Holders Tottenham thrash Championship side Burnley in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final.

Aid agencies say the already fragile humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has deteriorated dramatically since Israel began its military offensive, reports the BBC's Heather Sharp.

Hospitals in England should consider allowing more liberal use of mobile phones, the Department of Health has announced.

The Home Office has signed up to an EU suggestion to remotely access computers for surveillance but say little will change.

The Home Office has signed up to an EU suggestion to remotely access computers for surveillance but say little will change.

Getting rich quick - and having much more money than you ever need - will look as pointless as taking bodybuilding too seriously, says Clive James.

Who will your Premier League club buy and sell in the transfer window?

The January transfer window opens, giving clubs their first opportunity to buy or sell players since the end of August.

What technology will deliver the fastest network and why isn't it coming to the UK anytime soon?

Liverpool take a three-point lead in the Premier League after they thrash Newcastle and Chelsea are held by Fulham, while Robinho earns Man City a dramatic draw at Blackburn.

Whatever you believe in when it comes to the birth of Christ, even if you believe in nothing at all, no one can doubt the personal force of Jesus, says Clive James.

The BBC's Mohamed Olad Hassan meets a family of six living in the Somali capital whose sole source of income is provided by a brother based in the UK town of Bristol.

Retailers are hoping for a last-minute Christmas rush with a number of shops already starting their sales.

India clinch a 1-0 victory in the two-Test series against England after the second match in Mohali ends in a draw.

Brazil specialist Sue Branford reflects on the life of the environmental pioneer Chico Mendes on the anniversary of his murder 20 years ago.

Blackburn beat Stoke 3-0 in Sam Allardyce's first game in charge while there are also wins for Bolton, Fulham, Sunderland and Aston Villa.

Tottenham draw with Spartak Moscow but Man City lose at Racing Santander in the Uefa Cup.

Concern is growing in Guatemala that the growing presence of Mexican drug gangs is ratcheting up violence in an already crime-ridden nation, reports the BBC's James Painter.

The leader of a new South African party says at the movement's launch that it will offer a home to all racial groups.

A council where street lamps are turned off to save money asks staff to turn off office Christmas lights.