Australia MPs back PM Gillard
Julia Gillard is to be Australia's next prime minister after winning the backing of two key independent MPs.
Diamond to be new Barclays chief
One of the world's highest paid bankers, Bob Diamond, is to become chief executive of Barclays Bank as HSBC chairman Stephen Green steps down to become a trade minister in the government.
Passengers face Tube strike chaos
Severe disruption is expected on London Underground on the first morning of a series of 24-hour strikes.
Housing group 'near administration'
Connaught, the property services group that specialises in social housing, is on the brink of going into administration, the BBC learns.
AV referendum bill passes MP vote
Plans to change the way MPs are elected to Parliament survive their first Commons hurdle - despite criticism from Tory MPs.
France faces pension plan strike
France faces disruption in a strike over pension reform, with MPs also due to debate a ban on full face veils and a new security bill.
Obama unveils $50bn building plan
President Barack Obama announces a $50bn infrastructure plan as part of efforts to jump-start the faltering US economy.
Scam fear over electricity credit
Criminals have managed to clone prepayment meter keys in order to make money by offering discounted credit to customers.
Reports highlight child mortality
Save the Children says there have been four million preventable child deaths over the past 10 years because the poorest have not been the focus of aid.
Fears over street light cut-backs
The growing number of councils across the UK switching off street lights prompts criticism from MPs and road safety groups.
Saatchi art gallery deal hits setback
Charles Saatchi's plan to donate his gallery to the British public hits a stumbling block after talks with Arts Council England break down.
Capello insists Rooney will play
England manager Fabio Capello insists striker Wayne Rooney will play in the Euro 2012 qualifier away to Switzerland on Tuesday.
Federer cruises into last eight
Roger Federer continues his smooth progress through the US Open draw with a straight-sets win over Jurgen Melzer in round four.
Houllier poised to take Villa job
Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is set to be appointed as Aston Villa's new manager on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.
Striker Kuyt suffers injury blow
Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt injures shoulder during training with the Netherlands, according to Dutch boss Bert van Marwijk
New police appeal over MI6 death
Police investigating the death of MI6 worker Gareth Williams appeal for help in tracing two people seen entering his central London flat.
Ringo's debut nightclub on fire
Fire crews tackle a blaze at a former nightclub in Southport where Ringo Starr made his Beatles debut.