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Coulson 'safe' over phone claims

Downing Street's head of communications, Andy Coulson, is safe in his job despite phone hacking claims surrounding the News of the World newspaper, says a senior government source. full story.

Earthquake hits south New Zealand

A state of emergency is declared in Christchurch after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, injuring two people seriously. full story.

Six million hit by tax mistakes

HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418. full story.

Blair in 'radical Islam' warning

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world. full story.

Nine die in New Zealand air crash

Nine people, including four tourists, are killed when a light aircraft crashes after taking off from Fox Glacier in New Zealand, say reports. full story.

Taxpayers 'should not fund Pope'

Some 77% of Britons think taxpayers should not help pay for Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Scotland and England, a survey suggests. full story.

Tennessee mosque fire 'was arson'

A fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a Tennessee Islamic centre was arson, investigators say. full story.

Poll 'backs move from New Labour'

A poll commissioned by Ed Miliband's leadership campaign finds voters are less likely to vote Labour if there is not a shift from New Labour policies. full story.

Bank customers in 'dire poverty'

Banks are accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission. full story.

Swim cancelled over safety fears

The 2010 Great North Swim is cancelled after toxic algae is found in Windermere. full story.

Why reading Arabic is particularly hard for brain.

Israeli scientists believe they have identified why Arabic is particularly hard to learn to read. full story.

Viva Forever: Saunders to write Spice Girls musical

TV comedienne Jennifer Saunders is to write the story for musical Viva Forever - based on the songs of the Spice Girls. full story.

England 4-0 Bulgaria

Jermain Defoe scores a hat-trick as England get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign off to a winning start against Bulgaria at Wembley. full story.

Murray sees off flamboyant Brown

Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open. full story.