Protest as Menezes inquest retires

Relatives of Jean Charles de Menezes have staged a courtroom protest just before a jury in the inquest retired to consider its verdict. more

UK soldier dies in Iraq

A British soldier has died in Iraq after suffering a gunshot wound to the head, the Ministry of Defence has said. more

'Grotty grotto' Christmas park shuts

A park set up to celebrate Christmas but described as a "glorified car boot sale" has closed down. more

Keane quits Sunderland

Sunderland have confirmed manager Roy Keane has left the club after two years in charge. more

House prices down 16.1%

House prices are falling 16.1 per cent year-on-year based on the latest November figures, the Halifax has said. more

Portsmouth out of Uefa Cup

Portsmouth have been dumped out of the Uefa Cup at the hands of German side Wolfsburg. more

Airports on alert after Mumbai attacks

India has declared a security alert at three major airports, including Delhi and Bangalore, a week after the Mumbai attacks. more

Israel evicts Jewish settlers

Israel's eviction of Jewish settlers from the West Bank city of Hebron has sparked violent reprisals. more