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	Thursday, 10 June, 2010, 3:00 GMT 04:00 +01:00:Europe/London

TOP STORIES
	Degree costs 'burden on taxpayer' The universities minister says the cost of degree courses is a "burden on the taxpayer" and the system needs "radical change".
	Iran dismisses new UN sanctions Iran's President Ahmadinejad dismisses new UN sanctions on Tehran over its refusal to halt a nuclear programme.
	UK cuts 'to push jobless to 3m' Government spending cuts will push UK unemployment to almost three million, an employment group has warned.
	Child protection review ordered An independent inquiry will examine ways of cutting bureaucracy to give social workers more time with vulnerable children.
	Afghan 'wedding blast' kills 39 An explosion in Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan kills at least 39 people and injures more than 70, officials say.

WORLD
	Iran dismisses new UN sanctions Iran's President Ahmadinejad dismisses new UN sanctions on Tehran over its refusal to halt a nuclear programme.
	Afghan 'wedding blast' kills 39 An explosion in Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan kills at least 39 people and injures more than 70, officials say.
	Jail term for ex-Colombia officer A former Colombian army colonel is jailed for the forced disappearance of 11 people in Bogota 25 years ago.

AFRICA
	Twelve on drugs trial in Gambia Twelve people go on trial for drugs trafficking in The Gambia, a day after a record $1bn cocaine seizure.
	Somali defence minister resigns Somalia's defence minister, who leads the fight against Islamist insurgents, resigns - a blow for the embattled interim president.
	'Woman splits' Malawi gay couple A gay couple whose jailing in Malawi sparked an international furore have split, as one moves in with a woman, reports say.

AMERICAS
	Women big winners in US primaries Female candidates are the big winners in US primaries, where voters picked candidates for November's mid-term polls.
	Mexican father 'killed children' A Mexican father who claimed he had given his children away to pay a debt confesses to murdering them, police say.
	Jail term for ex-Colombia officer A former Colombian army colonel is jailed for the forced disappearance of 11 people in Bogota 25 years ago.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	North Korea warns UN on ship row North Korea tells the UN it did not sink a South Korean warship as Seoul completes the installation of propaganda loud speakers along its border.
	China judges hurt in acid attack Two judges could partially lose their sight after being attacked with acid over a debt case in China, state media reports.
	S Korea postpones rocket launch South Korea delays the launch of a rocket to put a satellite into space due to fire safety problems, officials say.

EUROPE
	Tight finish for Dutch election The Dutch election is heading for a close finish as an exit poll suggests the two main parties are neck and neck.
	US blames EU for Turkey 'drift' Turkey's growing hostility to Israel could be partly caused by its effective rejection by the EU, the US defence secretary says.
	Immigrant youths riot in Sweden Youths in a mainly immigrant suburb of Stockholm have gone on the rampage for a second night after some of their number were refused entry to a school dance.

MIDDLE EAST
	Iran dismisses new UN sanctions Iran's President Ahmadinejad dismisses new UN sanctions on Tehran over its refusal to halt a nuclear programme.
	Obama says Gaza 'unsustainable' US President Barack Obama says the situation in Gaza is "unsustainable" and promises millions of dollars in new aid.
	DNA study unlocks Jewish diaspora Scientists shed light on Jewish heritage with an in-depth genetic study from communities across the world.

SOUTH ASIA
	Afghan 'wedding blast' kills 39 An explosion in Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan kills at least 39 people and injures more than 70, officials say.
	'Abuse rife' in tribal Pakistan Millions in tribal Pakistan live in a "human rights-free zone", ignored by the government and ruled by the Taliban, Amnesty says.
	Sri Lankan kissing couples held Police in two Sri Lankan towns detain nearly 200 young couples they accuse of indecent behaviour.

UK
	Degree costs 'burden on taxpayer' The universities minister says the cost of degree courses is a "burden on the taxpayer" and the system needs "radical change".
	UK cuts 'to push jobless to 3m' Government spending cuts will push UK unemployment to almost three million, an employment group has warned.
	One in four 'work without break' One in four people in the UK often work all day without taking a break, with staff shortages a key cause, a survey suggests.

ENGLAND
	Fox pictured after twins attack A fox was photographed by a policeman just after a suspected attack on twin baby girls in their London home, the Met reveals.
	Afghan gun battle soldier named A British soldier killed in a gun battle in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday is named by the Ministry of Defence.
	Council apology over Quo advert Brighton council's chief executive apologises to rock band Status Quo after a job advert said their fans need not apply.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	15-year-old found dead in park A 15-year-old girl found dead in a park in Newtownards, County Down, is believed to have been abusing solvents.
	Reports slam Irish bank failures Two reports into the bank crisis in the Irish Republic are critical of government economic policy, the financial regulation system and the lending policies of banks.
	Rathlin hotel denies royal snub The Earl and Countess of Wessex dine at a pub on Rathlin after their lunch at the island's hotel is cancelled.

SCOTLAND
	High Scots NHS spend 'no benefit' A report by a prominent think tank questions whether higher health spending in Scotland has made any difference.
	SNP alcohol plans face key vote Government plans to tackle Scotland's alcohol problems are expected to pass their first parliamentary hurdle later.
	Cargo plane 'hit deer on runway' Air accident investigators reveal how a cargo plane narrowly avoided catastrophe after striking deer as it came in to land at RAF Kinloss

BUSINESS
	UK cuts 'to push jobless to 3m' Government spending cuts will push UK unemployment to almost three million, an employment group has warned.
	Investment banks face OFT probe The Office of Fair Trading is to announce a probe into parts of the investment banking industry, the watchdog says.
	BP shares continue to lose ground Shares in BP fall a further 4.2% on Wednesday amid fears that it will cut its dividend to help pay for the Gulf of Mexico disaster.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Final Big Brother series begins Fourteen contestants enter the Big Brother house for the final series as presenter Davina McCall promises it will go out with "an almighty bang".
	Corden in spat with Sir Patrick Comedian James Corden and Sir Patrick Stewart become embroiled in a bizarre on-stage spat at Tuesday's Glamour Awards.
	Cowell claim accepted at tribunal A former Britain's Got Talent contestant has a claim against Simon Cowell accepted at an employment tribunal.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	DNA study unlocks Jewish diaspora Scientists shed light on Jewish heritage with an in-depth genetic study from communities across the world.
	Oil extraction becoming riskier Former UK chief scientific adviser says "unconventional" oil drilling will pose technological challenges and risks to the environment.
	New UN climate chief urges action The incoming head of the UN climate convention says rich nations must pledge bigger emission cuts.

TECHNOLOGY
	Google accused of criminal intent Google is likely to face prosecution for collecting data from wi-fi networks, says human rights group Privacy International.
	Top prize for Swiss solar pioneer The inventor of a low-cost solar cell that could create electricity generating windows has won the Millennium Technology Prize.
	Wikileaks site unfazed by arrest Whistle-blowing website Wikileaks says that the detention of an alleged source by the US military does not compromise its work.

HEALTH
	Many more genes linked to autism The largest genetic study into autism identifies many more new genes involved in the disorder.
	One in four 'work without break' One in four people in the UK often work all day without taking a break, with staff shortages a key cause, a survey suggests.
	Laser pointers 'pose eye danger' Hand-held laser pointers can lead to permanent retinal damage if shone into the eyes, doctors warn.

EDUCATION
	Degree costs 'burden on taxpayer' The universities minister says the cost of degree courses is a "burden on the taxpayer" and the system needs "radical change".
	Child protection review ordered An independent inquiry will examine ways of cutting bureaucracy to give social workers more time with vulnerable children.
	Outcry on free school meals plan Campaigners against child poverty attack plans not to extend free school meals provision in England.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1967: Israel ends six-day war Israeli forces stop their advance into Syria and comply with a UN ceasefire bringing to an end six days of fighting on three fronts.
	1986: Magee convicted of Brighton bombing Patrick Joseph Magee is found guilty of planting the Brighton bomb which killed five people two years ago.
	1999: Nato calls off air war on Kosovo Nato suspends its 11-week aerial war on Kosovo as Serb troops begin to withdraw.

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