Bush to attend Olympic ceremony - (03/07/2008 22:06:16)

US President George W Bush will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, the White House says.

Federer wary of Safin challenge - (03/07/2008 21:05:15)

Roger Federer faces a tough semi-final against the unpredictable Marat Safin at Wimbledon on Friday.

Sharia law 'could have UK role' - (03/07/2008 20:55:42)

The most senior judge in England and Wales has said sharia law could play a role in some parts of the legal system.

Heavy weights - (03/07/2008 20:40:13)

Future aircraft carriers leave Ark Royal in shade

David Gray warns on torture music - (03/07/2008 19:08:13)

The singer says US interrogators playing music as a form of torture - including his song Babylon - is no laughing matter.

Serena books showdown with Venus - (03/07/2008 18:40:47)

Serena Williams will face sister Venus for the third time in a Wimbledon final after bringing Zheng Jie's incredible run to an end with a 6-2 7-6 win.

Singer Shakira joins Live Nation - (03/07/2008 17:56:38)

Columbian pop star Shakira signs a multi--million dollar deal with global concert promoter Live Nation.

Turkish party fights for survival - (03/07/2008 17:37:45)

Turkey's ruling AK Party defends itself in court against charges that could see it closed down.

Betancourt reunited with family - (03/07/2008 16:57:02)

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt holds an emotional reunion with her children after six years as a hostage.

Mayor's aide in sex claim inquiry - (03/07/2008 16:39:06)

Ray Lewis, a key aide to London Mayor Boris Johnson, was barred from working in the Church of England after allegations of sexual and financial misconduct, the BBC learns.