Many Iowan farmers argue that more ethanol production will not hurt food supplies but others are feeling the pinch.

England is a nation of "overweight, alcopop-swilling TV addicts", yet is also "beautiful and culturally diverse" according to a new guide book.

The BBC's Soutik Biswas on whether entertainment is distracting from cricket in the Indian Premier League cricket.

Annual price inflation of goods leaving UK factories hit 5% - driven by fuel and food costs, official figures show.

Ben White scores the decisive try as Cardiff Blues labour to a home win over Newport Gwent Dragons.

It's what most people think of lorry drivers. But the industry wants to shake up preconceptions and attract more women. So what can a new female recruit expect?

India's decision to go on tour without a coach is an opportunity captain Rahul Dravid to stamp his personality on the team finally, says Rohit Brijnath.

BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell on Gordon Brown's European credentials, and the choices he faces on the European constitution.

While Nicolas Sarkozy and Segolene Royal woo French voters with their economic programmes, some of the most prominent election posters in France are promoting ice cream, not politics.

Almost 80% of Uttar Pradesh's 175 million population lives in the villages, but their problems get little attention, says the BBC's Geeta Pandey.

Some of the greatest medical advances are due to researchers who were prepared to test their theories on themselves.

Supermarkets are starting to take the message about healthy eating seriously, but what of the Great British corner shop? With so many warnings about obesity, many continue to offer a mountain of crisps and chocolate.

Many hospital patients are leaving their food untouched because it is so unappetising, a report reveals.

The diplomatic deadlock over Iran's nuclear plan maintains its hold over the European press, with commentators predicting a long and difficult path for ahead for Tehran's critics.

Mug warmers that plug into your PC, humane spider catchers and chocolate fountains - Christmas gadget peddlers get ready.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali aims to knock out childhood obesity, launching a line of health snacks in the US.

New guides single out the south Wales valleys for praise but are less kind about food and caravan parks.

Yuvraj Singh's blistering 103 guides India to a 49-run win over England in the third one-day international.

Manchester United inflict more misery on relegation-threatened Birmingham City as they ease to victory at Old Trafford.

Cross-border competition for EU service industries, torture charges and a cultural downturn excite Europe's papers