Britain declares war on food waste

The Government is to launch a campaign to stamp out Britain's waste food mountains as part of a global effort to curb spiralling food prices.

Nadal beats Federer in gruelling five-set final

Rafael Nadal today beat defending champion Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5/7) 6-7 (8/10) 9-7 in the longest Wimbledon final in history.

Hamilton reigns in rain to regain title lead

In just under an hour and 40 minutes' work at Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton jumped right back into the lead of the world championship.

Blast at Red Mosque kills 15 on siege anniversary

Militant violence returned to Pakistan's capital yesterday on the anniversary of the storming of the Red Mosque. A suicide bomber detonated a device next to a police post killing at least 15 officers.

Face of man wanted in connection with murder of students

Police released an e-fit image last night of a man they are hunting in connection with the brutal murder of two French students in a south-east London bedsit.

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