Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn is released after two days of questioning over an alleged prostitution ring but will be quizzed again next month.

Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson has died aged 85, a statement from his family says.

Lewis Hamilton pronounces himself impressed with the speed of his "well-behaved" new McLaren after day two of the second pre-season test in Spain.

Nine men involved in the UVF supergrass trial in Belfast are acquitted of the murder of UDA leader Tommy English.

A commuter train crash at a station in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, kills 49 people and leaves at least 600 injured, officials say.

Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.

Malky Mackay is rewarded for guiding Cardiff City to the Carling Cup final with a new three-and-a-half year contract.

A man is charged with murdering a clergyman at his South Gloucestershire vicarage and a retired teacher in Worcestershire.