Rival Libyan militias fight a brief gun battle in central Tripoli amid tension between former rebel groups, witnesses and officials say.

Heavy snow has caused disruption across Europe, carpeting much of Italy to the south and Turkey to the east.

Nick Clegg has insisted that plans to bring in elected peers will not undermine the standing of MPs.

A man is shot dead near Turnpike Lane Tube station in north London.

The family of singer Amy Winehouse seek advice after learning that the coroner who oversaw her inquest has resigned because she was not qualified.

A review into claims of tax avoidance by top civil servants is ordered by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander, after a BBC Newsnight investigation.

Sir David Jason says he is not convinced an American remake of his best-known show, Only Fools And Horses, can be a success, saying they will struggle with words like ‘plonker’.

Lewis Hamilton says he has put last season's problems behind him, and is confident of success in the new campaign.