The Pope has spoken in English at his weekly general audience, where he thanked the British people for the "vast amount of work" they have carried out for his upcoming UK visit.
Labour's new shadow cabinet must contain at least six women, the party's MPs have decided.
Former FA executive director David Davies has told Sky News that police confirmed his phone was one of those hacked.
A British holidaymaker has drowned in a doomed attempt to save his elderly father when he got into difficulties in rough seas off the coast of southern Spain.
Snooker star John Higgins has been fined £75,000 and suspended from the sport after being filmed apparently agreeing to lose frames in matches.
A video in which a cancer patient declares his love for his wife has become a surprise internet hit - thanks in part to cameo appearances from a Hollywood star and a prime minister.
Sky News has learnt that radical Muslim groups around the world intend to burn American flags in protest at plans by a Christian church in the US to burn copies of the Koran.
The Reverend Ian Paisley has urged the government to cancel next week's state welcome for the Pope.
Fabio Capello has confirmed he will quit as England coach after Euro 2012.
A 30-stone man has left his job after being told his weight makes him a health and safety risk.