Gunmen demanding the expulsion of Gaddafi-era officials from Libya's new government lift their siege of two ministries in Tripoli, says a minister.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes announces his retirement "for good" at the age of 38.

Bulgarian security officials say they have seized 350,000 illegal ballot papers a day before parliamentary elections.

Scotland's Ricky Burns defends his WBO world lightweight title for a third time after beating Jose Gonzalez.

Ever-growing waistlines could fuel a big increase in the number of people with dementia in the future, researchers have warned.

Senior nurses have issued what they say is an unprecedented warning about staffing levels on hospital wards in England.

Stars of the small screen will gather in London later for the annual TV Baftas with Olympic satire Twenty Twelve and BBC's Accused among the nominees.

Archbishop of York John Sentamu is setting up an independent inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse made against a Church of England cleric.