/07/2010 20:54:41)

A pre-dawn gun attack on party-goers in the north Mexican city of Torreon leaves 17 people dead and 10 injured.

Afghan pull-out date reconfirmed - (18/07/2010 20:53:12)

The government restates a target of removing UK troops from Afghanistan by 2014 and announces a major boost in aid spending for the country.

Jol set to be new Fulham manager - (18/07/2010 20:15:50)

Ajax's Martin Jol will be appointed as Fulham's new manager later this week, BBC Sport understands.

Eminem reclaims UK chart top spot - (18/07/2010 19:17:05)

US rap star Eminem reclaims the number one slot in the UK album chart with his latest release, Recovery.

Oosthuizen strolls to win at Open - (18/07/2010 18:43:42)

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen turns the Open Championship into a procession as beats England's Lee Westwood by seven shots at St Andrews.

Armagh motorcyclist dies in crash - (18/07/2010 18:33:36)

Stephen Larkin, 27, from Armagh dies after crashing in a practice session for the Kells Road Races in County Meath on Saturday.