Afghan ambush kills French troops
Ten French soldiers die in fighting east of Kabul in one of the heaviest losses suffered by peacekeepers in Afghanistan.
Bombing kills dozens in Algeria
A bomb attack on a police college east of Algiers kills 43 people and injures 38, according to Algeria’s interior ministry.
Nato holds Georgia crisis talks
Nato prepares to hold an emergency summit on how it should respond to Russia’s military action in Georgia.
Zambia’s president dies in France
Zambia’s leader Levy Mwanawasa dies in a Paris hospital two months after suffering a stroke.
China jumps Olympics air hurdle
Despite fears in the run-up to the Olympic Games, the skies above Beijing have met clean-air standards, officials say.
Apple launches iPhone bug fix
Apple releases an update to fix problems with the much-hyped 3G iPhone, following complaints from some users.
Musharraf foes set to hold talks
Pakistan’s ruling coalition is to meet in Islamabad to discuss who will succeed long-time opponent Pervez Musharraf, after he quit.
Troops deploy in Philippine south
Extra troops deploy in the southern Philippines, a day after separatist rebel raids left about 30 people dead.
Bomb attack on Pakistan hospital
At least 25 people are killed in a suicide attack on a hospital in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province, officials say.
Wild dolphin ‘is teaching others to tail-walk’
In what is thought to be a world first, a wild dolphin is apparently teaching others to tail-walk.
Live - Olympics
Usain Bolt will star as the athletics resumes on day 11 in Beijing, after Britain win three gold medals in sailing and cycling.
GB Olympians continue gold rush
Cyclist Chris Hoy becomes the first Briton to claim three golds at one Olympics for 100 years, as GB’s gold medal haul jumps to 15.
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