Flood victims face further chaos
Hundreds of people in Cumbria face another day of chaos after the county is devastated by floods.
China mine blast death toll rises
A gas blast at a coal mine in China kills 42 people and leaves more than 66 trapped, state media reports.
Flood-hit areas braced for rain
Flooded parts of the UK are preparing for more rain after the wettest day on record swamped homes and brought down bridges.
Flood alert over threatened rains
Many parts of Scotland are on alert for more flooding as weather forecasters warn of further heavy rain falls.
Man murdered in east of the city
A murder investigation is under way following the discovery of a man's body at a house in east Belfast.
Appeal for yacht couple's release
The family of a British couple seized by pirates appeals for their release after seeing footage of them with gunmen.
Sri Lanka detainees 'to be freed'
Sri Lanka says thousands of people held in camps since the fight against the Tamil Tigers ended will soon be free to leave.
Children in Need hits £20.3m mark
The annual Children in Need show - which included a dance-off between BBC newsreaders and Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity - raises £20.3m.
Swine flu jabs 'still important'
Health officials in Cardiff say despite a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu jabs against the illness are still important.
Liverpool v Man City (1245)
Steven gerrard is set to return as Liverpool entertain Manchester City in Saturday's early kick-off.
UN condemns Iran on human rights
A UN committee approves a resolution condemning Iran for its post-election crackdown on political opposition supporters.
Vatican talks over Anglican plan
The Archbishop of Canterbury is meeting the Pope amid tensions over an offer to welcome some Anglicans into the Catholic fold.
Should police visit every crime victim?
Police should visit every victim of crime in England and Wales no matter how minor the offence. Do you agree?
US couple admit spying for Cuba
A retired US state department official and his wife have admitted spying for Cuba for nearly three decades.
Large Hadron Collider works again
The Large Hadron Collider experiment, designed to shed light on the cosmos, restarts after 14 months of repairs.
US sets marker on Afghan corruption
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says foreign aid donors must use their influence to tackle corruption in Afghanistan.
Football fans encouraged to kick smoking habit into touch
Chelsea fans might be celebrating being top of the Premier League but they are struggling to give smoking the red card.
Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing'
Physical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's ageing process, US research suggests.
