Team GB athletes will wear the traditional Union Jack on their kit at this summer s Olympics - despite the row over the redesigned flag used on selected merchandise.
Downing Street reiterated the Prime Minister s view that the UK s national flags are perfect as they are after the controversy less than a fortnight ago over a redesigned St George s Cross on the England kit.
Germany became the biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis yesterday, with thousands of Germans flocking to Berlin s Brandenburg Gate to light up joints in celebration.
Germany will be on high alert for the major international event, with temporary border controls to be introduced to prevent possible perpetrators of violence from entering the country.
Thousands of supporters in the East Stand held up red or white cards shortly before the start of England s match against Brazil in an apparent response to Nike s controversial redesign.