Serbia's parliament adopts a new central bank law criticised by the EU and IMF, who say it strips away the bank's independence.

The age at which members of the Armed Forces can claim pensions could rise from 55 to 60 under government plans, the Ministry of Defence says.

Video footage of an encounter between Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Rupert Murdoch at the Olympics suggests the pair are "as close as ever," a Labour MP says.

Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti warns of a "psychological break-up" of Europe, while talks over Greek reforms make progress.