Labour MPs demand the police investigation into alleged phone-hacking by News of the World reporters is reopened, at an urgent Commons session.

Police investigating the death of MI6 worker Gareth Williams appeal for help in tracing two people seen entering his central London flat.

Severe disruption is expected on London Underground as the first workers begin a 24-hour strike.

Charles Saatchi's plan to donate his gallery to the British public hits a stumbling block after talks with Arts Council England break down.

Tony Blair cancels a planned book signing in London on Wednesday to prevent causing the police "a lot of hassle".

A former boarding school head teacher is jailed for 21 years for sexually abusing and beating pupils.

A soldier killed in Afghanistan is named by the Ministry of Defence as L/Cpl Joseph Pool of the Royal Scots Borderers.

A primary school is closed in Antrim after an explosive device is found by an eight-year-old pupil and carried into a classroom.

President Barack Obama is expected to call for a new $50bn infrastructure plan on Monday as he bids to find ways to jump-start the US economy.

More than 200 Facebook users have reported "abuse" following the launch of a "panic button" application last month, figures show.

Bruce Forsyth quits Strictly Come Dancing's Sunday results show and is replaced by Claudia Winkleman.

The ornamental duck island which sank the career of a Tory MP at the height of the expenses scandal is sold for charity.

A 70cm (27-inch) tall Colombian is named the world's shortest living man by Guinness World Records.

England manager Fabio Capello insists striker Wayne Rooney will play in the Euro 2012 qualifier away to Switzerland on Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic and Caroline Wozniacki are in action at the US Open following Svetlana Kuznetsova's shock exit as Roger Federer plays later.

England batsman Kevin Pietersen is given an undisclosed fine by the ECB over his Twitter tirade.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt injures shoulder during training with the Netherlands, according to Dutch boss Bert van Marwijk

Andy Murray is at a loss to explain the physical problems behind his surprise defeat by Stanislas Wawrinka in the third round of the US Open.

A man who killed his wife after five months of marriage enjoyed "gymnastic" sex sessions with another woman, a court hears.

A Sussex vicar found guilty of carrying out hundreds of sham marriages is jailed for four years.

Banking giant Barclays announces it is to expand its presence in Glasgow, creating 600 jobs.

A 27-year-old Aberdeen man is stabbed and killed two days after flying to the Philippines.

A father speaks of his shock after his eight-year-old son picked up a pipe bomb in a school playground in Antrim.

A Scottish crime gang spent more than £50,000 advertising brothels in Belfast, a court is told.

A Flintshire mother calls for tougher sentences for so-called "one-punch killers" after her son's attacker was jailed for 40 months for manslaughter.

Verdicts of accidental death are recorded on two men struck by a train while riding a quad bike on a railway line.

South African trade unions suspend a nationwide strike which has paralysed schools and hospitals for 20 days.

Jackie Selebi, the former South African police chief convicted of taking bribes from a drug dealer, is allowed to appeal against his 15-year jail sentence.

Almost two-thirds of the 160,000 homes in and around Christchurch were damaged by Saturday's earthquake, New Zealand's prime minister says.

A court in Japan gives one-year suspended jail sentences to two anti-whaling activists from Greenpeace for stealing whale meat in 2008.

The Spanish government says an Eta ceasefire is "insufficient" and calls on the Basque separatist group to renounce violence forever.

Germany's government agrees to extend the life span of the country's nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say.

Relatives of 33 trapped miners in Chile hold a ceremony to mark their first month underground.

Guatemalan officials say they have given up hope for dozens buried by mud as they tried to rescue other trapped people.

France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner says he will 'do anything' to help save an Iranian woman sentenced to death on an adultery conviction.

Lebanese PM Saad Hariri says he was wrong to accuse Syria of assassinating his father - former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri.

Hundreds of thousands of people flee towns and villages threatened by fresh floods in Pakistan's deluged southern Sindh province.

Nearly 20 people die as a suicide bomber rams an explosives laden pickup truck into a police station in north-west Pakistan.

Charges against two people accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta, following the death of his son in the Bahamas, are dropped.

The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment.

British Airways and Iberia draw up a shortlist of 12 airlines which the firms hope to buy or merge with.

Pensioners hit by the Equitable Life scandal are making a final attempt to persuade the government to pay them full compensation.

New car sales fell 17.5% in August - the second consecutive month of declines, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

MPs begin debating plans for a referendum on changing the way MPs are elected.

The number of foreign students let into the UK is "unsustainable", minister Damian Green will say in his first major speech on immigration.

The EU budget commissioner says he sees no grounds for the UK to keep its budget rebate.

A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it was recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns.

Nearly one in four junior doctors drop out of their NHS training after two years, figures show.

Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease.

The first 16 'free schools' to be set up are named by Education Secretary Michael Gove.

Michael Gove says demand for new free schools has exceeded expectations but Labour says plans for 16 new institutions next year are "laughable".

A Tory councillor defects to Labour over cuts to the government's schools building programme, saying she was "ashamed to be a Conservative".

Customers of Orange and T-Mobile will soon be able to hop between the two mobile networks as the firms merge their networks.

Google proposes paying $8.5m (£5.5m) to settle a class-action lawsuit brought over its Buzz social network, launched earlier this year.

A mix of chemicals borrowed from plants with tiny tubes of carbon can spontaneously create tiny, self-repairing solar cells.

Former UK Prime Minster Tony Blair warns world leaders they may pay a heavy price in history if they fail to tackle global warming.

Carbon-rich organic molecules, which serve as the building blocks of life, may be present on Mars after all, say scientists.

Cockroach and locust brains are a rich source of antibiotics powerful enough to tackle MRSA, researchers say.

Contemporary artwork owned by model Jerry Hall are expected to fetch more than £1.5 million when they are sold in October at Sotheby's in London.

American Pie actor Chris Klein pleaded no contest to drink-driving following and will serve four years probation.

The odds of Paul Weller winning the Mercury Prize are slashed after a bookmaker takes an "unprecedented" rush of bets backing him.

Our ability to recall events seems to sharpen as we get older, says Lisa Jardine, but can it be trusted to paint an accurate picture?

Comic Eddie Kadi can command vast crowds at his live shows. Why has he attracted so little mainstream attention?

The world is on the verge of a bed-bug pandemic, according to a report - how did the tiny biting insects come to pose such a threat?

Plans for a referendum on changing the way in which MPs are elected to Parliament are being debated in the House of Commons.

Remarkable new footage of the the London blitz goes on show.

The BBC's Orla Guerin has returned to the Pakistan town of Nowshera, which was one of the first areas to be hit by the rising waters.

England manager Fabio Capello says striker Wayne Rooney is in the right frame of mind to play against Switzerland on Tuesday despite allegations about his private life.

The suspicious object was left in the playground of St Comgall's Primary School and picked up by an eight -year-old pupil.

The role of the gambling syndicates that can make millions from the outcome of a single game has been highlighted by the allegation that three Pakistani cricket players were involved in a betting scam.

I Am Kloot singer John Bramwell talks to Elbow's Guy Garvey about Kloot's Mercury Music Prize-nominated album, which Garvey and bandmate Craig Potter produced.

Police investigating the death of MI6 worker Gareth Williams have released the most recent CCTV footage of the victim.

40% of domestic violence victims are male but a new study suggests victims are often ignored by police and there are only a handful of refuge places for abused men across the UK. Ian McNicholl was abused by a partner and told his story to BBC Breakfast

The secrets behind some of the UK?s newest inventions

What does this man tell us about the real 1960s?

Director Sofia Coppola returns with her new movie Somewhere

How likely is it that you'll live to be 100 years old?

US Muslims are free but that's not enough, argues Michael Goldfarb

British Airways and Iberia draw up a shortlist of 12 airlines which the firms hope to buy or merge with.

Pensioners hit by the Equitable Life scandal are making a final attempt to persuade the government to pay them full compensation.

New car sales fell 17.5% in August - the second consecutive month of declines, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

A scheme offering up to 400,000 new firms a chance to trim their tax bill has come into effect.

Customers of Orange and T-Mobile will soon be able to hop between the two mobile networks as the firms merge their networks.

Union leaders warn BA faces fresh strike action by cabin crew unless a settlement is reached to end the long-running dispute.

China is checking the qualifications of all its commercial pilots, after it emerged that more than 200 of them lied about their experience.

Many people are in favour of reducing the deficit but they are less clear about where cuts should be made, a BBC poll suggests.

President Barack Obama is expected to call for a new $50bn infrastructure plan on Monday as he bids to find ways to jump-start the US economy.

Rising overseas demand has created buoyant conditions for manufacturers in the UK, an industry report suggests, though threats remain.

South African trade unions suspend a nationwide strike which has paralysed schools and hospitals for 20 days.

The EU budget commissioner says he sees no grounds for the UK to keep its budget rebate.

Russia's grain export ban will be lifted as soon as it is clear how much has been harvested, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said.

Severe disruption is expected on London Underground as the first workers begin a 24-hour strike.

Banking giant Barclays announces it is to expand its presence in Glasgow, creating 600 jobs.

HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.

The cost of mortgages is continuing to fall and they are becoming more accessible to some borrowers, figures show.

Banks are accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

Germany's government agrees to extend the life span of the country's nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say.

Thousands of South African platinum miners at the Northam mine begin a strike in support of a 15% pay claim.

Police in Mozambique arrest 142 people over last week's riots which led to 10 deaths in the capital, Maputo.

Google proposes paying $8.5m (£5.5m) to settle a class-action lawsuit brought over its Buzz social network, launched earlier this year.

Afghanistan's central bank promises to back Kabul Bank as customers continue to take out their savings.

Severstal, Russia's largest steel producer, returned to profit in the last quarter, but missed analysts' expectations.

The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals.

The Commonwealth Games were meant to showcase Delhi, but the Indian capital is struggling to be ready on time amid accusations of poor planning, reports the BBC's Geeta Pandey.

The British company behind the Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology used in tennis and cricket is to be put up for sale.

Since the credit crunch Dubai has been attracting tourists with massively discounted prices at luxury hotels but during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan the city is having to work even harder to entice tourists.

Pensioners hit by the Equitable Life scandal are to make a final bid to persuade the government to pay them full compensation.

The Irish Finance Minister will meet the EU Competition Commissioner Joachim Almunia today to discuss the fate of the collapsed Anglo Irish Bank.

Poor grain harvests around the world, and especially in Russia, have seen a steady rise in prices

Many people are in favour of taking steps to reduce the government deficit but they are less clear on where spending should be cut, a poll commissioned by the BBC suggests.

Pensioners hit by the Equitable Life scandal are to make a final bid to persuade the government to pay them full compensation.

At the Zikim Kibbutz, near Ashkelon in southern Israel, tourists come in to see what life is like living just a short distance from the Gaza border.

Egypt's literary scene is thriving, with a new generation of writers and poets taking advantage of an increasing number of small publishers and social networking sites to get their work noticed.

The lacemaking factory going back to traditional methods to survive

What it is, how it works, the key arguments

How Silicon Valley's 'rich ecology' works

Banks benefit, but what about the real economy?

Fate of Dublin-based Anglo Irish Bank tops the EU agenda

How far can BMW stretch the brand before it snaps?

Economists remain divided over the merits of spending cuts

Customers of Orange and T-Mobile will soon be able to hop between the two mobile networks as the firms merge their networks.

Google proposes settling a lawsuit over its Buzz social network, whilst regulators launch a review of the firm's US search practices.

A mix of chemicals borrowed from plants with tiny tubes of carbon can spontaneously create tiny, self-repairing solar cells.

Sony has won a permanent ban in Australia of a hack for its PS3, but the code behind it has been released for free on the web.

Online marketplace Craigslist closes its US adult services listing following pressure from attorneys general and advocacy groups.

A potentially revolutionary circuit component, once a laboratory curiosity, is to be mass-produced for the first time.

The global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures.

Samsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab.

Apple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software.

The Royal Mail launches the world's first "intelligent" stamp, the first to work with image recognition technology.

US net users are being asked for their opinions about what ISPs should be allowed to do with web traffic flowing through their networks.

Almost 13 years after it was first announced, video game Duke Nukem Forever has finally been given a release date by its new owners.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Toshiba's Folio 100 are amongst the gadgets showcased at the world's largest consumer electronics fair in Berlin.

Bill Thompson on Microsoft's game-changing browser

The source code MacPaint is released but who can read it?

Nothing said online is really private, says Bill Thompson

How technology allows digital nomads to leave the office behind to work around the world

Virtual reality is allowing scientists to ask difficult questions about human behaviour.

Faster broadband networks could spell the end of the games console, experts say.

Parents blogging about their children have become a global force in marketing.

The portrayal of women in the game's industry is still lacklustre according to experts and insiders

How technology has ushered in a new era for aid work in disaster zones

Community labs are springing up for people who want to hack and test new ideas.

Photographers and film-makers capture their 3-D views of the corners of virtual worlds

Are women happy being known as geeks?

How the classic PC is helping train a new generation of students in the art of programming.

In our series about makers and hackers, we look at the world of amateur rocket-makers.

The release of an album on wax cylinder inspired us to try to make a phonograph to play it.

The Modified Toy Orchestra is a band made up of five musicians - and 48 tweaked toy instruments.

Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.

Reporting on technology while battling with technology

Ian Hardy discovers how top researchers and companies are using today's devices and data to make the world a more interesting place

Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Toshiba's Folio 100 are among rivals unveiled at the Berlin gadget exhibition.

More than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone.

Toshiba?s UK business manager says its Foilo 100 tablet PC complements trends in media usage.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extending its remit to cover the online realm.

The secrets behind some of the UK?s newest inventions

Turning 16 games consoles into a number-crunching supercomputer

How the tech savvy help victims cope in a crisis via the web

Charles Saatchi's plan to donate his gallery to the British public hits a stumbling block after talks with Arts Council England break down.

Contemporary artwork owned by model Jerry Hall are expected to fetch more than £1.5 million when they are sold in October at Sotheby's in London.

Bruce Forsyth quits Strictly Come Dancing's Sunday results show and is replaced by Claudia Winkleman.

Charges against two people accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta, following the death of his son in the Bahamas, are dropped.

American Pie actor Chris Klein pleaded no contest to drink-driving following and will serve four years probation.

The odds of Paul Weller winning the Mercury Prize are slashed after a bookmaker takes an "unprecedented" rush of bets backing him.

Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle founds a new record label and will release her debut solo album, Insatiable, through Tesco supermarkets.

The replacement for GMTV, hosted by former BBC presenters Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley, debuts on television.

Former member of British rock group ELO, Mike Edwards, is killed in a freak accident when a hay bale rolls on to a Devon road and crushes his van.

The Brit Awards are to move to the O2 Arena in east London from Earl's Court in the west of the city.

Tony Blair cancels a planned book signing in London on Wednesday to prevent causing the police "a lot of hassle".

George Clooney's The American is top film at the North American box office over a lacklustre Labour Day weekend.

Yoko Ono makes an "emotional" visit to John Lennon's former school and childhood home in Liverpool.

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa opens a festival in his native country following a nine-month battle with throat cancer.

A major new exhibition of works by Andy Warhol focuses on a four-year period pivotal to his development as an artist.

A group that campaigns against conceptual art claims 15 works by the artist Damien Hirst were inspired by other artists.

Gone With The Wind actress Cammie King Conlon, who played the daughter of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler, dies aged 76.

Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan reaches an agreement with tax authorities in Australia allowing him to return to his home in the US.

Natalie Portman graces the red carpet for the premiere of new movie Black Swan, which opens the Venice Film Festival.

Former X Factor contestant Olly Murs goes straight to the top of the UK singles chart with his debut single Please Don't Let Me Go.

The funeral is held of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool singer Charles Haddon, who died in a fall in Belgium.

Three of the world's most successful club DJs join forces to pay tribute to those who died at the Love Parade festival in Germany in July.

Songwriter Kara DioGuardi becomes the latest judge on American Idol to quit this year.

Stand-up comic Robert Schimmel, a regular guest on Conan O'Brian's show, has died following a car accident.

Director general denies he compromised the BBC's independence in visit to No 10 to discuss coverage of spending cuts.

Hugh Quarshie discovers his ancestory gives him the right to sit as a village chief in Ghana

The director Casey Affleck told the Venice Film Festival that his fly-on-the-wall documentary of the actor Joaquin Phoenix is not a hoax.

Actors Bradley James and Anthony Head talk to BBC Breakfast about saving Camelot from peril in the new series of Merlin.

Sadie Frost talks to BBC Breakfast about writing her autobiography, her relationship with her artist father, and being whisked away at an early age to a life of acting and modelling.

Adrian and Christine reunited, the X Factor tantrum twosome get a gig and the rest of the showbiz news.

The actor Dominc Cooper talks to BBC Breakfast about his role in Tamara Drewe and intrigue in the countryside.

Andrew Marr interviews Sir Michael Gambon who has spent forty years in the West End. He has acted in six Harry Potter films but Sir Michael Gambon says he is excited by new theatre roles.

Blackpool's illuminations have been switched on by Robbie Williams.

Four years on from the Bafta-winning film This Is England, Channel 4 is to screen a four-part follow up.

Mercury prize-winner Guy Garvey talks to nominees I Am Kloot

Director Sofia Coppola returns with her new movie Somewhere

What does Mad Men tell us about this most mythologised decade?

Author Ian McEwan on writing, walking and quantum mechanics

The most famous comic you've never heard of