The forces of Libya's transitional government fight their way into Sirte, meeting strong resistance from Gaddafi loyalists, as more civilians flee.

Actor George Baker, who starred as Chief Inspector Wexford in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, has died aged 80.

Exam boards which make mistakes on exam papers could face fines, under new powers being given to England's watchdog Ofqual.

The mobile phone operator O2 has apologised after mistakenly telling some customers they had spent £40 on data roaming abroad.

The body of an elderly man is found in a car which was driven at speed into the water at a Suffolk harbour.

The Dutch government announces plans to reclassify high-strength cannabis as a hard drug, meaning coffee shops will be banned from selling it.

The Republic need just a draw against Armenia in their final qualifer to secure a Euro 2012 play-off spot after a comfortable 2-0 win over Andorra.

McLaren's Jenson Button sets the pace as his title rival Sebastian Vettel recovers from an early crash in practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.