Asian shares open sharply lower following renewed fears over the eurozone debt crisis, after Italy's borrowing cost rose to a record high.

The western black rhino in Africa has been declared extinct by the latest assessment of threatened species.

The New Zealand government files 25 criminal charges of health and safety violations over last year's Pike River mining disaster.

Almost 200,000 babies born in the UK to families with domestic violence, mental health or drug problems are at high risk of abuse, according to the NSPCC.

European aerospace giant EADS reports a fall in third quarter operating profits and says its new A350 jet will be delayed.

More than 1,000 new members of staff are to be recruited at Jaguar Land Rover's manufacturing plant in Solihull.

French bank Credit Agricole reports a 65% drop in third-quarter profits after being hit by losses on Greek sovereign debt.

NHS officials are to meet to discuss the possible night-time closure of Stafford Hospital's accident and emergency unit.