A climber who fell 1,000ft (305m) down a mountain and survived was found by his astonished rescuers standing up reading a map.

Chancellor George Osborne says there would be "financial turmoil" if he were forced to abandon his deficit reduction plans.

World leaders call on Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to avoid violence and enact reforms as protests continue into a sixth day.

At least 10 people are reported dead after a passenger train collided with a goods train near Magdeburg.

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

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls accuses the chancellor of being in denial about the risks to jobs and growth from his deficit plan.

Steve Finn is among the wickets on his one-day international debut as England make inroads in the Australia innings in Brisbane.

The wives of Scottish soldiers serving in Afghanistan take part in a half marathon relay on the Royal Mile.