A government report says the UK must review its biofuels targets while more research is carried out into the impact on global food production. Environment editor John Vidal says British diplomats have a battle on their hands if they are to now push the EU to reconsider its biofuels targets.
Yesterday the first British servicewoman to die in Afghanistan was among four UK troops killed by a roadside bomb in Helmand. Declan Walsh reports from the neighbouring province of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan, where a major Nato offensive against the Taliban is taking place.
Westminster correspondent David Hencke outlines the financial arrangements of Tory MPs Sir Nicholas and Lady Ann Winterton. They rented a flat they owned to themselves, and then claimed back £130,000 from the taxpayer.
Justin McCurry reports from Onomichi prison in Japan on how the criminal justice system is coping cope with an ageing population of criminals.
Stan Greenberg is a former strategist for President Bill Clinton, and helped him decide on Al Gore as a running mate back in 1992. He describes the factors Barack Obama will be considering as he selects a vice-presidential candidate.
Stuart Hill tells me why he's declaring independence for the island of Forvik Holm, off Shetland.
And 80s rock'n'roll revivalist Shakin' Stevens tells Hannah Pool how it feels to be included in this year's Glastonbury line-up.
