T.I. released after drug arrest
The American rap star has been released from jail on bail after being arrested on suspicion of possessing ecstasy.
Fox rules out French 'ship share'
Defence Secretary Liam Fox rules out the UK sharing aircraft carriers with France as part of closer defence co-operation.
Massive Mini
How far can BMW stretch the brand before it snaps?
Hirst works 'inspired by others'
A group that campaigns against conceptual art claims 15 works by the artist Damien Hirst were inspired by other artists.
Tycoon Nadir remanded on bail
Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir is remanded on bail at the Old Bailey at his first court appearance on fraud and theft charges.
Russia suffers new fire outbreak
At least four people have died and hundreds of homes have been destroyed in a new outbreak of wildfires in Russia.
Cheryl and Ashley granted divorce
Cheryl and Ashley Cole are granted a divorce at the High Court after four years of marriage.
England pressure inspires Capello
England coach Fabio Capello says he hopes the pressure of expectation over the team's Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria will bring out the best in him.
Miami airport in security alert
A passenger was detained and four of Miami International Airport's six concourses were evacuated on Thursday after a suspicious item was spotted in a checked bag
Gone With The Wind actress dies
Former Gone With The Wind child actress Cammie King Conlon - who played the doomed daughter of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler - dies aged 76.
Mexican clash 'kills 27 gunmen'
Suspected drug gang members are killed near the US border, Mexico says, hours after President Calderon vows to continue fighting cartels.
SA condemns Madagascar jail term
South Africa strongly criticises Madagascar over the life sentence passed on exiled President Marc Ravalomanana.
India Maoists kill police hostage
Maoist rebels in the Indian state of Bihar say they have killed one of four policemen they had been holding hostage.
Hogan given leave to return to US
Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan reaches an agreement with tax authorities in Australia allowing him to return to his home in the US.
Sharks swarm off Australian coast
Hundreds of sharks have been spotted off the Queensland coast.
'Big drop' in alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.
Middle East talks 'constructive'
Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations.
Andean gold in $3bn bidding war
Rival Canadian gold mining companies, Goldcorp and El Dorado, lock horns in a $3bn fight to buy up Andean Resources.
Chinese consider rival Potash bid
Chinese investors approach Canadian pension fund over a possible rival bid for the fertiliser giant Potash Corporation.
Troubled waters
Why aren't black American children taught to swim?
