The BBC's Soutik Biswas asks why malnutrition is not a key issue with politicians as the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh goes to the polls.

The odd expletive escapes most people's mouths in times of stress, but when we fall back on swear words just for effect, asks Clive James, have we really just run out of ideas?

John Sergeant's performances on Strictly Come Dancing captured the imagination of viewers. But how did the TV critics see his decision to leave the BBC talent show? Here is a selection of their views.

Damaged by years of war and mistreatment, the ancient city of Babylon hopes it can regain its place as one of the archaeological wonders of the world.

Actor Mark Wahlberg on bringing cult video game character Max Payne to the big screen - and his plans for the future.

Witnessing history in the making, Martha Kearney recounts the dramatic end to the US presidential election.

With one in six of North Kivu's population now displaced, the BBC's Peter Greste assesses the dire situation in eastern DR Congo.

India beat Australia by 320 runs to win the second Test in Mohali and lead the four-Test series 1-0.

England wake up against Kazakhstan after lifeless first half

Nearly three years after the Buncefield oil depot explosion, a hearing will decide who is liable for compensation for victims.

A motorist is taken to hospital but dies from his injuries after a crash involving two vehicles in Milton Keynes.

The image of ex-Bosninan Serb leader Radovan Karadzic in court in the Hague is on the front of many of Friday's papers.

Wales miss out on a place in the final of the Student World Cup after a 26-10 loss to Australia in the semis.

Third seed Novak Djokovic is beaten in straight sets by former Australian Open champion Marat Safin on Centre Court.

An angler is rescued by sea after slipping whilst fishing on rocks in a hard-to-reach stretch of coastline.

Dame Patricia Hodge answers your questions about the review of the BBC's websites.

Dozens enjoy a day at the beach, many for the first time, with the launch of an all-terrain wheelchair service.

The fastest spinning natural object in the Solar System is discovered by a British amateur astronomer.

The home secretary defends her stance on police pay, as the Police Federation attacks her "breach of faith".

The beautiful valley of the Baishui river in Sichuan province is now a trail of destruction, writes the BBC's Nick Mackie.