The crisis-struck Spanish and Cypriot governments' credit ratings are cut by Moody's, leaving Spain just above "junk" levels.

Mario Gomez gives the Netherlands a lesson in finishing as Germany leave their rivals on the brink of an early exit from Euro 2012.

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Geneva, on her first visit to Europe for 24 years, ready to address the UN there.

Manager Harry Redknapp leaves Tottenham Hotspur after almost four years in charge at White Hart Lane.

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong denies drug charges brought against him by the US Anti-Doping Agency.

Up to 200 people are forced to leave a train in south-east London after a small fire on board but there are no reports of injuries.

Andy Murray insists his shock defeat by Nicolas Mahut at the Aegon Championships will not affect his chances of winning Wimbledon.

The chancellor is to set out plans to change how UK banks operate, which will see their retail operations ring-fenced, giving more protection to savers.