Downing Street adds its backing as the retired judge appointed to chair a child abuse review rejects calls to "step down" over her family connection with a previous probe.

The situation in Gaza "is on a knife-edge", UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warns, urging Israel and Palestinian militants to end hostilities.

Richmond flanker Alex Matthews is included in a 26-strong England squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup in France next month.

A worker at a mental health hospital in Gloucester dies after being stabbed at work.

Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties and go through to face Germany in Sunday's World Cup final in Rio.

David Cameron's pledge to toughen the rules governing unions' strike ballots makes headlines, while tax avoidance remains on front pages.

Louis van Gaal says two Dutch players refused to take the first penalty in their World Cup semi-final shootout defeat.

All passengers flying into or out of the UK are advised to make sure electronic and electrical devices carried as hand luggage are charged before they travel.