American Steve Stricker equals the lowest round in major history with a stunning 63 to take the lead on day one of the 93rd US PGA Championship in Atlanta.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri are both close to finalising deals away from the club.

More than 1,000 people have been arrested and about 600 charged over three days of rioting and looting in London, police say.

Two police officers suffer stab wounds in a street in Darlington, with a 22-year-old man arrested over the incident.

South Africa's government unveils plans to introduce a universal health care scheme to be piloted in 2012 and then phased in over 14 years.

France, Italy, Spain and Belgium ban short-selling on the shares of banks and other financial companies after market turmoil.

Lord Coe dismisses fears that in light of the rioting in London this week, security at the 2012 Olympics could become a major problem.

A 68-year-old man who was critically injured as he tried to stop looting by rioters in west London dies in hospital, sparking a murder investigation.