Aged, only 28, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has nevertheless been groomed for the job, writes the BBC's Alastair Lawson.

Stuart Broad takes 5-23 as England move 2-0 ahead in the one-day series, crushing South Africa by 10 wickets.

Dr Who actor David Tennant took to the stage as Hamlet in Stratford-upon-Avon - and the BBC News readers sent us their reviews.

Dr Who actor David Tennant takes to the stage as Hamlet in Stratford-upon-Avon - alongside Star Trek's Patrick Stewart.

Before Alistair Cooke began writing his famous letters home, he travelled across the US in the 1930s with a simple movie camera. The treasure trove of film reveals how the young Cooke was entranced by his newly adopted home.

All the key points, reaction and expert verdicts on prime minister's questions, with Harriet Harman standing in for the PM.

The chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates, is stepping down from his day-to-day job at the world's largest software company.

A watercolour of the man believed to have inspired Jane Austen's Mr Darcy character will be auctioned this month.

A teacher with terminal cancer tells her class about her illness by writing a story to explain the treatment.

Why Barca's £16m Frenchman has failed to reign in Spain

Sainsbury's chief Justin King ditches his Maserati in favour of an anonymous-looking Lexus most famous for emission reductions.

The New York Giants come from behind to upset the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII in Arizona.

UK critics are largely enthusiastic about a new production of Othello starring Ewan McGregor.

Winners will be announced on Thursday, 22 November.

Lewis Hamilton has made a huge impact inside and outside F1

The theme tune to Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is recognised by millions, but is it true that it incorporates Morse code into its opening bars?

A memorial service is held to celebrate the life of Pakistan cricket coach and former Kent player Bob Woolmer.

Photos of the career of Gilles Villeneuve, killed 25 years ago

The annual shareholders' meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, which has taken place this weekend, is like no other, the Stephen Evans discovers.

New Zealand confirm their World Cup semi-final spot with a five-wicket win over South Africa.