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.

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.

A think tank seeks to boost the profile of forthcoming elections for police commissioners amid concerns about the level of public interest and information.

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

A 90-year-old suspected Nazi war criminal wins his fight to remain in Australia, after the High Court blocks his extradition to Hungary.