An independent inquiry will look into "events at the Co-op Bank" dating back to 2008, as its former chairman is bailed as part of a drugs investigation.

A Christmas Day seaside dip that has been running for 35 years is cancelled after the organisers pull out.

Prince Harry arrives in Antarctica ahead of a charity race to the South Pole in support of wounded troops.

Two of three women who were allegedly held as slaves in London for at least 30 years met a man who has been arrested via a collective, police say.

Manny Pacquiao puts on a dazzling boxing display to beat American Brandon Rios and win his first fight in two years.

England collapse again as Australia secure a crushing 381-run victory to take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes series.

Coach Steve McNamara says England were "distraught" after the agonising 20-18 World Cup semi-final defeat by New Zealand.

A security pact with the US is backed by Afghan elders who call for it to be signed this year rather than delayed as President Karzai wants.