The BBC confirms it will not broadcast the Crufts dog show after an investigation into the welfare of pedigree dogs involved.

Australia's openers reach 50-0 in reply to India's 613-7 at stumps on day two of the third Test in Delhi.

Hong Kong food and health authorities will test more food stuffs from China, including meat, fish and offal.

All 11-year-olds in England will be able to receive a free cookbook under a programme aimed at tackling obesity.

Pro-democracy parties have done better than expected in a hard-fought election for Hong Kong's Legislative Council, reports the BBC's Vaudine England.

The BBC's News Neil Smith on the galas, gossip and glamour of the Venice Film Festival

The BBC's Jennifer Pak delves into Beijing's backstreets to find the best bars, eateries and shopping.

BBC Wales' Jo Manning braves wind, rain and dizzying heights to experience the adventure sport phenomenon known as coasteering.

England make South Africa bat twice but suffer an emphatic loss on day four of the second Test at Headingley.

A store group in Conwy and Denbighshire offer police a free cuppa to help foster closer community relations.

Thousands of catering workers gather in London to protest about changes in immigration laws which they say harm ethnic restaurants.

Martial arts star Jet Li wins best actor as his movie The Warlords sweeps the Hong Kong Film Awards.

Tibetan exiles stage a candlelight vigil in the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, in support of the people of Tibet.

Kindergartens and primary schools close in Hong Kong after a flu-like illness kills three children.

England close day two of the first Test on 87-2 after Ross Taylor's ton helps New Zealand post 470.

The number of people with dog bites treated at hospital has increased significantly, figures show.

China's great migration brings people from the country to the city and out of poverty. But what happens to the people left behind?

Global demand for wood is threatening the long-term survival of Africa's forest dwelling communities.

Holders Truro City are beaten 3-0 by Whitley Bay to end their hopes of a return to Wembley.

David Cannadine on why the United States, champion of democracy, has a drawn-out presidential electoral system that is a far cry from the "one vote for all" principle familiar in the UK.