Mark Davis explores what it will take for Sen John McCain to successfully mount a 'Sarkozy-style succession' to the Republican Party and pull off a 'hat trick'

The BBC's Barbara Plett in Islamabad says that there is no consensus in Pakistan over how to fight a counter-insurgency against Islamic militants.

Why reforming the economics of food production and supply would be beneficial for a number of environmental and social ills.

Korea's KJ Choi leads two-time champion Greg Norman by one shot in the second round at the 137th Open.

A young Zimbabwean professional, living and working in Harare, recounts her challenges trying to lead a normal life.

Prom Night, the remake of a 1980s slasher movie, tops the US box office with first weekend takings of $22m.

"If Augusta is wet, long and chilly, it aids the big hitters"

The president of the UK Synaesthesia Association describes how the condition affects his life.

Egypt beat Angola 2-1, while Cameroon see off Tunisia 3-2 after extra-time.

Muttiah Muralitharan creates history as Sri Lanka end day three of the first Test on 167-2, ahead by 74.

"I wonder what Superman thinks about someone impersonating him?"

BBC man Stuart Roach joins Southampton - but only for a week

The 2012 Olympic Games needs to use London's waterways if it is to deliver its promise of staging the greenest games in history.

Responses to Mike Baker's thoughts on the shake-up of the school curriculum in England.

Time to rethink those dreams of becoming an astronaut. Space chiefs planning a trip to Mars want to lock a group of volunteers away for 500 days to see what prolonged boredom does to us. Suddenly, Big Brother seems quite appealing.

Australia's Aaron Baddeley leads by two from Tiger Woods after round three at Oakmont.

A County Durham shop assistant refused to hand over cash to a gunman who flees empty-handed.

Jhyimy Mhiyles fights to preserve his unique lifestyle on the famous Sydney beach, reports the BBC's Nick Bryant.

A man gets a slice of pizza tattooed on his head to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Bread at the bakery counter used to be the premium product but now premium sliced bread can cost as much as 75% more.