Dutch troops to leave Afghanistan

The Netherlands is to end its military involvement in Afghanistan, after four years in which its troops have won praise for their effectiveness.

Farah claims second European gold

Great Britain’s Mo Farah becomes the first athlete in 20 years to win both the 5,000m and 10,000m European titles.

Man dies as powerboat overturns

A man died when the boat he was in “flipped over” during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex.

Child Trust Fund payments to drop

Babies born this weekend will be last in the UK to receive the full payment to Child Trust Funds, as the scheme’s phasing out begins.

Clinton pride at Chelsea wedding

The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is married to her banker boyfriend at a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.

Pakistan leader heading to Europe

Pakistan’s president is due in Europe later for a trip that will take in the UK, amid tensions over David Cameron’s comments about terrorism.

Turbines Too Loud? Here, Take $5,000

In Oregon, a company is offering checks to residents if they promise not to complain about noise from turbines.

Turbines Too Loud? Here, Take $5,000

In Oregon, a company is offering checks to residents if they promise not to complain about noise from turbines.

Optimism That Cement Will Shut Down Gulf Oil Well

An effort known as a static kill is part of a two-pronged strategy to kill the well by cementing it shut twice, from above with the static kill and then from below, using a relief well.

Optimism That Cement Will Shut Down Gulf Oil Well

An effort known as a static kill is part of a two-pronged strategy to kill the well by cementing it shut twice, from above with the static kill and then from below, using a relief well.