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Rescuers have begun drilling an escape shaft for the trapped miners in Chile, but continued to warn that it could take up to four months to bring the men back to the surface.

Rescuers have begun drilling an escape shaft for the trapped miners in Chile, but continued to warn that it could take up to four months to bring the men back to the surface.

The head of the International Cricket Council (ICC) tells Channel 4 News he "would not be happy" if the Pakistani cricketers accused in the betting scandal continue playing in the tour of England - but said he has no power to prevent them doing so.

Britain and France could share their naval aircraft carriers in a bid to maintain military strength in the face of unprecedent cost-cutting, a report suggests. A top defence expert predicted a review of this kind for Channel 4 News in May.

The Ministry of Defence dismisses as "speculation" a report Britain and France could share their naval aircraft carriers to maintain military strength in the face of planned cost-cuts, as Channel 4 News analyses if the move would be practical.

A 10-year-old girl in Dundee survived an "absolutely horrendous" attack by two rottweilers when her grandmother came to her rescue. The dogs' owner has been charged, as Carl Dinnen discovers attacks of this kind are not unprecedented.

The international body which advises leaders on the threat of climate change needs fundamental reform in the wake of a number of embarrassing mistakes, according to an independent review writes Science Correspondent Tom Clarke.

Secret recordings reveal a senior figure in the Catholic church pleaded with a sex abuse victim to delay going public about his ordeal until the 73-year-old bishop who had abused him resigned, writes Jonathan Rugman.

In a similar way to the illegal bootlegging of music and films, pirated mini-software for mobile phones is causing developers growing concern. Benjamin Cohen reports exclusively for Channel 4 News.

In a similar way to the illegal bootlegging of music and films, pirated mini-software for mobile phones is causing developers growing concern, finds Benjamin Cohen.

The miners trapped half a mile underground in a Chilean mine send emotional messages to their families above ground, a new video shows.

A delegation from Pakistan's highest law enforcement agency has been sent to London to investigate claims of a betting scandal in the fourth Test match against England at Lord's.

As US President Barack Obama returns from his summer break Felicity Spector asks if he can regain the "hope factor" which won him the 2008 election, in the face of gloomy economic data and negative approval ratings ahead of the mid-terms.

As US President Barack Obama returns from his summer break Felicity Spector asks if he can regain the "hope factor" which won him the 2008 election, in the face of gloomy economic data and negative approval ratings ahead of the mid-terms.

A month after flooding began in Pakistan, waters are beginning to recede in parts of the country - but as Medecins Sans Frontieres writes for Channel 4 News, the humanitarian crisis continues, as the UN estimates 72,000 children are at high risk.

Mining engineers in Chile have come up with a "plan B" to rescue the 33 men trapped deep underground at the San Jose mine, which could see them rescued sooner. Katie Razzall says there are prayers at the relatives' "Camp Hope" on the surface.  

The cricket world is reeling as members of the Pakistani team are accused of involvement in a betting scam after a News of the World sting operation. A top bookmaker tells Channel 4 News it could raise questions over the integrity of the sport.

Five years ago floods caused by Hurricane Katrina engulfed New Orleans. Jennifer Rigby speaks to residents, charities and officials to find out how the rebuilding effort is going as President Barack Obama visits the city to mark the anniversary.