Panasonic shares surge after the firm swings back into profit and says a weak Japanese currency is helping improve business conditions.

Former cabinet minister Chris Huhne admits perverting the course of justice over claims his ex-wife Vicky Pryce took speeding points for him a decade ago.

A skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park is confirmed by archaeologists as that of English king Richard III.

The estate of late British painter Lucian Freud bequeaths a portrait by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot to the nation, under the government's acceptance in lieu scheme.

A major trial of a new booster vaccine ends in failure, marking a major setback in the fight against tuberculosis.

A leader of Ireland's Muslims warns that the discovery of pork DNA in halal products could damage the reputation of Irish meat.

A Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot by the Taliban says she wants to help provide access to education for all children.

Lewis Hamilton has unveiled the new Mercedes car that will carry his hopes in Formula 1 this season.