The BBC's Shaun Ley has a moment of panic as the Lib Dem leader's interview is lost by mistake.

Five top BBC correspondents look ahead to 2009 and make their predictions for what the next 12 months will bring.

Five classes of students at Whitton School in Twickenham, Middlesex, took part in a practice News Day on 3 December 2008.

International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander and Aids expert Dr Alvaro Bermejo from the International HIV/AIDS Alliance answer some of your questions on HIV and Aids.

The career of newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald, one of the UK's most popular TV journalists, who is stepping down from ITV's News At Ten.

Until a few days ago, Britain was admired and respected by the average Icelander. But the UK's moves to seize the assets of this isolated European state have provoked a backlash of feeling and escalating resentment.

Students examine what makes a story newsworthy, the types of audiences and the importance of accuracy.

Students examine what makes a story newsworthy and the process of making the news on TV, radio or the web.

Pupils at including Lilian Baylis Technology School in Lambeth recorded interviews and scripts on their mobile phones as part of School Report News Day.

Send your stories for Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife to Angie Brown

Democratic rivals say John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin is "admirable" but concerns remain of inexperience.

US Republican presidential hopeful John McCain picks Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, 44, as his surprise running mate.

Andy and Jamie Murray begin their Olympic doubles campaign in the tennis, while four medals are set to be handed out in the swimming events.

The "phenomenon" of female violence is putting pressure on police resources, the Police Federation warns.

Bill Thompson is keeping an eye on the Olympics but isn't interested in medal winners

BBC Rome correspondent David Willey travelled with Pope Benedict XVI on his first US visit since becoming pontiff in 2005.

BBC Rome correspondent David Willey travels with Pope Benedict XVI as he makes his first visit to the US since becoming pontiff in 2005.

A legal case brought by a man accosted by Sacha Baron Coen in the Borat movie is dismissed by a US judge.

Assistant professor Alfred Hermida on the ethical and legal issues are the media's use of social networks.

When it comes to their rights, young people in Northern Ireland are lagging behind.