Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson – now David Cameron’s communications chief – and three executives from the paper gave evidence to MPs on the Commons culture committee yesterday. The Guardian’s Andrew Sparrow says committee members will continue their investigation into allegations of phone hacking.

Workers are staging an occupation of a wind turbine factory to protest against the imminent closure of the plant and the loss of hundreds of jobs. Steven Morris spoke to one of the workers involved in the sit-in at the Vestas Wind Systems factory on the Isle of Wight.

Michael Tomasky, editor of Guardian America, looks at President Obama’s efforts to pass legislation to reform America’s healthcare system.

A large comet or asteroid has crashed into Jupiter, creating a large hole in the planet’s atmosphere. The scar on Jupiter was spotted by an amateur astronomer, reports science correspondent Ian Sample.

The Mercury music prize shortlist has been unveiled, with Bat For Lashes, Kasabian and Florence and the Machine tipped to win. Rosie Swash from our music website considers 2009′s runners and riders for the £20,000 prize for best album.

Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson – now David Cameron’s communications chief – and three executives from the paper gave evidence to MPs on the Commons culture committee yesterday. The Guardian’s Andrew Sparrow says committee members will continue their investigation into allegations of phone hacking.

Workers are staging an occupation of a wind turbine factory to protest against the imminent closure of the plant and the loss of hundreds of jobs. Steven Morris spoke to one of the workers involved in the sit-in at the Vestas Wind Systems factory on the Isle of Wight.

Michael Tomasky, editor of Guardian America, looks at President Obama’s efforts to pass legislation to reform America’s healthcare system.

A large comet or asteroid has crashed into Jupiter, creating a large hole in the planet’s atmosphere. The scar on Jupiter was spotted by an amateur astronomer, reports science correspondent Ian Sample.

The Mercury music prize shortlist has been unveiled, with Bat For Lashes, Kasabian and Florence and the Machine tipped to win. Rosie Swash from our music website considers 2009′s runners and riders for the £20,000 prize for best album.