Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrives at New York's JFK airport where he is expected to board a plane to France, after the case against him collapsed.

The frontrunner for leader of the Scottish Conservatives says he will disband the party if he wins the leadership election and create a new centre-right party.

A Scottish Government poll reveals 91% of Scots back stronger action on sectarianism.

Forces loyal to Libya's interim government close in on one of ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi's few remaining strongholds - the desert town of Bani Walid.

Tests on human remains found in the garden of a missing pensioner reveal the cause of death was from head injuries.

Mo Farah wins gold for Britain in the 5,000m, Phillips Idowu is going for gold in the men's triple jump, South African Caster Semenya fails to defend her 800m crown, with Usain Bolt to come in the 4x100m relay on day nine in Daegu.

Britain's Mo Farah wins the 5,000m at the World Championships, while Phillips Idowu takes silver in the triple jump.

Serena Williams lives up to her billing as US Open favourite with victory over Victoria Azarenka to reach the last 16.