Campaigners hand in a petition at Downing Street calling for a criminal inquiry into human deaths linked to mad cow disease.

Irish teen twins Jedward will compete at the Eurovision Song Contest in Germany after winning through the semi-final stage on Thursday night.

Nick Watney hits a sensational eight-under-par 64 to take the first-round lead at the Players Championship.

A watchdog has criticised the way the UK Border Agency uses intelligence to tackle illegal immigration.

A man appears in court in connection with an alleged attack on Celtic's Neil Lennon during his team's win against Hearts.

Three virtuoso violinists are recognised at this year's Classic Brit Awards, held at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Egypt's authorities order a 15-day detention of ousted President Hosni Mubarak on charges of profiteering, media reports say.

Japan's government decides to help Tokyo Electric (Tepco) compensate victims of the disaster at the power company's nuclear plant.