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North Korea has asked South Korea to send rice, cement and construction equipment after devastating floods, southern officials say.

Firefighters spend the night tackling a fire at a disused nightclub where drummer Ringo Starr made his Beatles debut.

Nottinghamshire target the Championship title while relegation and promotion issues are at stake as the county season builds towards a climax.

Two fishing boats sink in a Fife harbour after severe winds sweep the east coast of Scotland overnight.

Robert Hall chats to an ex-hurricane pilot who flew over London during the Blitz and a woman who's house was destroyed by German bombs.

A man suspected of being a motorbike thief who police refused to pursue because he was not wearing a helmet is killed riding a stolen bike.

Julia Gillard is to remain as Australia's prime minister after winning the backing of two key independent MPs.

Mexico's defence ministry launches an inquiry after a man and his teenage son are shot dead at a military checkpoint.

What the Mercury Prize tells us about British music

Police in Swaziland arrest about 50 people ahead of protests against sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarchy, activists say.

A man has been arrested in San Francisco after climbing a skyscraper using suction cups.

Thirteen authors are waiting to find out if their works have made this year's Man Booker Prize shortlist.

A 24-hour nationwide strike called by trade unions causes major disruption in parts of India.

The Blitz: Eight months of bombing began 70 years ago

Tamara Drewe explores dark side of countryside

Burma's military leader, General Than Shwe, is starting a five-day visit to China to seek support for planned national elections later this year.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin says he expects the Queen to visit the city within the next 12 months.

Fire crews working to save two fishing boats from sinking in a Fife harbour after the east coast was hit by severe winds overnight.

Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi will remain with Sauber for the 2011 season, the Formula 1 team have confirmed.

ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in children could be caused by a virus, scientists say.