US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama arrives in Paris for a brief visit on his world tour ahead of the November election.
Chancellor Alistair Darling says the UK is facing the worst economic crisis in 60 years and warns of a "profound" downturn. Discussion
European film distribution in Asia and Latin America is to be subsidised in an attempt to tackle Hollywood dominance. Discussion
Second and third seeds Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic reach the third round of the US Open in straight sets. Discussion
Zimbabwe's top Olympic swimmer is given a $100,000 dollar reward by the country's president, Robert Mugabe. Discussion
Scientists have discovered a new species of giant clam in the Red Sea. Discussion
Tropical storm Gustav reaches hurricane strength again after battering Jamaica and killing 71 people in the Caribbean. Discussion
Chancellor Alistair Darling says the UK is facing the worst economic crisis in 60 years. Discussion
Pavel Pogrebnyak and Danny get the goals for Zenit St Petersburg as the Russian champions beat Man Utd to the European Super Cup. Discussion
Pavel Pogrebnyak and Danny get the goals for Zenit St Petersburg as the Russian champions beat Man Utd to the European Super Cup. Discussion
Defending champion Roger Federer eases to a 6-3 7-5 6-4 win over Brazilian Thiago Alves to book his place in the US Open third round. Discussion
