The CIA opens an investigation into the conduct of its former director, David Petraeus, who resigned last week because of an extramarital affair.

Experts warn more research is needed to find out how to reduce the number of babies born early.

Tory peer Lord McAlpine said it was "terrifying" to find himself "a figure of public hatred" after he was wrongly implicated in child abuse allegations.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy fails to make the cut at the Hong Kong Open while Michael Campbell leads by one after a 64.

A Cheteshwar Pujara double hundred and three late wickets put India in complete control of the first Test against England.

A former adviser to a unionist MP has been arrested following the discovery of a recording device in the toilets of his constituency office.

Ikea says it "deeply regrets" the use of political prisoners as forced labour at the furniture giant's suppliers in communist East Germany.

The Information Commissioner's Office names some of the companies it has contacted following concerns over unsolicited marketing calls.