India rebukes Pakistan over the alleged killing of two soldiers in the disputed territory of Kashmir but warns against escalation.

Troubled camera retailer Jessops goes into administration, putting 2,000 jobs at risk as administrators say store closures are "inevitable".

The Queen declares that if the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby is a girl, she would be a princess and be called Her Royal Highness.

A 300m-wide asteroid, known as Apophis after the Egyptian demon of destruction and darkness, makes a close approach to the Earth.

Rangers will consider leaving Scottish football if plans to restructure the leagues are pushed through.

Another man is arrested on suspicion of the murder of church organist Alan Greaves on Christmas Eve.

Broadcaster Andrew Marr is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke, the BBC confirms.

The union flag has been lowered at Belfast City Hall after flying for the first time since a decision not to display it permanently sparked protests, some of them violent.