How does a modern liberal square their progressive social beliefs with being a member of the Roman Catholic church? Kerry Kennedy, daughter of the late US senator Bobby Kennedy, has found an accommodation.

A South African cartoonist at the centre of a row over his drawing of ANC leader Jacob Zuma admits it is "derogatory".

Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss guide England to 68-0 when bad light stops play on day two of the second Test.

A mother tells an inquest how she unbuckled a baby seat to hold her daughter as she realised their car was about to crash.

The BBC's Sophie Morrison reports from the unveiling of a mock-up of Virgin Galactic's commercial spacecraft.

Former Labour backbencher Brian Sedgemore has accused Tony Blair of telling "stomach turning lies" and defected to the Lib Dems. Send us your reaction.

Welcome to the Lunchtime Bonus Question.

Only if Howard Eastman wins the middleweight world crown will he garner the respect of the wider British public.

The Simpsons, which has been nominated for three Writers Guild of America awards, continues to be a huge hit.

Heather Mills McCartney, the wife of Sir Paul, removes her false leg on a live US talk show while publicising her anti-landmines charity.

A suicide verdict is recorded on an SAS veteran who jumped from a light aircraft without a parachute.

Hermann Maier wins the giant slalom at Val D'Isere in his 100th World Cup race, securing his second win in three of this season's giant slalom races.

Fairground rides and amusement parks are to be subject to a sweeping review after five deaths this year.