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Poland marks the 90th anniversary of its independence, but anti-communist icon Lech Walesa is not invited to attend the events.

Republican and Democratic voters reflect on the vice presidential debate.

Former Olympic champion Linford Christie claims there is "institutionalised racism" in Britain.

Why has Conservative leader David Cameron, who is credited with greening the party, gone quiet on environmental issues?

Why climate campaigners should stop trying to persuade people into lifestyle changes and start dealing with the politics.

A look at what is making the headlines in Monday's morning newspapers.

Views from around the world on the Australia v India fallout

The BBC's Soutik Biswas meets a group of vigilante women in India's Uttar Pradesh state.

The BBC's Nick Bryant on the chequered relationship between India and Australia

Tension mounts for England and South Africa fans as the build-up continues to the Rugby World Cup final.

Rohit Brijnath on why Shanthakumaran Sreesanth's on field behaviour could earn Indian cricket a bad name.

Channel 4 denies it is to screen an updated new series of 1970s sitcom Love Thy Neighbour.

Former French PM Dominique de Villepin criticises the style of his one-time rival, President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Liverpool go top of the Premier League for the first time in five years and Fulham earn an improbable draw against Spurs.

The late Ingmar Bergman's film the Seventh Seal helped cement his reputation as a cerebral director, and might explain why chess is such an enduring theme for film makers.

Thousands of Spanish football have been descending on Glasgow for the Uefa Cup final.

Screenwriter Dan Mazer on how Borat's antics translated into an Oscar nomination.

Reports of a Borat sequel with comedian Sacha Baron Cohen are premature, says a 20th Century Fox spokesman.

The BBC's South Asia bureau editor Paul Danahar on the lesson learnt from the racism row on Big Brother

England beat New Zealand by three wickets in the one-day international in Hobart, their first win on tour.

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