The New York Times Company announces that outgoing BBC director general Mark Thompson will take over as chief executive in November.

The Iranian government reverses its initial decision on aid after Saturday's quakes, saying it will now accept some foreign offers of help, reports say.

Rules on the outdoor space schools in England provide for team sports have been relaxed, it has emerged amid the debate over building on the legacy of Team GB's Olympic success.

Australia's High Court has backed tough new tobacco laws that ban logos from cigarette packets

The US accuses Iran of training a pro-regime militia in Syria, as a summit of Muslim countries is poised to suspend Damascus despite protests from Tehran.

The Scottish government has no mandate to hold an independence referendum with a second question on increased Holyrood powers, a Commons report says.

There may be good news for people looking for an excuse to munch on a couple of squares of chocolate after a review showed the treat could reduce blood pressure.

Danish brewer Carlsberg reports a rise in second-quarter profits, but poor weather hits sales in key European markets.