Brazil reach the Confederations Cup final, where they will face Spain or Italy, after Paulinho's late header sinks Uruguay.

A paedophile ring who abused vulnerable girls in Oxford did so 'under the noses' of the authorities, a court hears.

South African President Jacob Zuma cancels a trip to Mozambique as his predecessor Nelson Mandela remains in a critical condition.

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi says ongoing unrest threatens to "paralyse the country", as he prepares to mark one year in office.

Francesca Halsall takes a dominant victory in the 50m freestyle final on the opening night of the British Championships.

Kevin Rudd is sworn in as Australian prime minister, taking over from Julia Gillard a day after he ousted her as Labor Party leader,

The Queen will receive a 5% rise in her income next year after the Crown Estate, from which she is paid, reported an increase in its profits.

The record unemployment blighting much of Europe will be the focus of attention at a two-day EU summit set to open in Brussels.