Macau's huge construction boom, linked to surging gambling revenues, is grinding to a halt as some 12,000 workers are laid off and projects stop.

Mark Williams and Matthew Stevens both emerge from qualifying to book first-round spots in the UK Championship starting on Saturday.

Macau's chief executive announces economic help for residents, and says the territory can survive a gambling downturn.

Former British soldier Daniel James, who has been convicted of spying for Iran, was described as an "oddball" and "fantasist" in court.

Army corporal Daniel James, who worked for Britain's top general in Afghanistan, is found guilty of spying for Iran.

Australia finish day four of the second Test on 141-5, chasing 516 to beat India in Mohali.

An embittered Army interpreter serving in Afghanistan betrayed Britain to become an agent for Iran, a court has heard.

Four years ago, fearful of a property crash, David and Maureen Somers sold their house and bought gold. It's a tactic suddenly popular with those seeking a safe haven for their money.

Christine Ohuruogu storms to victory in the 400m to add to three earlier golds for Great Britain in the cycling and sailing.

Some of the most striking images from around the world on Wednesday 23 July 2008.

Peace lovers and protesters all gather together to greet the Dalai Lama as he attends a public speech.

From Chaucer to Carry On to Clary, Britons have long lapped it up. So to speak. And a master such as the late Humphrey Lyttelton made almost anything sound unspeakably filthy. How did he do it?

A runner who has competed in every London Marathon since 1981 joins other 'ever presents' on Sunday.

A businessman wins an appeal against a High Court ruling to pay back £2m he lost in one night.

Workers at a leading chain of casinos in London strike for a second time over a pay offer.

Union bosses say hundreds of staff employed at four casinos in London walk out in a dispute over a pay.

A casino training school, said to be Scotland's "first", is launched in Glasgow.

As the government prepares to liberalise gaming laws, BBC News Online's Brian Wheeler tries his luck at a Blackpool casino.

This year's World Cup is going to see a "seismic increase" in gambling ... and that's on top of betting on Big Brother and online poker. Has the UK become a nation of gamblers? Sean Coughlan reports.

A lack of trained staff forces a casino boss in Nottingham to look abroad for skilled workers.