Charities call for Britain's Privy Council to block an American speculator from taking $100m from the Democratic Republic of Congo through a 'vulture fund' which sued in Jersey.

A 49-year-old man is charged in connection with the alleged kidnap of a 10-year-old boy in the West Midlands.

The world's most valuable technology company, Apple, has named long-serving director Arthur Levinson as chairman of the board.

Occupy Wall Street protesters re-enter Zuccotti Park, but are banned from returning with tents after a New York court says an overnight clearance of the park was legal.

The Airmiles reward scheme is being relaunched on Wednesday - but customers face having to pay taxes, fees and charges.

The abolition of cheque guarantee cards is being reviewed and could lead to a return of the scheme, the Payments Council says.

Latest unemployment figures, to be announced on Wednesday, will be closely watched, particularly those for 16 to 24 year olds.

Italy's Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti says he is convinced Italy can overcome its debt crisis, ahead of unveiling his new government.