bbc news

1. David Beckham's dream of playing in a fourth World Cup looks to be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo on Sunday.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8567969.stm

2. An avalanche has struck a snowmobile gathering in Canada's Rocky Mountains, killing at least two people. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8567372.stm

3. The US Defence Department may investigate one of its staff over claims he ran an unofficial spy ring in Afghanistan and Pakistan.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/default.stm

4. Governments need to crack down on illegal tiger trading if the big cats are to be saved, the UN has warned.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8568035.stm

5. The cast of hit US show Glee are thrilled they have been invited to perform at the White House by Michelle Obama. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8569077.stm