A Presbyterian minister tells the Sinn Fein annual conference that Martin McGuinness is "one of the great leaders of modern times".

Protesters break into the building housing Israel's embassy in Egypt's capital, Cairo, amid tension between the countries.

Wildlife campaigners publish a list of 10 rivers in England and Wales where they say environmental problems have not been properly tackled.

Pubs, clubs and other small venues offering live music would no longer have to apply for an entertainment licence, under government proposals.

Scotland start their Pool B Rugby World Cup campaign against Romania in Invercargill.

The consumers' association Which? says the UK's largest travel firm could be breaking the law because of the way it promotes some deals.

Former Conservative Chancellor Lord Lawson has urged the government to drop the top 50p tax rate, calling it "very dangerous" and "very foolish".

William Hague says he would like more powers returned to the UK from Europe and suggests the UK could "get ahead" by loosening ties with the EU.