MPs are to vote on Gordon Brown's plan for a referendum on changing Britain's "first past the post" voting system.
The fault which caused a plane to crash land at Heathrow airport in January 2008 was "unrecognised", a report says.
The BBC is to reveal the total amount paid to its performers who broadcast on radio and television.
A UK civilian stabilisation group is to be launched later to help rebuild countries hit by conflict or disaster.
Laws protecting workers' rights need to be improved to properly tackle poverty, a charity says.
UK retail sales described as 'awful' as icy weather and the unsteady economy keep shoppers at home.
A UK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
Overpayment of benefits due to official errors has doubled from £400m to £800m since 2000, says a committee of MPs.
The press watchdog upholds two complaints by X Factor judge Dannii Minogue against the Daily Mirror and Daily Record for invasion of privacy.
Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sue the News Of The World newspaper over allegations about their relationship.
Anne-Marie Duff and Andy Serkis win the best acting prizes at the Evening Standard British Film Awards, while gritty drama Fish Tank is named best film.
Portsmouth say they are close to reaching an agreement to avoid being wound up in the High Court.
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack hits out at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's criticism of his team following the Gunners' 2-0 defeat on Sunday.
Shane Warne describes England captain Andrew Strauss's decision to miss his country's tour of Bangladesh next month as disrespectful.
Hero pilot on the Heathrow crash landing
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei's downfall
How important is the Kirpan to the faith of Sikhs?
Young offenders' works alongside old masters
What makes a great TV theme tune
Eco-towns earmarked for government cash
MPs say entry requirements for teacher training courses in England are too low and damage the status of the profession.
Experts fear older women are ditching contraception in the mistaken belief that fertility inevitably wanes at a certain age.
Emergency legislation is rushed through the House of Commons to allow the assets of suspected terrorists to be frozen.
The pay-TV group BSkyB has given up its court fight over ITV and has cut its stake to meet competition rules.
A man branded a "wannabe suicide bomber" will learn if he is to be released after his conviction was overturned.
Activity in the UK housing market was frozen by the snowy weather although prices continued to rise, surveyors say.
Research suggests the average graduate salary will remain at £25,000 for the second year running.
An inquiry begins to establish the extent of human trafficking in Scotland and whether victims have enough protection.
The office of the first and deputy first minister confirm who will be on a working group to examine the issue of parading.
Paying drug addicts to be sterilised is exploitative and wrong, say critics of just such a scheme that runs in the US.
Details about the weather help tell a good story
Which one of these men was described as 'humble'?
A looming new offensive in southern Afghanistan provides the focus for much of Sunday's newspaper coverage.
A man stabbed his ex-wife to death in front of her children and then tried to kill his stepfather, a court hears.
Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne and another man are arrested after a disturbance at a takeaway in North Yorkshire.
Gordon Brown praises the work of the international decommissioning body after three NI paramilitary groups get rid of their weapons.
The partners of police officers killed in the line of duty are to receive money through a new government scheme.
The house building industry says Scotland is facing its worst housing crisis since World War II and recovery could take years.
Police believe a flat in the east end of Glasgow was deliberately targeted by gunmen after shots were fired into the property.
A body found in waters off south Wales is that of a missing woman whose car was found on the Second Severn Crossing.
A paramedic says he was punched by a Lib Dem politician he was trying to help after a fall during a night out.
AP - Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.
AP - Charlie Sheen and his wife were reunited Monday after a judge modified a restraining order and allowed them them to work out their differences following a Christmas Day domestic violence dispute in which the actor allegedly pinned his spouse on a bed with a knife to her throat.
AP - Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April.
AP - The romantic drama "Dear John" has knocked the sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" off its No. 1 box-office perch.
AP - The New Orleans Saints' victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said Monday.
AP - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday.
Reuters - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp and the Weinstein brothers are among the potential buyers of Walt Disney Co's Miramax film unit, sources familiar with the situation said on Monday.
The Newsroom - Although modern graffiti was born in Philadelphia in the late 1960s when Cornbread and Cool Earl began bombing their names on streets and subways, New York City will always be graffiti's home.
Playbill - The Broadway touring production of Rent, starring original Broadway cast members Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Gwen Stewart, ends Feb. 7 in Sacramento, CA.
AFP - Conservative superstar Sarah Palin came in for ridicule from her critics, after published news photos showed her referring to talking points scribbled on the palm of her hand during a major speech.
Fashion Wire Daily - Donna Karan may have dropped out of Parsons School of Design when she was a sophomore - Anne Klein herself offered the fledgling designer a job that she couldn't refuse - but that doesn't mean she doesn't put a high premium on fashion education.
NewsFactor - Barnes & Noble said Monday that its popular nook e-book reader is back in stock online and will be rolling out in the majority of the bookseller's U.S. stores this week. Customers also will be able to enjoy exclusive Valentine's Day-themed online content this month, the company said.
Reuters - British broadcaster ITV pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and was fined by an Australian court on Monday after a rat was killed and eaten on the reality TV show "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here."
Reuters - A tourist who got lost on a New Zealand mountain was rescued after sending text messages to his family in Greece, newspapers and websites reported on Monday.
Reuters - An Australian performance artist set a new Guinness World Record on Monday by simultaneously swallowing 18 swords, each nearly as long as two and a half rulers.
Reuters - An Australian banker who became an internet sensation after he was caught on live television viewing images of a scantily clad supermodel on his computer will keep his job, Macquarie Bank said Friday.
Reuters - Fast food chain McDonald's has teamed up with the Italian government to cook up a hamburger with a national twist, but the unusual initiative is giving some food lovers cultural indigestion.
Reuters - One of the world's oldest dialects, which traces its origins to tens of thousands of years ago, has become extinct after the last person to speak it died on a remote Indian island.
Reuters - A Chinese woman is seeking extensive plastic surgery to look like U.S. actress Jessica Alba, mainly because she hopes to win back her boyfriend who she said always wished she looked more like the Hollywood star.
Reuters - A traditional Emirati restaurant in Dubai has added a new entree to its menu billed as a fat-free choice for carnivorous but health-conscious diners: the Camel Burger.
Reuters - A red-faced banker has been caught looking at racy near-nude photographs on his computer, with his actions broadcast live on Australian television.
Reuters - A South African minibus taxi driver five times over the legal blood alcohol limit at breakfast time was arrested on Wednesday for transporting 49 children in a 16-seat vehicle.
Reuters - A Slovenian who saved his three dogs from being put down for attacking humans was himself mauled to death by them, police said Wednesday.
Reuters - A 14-year old New Zealand girl has been praised for fighting off a shark with her boogie board after it had bitten her. The shark bit Lydia Ward on the hip as she was standing in waist-deep water on a beach near the southern New Zealand city of Invercargill on Monday, the Southland Times newspaper reported.
Reuters - Would the Black Eyed Peas persuade you to shop at Target or Eric Clapton lure you to switch to T-Mobile?
Reuters - The Internet potentially will lose one of its main sources of bestiality videos under a ban approved Tuesday by the upper house of the Dutch parliament.
Reuters - When doctors and staff realized that a cat living in a U.S. nursing home could sense when someone was going to die, the feline, Oscar, was portrayed as a furry grim reaper or four-legged angel of death.
Reuters - The UK government launched plans on Monday to halve the number of smokers by the end of the decade and said it would consider removing branding from cigarette packets and banning cigarette vending machines.
Reuters - Members of the Hanunuo Mangyan tribe in the Philippines do not leave their dead in the grave for long, digging up the remains of loved ones in an unusual revival ritual that itself is slowly dying out.
Reuters - Sexual frustration amongst migrant workers in China's booming southern province of Guangdong is leading to a host of social problems and must be tackled, state media on Saturday cited a local official as saying.
Reuters - A Polish priest has installed an electronic reader in his church for schoolchildren to leave their fingerprints in order to monitor their attendance at mass, the Gazeta Wyborcza daily said on Friday.
Reuters - Elizabethan theater-goers chomped on an exotic array of foods while enjoying the latest plays of the day, new evidence found at the sites of Shakespearean playhouses in London suggests.
Check out these fun Star Wars lenticular, sound and standard Valentine's Day cards from Hallmark.
Here's a look ahead at some of the titles that Dark Horse Comics has scheduled for May and July.
Now streaming on StarWars.com for a limited time.
Here's a look at Ian Keltie's cover art for Vortex, the sixth book in the Fate of the Jedi novel series from Del Rey Books.
Coming to Payless ShoeSource and Stride Rite Children's Group customers.
Actor Greg Proops talks about his roles as a prequels Podrace announcer to the new Clone Wars villain Senator Tal Merrik.
As the Jedi and their clones defend Duchess Satine from assassination attempts, Anakin discovers that Obi-Wan and the Duchess have a history together.
Snoop Dogg and members of the 501st marched out, Imperial-style, for the New York launch of new adidas Originals on February 4th, 2010.
Submit your best caption for this image and we'll post our favorites next Friday!
We list our favorite captions submitted by readers!
Stabilize your rear deflectors. Watch for enemy fighters! Celebrate the release of the online Trench Run game with this set of audio gems...
Disney Parks releases a new set of four puzzles this month based on classic Star Wars poster designs
We now have updated cover art for that book that will be published May 2010 from DK.
Star Wars maintains top spot as #1 licensed toy and #1 boys toy property in the US for annual 2009, driven by the continued success of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Now there's a new way to play the awesome Battle of Yavin game!
Now there's a new way to enjoy Star Wars: Trench Run, the addictive game that puts you behind the stick of an X-wing fighter during the climactic Battle of Yavin.
So, we ask you: what's the verdict? What's your expert opinion? Who would win in a knock-down, drag-out fight?
The Clone Wars Supervising Director talks about the long awaited appearance of the Mandalorians
Reunited with a former flame while on a mission of vital importance to the war effort, Obi-Wan Kenobi must defend his convictions and fight for his beliefs -- even though taking up arms drives him further from the woman he once loved.
Starting February 26, McDonald's launches a new promotion with premiums and an augmented reality experience!
Car Enthusiast - Swiss Lampo2 electric sports car for debut at Geneva
Car Enthusiast - Latest Prius suffers brake problems
Car Enthusiast - BMW has updated its SUV with improved economy
Car Enthusiast - Company President apologises to customers over Toyota's worldwide recall.
Car Enthusiast - Video of reassurance and advice from Toyota GB for customers affected by the recall.
Car Enthusiast - French fancy as Renault drops the top on its open air Mégane CC.
Car Enthusiast - Finalists for 2010 World Car of the Year and World Performance Car revealed.
Car Enthusiast - Tesla's two-seat, plug-in electric sports car is now available in right-hand drive.
Car Enthusiast - Extension of scrappage incentives until the end of March announced by the Government.
Car Enthusiast - Growing reports of braking issues with Toyota's Prius in Japan and USA not echoed in UK claims the troubled car maker.
Car Enthusiast - The DVLA has been informed of the exact cars affected by Toyota's recall.
Car Enthusiast - The multi-model Toyota throttle recall is in full swing, but a fresh controversy is brewing as faulty Prius brakes are reported.
Car Enthusiast - The star of Ferrari's show stand in Geneva will be a hybrid-powered sportscar.
Car Enthusiast - The Geneva Show will host the debut of Renault's new Wind coupé-cabriolet.
Car Enthusiast - Error over diplomatic parking bays could cost London councils millions.
Car Enthusiast - One death a day could be prevented if more people buckled up when driving.
Car Enthusiast - The massive recall of Toyota models that started in America has spread to the UK, while in the US the maker faces serious charges.
Car Enthusiast - Euro NCAP has revealed the five safest cars of 2009 - and those with the poorest record.
Car Enthusiast - Brabus has unveiled the GL 63 Biturbo, which with 641bhp makes the AMG version seem a little lame.
Car Enthusiast - Car insurance prices rose sharply at the end of last year, with a massive rise in fraudulent claims partly to blame.
Car Enthusiast - After publishing figures showing a dramatic number of MOT failures, the Government has admitted it got the numbers wrong.
Car Enthusiast - New fines for drivers leaving old pay-and-display tickets in their cars.
Car Enthusiast - The AA suggests a tax diversion from fuel to fill the potholes that blight our roads.
Car Enthusiast - A new report looking at the safety of UK's roads found A-roads scoring poorly.
Car Enthusiast - Months of speculation ends as Spyker announces a binding agreement with GM to buy Saab.
Car Enthusiast - The ecoFLEX badge will be used for the first time on the new Astra, with emissions of just 109g/km.
Car Enthusiast - Mazda will give its family saloon a shapely facelift and powerful new engine.
Car Enthusiast - The Auris hatchback has received a nose job, a bum lift, some new interior trim and a more capable chassis.
Car Enthusiast - This weekend, a classic Bugatti recovered from the bottom of an Italian lake sold for nearly three times its estimated value.
Car Enthusiast - A sign that the global car economy is recovering comes with the news that December production showed the biggest rise for over three decades.