The Australian city of Brisbane is preparing for the worst of its current flooding, with water levels set to peak over the next few hours.

Wales and Cardiff City striker Craig Bellamy is arrested by police investigating an alleged assault in Cardiff city centre.

The European project to develop a space plane to take fare-paying passengers above the atmosphere is still very much alive, says EADS Astrium.

Ipswich take a one-goal lead into the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal after Tamas Priskin scores the only goal at Portman Road.

Microsoft has confirmed that it is asking US officials to block Apple's attempt to trademark the name "App Store".

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has attacked as "blood libel" suggestions that political rhetoric contributed to the fatal shootings in Arizona.

Police apologise to a Bradford woman after a drugs raid sparked by a hotspot uncovers a heater for her guinea pigs.

The Tunisian government imposes a night-time curfew in the capital Tunis, as protesters clash with police after weeks of nationwide unrest.