There are three words you will hardly ever hear a person in power use - "I don't know." Why is doubt, which most of us experience every day, virtually unheard of in politics, asks Michael Blastland.

BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Colin the Tipster looks ahead to the November Open meeting at Cheltenham.

Both contenders for the US presidency, Barack Obama and John McCain, claim victory after their first televised debate.

Film critics give their verdict on Madonna's directorial film debut, Filth and Wisdom.

A day-by-day guide to the 2008 US presidential election, in words and pictures.

With the tide in the US turning against the internet gambling firms, where will they look next for lucrative markets?

How will Germany cope without Jurgen as national coach?

Sherron Watkins, the Enron whistleblower, talks to the BBC World Service's Business Daily programme.

US critics give the Arctic Monkeys a lukewarm reception at the start of their first full American tour.

Previous Doctor Who actor Sylvester McCoy reviews the first episode of the sci-fi show's new series.

Will Smith's I, Robot topples Spider-Man 2 at the US box office, raking in $53.3m on its opening weekend.

Simon Wormull and Justin Richards have their contracts cancelled by mutual consent.

Naomi Watts, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro star in the gritty 21 Grams.

US media consider the senator's upcoming battles with George W Bush and who might be his running mate.

Send your views on the final show in this year's series of ITV1's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.

BBC Scotland political correspondent John Knox on the appointment of Jack McConnell's ministerial team.

Jarno Trulli is one of the fastest drivers in Formula One, but he still has his critics.

Road To Perdition: Tom Hanks in Sam Mendes' first film since American Beauty.

Send us your views on this year's Grammy winners.

Are anti-American sentiments obstructing US efforts to promote peace and stability? Or are more constraints required to keep its powers in check?