Karzai aide shot dead July 18, 2011 One of the Afghan president’s top advisers is killed in an attack in Kabul.

Obama meets Dalai Lama July 17, 2011 China has voiced its stern objection to US President Barack Obama’s meeting with the Dalai Lama at the White House.

Met Police chief quits July 17, 2011 Britain’s most senior police officer has resigned following claims relating to the phone hacking scandal.

Investigations at hospital July 17, 2011 Police launch an investigation into deaths at a Stockport hospital, following a suspected deliberate contamination of saline solution.

MPs warn David Cameron July 17, 2011 MPs have warned David Cameron against the premature withdrawal of British troops from Afghanistan.

Miliband urges media overhaul July 17, 2011 Miliband calls for an overhaul of media ownership rules during an interview with the Observer newspaper.

'Carmageddon' in LA! July 16, 2011 LA’s major 405 Freeway has been closed for construction, causing traffic chaos for the city. Residents deem it 'carmageddon'.

'Carmageddon' in LA! July 16, 2011 LA’s major 405 Freeway has been closed for construction, causing traffic chaos for the city. Residents deem it 'carmageddon'.

Cuts to Army? July 16, 2011 Review of Territorial Army is likely to recommend 5,000 more reservists be trained for front-line but regulars may face cuts.

Cuts to Army? July 16, 2011 Review of Territorial Army is likely to recommend 5,000 more reservists be trained for front-line but regulars may face cuts.

Hunt for hospital poisoner July 16, 2011 Police say they are intensifying an investigation into spiked saline at a hospital which is thought to have killed three.

UK aid for Africa droughts July 16, 2011 The UK has pledged an aid package worth £52 million to help 10 million people affected by east Africa’s worst drought in 60 years.

Another News Corp exec quits July 16, 2011 Les Hinton, chief executive of Dow Jones and ceo of News International from 1995-2007, has quit the company.

Brooks resigns from News Int July 15, 2011 Rebekah Brooks, arguably the public face of the phone hacking scandal, has resigned as chief executive of News International.

House explosion in Castleford July 15, 2011 Dramatic footage of a house exploding in Castleford, West Yorkshire, has been released by the fire service.

Volcano erupts in Indonesia July 15, 2011 A volcanic eruption in Indonesia has sent lava and ash nearly 5,000 ft into the sky forcing thousands of people to flee.

House explosion in Castleford July 15, 2011 Dramatic footage of a house exploding in Castleford, West Yorkshire, has been released by the fire service.

UK ups Nato support in Libya July 15, 2011 Pressure is increasing on Gaddafi as the UK steps up its military support to Nato.

Murdoch meets Dowler family July 15, 2011 Rupert Murdoch was said to have held his head in his hands as he apologised to Milly Dowler’s family for the alleged hacking of her phone.

EuroMillions winners revealed July 15, 2011 Colin and Chris Weir unveil their plans for spending the £161m they won in the largest lottery jackpot in UK history. .