Charles Wheeler was a scrupulous reporter who tirelessly pursued the truth. But on one occasion, a story that seemed far-fetched turned out to be true after all, says Lisa Jardine.

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez backtracks on plans to demand public co-operation with police agencies.

The BBC's Lee Carter reports on Toronto's controversial decision to open an Afrocentric school funded by taxpayers.

Your views on Mike Baker's discussion of how best to develop pupils' minds.

A candidate running for a council seat in the US state of Minnesota urges voters to elect his opponent.

Windows 98, Microsoft's operating system, has been given the boot.

The education secretary promises that all school leavers will have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Fans attending the funeral of Emlyn Hughes say what made him such a special man to them.

Fans walk out of a Pearl Jam concert in the US after singer Eddie Vedder beats a mask of President Bush.

Who did well, who flopped and who came out with the best gag - BBC News Online gives an instant view of Prime Minister's questions.

England crush 14-man South Africa 53-3 at Twickenham to complete a southern hemisphere clean-sweep.

Changes to the copyright laws in the UK will eat away at our rights to enjoy music and film, argues technology consultant Bill Thompson.