Final NOTW edition July 09, 2011 The UK’s best-selling newspaper, the News of the World, has signed off after 168 years with the headline: "Thank You & Goodbye".

South Sudan celebrates July 09, 2011 Thousands of South Sudanese have watched the raising of the country’s flag at an independence ceremony in the new capital, Juba.

Harman on phone hacking July 09, 2011 Labour’s Harriet Harman says that the Prime Minister should appoint a judge to lead an inquiry into phone hacking straight away.

Coulson: 'This is a sad day' July 09, 2011 Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson says the News of the World staff are "brilliant, professional people".

Former First Lady dies aged 93 July 09, 2011 Betty Ford was best known for the rehabilitation clinic that bears her name.

Royals arrive in California July 09, 2011 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet David Beckham in Los Angeles.

South Sudan independence July 08, 2011 South Sudanese celebrate the birth of their new nation after voting for independence from the north.

DEC launches Africa appeal July 08, 2011 The Disasters Emergency Committee has launched a new appeal to help the starving populations survive a devastating drought in east Africa.

Cowboy Royals launch rodeo July 08, 2011 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge look the part as they start Calgary’s annual Stampede.

Astronauts visit historic ship July 08, 2011 Nasa astronauts have visited Captain Scott’s Antarctic vessel Discovery to learn more about explorers from the past.

Swoop on disability fraudsters July 08, 2011 Police in Birmingham have started a national crackdown on benefit cheats, raiding homes throughout the city.

Mass wedding to honour Gaddafi July 08, 2011 Thousands of people gather at Colonel Gaddafi’s compound to witness the marriage of 25 loyal couples with the message 'make love not war'.

British Gas raises prices July 08, 2011 Audrey Gallagher from Consumer Focus says British Gas' 18 per cent price increase will lead to other companies following suit.

Hospital gets Royal treatment July 08, 2011 William and Catherine have made a small girl’s dream come true and saved a robot too in Calgary, Canada.

NotW: PM faces the press July 08, 2011 David Cameron says he takes full responsibility for hiring Andy Coulson shortly before his former press officer was arrested.

Miliband: 'PM does not get it' July 08, 2011 Labour leader Ed Miliband says the Prime Minister has still not responded properly to public anger over phone hacking.

Cameron announces inquiry July 08, 2011 Prime Minister David Cameron confirms there will be a full judge-led public inquiry into the phone hacking scandal at the News of the World.

PM on Brooks resignation July 08, 2011 PM David Cameron says he would have accepted an offer of resignation from Rebekah Brooks if he were in charge at News International.

Ed Miliband speech on hacking July 08, 2011 Labour leader Ed Miliband speaks the morning after News International announced it was closing the News of the World.

Royals go cowboy in Calgary July 08, 2011 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embraced the Wild West spirit during a visit to Calgary’s Stampede Festival.