Ronnie O'Sullivan books a tantalising quarter-final against world number one John Higgins after beating Shaun Murphy 13-10.

The UN says the Sri Lankan government carried out widespread shelling which killed most of the civilians who died in a 2009 offensive against Tamil Tigers separatists.

Ash that erupted from a volcano in Iceland last year was sharp and abrasive, suggesting the move to shut European airspace was justified, a study says.

Intelligence tests are as much a measure of motivation as they are of mental ability, says research from the US.

BBC presenter Andrew Marr has revealed he took out a super-injunction to protect his family's privacy - but says he will not pursue it any further.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to discuss tensions over migrants from North Africa.

Senior Labour figures on both sides of the referendum on voting change are stepping up their appeal for crucial swing voters.

Chairman Alastair Johnston tells BBC Scotland that the independent committee of the Rangers board is closer to approving Craig Whyte's takeover bid.