England are still looking for their first wicket as Australia bat towards lunch on day one of the final Ashes Test.

Singapore's economy expanded at a record rate in 2010, driven by a surge in manufacturing activity as the global economy recovered.

Sick pay should be given to all public sector workers - even when they are hired by outside contractors, a union says.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew tells BBC Sport he is keen to bring in an attacking player and has not ruled out a move for LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham.

African leaders travel to Ivory Coast to offer incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo an amnesty if he quits following disputed polls, the BBC learns.

Neil Lennon praises two-goal Georgios Samaras and describes the 2-0 victory over Rangers as his best experience yet as Celtic boss.

A 13-year-old-girl rescues her two younger sisters from a house fire in Conwy, which left her mother and two other adults seriously injured.

Andy Murray and Laura Robson lose 2-1 to Italy in the opening group match of their Hopman Cup campaign in Perth.