BBC correspondent Aleem Maqbool retraces the journey taken by Joseph and Mary according to the New Testament Gospel of Luke.

BBC correspondent Aleem Maqbool answers readers' questions about his journey on foot from Nazareth to Bethlehem, retracing a journey made by Joseph and Mary in the Christmas story told by Luke the Evangelist.

Sachin Tendulkar became the highest run scorer in Test cricket as India looked to build a big first-innings total in Mohali on day one of the second Test.

Nottinghamshire go top of the County Championship table as they beat Surrey by an innings and 153 runs at The Oval.

Andy Murray returns to Wimbledon to face Alexander Peya in Great Britain's second singles match against Austria.

Alex Bogdanovic loses the opening Davis Cup singles tie Wimbledon to Austria's Jurgen Melzer.

The gloomiest August on record has given way to a wet September, leaving sun-loving Brits once again feeling cheated of that most elusive of natural resources.

England have a massive task on their hands to save the second Test at Headingley after South Africa hit 522.

Ashwell Prince and AB de Villiers put South Africa in control of the second Test against England at Headingley.

The BBC's Alastair Leithead reports from Afghanistan's first national park, beautifully tucked within the Hindu Kush mountains.

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Tunguska event, the biggest space impact of modern times.

The BBC's David Shukman reports on the UK Environment Agency's efforts to map the country's flood-prone areas.

Wealthy Russians are flocking to Australia's Gold Coast, attracting Russian developers eager to cash in on the development.

England close day three of the second Test with a lead of 421 over New Zealand.

Researchers from the Woodland Trust say spring appears to be arriving earlier than ever in some parts of Britain.

The Amsterdam chestnut tree that comforted Anne Frank as she hid from the Nazis wins another reprieve.

The chestnut tree that comforted Anne Frank as she hid from the Nazis in Amsterdam wins a reprieve from felling.

American Jeremy Wariner warms up for the World Championships with a new 400m personal best of 43.50 seconds.

Dr Tom Pike is a team member on Nasa's Phoenix mission to Mars. He is writing a diary of his experiences on the project.

India end day four of the second Test on 10-0, needing just 63 more to beat England.