Wednesday, 8 September 2010

The First Post

The First Post

Ten things you need to know today

Wednesday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points, sponsored by Saab

MI6 murder mystery: how the spy got into the bath

Killers aimed to destroy any forensic residue after moving Gareth Williams's body, says intelligence analyst

Obama's dog comment a mistake, say experts

Press chews over Obama's accusation that Washington lobbyists talk about him 'like a dog'

'Troops Out!' call from leading Tory think tank

Allied force in Afghanistan is out of proportion to the Taliban threat, says IISS. Yes, but...

'Rooney asked air hostess to go home with him'

New allegation won't help Wayne Rooney's crucial meeting with Coleen today

BBC unveils starrier new Strictly line-up

BBC hopes combination of Widdecombe, Williams and Winkleman has the x-factor

World's smallest man

Colombian Edward NiƱo Hernandez stands at 70cm tall