FBI to aid Afghan war leak probe
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates calls in the FBI to help investigate the leaking of 90,000 classified papers related to the Afghan war.
Lockerbie inquiry 'may visit UK'
The US senator, who is to chair a congressional inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber release, tells the BBC he may send investigators to the UK.
Welfare reform options outlined
Ministers are to set out options for reforming the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work.
Public to veto council tax rises
The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.
Frenchwoman 'smothered newborns'
Prosecutors say a Frenchwoman has admitted killing eight newborn babies after remains are found in a northern village but says her husband knew nothing.
Child heart op ban 'should stay'
Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk
Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.
Moscow suffers 'hottest day ever'
Fires rage around Russia's capital Moscow after its hottest day on record, with temperatures reaching 39C (102F).
Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail
Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.
Awards double for Valentine band
Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine scoop two prizes at this year's Kerrang! Awards, including best British group for the third year running.
No charges for Jackson's doctors
Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face charges, US investigators say.
Capsules to mark Lennon's legacy
Three time capsules are to be created on what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, to be dedicated at a ceremony in the US.
Bertrand says vocal 'was not me'
Musician Plastic Bertrand apparently admits to a Belgian newspaper that he did not sing on signature hit Ca Plane Pour Moi.
Churchill's papers to go public
Sir Winston Churchill's entire archive of papers is to be published electronically in libraries, allowing full public access.
Sky set for 3D television launch
Sky's 3D television station is to start on 1 October with a mix of films and sport, the broadcaster has announced.
Coppola movie competing at Venice
Director Sofia Coppola's comeback is among the 22 films competing for honours at the Venice Film Festival.
David Walliams' wife sues Playboy
Model Lara Stone, who married comedian David Walliams in May, takes legal action against the French edition of Playboy magazine.
ITV wins Rugby World Cup rights
ITV successfully holds onto the UK TV rights for the next two Rugby World Cups, it is announced.
Outnumbered star is Just William
Outnumbered child star Daniel Roche - who plays naughty Ben Brockman in the BBC comedy - is to play the lead role in a new adaptation of Just William.
From BBC News - Technology
Facebook data hoarder speaks out
Security researcher Ron Bowes tells BBC News why he collected and published the personal details of 100m Facebook users.
Google cleared of wi-fi snooping
No "significant" personal data was grabbed by Google when it snooped on wi-fi networks, says the UK data protection office.
Amazon offers new look UK Kindle
Online retailer Amazon launches its popular Kindle e-reader into the UK market for the first time, with a new look and more books.
Nintendo game copiers 'illegal'
A High Court has ruled that devices that allow gamers to play pirated video games on the Nintendo DS console are illegal in the UK.
Government's £6m web search bill
Four government departments spent almost £6m ensuring their websites appeared on search engine results pages, new figures show.
State of global internet revealed
Asian countries top the charts when it comes to internet speeds, according to a global survey by network giant Akamai.
Green light for mobile auctions
The government has finally set a date for the auction of airwaves crucial to next-generation mobile services.
Botnet hacker caught in Slovenia
One of the hackers behind a computer virus that infected nearly 13m computers has been tracked down by international authorities.
Long wait for StarCraft II ends
The long awaited real-time-strategy game StarCraft II has gone on sale, 12 years after the popular first edition was released.
