Yum Brands, parent company of the KFC food chain, says sales have fallen in China because of concerns over a new bird flu outbreak.

Global sales of PCs fall 14% in the first three months this year, the biggest fall since research firm IDC began tracking the industry in 1994.

Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has topped the Sunday Times Rich List of musicians with the £680m fortune he shares with his wife, Nancy Shevell.

Malawi accuses US singer Madonna of "bullying state officials" after she reportedly complained about her treatment on a visit to the country.

Researchers reporting at the American Chemical Society meeting say they have found high levels of lead in samples of rice imported to the US.

David Cameron calls Baroness Thatcher an "extraordinary leader and an extraordinary woman", during a specially convened session of Parliament.

The Korean crisis will be high on the agenda when foreign ministers from the G8 group of nations hold talks in London.

England's top-flight football clubs are expected to vote on introducing goal-line technology (GLT) to the Premier League today.