Some of the UK's top public servants lose a battle to prevent details of their salaries being made public.

Red-faced council officials apologise after building a fence through the middle of football goalpoasts in a York playing field.

Police believe dissident republicans were responsible for shooting a photographer during trouble in east Belfast on Tuesday night.

Formula 1 bosses have agreed to delay the introduction of new 'green' engines by a year until 2014.

A Tube driver at the centre of a series strikes has won his claim for unfair dismissal, the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union says.

Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei returns home 'in good health' having been freed on bail after reportedly admitting to tax evasion charges.

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem goes on state TV to attack the EU for extending sanctions, imposed over the suppression of dissent.

US First Lady Michelle Obama pays tribute to apartheid victims on a visit to the South African township of Soweto.