Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak names his intelligence chief as his first ever vice-president as he struggles to regain control of the country.

Egypt's President Mubarak defends the role of the security forces in suppressing protests which have left 26 dead, as he dismisses his government but refuses to stand down.

One of the most striking exhibitions at the Tate Modern for years is at the centre of a new health scare, the BBC learns.

Liverpool reject a written transfer request from Spain international striker Fernando Torres.

West Brom sign Arsenal striker Carlos Vela on a loan deal until the end of the season.

A plane travelling from the UK to Egypt is diverted to Greece after a note containing the word "bomb" was apparently found on board.

David Cameron vows to "see through" planned deep spending cuts despite concerns about their impact on economic growth, in a speech in Davos.

Eight groups now have close to final approval to open free schools in England.