BBC Top Stories

Coulson 'safe' over phone claims - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
Downing Street's head of communications, Andy Coulson, is safe in his job despite phone hacking claims surrounding the News of the World newspaper, says a senior government source.

Earthquake hits south New Zealand - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
A state of emergency is declared in Christchurch after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, injuring two people seriously.

Blair in 'radical Islam' warning - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world.

Six million hit by tax mistakes - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.

Nine die in New Zealand air crash - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
Nine people, including four tourists, are killed when a light aircraft crashes after taking off from Fox Glacier in New Zealand, say reports.

Taxpayers 'should not fund Pope' - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
Some 77% of Britons think taxpayers should not help pay for Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Scotland and England, a survey suggests.

Tennessee mosque fire 'was arson' - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
A fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a Tennessee Islamic centre was arson, investigators say.

Poll 'backs move from New Labour' - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
A poll commissioned by Ed Miliband's leadership campaign finds voters are less likely to vote Labour if there is not a shift from New Labour policies.

Bank customers in 'dire poverty' - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Banks are accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

Police question Pakistan players - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
Police question the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that trio implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.

Why reading Arabic is particularly hard for brain. - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Israeli scientists believe they have identified why Arabic is particularly hard to learn to read.

Viva Forever: Saunders to write Spice Girls musical - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
TV comedienne Jennifer Saunders is to write the story for musical Viva Forever - based on the songs of the Spice Girls.

England 4-0 Bulgaria - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Jermain Defoe scores a hat-trick as England get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign off to a winning start against Bulgaria at Wembley.

Murray sees off flamboyant Brown - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open.

Montenegro 1-0 Wales - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Montenegro captain Mirko Vucinic scores a fine solo goal to condemn Wales to defeat in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier.

Slovenia 0-1 Northern Ireland - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Substitute Corry Evans scores with his first touch to give Northern Ireland a 1-0 win over Slovenia in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier in Maribor.

Lithuania 0-0 Scotland - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Scotland have to settle for a point as their Euro 2012 qualification campaign begins with frustration in Lithuania.

Worshippers 'just escaped blast' - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
A Hare Krishna temple in Leicester was evacuated seconds before an explosion almost destroyed the building, it emerges.

Probe as police crash seized car - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Two police officers are suspended from driving duties after crashing a car they had seized from a suspected drink-driver.

Council could cut over 1,000 jobs - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
One of Scotland's largest councils - North Lanarkshire - warns that it may have to cut more than 1,000 jobs.

BBC Sports News

Defoe grabs hat-trick in England romp - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Jermain Defoe scores three goals as England begin their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win over Bulgaria at Wembley.

Murray sees off flamboyant Brown - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open.

Wales slump to Montenegro defeat - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Montenegro captain Mirko Vucinic scores a fine solo goal to condemn Wales to defeat in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier.

N Ireland secure win in Slovenia - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Substitute Corry Evans scores with his first touch to give Northern Ireland a 1-0 win over Slovenia in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier in Maribor.

Lithuania & Scotland in stalemate - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Scotland have to settle for a point as their Euro 2012 qualification campaign begins with frustration in Lithuania.

Armenia 0-1 Republic of Ireland - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Keith Fahey's 76th-minute goal earns the Republic of Ireland victory in a tense opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan.

Police question Pakistan players - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
Police are questioning the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that the players implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.

Flower expects Pietersen action - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Kevin Pietersen will face disciplinary action over his Twitter tirade, says England coach Andy Flower.

Team Sky withdraw from Spain Tour - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
Team Sky pull out of the Tour of Spain following the death of masseur Txema Gonzalez.

Sharks beat Newcastle in opener - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Sale Sharks open their new Premiership account with a 35-18 win over a poor Newcastle Falcons side.

Ulster 27-26 Ospreys - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Ulster beat Magners League champions Ospreys 27-26 in the opening match of the season at Ravenhill.

Cipriani trains at US soccer club - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani trains with US soccer team Colorado Rapids, raising fresh doubts about his planned move to Australian rugby team Melbourne Rebels.

Wigan's Richards ties record - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Pat Richards equals Andy Farrell's Super League points scoring record for a season as leaders Wigan thump Bradford 34-12.

Jimenez leads after dazzling 61 - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez cards a 10-under-par 61 to lead by three shots after the second day of the European Masters.

England's women battle to a draw - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
England come from a goal behind to earn a 1-1 draw with South Korea as they continue their unbeaten start to the Women's Hockey World Cup in Argentina.