The first Royal Jubilee bell, Elizabeth, is cast as part of the preparations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Pope Benedict XVI is set to formally welcome 22 new cardinals into the elite circle which will elect the 84-year-old's successor.

Marine reserves need to be more flexible to reflect the changing behaviour of the creatures they are trying to protect, say scientists.

The government is activating a power it says will allow most councils in England to hold town hall prayers.

Forty children held in adult detention centres while seeking asylum have received a share of £1m compensation from the Home Office, the BBC understands.

Fans rally round to show their support for Rangers as the crisis-hit club play their first match since going into administration.

The murder rate in the northern Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez dropped by 45% between 2010 and 2011, says President Felipe Calderon.

The UK signs a deal with France to strengthen co-operation on civil nuclear energy as a Franco-British summit is held in Paris.