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.

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta plays down reports that Israel is moving closer to taking military action over Iran's nuclear programme.

Many people over 40 in England are not getting the routine heart health check they are entitled to, figures suggest.

The government is seeking the public's view on the cosmetic surgery industry in an attempt to prevent scandals like that involving PIP breast implants.

Views are being sought by Stormont on people's experience of the government's fitness-to-work benefit assessments.

Brazil's government is set to launch the first in a series of measures that could inject up to $50bn into the economy over the next five years.

UK unemployment figures for the three months to June will be published later this morning, amid warnings that young people are finding it increasingly difficult to find work.