Tintin turns 80 at the weekend as Steven Spielberg begins work on a Hollywood film of the comic book hero. But while he has long been a star on the Continent, the cub reporter is almost unheard of in America and little more than a cult in the UK.

Opec's chief criticises Gordon Brown for his warning about oil price volatility, saying the PM is "confused" by the issue.

Ethiopia reaffirms it will withdraw its forces from Somalia after confusion over pullout dates.

People know a healthy lifestyle is important, but most are still confused about recommendations on fruit, exercise and alcohol, a report shows.

An independent inquiry into what caused the delays and confusion over this year's Sats tests is due to report.

A plastic owl is confused for the real thing by the RSPCA when called to rescue it from a pole in Essex.

Plymouth Argyle manager Paul Sturrock says he is not happy with the way his side played in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Doncaster in the Championship.

Kenya's caretaker coach Francis Kimanzi says he is unavailable to lead the country at east Africa's Cecafa Cup.

Tourists describe confusion and discomfort at Thailand's main airport after its capture by thousands of anti-government protesters.

"Changing the batting order again sent a rather confused message"

Coventry City striker Leon Best does not understand why Sky Blues fans get on his back at the Ricoh.

A printing error on a GCSE exam being taken on Thursday has caused confusion for schools and students.

Most GPs have difficulty differentiating chronic severe lung disease from asthma, a survey finds.

The consumer watchdog calls on Scottish ministers to end confusion over the Scottish labelling of meat.

Kaupthing Edge internet bank continued to allow transfers by existing savers after it collapsed, breaking official restrictions.

Gloucester head coach Dean Ryan is confused by his selection options for Sunday's game at Saracens because of international calls.

Confusion over the identity of swans at Slimbridge renews hope for the return of two regular lovebirds.

A militia leader denies one of a group of 10 mostly French hostages seized off Cameroon has died in a shoot-out.

Patients are asked for experiences of the NHS by a finance watchdog, which it says can be complex and confusing.

Concerns remain that the digital switchover, in effect in the Scottish Borders, is a confusing and costly affair.