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A new world record has been set for base jumping, with Valery Rozov leaping from the top of Shiving mountain which is over 6,000 metres high.

Gouldian finches have different personalities depending on the colour of their heads, researchers say.

Two 17-year-olds are killed after the car they were driving hit a tree in Aberdeen's West Tullos Road.

BBC pundits on who will win Euro 2012

A car parts firm wins a £4m contract to supply French vehicle giant Renault, which will safeguard 50 jobs at two Powys factories.

Memorable moments from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Alec Stewart asks if James Anderson may retire from limited-overs cricket to prolong his Test career

Science presenter Liz Bonnin explains what the transit of Venus is and which parts of the world will be able to see it.

Papers reflect on Jubilee celebrations

Packages with human remains are sent to two Vancouver schools, in what could be the latest twist in a murder case involving a Canadian porn actor.

Readers share their photos of the rare transit of Venus

Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker wins a recall vote sparked by his anti-union reforms, in a key test ahead of November elections.

Planet moves across the face of the Sun

China and Russia are leading a six-country summit in Beijing, expected to focus on security in central Asia, with several bilateral meetings planned.

Australia's economy expands more-than-expected in the first quarter allaying fears of a global slowdown hurting its growth.

A woman says she believes her British sister was on a Nigerian airliner which crashed in Lagos on Sunday killing all 153 people on board.

The US town of Boring in Oregon votes in favour of "pairing" with the village of Dull in Perthshire.

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways buys a 4% stake in Virgin Australia in a bid to expand its global presence and take on Gulf rivals.

US media giant Walt Disney has said it will ban junk food ads on its programmes in an effort to tackle the growing problem of child obesity.

War Horse team develops Ted Hughes project