British student Meredith Kercher, 21, was found murdered in her flat in Perugia on November 2. Tom Kington reports from the Umbrian city on the Italian police investigation.
Declan Walsh in Islamabad reports on Afghanistan's worst attack by insurgents since the US-led invasion of 2001. President Hamid Karzai has declared three days of mourning after dozens were killed in a suicide bombing 90 miles north of Kabul.
Declan also tells me of rising tensions under General Musharraf's state of emergency in neighbouring Pakistan. Britain's first Muslim peer, Lord Ahmed, says Musharraf would be defeated if he did hold an election. And the UK's first Muslim MP, Mohammad Sarwar, says the west needs to take a longer view if it is to influence events to its advantage.
Scientists in the US have discovered a new solar system similar to our own. Science correspondent Ian Sample discusses the possibilities of finding intelligent life out there.
Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern tells the Guardian's Henry McDonald how he feels about the corruption allegations he faces.
Kevin McCarra marvels at last night's 8-0 victory for Liverpool in the Champions League.
And reviewing the papers, Haroon Siddique enjoys the sketchwriters' view of the Queen's Speech.
