Now the US has elected its first black president, how long until the UK has a black or Asian leader?

Australia finish on 338-4 after fine knocks from Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting at the close of day three of third Test against India in Delhi.

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.

Australia extend their lead to 263 runs over India at the end of day four of the first Test.

An alternative fusion project is initiated in Europe that would seek abundant clean energy using a colossal laser.

The Tories pledge to allow 400 top performing state schools to become independent state-funded Academies.

Find your passion, follow your heart and don't let a lack of money stop you. Words of wisdom from Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Notts, Somerset, Durham and Hampshire battle for the title in the final round of matches.

The UK, the US and many countries around the world are reeling from the current financial crisis. But who is being blamed and how valid is that blame?

Buskers are to showcase new Oasis songs in New York as the band cancel another gig while Noel Gallagher recovers from an on-stage attack.

England go 4-0 in the one-day series against South Africa with a seven-wicket win at Lord's.

As Madonna begins her new world tour in Cardiff, she is proving she can still cut it on stage at the age of 50, says the BBC's Ian Youngs.

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

Kids' pocket money has been rising for years, but as schools break up for the summer holidays in a climate of economic uncertainty, belts may have to be tightened. So what can children learn from previous, less affluent generations?

Andy Murray wins a late night epic on fourth round day after Roger Federer and the Williams sisters win but Jelena Jankovic goes out.

Mario Ancic and Marat Safin earn late wins at Wimbledon after a shock defeat for world number one Ana Ivanovic..

Fifty years ago a naive but enthusiastic school leaver arrived in Borneo to teach a class of pupils older than he was. Aged 18, David Brown was unwittingly the pioneer for Voluntary Service Overseas.

Wrexham fans are told to enjoy life in the Conference - and trust in Brian Little to repeat his promotion success of nearly 20 years ago.

Aston Villa hammer Birmingham, Newcastle beat Sunderland and Man City ease past Portsmouth in the Premier League.

"The race at Barcelona should set a trend for how teams perform"