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A largely dry and mild bank holiday with a fair amount of cloud for many places

The British dairy industry should make more cheeses to export to the world, food minister Jim Paice says.

British Airways says it operated more services than planned as cabin crew began a second five-day strike.

Colombian voters have gone to the polls to select a new president from six main candidates.

A flotilla of ships sailing towards Gaza with aid and activists on board has left Cyprus and will reach its destination on Monday, organisers say.

A dry night leading to a reasonable Bank Holiday

China has held back from censuring North Korea at a summit in South Korea dominated by the issue of a sunken warship.

President Barack Obama pledges to triple the manpower in coastal areas hit by the Gulf oil spill as he tours affected areas.

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UK insurer Prudential may abandon its deal to take over AIG's Asian business AIA if the price isn't lowered, a report says.

The chancellor is "listening" to concerns about a planned rise in capital gains tax, says the work and pensions secretary.

Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in the US and Mexico to voice their anger at a new immigration law set to come into force Arizona at the end of July.

A university course offfering lessons in the beautiful game is proving popular as football extends its appeal in the US.

Bangladesh temporarily blocks Facebook over satirical images of the Prophet Muhammad and the country's leaders, reports say.

Fewer showers with drier and brighter conditions for most on Sunday

A powerful tropical storm has struck Guatemala, bringing torrential rains that have added to the disruption caused by an erupting volcano.

The President of Malawi has pardoned and ordered the release of two gay men who were given 14-year prison sentences last week.

Scotch whisky is worth nearly £4bn to the Scottish economy, according to research carried out for the industry.

Germany's Lena has won the Eurovision Song Contest with 246 points for the song Satellite.

Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper has died at the age of 74 following a battle with prostate cancer.