UK hostage released alive in Iraq

British hostage Peter Moore, who was held captive in Iraq for more than two-and-a-half years, has been freed.

US 'aware of Nigerian attacker'

The US knew of "a Nigerian" in Yemen being prepared for a terrorist attack - weeks before a failed bombing on a US plane.

Shot woman dies after gun attack

A woman dies after being shot in the head in a violent row in which her former partner and their daughter both died.

Two bodies found after avalanche

The bodies of two climbers are found following three separate avalanches in the Highlands and Argyll, police confirm.

Do not wreck recovery, says PM

Gordon Brown uses his new year message to draw election battle lines as he warns against "wrecking" the recovery.

Iraqi governor hit in twin blasts

At least 24 people die in two suicide blasts in the Iraqi city of Ramadi, with the provincial governor wounded.

US accused over Afghan casualties

An Afghan MP has accused US troops of killing ten civilians - mostly schoolchildren - in an attack at the weekend.

House prices up for sixth month

House prices in England and Wales rose for the sixth month in a row in November, the Land Registry says.

Spinvox bought by Nuance for £64m

Voice-to-text company Spinvox has been bought by speech recognition firm Nuance.

Pompey 'shock' at wind-up request

Portsmouth Football Club says it is "shocked and surprised" by the winding-up petition issued by HM Revenue & Customs.

DJ loses job over 'boring' speech

A radio presenter loses his job after cutting short the Queen's Speech, telling listeners it was boring.

'Britain's oldest duck' Edwina dies aged 22

A 22-year-old tea drinking mallard, thought to be one of the oldest recorded living ducks, dies at her Hampshire home.