An unexplained charge on a mobile phone bill helps a user uncover a loophole in the sign-up system for some premium rate services.

Greece's economy contracted at an annual pace of 6.2% in the second quarter, figures show, although the pace of contraction eased slightly.

Japan's economic growth slows in the second quarter as the eurozone crisis hurts exports and domestic consumption remains subdued.

BlueScope and Nippon Steel, Australia and Japan's biggest steelmakers, agree a $1.4bn deal in a bid to capture greater market share.

Germany's biggest utility company, E.On, reports a tripling of six month profits to 3.13bn euros ($3.84bn; £2.45bn).

Expectations of falling borrowing rates pushed down the number of households remortgaging in June, lenders say.

The US, France and Mexico are planning talks to consider whether an emergency meeting is needed to tackle the soaring price of grain.

Search giant Google agrees to buy the Frommer's travel guides from US publishing firm Wiley & Sons for an undisclosed sum.