Northern Europe swept by storms - (19/01/2007 05:28:03)

Hurricane-force winds claim at least 27 lives across north-western Europe as a huge storm front moves east.

'Progress' in N Korea-US talks - (19/01/2007 05:04:09)

North Korea says there has been progress in talks with the United States over its nuclear weapons programme.

Cricket: Aussies beat England - (19/01/2007 02:35:35)

Australia beat England by four wickets in a surprisingly hard-fought win in Brisbane.

Tennis: Williams stuns Petrova - (19/01/2007 02:25:11)

Former champion Serena Williams roars back from a set down to knock out fifth seed Nadia Petrova.

'Bulldoze' estates, says Blunkett - (19/01/2007 01:03:19)

David Blunkett says problem estates should be "bulldozed", with curfews imposed on youngsters to prevent crime.

Massive crowds prepare for Mela - (19/01/2007 01:02:59)

Huge crowds of Hindus gather ahead of the biggest day of the Ardh Kumbh festival.

Tories aim for northern England - (19/01/2007 00:53:35)

The Conservatives form a campaign group to get in touch with voters in northern England.

GP pay 'should have been capped' - (19/01/2007 00:48:09)

The government should have capped the money GPs can make from their new contract, the health secretary says.

Powering on with island wind plan - (19/01/2007 00:32:39)

Shetland bids to become Scotland's renewable energy powerhouse with plans to build one of the world's largest community wind farms.

Rule by decree passed for Chavez - (19/01/2007 00:23:29)

Venezuela's parliament grants initial approval to a plan allowing President Hugo Chavez to rule by decree.