American painter Aleah Chapin wins this year's first prize, for her nude portrait of a family friend, called Auntie.

Burma's opposition leader tells the BBC she would like to lead the Burmese people - but that her struggle for democracy has been worthwhile in itself.

Reports from Cairo say former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is critically ill and may be close to death, after he was moved from prison to an army hospital.

Business secretary Vince Cable will announce plans on Wednesday to force companies to have binding votes on executive pay every three years.

BBC commentator Guy Mowbray rates the England players' performances against Ukraine in Group D at Euro 2012

Steven Gerrard is proving a more disciplined captain for England, just when they need him

The head of the UN observer mission in Syria tells the Security Council his staff was repeatedly targeted by gunfire before halting operations.

Talks between three parties on forming a new coalition government in Greece are set to resume on Wednesday, amid intense international pressure.