China's manufacturing activity expands for the fifth month in a row, easing concerns about a sharp slowdown in its economy.

Norway's world swimming champion Alexander Dale Oen dies suddenly in the US, aged 26, the country's swimming federation says.

The names of the first 100 albums of the late DJ John Peel's record collection are published online.

Manchester City reclaim control of the Premier League title race as Vincent Kompany's header gives them victory over rivals Manchester United.

Stroke survivors are being denied the chance to make the best recovery because of a lack of post-hospital care in the UK, a report suggests.

Roy Hodgson leaves Wembley after four-hour talks with the Football Association over the England manager's job.

David Cameron tells MPs he has seen "no evidence" that Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt acted improperly in handling the proposed BSkyB takeover.

Sixth-formers should be given a chance to try out as teachers so that the brightest and best are encouraged into the profession, say MPs.