Labour MP facing expenses probe Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands.
Pakistan kidnap father returns to UK The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan returns to the UK against the wishes of the country's police, the BBC learns.
Ex-chief warns over defence funds Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns.
Apology for women raped by father Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.
Tories allege plan to cut police The Tories allege ministers plan to cut the number of uniformed officers despite a pledge to protect front line police.
TECHNOLOGY
Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
Mobile phone allows boss to snoop Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan.
Facebook calls for 'iconic games' Facebook calls on game designers to make an iconic title, such as Mario or Halo, specifically for the social network.
File-sharing sanctions 'unfair' Illegal file-sharers should be fined, rather than have their internet connection cut off, says the boss of BT.
Hard drive evolution could hit XP Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years but it could cause problems for Windows XP users.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
Hugging pair break world record A pair of embracing students from Greater Manchester break the world record for the longest hug.
Mobile phone allows boss to snoop Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan.
Starling flock 'falls from sky' Mystery surrounds the deaths of 75 starlings which fell from the sky on to the driveway of a Somerset house.
Belgian paper issues '3D edition' A Belgian daily has issued what is thought to be Europe's first 3D newspaper - complete with cardboard viewing glasses.
Oscar bosses defend Fawcett snub Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
SCIENCE &
ENVIRONMENT
Scientists to review climate body The UN secretary general asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body.
EU to back bluefin tuna trade ban EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover.
Ring may be giant 'impact crater' Deforestation has revealed what could be a giant impact crater in Central Africa, according to Italian scientists.
Collider to shut for year to fix faults The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.
Ancient eggshell yields its DNA The eggshells of long-dead and extinct species are a particularly good source to find preserved DNA, researchers say.
HEALTH
Call to halt NHS medical database Doctors leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.
'No proof' IVF aided by acupuncture There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.
Street actress reveals depression Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard reveals she has been receiving treatment for depression.
