News Headlines

05 July 2009 02:30 BST

Iran 'brings charges against embassy official'

British embassy staff in Iran could face trial over Tehran protests

Iran has reportedly brought a formal charge against one British embassy official in Tehran.

According to a report in the Guardian newspaper, a 44-year-old Iranian who is the British embassy's chief... Full Story

Mother charged with poisoning child
A mother has been charged with poisoning her daughter after the 14-month-old died from a suspected methadone overdose. Full Story
Conservatives reject Labour homophobia claims
The Conservative party has rejected claims by two Labour MPs that many of its MPs were homophobic. Full Story
Honduras pulls out of Organisation of American States
Honduras has pulled out of regional body, the Organisation of American states (OAS), as disputes over its recent coup continue. Full Story

Prince Charles pays tribute to Afghanistan commander
Prince Charles has led tributes to Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, the highest ranking soldier killed in action since the Falklands War. Full Story

SPORTS HEADLINES

Supreme Serena wins third Wimbledon crown
Serena Williams put on an exhibition of hunger and fine technique on Centre Court today to end a six-year wait to regain the Wimbledon title with a 7-6, 6-2 defeat of her sister Venus. Full Story

MONEY HEADLINES

FTSE 100 flat as insurers weigh
The FTSE 100 remained flat, closing just 0.05 per cent higher at 4,236.28, as a rise in banking stocks offset a fall in the insurance sector. Full Story

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES

Del Boy back in Only Fools and Horses prequel
Del Boy is coming back to our screens in a new show set in 1960 written by Only Fools And Horses creator John Sullivan. Full Story

IN FOCUS

Pick your favourite Michael Jackson track
With the news Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50, inthenews.co.uk asks - which of his awesome collection of songs is your favourite? Full Story

'Raunchy' ad involving nun and priest banned
An ice cream advert has been banned after it received complaints for being offensive and demeaning religious vocations. Full Story

Dinosaur teeth 'hold secret to eating'
Scientists have discovered analysis of dinosaur teeth holds the key to a completely unique way of eating. Full Story