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Residents in north-west England are assessing damage caused by the country's heaviest rain on record.

When asked to comment on the sex scandal that is threatening Mike Rann's career, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd praised the South Australian Premier's reply to allegations.

Residents in flood devastated north west England have returned to their homes to assess the damage caused by the country's heaviest rain fall on record.

Former British PM Margaret Thatcher has returned to Downing St.

Kurt Fearnley recounted his ordeal at the National Disability Awards dinner in Canberra last night where the Prime Minister announced the possibility of a disability insurance scheme.

Prime Minister Rudd has praised Mike Rann's performance as Premier when asked to comment on the sex scandal threatening the South Australian leader's career.

An Italian air force plane has crashed onto train tracks near a military airport killing all five people on board.

A Swiss sailor has been rescued from his crippled yacht 800kms west of Stewart Island off New Zealand.

France captain Thierry Henri has revealed he seriously considered quitting international football following the furore ignited by his blatant handball in last week's Cup qualifier.

Indonesian fisherman are being recruited as people smugglers earning thousands of dollars.

Nearly 1000 residents in Enlgand have returned to their flood damaged homes to find out what can be salvaged.

An Indonesian ferry which sank killing 29 people has rejected claims the vessel was overcrowded.

An Australian discovery about cancer cells has opened the way for better diagnosis and treatment.

In Spain a group of bulls has escaped from a set of a movie starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.

Indonesian fisherman are being recruited as people smugglers earning thousands of dollars.

The girlfriend of Rugby League footballer Greg Bird will continue giving evidence today.

A NASA astronaut has celebrated the birth of his daughter from space.

Prime Minister Rudd has backed the embattled South Australian Premier Mike Rann amid a sex scandal that threatens his career.

A CMC enquiry has heard a former Bligh government adviser was intricately involved in funneling money to a rugby club he was involved with.

To celebrate Queensland's 150th anniversary, 50 new members will be added to the Queensland sport hall of fame.

Sturt young gun Jack Trengrove says he's ready to deal with the added pressure of being the number one pick in this week's draft.

The latest weather forecast for South Australia.

In form spinner Doug Bollinger is unlikely to make the Australian test side, with selectors looking at Blues spinner Nathan Hauritz.

Britain is still recovering from floods which devastated parts of the nation a the weekend.

South Australian Premier Mike Rann still denies having a sexual relationship with a married woman, and has expressed disgusts at recent reports.

At least 29 people have been killed after a ferry sank near Indonesia.

Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson were the big winners at the American Music Awards.

The Australian Federal police will investigate a brawl between 150 detainees at the Christmas Island Detention Centre.

South Australian Premier Mike Rann has described a Sunday Night report that he had an affair with a barmaid as 'malicious'.

Australian Federal Police are investigating a weekend riot at the detention centre on Christmas Island.

Michael Jackson is expected to scoop the pool at the American Music Awards.

At least 25 people have been killed after a ferry sank off Indonesia.

Former rugby league star Greg Bird is fighting to stay out of jail for glassing his girlfriend.

South Australian Premier Mike Rann has described a Sunday Night report that he had an affair with a barmaid as 'malicious'.

Australian Federal Police are investigating a weekend riot at the detention centre on Christmas Island.

Malcolm Turnbull internal enemies have began criticising him openly as he tries to force a deal on climate change.

South Australian premier Mike Rann is expected to respond today to allegations of an affair with a married Parliament House waitress.

Australia's long awaited emissions trading scheme could become a reality this week after the federal government set a deadline.

The white glove worn by Michael Jackson when he launched his famous moon walk has been auctioned off.