Actor Josh Hartnett accepts libel damages over allegations of a "sexual dalliance" in a public area of a London hotel.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Body of Lies, reuniting with Titanic co-star Kate Winslet, and Barack Obama's victory at the polls.

As George W Bush welcomes Barack Obama and his family to the White House, we look at the often tricky task of handing over the keys.

BBC Sport looks at whether English clubs have had enough of the continental structure

Hollywood star Josh Hartnett is taking the Daily Mirror to court for printing a story alleging he had a sexual dalliance in a public area of a London hotel.

Endless trials and hopeful phone calls - the world of the free transfer footballer

Gerolsteiner's Stefan Schumacher takes the yellow jersey after a surprising victory in the first individual time trial of the Tour de France.

A look at the life and career of broadcaster Joan Bakewell, who has been made a Dame in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

BBC NI political correspondent Martina Purdy examines the legacy of Ian Paisley.

Bitter rivalry between TV stations accompanies Georgia's tense presidential election.

A study on "gay bombs", the consequences of giving a hamster Viagra and the side-effects of sword-swallowing are given Ig Nobel Prizes.

Pavarotti was one of the world's finest tenors. Through his record breaking concerts and rendition of Nessun Dorma at the 1990 World Cup, he made opera fun and accessible to the masses.

Jim Fitzpatrick previews what's on this week's Politics Show.

How can former England coach Eriksson restore his battered reputation?

Supporters of French centrist leader Francois Bayrou are unmoved by the presidential candidates' debate.

Controversial ex-rebel Ramzan Kadyrov is sworn in as president of troubled Chechnya in southern Russia.

BBC Northern Ireland political correspondent Martina Purdy profiles DUP leader Ian Paisley.

Pictures from around the Premiership and SPL grounds

Bradford's Colin Todd is confident of a push for the Championship

The Philippines Supreme Court upholds the sacking of a judge who said he consulted imaginary mystic dwarves.