Opposition groups denounce Egypt President Mursi's decree giving himself sweeping powers as a "coup against legitimacy" and call for protests.

European leaders resume gruelling EU budget negotiations, amid signs that a deal may be out of reach.

Tata Steel is cutting 900 jobs around the UK, including almost 600 at plants in south Wales, with most among white collar staff at Port Talbot.

Two Italians thought to be fans of the AS Roma football team have been charged with attempted murder after Tottenham fans were attacked in the Italian capital.

Cyprus agrees to an estimated 16bn euro bailout deal with international creditors, becoming the fifth eurozone member seek emergency loans.

North Korea's leader is Kim Jong-un is commemorated in a giant hillside slogan visible from space.

A historic archway at Scone Palace in Perthshire is restored after it was reduced to rubble by a van.

Mark Hughes is sacked by QPR with the club bottom of the Premier League and still searching for a first victory of the season.