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Ex-Chinese official held for rape after widespread criticism online. Li Xingong admits raping 10 girls, officials say bbc.in/KUo81nabout 1 hour agovia BBC News
French Open tennis: Live commentary now of GB's Elena Baltacha v Australia's Samantha Stosur & text feed from 10:00 BST bbc.in/KuUP2Rabout 4 hours agovia BBC News