Political editor Patrick Wintour explains how Britain is preparing for an outbreak of swine flu. Molecular biologist Dr Alan McNally from Nottingham Trent University tells us more about the virus.
Gordon Brown's visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan was overshadowed by the Pakistani president, who refused to meet the prime minister, reports Declan Walsh from Islamabad. Security editor Richard Norton-Taylor outines the UK's new strategy towards the region.
The Prince of Wales's meeting with the Pope yesterday at the Vatican was witnessed by the Guardian's John Hooper.
And Gethin Chamberlain reports on the latest fighting in Sri Lanka, as government troops continue to pound Tamil Tiger rebels, now reduced to a rump on a tiny strip of coastline.
