More than 100 years after it was created by a flood – and following decades of environmental degradation – California's once-famous Salton Sea is six weeks from falling off the tourist map, thanks to the state's fiscal crisis.

For four days running, protesters in Madrid led by a movement called the Indignant Ones marked a year of revolts against cuts in public spending.

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A police constable and a ranger were shot dead at the weekend during an operation to track rhino poachers in South Africa's Kruger Park game reserve.

Rupert Murdoch, one of the world’s most powerful and influential media bosses, came to the Leveson Inquiry with one objective: to bust the myth that his power gave him any influence.

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Keep your tea toasty and your soup steamy in our pick of the top containers - they're handy for hiking, perfect for picnics and fantastic for festivals.

From romantic riverside retreats to city parks and even London Zoo, Rhiannon Batten finds the perfect places to lay your blanket

First-quarter sales at Morrisons smashed City forecasts after it was boosted by the Royal Wedding and warm April weather. But the UK's fourth-biggest grocer warned it expects a "tough" year ahead as consumer confidence and spending remains depressed.