A number of people are arrested following a demonstration outside the Syrian embassy in London, police say.

The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.

Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.

A British cruise ship passenger has fallen overboard in waters near Mexico, the owner of the vessel says.

Prince Charles says there is a reason to be optimistic about the state of the world's oceans, but it is "critically urgent" to tackle overfishing.

Travel disruption is continuing following the derailment of a freight train engine on the West Coast mainline in Bletchley.

Chris Huhne vows to clear his name as he resigns as energy secretary to fight a charge of perverting the course of justice relating to a 2003 speeding case.

A Manchester United fan is charged with shouting racist abuse at Stoke City players during a Premier League match.

Fibre optic connections to at speeds of 300 Mbps will be available 'on demand' in the UK next year, BT says.

Children's laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.

The crew of the US explorer ship Sea Hunter has pinpointed the whereabouts of a shipwreck from World War II, which they believe contains $3bn in platinum.

A man in his 20s has shot himself in a hairdressers in Dungannon, County Tyrone.

A man accused of murdering Constable Stephen Carroll tried to collect information on another policeman for republicans, a court hears.

A bogus therapist and his wife who told women they could diagnose and treat cancer are found guilty of sexual assault and fraud.

The Conservatives demand answers about links between the Labour Party and the chief executive of a charity facing allegations of financial mismanagement.

The Met Office warns that snow will affect many parts of southern and eastern Scotland at the weekend.

Two men are arrested in connection with the death of a man who was shot in an East Renfrewshire street last year.

Harry Redknapp's admission of lying to a News of the World reporter is "extremely telling", a court is told.

Cheshire Fire Service releases CCTV footage showing an arsonist setting fire to himself while trying to ignite a pub.

Chris Robshaw says England's young side will not be daunted by Saturday's Six Nations opener at Murrayfield.

James Anderson says there is no crisis of confidence in the England batting line-up, despite another stuttering display against Pakistan.

Kallum Watkins records a second-half hat-trick as Leeds begin the defence of their Super League title by beating Hull KR at Headingley.

Scooters are becoming increasingly popular as people look to cut costs and stretch their budgets, but could the boom spark safety problems?

The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions.

Why is the modest snowdrop creating a "mania" among plant lovers that puts other flowers in the shade?

Lib Dem minister Ed Davey is named the new energy and climate change secretary following Chris Huhne's resignation, while Norman Lamb takes over his role as business minister.

Ed Miliband calls for a culture of "one nation banking" in which financial institutions are not "isolated" from the rest of the economy and society.

Prime Minister David Cameron will make an official visit to the US next month, the White House says.

Ministers will "unwind" any tax avoidance schemes being used by public sector employees, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has announced.

Temperatures in parts of the UK plunged to -11C (12F) on Thursday night, and forecasters are warning of a bitterly cold spell and snow showers over the weekend. But are councils prepared?

Three British men have died and three more people are in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain.

The legal battle over the ownership of a cat in Stornoway has come to an end after the death of a key witness - a dog.

The UK is set for another bitterly cold night with temperatures possibly reaching -12C, say weather forecasters.

The FBI and the Metropolitan police have launched a criminal investigation after computer hackers intercepted a conference call.

Chris Huhne quits as energy secretary after an announcement he is to be charged with perverting the course of justice over speeding points claims dating back to 2003. Ben Geoghegan takes a look at his political career.

The Queen has planted trees at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

Children are to get legal rights to maintain proper relationships with both parents after separation, as part of a shake-up of the family justice system.

The greenhouse where tropical plants are brightening up winter

The parents looking to exchange their student child for yours

Credit unions hope a new law will boost membership numbers

Do negotiations between the UK and Argentina remain off limits?

'How cycling helped me fight my brain tumours'

The Football Association prevent John Terry from leading England 'until allegations against him are resolved'.

England's batsmen again fail to support their bowlers as 16 wickets fall on day one of the third Test against Pakistan in Dubai.

Great Britain qualify for the Fed Cup Euro/Africa Zone Group I play-offs by beating Israel 3-0 in Eilat.

Kallum Watkins records a second-half hat-trick as Leeds begin the defence of their Super League title by beating Hull KR at Headingley.

Wakefield spoil Widnes's Super League comeback party after producing an impressive second-half performance to seal victory.

US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.

James Anderson says there is no crisis of confidence in the England batting line-up, despite another stuttering display against Pakistan.

Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the last four of the German Masters with a 5-3 win over Matthew Stevens.

Andy Robinson urges his Scotland side to throw off their 'unlucky losers' tag in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash.

Wales coach Warren Gatland dismisses concerns over the fitness of Jamie Roberts and Rhys Priestland to play against Ireland on Sunday.

Keith Earls withdraws from Ireland's team for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Wales for family reasons and is replaced by Fergus McFadden.

Fly-half Duncan Weir scores 20 points as Scotland A run in four tries in a 35-0 victory over England Saxons at Galashiels.

The Qatar Masters is reduced to 54 holes after strong winds allow only three hours of play on Friday.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has told Jose Mourinho to forget a return to Chelsea

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits he could pick Carlos Tevez again, after naming him in his 25-man squad for the remainder of the season.

Harry Redknapp's admission of lying to a News of the World reporter is "extremely telling", a court is told.

Nikica Jelavic's sale by Rangers does not guarantee Celtic the title, insists Neil Lennon.

Ticket sales for the latest NFL game in London are suspended because of a legal dispute involving one of the participants, the St Louis Rams.

Images from the Egyptian city of Port Said, where at least 74 people are said to have died in clashes after a football match between bitter rivals.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says the FA was wrong to remove the England captaincy from John Terry.

England bowler James Anderson says that day one of the third Test between England and Pakistan would have been enjoyable for a neutral but was nervewracking to play in.

Watch the explosive Six Nations opener as France face Italy, Scotland play host to England and Wales travel to Ireland in the opening weekend's fixtures.

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand says he does not want to replace John Terry as England captain after the Chelsea defender was stripped of the role.

Speaking at the launch of Ferrari's new car for 2012, Felipe Massa says he is confident the team can achieve success with the "aggressive" F2012 and win their first drivers' title since 2007.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson advises Rio Ferdinand to "rise above" the racial allegations surrounding Chelsea's John Terry when the two sides meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Former England manager Graham Taylor says the FA have acted correctly by removing the England captaincy from John Terry.

Football Focus presenter Dan Walker looks ahead to this week's programme and gives us a sneak preview of Focus's interview with Birmingham City boss Chris Hughton.

England's John Terry tests Slovenia keeper Samir Handanovic with a powerful header from a corner in the second half of the Group C game in Port Elizabeth.

BBC Sport's F1 technical analyst Gary Anderson joins Jake Humphrey at the launch of McLaren's 2012 challenger, the MP4-27, to take a closer look at the design of the car.

Former Fifa vice-president Lennart Johansson would like to see current president Sepp Blatter removed from his position and replaced by current head of Uefa Michel Platini.

Britain's women comfortably beat South Korea 4-1 in their Champions Trophy quarter-final match to set up a semi-final clash with Germany. (UK users only)

Matt Dawson previews the Six Nations Championship first week giving his verdicts on all the teams and tips Ireland as the side to beat this year. (UK users only)

Previously unseen moments from Welsh history in longer version of BBC trail for Ireland v Wales.

Watch short highlights of England and Scotland's six best Calcutta Cup clashes. (UK only)

BBC Sport's pick of the best tries of the 2011 Six Nations tournament. (UK users only)

Ireland and Lions legends Willie-John McBride, Syd Millar and Richard Milliken give their views on the Six Nations opener against Wales on Sunday.

Scrum V pundits Jonathan Davies and Scott Gibbs preview the Six Nations Championship over a chat at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.

Rory Best believes his Ulster and Ireland colleague Stephen Ferris is "probably going to be the best player in the world".

Owen Farrell, Phil Dowson and David Strettle share their excitement on being selected for England to take on Scotland in Saturday's Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield.

England coach Stuart Lancaster says his selection of attacking trio Ben Foden, Owen Farrell and David Strettle in his back three indicates how he wants his England side to play in the Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Watch highlights of England's Six Nations victory over Scotland in 2007 as a battered and bruised Jonny Wilkinson scores 27 points, a Calcutta Cup record, to earn himself a standing ovation from the Twickenham crowd. (UK only)

Action from the Ireland v Wales Five Nations Championship match in 1978, with comment from then Captain Phil Bennett. Victory would secure Wales their third consecutive triple crown. An unprecedented "triple-triple crown".

Flanker Chris Robshaw predicts "exciting times" for English rugby after he is named captain for England's first two Six Nations games.

Interim England coach Stuart Lancaster says he is not expecting Chris Robshaw to "run the show" on his own after naming the Harlequins skipper as England captain for the first two Six Nations games.

Scrum V reporter Eddie Butler asks if England can emulate Wales by going from World Cup flops to Grand Slam kings in a matter of months.

Former hooker Shane Byrne previews Wales' Six Nations opener in Dublin, predicting a "war" as the wounded Irish seek to avenge the 2011 World Cup quarter-final defeat.

Jeremy Guscott, Andy Nicol, Jonathan Davies and Keith Wood tip the winners and their players to watch

"That first day was one of the most remarkable I have ever seen"

BBC Sport looks at six possible candidates for the England captaincy role.

BBC rugby league commentator Dave Woods gives his pre-season verdict on how Super League XVII will unfold

Former Olympic champion Lynn Davies helps BBC Sport recall Bob Beamon's historic 1968 long jump win, which is still an Olympic record.

Six women are fighting demons and their team-mates in a tense battle to be picked for the Great Britain team at London 2012

BBC Radio 5 live's Mike Costello spends time with top GB distance runners in their 'monastic' Kenyan training camp

Plymouth Raiders captain Anthony Rowe says his side are relishing the chance to take on Milton Keynes Lions in their two-legged BBL Trophy semi-final.

Angelo Dundee, who worked with Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, dies aged 90.

Great Britain and Australia announce full-strength teams for February's London stage of track cycling's World Cup.

Stoke-on-Trent and England duo Adrian Lewis and Phil Taylor are odds-on favourites to win the World Cup of Darts, which starts in Hamburg on Friday.

Britain's Peter Norfolk wins his fifth Australian Open quad wheelchair singles title with victory over David Wagner.

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand rules himself out of the running to replace John Terry as England captain.

Ferrari unveil their 2012 Formula 1 car, saying they have a "responsibility" to win from the start of the season.

Britain's rhythmic gymnasts launch an appeal against their exclusion from Team GB for the Olympic Games, accusing their governing body of misinforming them.

Two goals from Alex Danson help Great Britain beat South Korea 4-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.

Ruby Walsh loses his appeal against a three-day ban incurred for careless riding at Cheltenham.

Former world champion Jorge Lorenzo wants organisers to cut the top speed of the sport's new bikes for safety reasons.

Britain's former world judo champion Craig Fallon says it was an easy decision to retire five months before the 2012 Olympics.

Sam Tomkins admits committing his future to rugby league was a tough choice - but says his sights are now set on winning more trophies with Wigan.

England fly-half Toby Flood could make the Six Nations fixture against Italy on 11 February, after being named in Leicester's squad for Saturday.

Results and the match schedule for final of the 2012 German Masters at Tempodrom, Berlin, in Germany.

BBC South West's Natalie Cornah profiles Plymouth diver Tom Daley and his journey towards London 2012.

British number one Andy Murray will miss next month's Davis Cup match against Slovakia because of injury concerns following the Australian Open.

Head of Britain's Winter Youth Olympic team Sir Clive Woodward insists that the experience gained by British athletes at the Games will help them maximise their potential.

The weekend's fixtures in the Football League are heavily affected by the freezing conditions.

Rangers manager Ally McCoist dismisses speculation he would consider leaving Ibrox over a lack of transfer funds.

Brendan Rodgers is certain Swansea City captain Ashley Williams will soon be the subject of a bid by a Premier League title challenger.

Paddy Barnes is on course to make the Olympic Games after retaining his Irish light-flyweight title on Friday night.