Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies
Sun, 20 May 2012 23:51:08 GMTBee Gees' singer Robin Gibb has died aged 62 following a lengthy battle with cancer, his family say.
Cameron issues eurozone warnings
Sun, 20 May 2012 23:29:34 GMTPrime Minister David Cameron warns EU leaders that uncertainty over the eurozone cannot be allowed to go on beyond upcoming elections in Greece.
Italy quake victims given shelter
Sun, 20 May 2012 23:09:19 GMTThousands of people left homeless by a powerful earthquake in northern Italy spend the night in shelters as aftershocks continue in the region.
Lockerbie bomber Megrahi is dead
Sun, 20 May 2012 17:32:57 GMTLockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies at home in Tripoli, nearly three years after he was controversially freed from a Scottish prison.
'Hard days ahead' in Afghanistan
Sun, 20 May 2012 21:13:48 GMTPresident Obama tells a Nato summit there are "hard days ahead" in Afghanistan as the alliance prepares to withdraw troops at the end of 2014.
Falklands War memorial unveiled
Sun, 20 May 2012 15:59:21 GMTA service has taken place to dedicate a new memorial at Britain's National Memorial Arboretum to the Britons who died in the Falklands War.
Balls warns of cuts 'catastrophe'
Sun, 20 May 2012 10:21:05 GMTLabour's Ed Balls warns the world economy faces a "catastrophe" unless Germany abandons pressure on eurozone countries to cut public spending.
Single 30% income tax rate urged
Sun, 20 May 2012 21:59:17 GMTA single 30% rate of income tax is needed in order to boost growth in the UK, according to a report by a campaign group and business leaders.
Syria town shelling 'kills 34'
Sun, 20 May 2012 18:35:35 GMTShelling by Syrian forces kills 34 people, according to the British-based group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Muse carry Olympic flame in Devon
Sun, 20 May 2012 19:44:30 GMTThousands turn out to see rock band Muse carry the Olympic flame in their home town of Teignmouth, on day two of the Olympic torch relay.
Pakistan restores Twitter access
Sun, 20 May 2012 19:27:23 GMTPakistani authorities restore access to the social media website Twitter after a brief ban for what officials called "offensive" content".
Sun starts 'ring of fire' eclipse
Sun, 20 May 2012 23:11:17 GMTAn annular eclipse, in which the Moon does not fully block out the light from the Sun, begins across east Asia, and is due to reach the western US later.
Clarke: PM has right to 'chillax'
Sun, 20 May 2012 13:52:06 GMTA senior cabinet colleague defends David Cameron's work ethic after a book outlined weekend relaxations including tennis, karaoke and drinking wine.
'Ali G' town Staines changes name
Sun, 20 May 2012 13:13:41 GMTThe Surrey town of Staines officially changes its name to Staines-upon-Thames in an attempt to boost its riverside image.
West Indies raise victory hopes
Sun, 20 May 2012 18:01:59 GMTWest Indies mount a stirring fightback to raise their hopes of pulling off an unlikely victory over England in the first Test at Lord's.
Lorenzo eases to win at Le Mans
Sun, 20 May 2012 15:32:55 GMTJorge Lorenzo beats Valentino Rossi in France on a wet Le Mans track to go top of the MotoGP standings ahead of Casey Stoner.
Daley wins gold ahead of Olympics
Sun, 20 May 2012 21:14:50 GMTTom Daley marks his return to the scene of his first European title with a personal best score to seal his second continental crown in Eindhoven.
Mix-up denies Ennis a hurdles PB
Sun, 20 May 2012 16:46:14 GMTAn organisational mistake at the Great CityGames in Manchester costs Jessica Ennis a personal best in the 100m hurdles.
London 'the biggest' Paralympics
Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:13 GMTWith 100 days to go, organisers say the London 2012 Paralympics will be the "biggest ever", as tickets go back on sale.
Obama: EU 'must focus on growth'
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:09:32 GMTUS President Obama wraps up a G8 summit saying that leaders agree economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.
Report 'to urge cutting red tape'
Sun, 20 May 2012 15:22:43 GMTThe prime minister is this week expected to back a plan to help boost growth by cutting employment red tape.
Cameron: Megrahi release 'wrong'
Sun, 20 May 2012 18:54:10 GMTDavid Cameron says Lockerbie bomer Abdelbaset al-Megrahi should never have been released from prison, while Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond says the investigation will continue.
Euro banks 'in tatters' - Clarke
Sun, 20 May 2012 13:23:41 GMTFormer chancellor Ken Clarke says Europe's banking system is "in tatters" and warns the UK is "heavily exposed" to potential problems.
Cheap dysentery drug 'promising'
Sun, 20 May 2012 18:26:49 GMTA cheap drug, which is already prescribed for arthritis, could fight amoebic dysentery, according to researchers in the US.
'Debt deterring would-be doctors'
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:12:52 GMTThe prospect of high student debt and increased pension contributions could discourage young people from entering medicine, a senior doctor warns.
'Minority language data is key'
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:53:11 GMTSchools should keep detailed records of the languages spoken by ethnic minority pupils urges a report.
£9k fees 'to push debt up £100bn'
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:38:12 GMTA study suggests public sector debt will be pushed up by £100bn over next two decades by higher university fees.
Met Police to extract phone data
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:20:49 GMTMobile phone data of suspects in police custody is to be extracted and retained, regardless of whether charges are brought, the BBC has learned.
Silicon trick for next-gen memory
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:09:37 GMTResearchers reveal details of a promising way to make a fundamentally different kind of computer memory chip.
Arctic melt releasing ancient gas
Sun, 20 May 2012 16:54:03 GMTScientists identify thousands of sites in the Arctic where methane stored for millennia is bubbling out, potentially accelerating global warming.
SpaceX aborts launch at lift-off
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:58:05 GMTThe US firm SpaceX aborts the lift-off of its Falcon rocket and Dragon ship to the International Space Station.
Moffat to receive special Bafta
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:13:47 GMTDoctor Who producer and Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat is to receive a special prize at this year's Bafta TV awards, organisers announce.
Crowded House drummer Jones dies
Sun, 20 May 2012 11:07:50 GMTCrowded House drummer Peter Jones dies at the age of 45.
How do you insult someone legally?
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:07:22 GMTCampaigners want to overturn laws targeting "insulting words and behaviour". Just how safe is it to scorn others?
Quiz of the week's news
Fri, 18 May 2012 02:32:04 GMTThe Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions.
Second man accused of stab murder
Sun, 20 May 2012 22:22:55 GMTA second man is charged with the murder of a 40-year-old widower who was found stabbed to death in his Brighton flat.
Thousands cheer winners Chelsea
Sun, 20 May 2012 17:22:59 GMTThousands of Chelsea fans cheer on the squad during a parade to celebrate their team's Champions League victory in Munich.
Salmond: Remember Lockerbie dead
Sun, 20 May 2012 17:29:14 GMTFirst Minister Alex Salmond says the victims of the Lockerbie bombing should be remembered, after the death of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
Scots shops see footfall plummet
Sun, 20 May 2012 23:35:48 GMTShoppers deserted Scotland's high streets last month as footfall fell by nearly a fifth, according to a survey by retailers.
Teenager died 'protecting sister'
Sun, 20 May 2012 22:07:53 GMTBellaghy parish priest Fr Andrew Dolan says teenager Lauren O'Neill died trying to protect her sister, as police charge a man with the shooting.
Youth, 16, critical after attack
Sun, 20 May 2012 15:16:23 GMTA 16-year-old youth assaulted on the outskirts of north Belfast on Saturday remains in a critical condition in hospital.
War of words over police job cuts
Sun, 20 May 2012 07:44:07 GMTThe Home Office disputes claims that 1,600 police officers will be lost in Wales due to spending cuts.
Melding reveals think-tank plan
Sun, 20 May 2012 09:51:26 GMTMembers from opposition parties in Wales and non-party activists are set to join forces for a policy think-tank, says Conservative assembly member David Melding.
Sudan releases foreign nationals
Sun, 20 May 2012 13:57:21 GMTSudan releases four foreigners detained last month near in the disputed area near the border with South Sudan, officials say.
Bombs kill soldiers in Mogadishu
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:37:37 GMTSomali government soldiers are among five people killed in two bomb attacks in the capital Mogadishu blamed on al-Shabab Islamist fighters.
Sri Lanka general to be released
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:41:25 GMTSri Lanka's President Rajapaksa has signed papers to free his political rival General Sarath Fonseka from prison - three years after the civil war ended.
China activist Chen lands in US
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:49:36 GMTChinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York, after his escape to the US embassy in Beijing last month sparked a diplomatic crisis.
Nationalist Nikolic in Serbia win
Sun, 20 May 2012 21:13:39 GMTNationalist Tomislav Nikolic is elected president of Serbia beating incumbent Boris Tadic in a run-off vote, and vowing to stay on the EU path.
Lone bomber sought in Italy blast
Sun, 20 May 2012 15:05:20 GMTA bomb that killed a girl outside a school in southern Italy was probably planted by a single person rather than the mafia, a prosecutor says.
Mexican massacre suspect arrested
Sun, 20 May 2012 23:51:00 GMTThe Mexican army says a leader of the Zetas drug cartel has been arrested for the killing of 49 people whose bodies were dumped by a roadside.
Dominicans voting for president
Sun, 20 May 2012 18:14:53 GMTPeople in the Dominican Republic vote for a new president, in a tight contest between two old political rivals and a campaign dominated by inflation concerns.
Benghazi votes in local elections
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:48:30 GMTResidents in the Libyan city of Benghazi vote in local council elections, the first polls held in the city since the 1960s.
Protesters angered by Gulf union
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:54:23 GMTThousands of Bahrainis protest outside the capital against a plan to create a union of Gulf Arab countries, with similar demonstrations in Tehran.
Facebook boss in surprise wedding
Sun, 20 May 2012 02:16:38 GMTFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg ends a hectic week by getting married to long -time girlfriend Priscilla Chan in a surprise ceremony at his home.
Maryland allows same-sex divorce
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:10:58 GMTThe highest court in Maryland allows gay couples to divorce, even though same-sex marriage is not yet allowed in that US state.
Week in pictures: 12-18 May 2012
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:40:55 GMTNews photos from around the world
Day in pictures: 18 May 2012
Fri, 18 May 2012 12:08:12 GMT24 hours of news photos: 18 May
In pictures: Monarchs at Windsor
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:12:47 GMTThe world's monarchs gather at Windsor Castle
Hackney's 'beauty and ugliness'
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:09:48 GMTA photographer's view of Hackney
In pictures: Royals in North West
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:17:21 GMTQueen's visit to Cheshire and Merseyside
In pictures: Olympic flame tours Greece
Wed, 16 May 2012 11:32:53 GMTOlympic flame tours Greece
Your pictures: Sailing
Thu, 17 May 2012 13:54:42 GMTReaders' photos on the theme sailing
Day in pictures: 17 May 2012
Thu, 17 May 2012 10:44:55 GMT24 hours of news photos: 17 May 2012
VIDEO: House of Commons
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:18:07 GMTMPs have put questions to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey and his ministerial team.
VIDEO: How world leaders watched Chelsea win
Sun, 20 May 2012 17:08:33 GMTMillions of football fans around the world watched Chelsea's dramatic Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich on Saturday night, including world leaders gathered for the G8 Summit at Camp David.
VIDEO: Maldives' 'apocalyptic' waste island
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:14:53 GMTAlthough the Maldives are known as an unspoilt tourist paradise, the islands struggle with managing their waste, as the BBC discovered on a visit to an 'apocalyptic' island waste dump.
VIDEO: Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies
Sun, 20 May 2012 22:40:17 GMTA look back at the life of Bee Gee Robin Gibb, founder member of one of the most commercially successful bands of all time.
VIDEO: Deadly earthquake in northern Italy
Sun, 20 May 2012 09:42:26 GMTA magnitude 6.0 earthquake in northern Italy kills at least six people, causing serious damage to buildings in several towns.
VIDEO: Party for victorious Chelsea team
Sun, 20 May 2012 18:55:48 GMTTens of thousands of fans have taken to the streets of west London to welcome home Chelsea's Champions League-winning squad.
VIDEO: Olympic torch relay: Day two highlights
Sun, 20 May 2012 22:04:20 GMTThousands of people turned out to see rock band Muse carry the Olympic flame in their Devon hometown on the second day of the torch relay.
VIDEO: Banksy 'marks Queen's Jubilee'
Sun, 20 May 2012 10:00:37 GMTAndrew Marr and experts ask if the graffiti artist Banksy's latest offering ahead of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee means he is as radical as ever.
VIDEO: Nato leaders discuss Afghan withdrawal
Sun, 20 May 2012 21:33:45 GMTNato leaders are meeting in Chicago in a summit dominated by the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
In pictures: Falklands War Memorial unveiled
Sun, 20 May 2012 15:04:46 GMTFamilies at service for new Falklands War Memorial
What next if Greece quits the euro?
Sun, 20 May 2012 16:34:19 GMTWhat happens if Greece quits the euro?
Cannes 2012: Reporter's Diary
Sun, 20 May 2012 17:54:01 GMTHow did Pete Doherty's acting debut go down at the festival?
A Point of View: The European Dream Has Become A Nightmare
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:56:32 GMTThe European dream has become a nightmare, laments Will Self
The Queen as seen from the Commonwealth
Sun, 20 May 2012 10:42:32 GMT'No-one visits Zambia, so waiting to see the Queen felt surreal'
In pictures: Olympic torch relay day 2
Sun, 20 May 2012 18:59:56 GMTCrowds and cheers as Olympic torch heads for Exeter
Facebook: How the others fared
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:20:27 GMTHow have other high-flying internet stocks performed?
