Rescue plan for UK banks unveiled

Chancellor Alistair Darling announces the details of a £50bn ($88bn) rescue plan for the UK banking system.

US voters put rivals to the test

The US presidential hopefuls spar over the financial crisis and foreign policy in a debate where voters put the questions.

Schools told to counter extremism

Schools in England are given advice on how to protect pupils from being recruited by supporters of violent extremism.

Fraudsters 'target bank accounts'

Credit restrictions in the financial crisis are causing identity fraudsters to target existing bank accounts, a report says.

NHS 'needs flying doctor network'

The NHS needs a network of flying doctors to cope with the closure of accident and emergency units, experts say.

'Tourists die' in Nepal air crash

Twelve German tourists are among 18 killed as a passenger plane crashes in Nepal's Everest region, airport officials say.

Anger over Guantanamo Bay ruling

The White House criticises a US judge who ruled 17 Chinese Muslims held at Guantanamo Bay should be freed into the US.

BAE firm in body armour pay-out

A subsidiary of UK defence giant BAE Systems has agreed to pay millions of dollars to the US government over defective body armour.

Canal plan to power 45,000 homes

Turbines along British canals and rivers could power 45,000 homes within five years under new plans.

'Cactus Kid' fruit drink advert spiked

A fruit drink TV advert which showed a girl running away from home with her "cactus" boyfriend has been ordered off the air.

'Deepest ever' living fish filmed - 7.5km down

The "deepest ever" living fish are discovered 7.5km down, scientists say.

Bank crisis hits Hammers spending

West Ham admit money will not be forthcoming for new players in the January transfer window as Icelandic bank Landsbanki is placed into receivership.

Big-money England match in doubt

The $20m match between England and Sir Allen Stanford's Caribbean team is in doubt after a High Court ruling over sponsorship.

FA chief fears '£3bn' club debts

FA chairman Lord Triesman says the global credit crisis could pose a "terrible danger" to clubs with spiralling debts.

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