The Australian city of Brisbane is preparing for the worst of its current flooding, with water levels set to peak over the next few hours.

The European project to develop a space plane to take fare-paying passengers above the atmosphere is still very much alive, says EADS Astrium.

Ipswich take a one-goal lead into the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal after Tamas Priskin scores the only goal at Portman Road.

Wales and Cardiff City striker Craig Bellamy is arrested by police investigating an alleged assault in Cardiff city centre.

The Tunisian government imposes a night-time curfew in the capital Tunis, as protesters clash with police after weeks of nationwide unrest.

A rapist who broke into a University of Manchester hall of residence and attacked a terrified student at knifepoint is jailed for life.

Birmingham complete the signing of Tottenham winger David Bentley on loan for the remainder of the season.

Uefa president Michel Platini cals for the 2022 World Cup to be played across the whole of the Gulf.