BBC Radio 4 Today presenter Justin Webb reveals he was the result of an affair between his mother and 1970s BBC newsreader Peter Woods.

Two people are arrested and bailed following the theft of a meerkat from a wild animal park in Kent.

Smoking is the main reason why on average men die sooner than women across Europe, according to researchers who examined 30 countries.

Chinese President Hu Jintao is to begin a four-day visit to the US, which will include the first state dinner there for a Chinese leader in 13 years.

The Iraq inquiry is to resume its open hearings later after a break of almost six months.

Tunisia's PM Mohammed Ghannouchi defends the inclusion of members of the old government in his new unity administration, amid lingering tensions following weeks of street protests.

The King's Speech leads the way in the nominations for this year's Baftas with 14 nods, followed by ballet thriller Black Swan, with 12.

Nicole Kidman and country star husband Keith Urban have become parents to a new baby daughter born with a surrogate mother, they have announced.