A Swiss bank freezes accounts belonging to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, as a warrant arrives in the UK for his extradition to Sweden.

Foreign Secretary William Hague says the government is "vigilant" about the risk of foreign spies working in Whitehall.

UK experts have recommended against a screening programme for prostate cancer, saying its potential harms would outweigh any benefits.

Sound artist Susan Philipsz has won this year's Turner Prize - the first time a sound installation has won the award for modern art.

A Conservative election pledge that anyone caught carrying a knife could expect a jail term will not be implemented, the BBC has been told.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will now only miss one Champions League match after having his ban for improper conduct reduced by Uefa.

Three-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan loses to world number 23 Stuart Bingham 9-6 in the first round of the UK Championship.

Fifa insists it is not planning changes to the voting process to decide the hosts of a World Cup.