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Sunday, 1 August, 2010

• Pakistan plays down Cameron row

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

• UK troops 'uncover bomb factory'

  British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.

• Farah claims second European gold

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

• Man dies as powerboat overturns

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

• Child Trust Fund payments to drop

  Babies born this weekend will be last in the UK to receive the full payment to Child Trust Funds, as the scheme's phasing out begins.

• Clintons confirm Chelsea marriage

  The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is married to her banker boyfriend at a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.

• Pakistan floods 'kill 800' people

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

• Dutch troops to leave Afghanistan

  The Netherlands is to end its military involvement in Afghanistan, after four years in which its troops have won praise for their effectiveness.

• Huntley 'should not sue' prison

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

• Germany mourns Love Parade dead

  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.

• Russia mobilises as fires burn on

  Almost 240,000 people have been mobilised across Russia to tackle wildfires that have killed at least 30 people, officials say.

• Crew's new Atlantic rowing record

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

• Twitter user sends world's 20 billionth tweet

  Twitter, the social networking site which allows users to say something in up to 140 characters, sees its 20 billionth message sent.

• Cyclists travel for free after glitch hits London scheme

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

• Ennis crowned European champion

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

• Prior guides England towards win

  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.

• Flying Vettel takes Hungary pole

  Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian GP, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris.

• GB pair win hurdles gold & silver

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

• Wenger puts pressure on Fabregas

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

• Man wanted over murder in Spain

  Spanish police are hunting for a Liverpool man who is suspected of shooting a father-of-two dead in a crowded bar in the Costa del Sol.