Obama orders air security review

The US president orders a review of security measures after a Nigerian man allegedly tries to blow up a trans-Atlantic jet.

'Fatal clashes erupt' in Tehran

Iranian security forces kill at least four protesters, including the nephew of former presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi.

Labour MP dies after heart attack

David Taylor, the Labour MP for North West Leicestershire, dies after suffering a heart attack while walking with his family.

High Street giants join the sales

Two of Britain's biggest retail chains, John Lewis and Marks & Spencer, launch their in-store post-Christmas sales.

Last pleas for death row Briton

Two cousins of a British man facing execution in China arrive in the country to make a last ditch appeal for mercy.

Shoplift sermon priest 'foolish'

Ex-Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey criticises the comments made by a York priest who advised needy people to shoplift.

'Nightmare' of lost man's family

The family of a UK tourist who has been missing in the Swiss Alps for five days say they are enduring a "nightmare".

A9 open again after snow closure

The main route north, the A9, reopens northbound after it was closed for nine hours by snow and jack-knifed lorries.

Gaza damage 'not being addressed'

Not enough is being done to repair damage done to Gaza by Israeli military action one year ago, says the UN.

No fat ladies: Bingo caller told to cut patter

A 75-year-old bingo caller is advised to stop using phrases such as "two fat ladies" for fear of offending his audience.

Live - Sunday football

Man Utd face Hull at the KC Stadium after a Cesc Fabregas-inspired Arsenal beat Aston Villa 3-0 and move up to second.

England begin solid Durban reply

England reach 103-1 in reply to South Africa's 343 before bad light hits Durban on day two of the second Test.