England coach Stuart Lancaster says his side's win over Scotland is a direct result of beating New Zealand last autumn.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has strongly denied media claims that he and other members of the governing Popular Party received secret payments.

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt uses a new book to call China an Internet menace that backs cyber-crime for economic and political gain, reports say.

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt uses a new book to call China an Internet menace that backs cyber-crime for economic and political gain, reports say.

Russians are celebrating 70 years since the Battle of Stalingrad, a key point in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin leading tributes.

France's President Francois Hollande says it would be wrong to assume the conflict in Mali is over after being given a rapturous welcome in Timbuktu.

France's President Francois Hollande says it would be wrong to assume the conflict in Mali is over after being given a rapturous welcome in Timbuktu.

England overpower great rivals Scotland to retain the Calcutta Cup and get their Six Nations campaign off to the perfect start.

The government will not introduce a tax break for married couples in next month's Budget, it emerges.

Three people are air-lifted to hospital after an avalanche in the Cairngorm mountains.

Ghana reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after Mubarak Wakaso scored a penalty and a breakaway goal.

Iran unveils a new home-made combat jet - the single-seat Qaher-313 (Dominant-313) - which officials say can evade radar.

Sandwich shop chain Pret A Manger withdraws its "Virgin Mary"-flavoured crisps following complaints from Catholics.

Sandwich shop chain Pret A Manger withdraws its "Virgin Mary"-flavoured crisps following complaints from Catholics.

Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil says he was confronted by "youths and troublemakers" on Cairo's Tahrir Square amid continuing opposition protests.

The Tuareg have traditionally pursued a nomadic, pastoralist life, but where, and how, do they fit into the Mali's future?

The United States can expect an early Spring according to the forecast from its most famous groundhog, Phil.

The United States can expect an early Spring according to the forecast from its most famous groundhog, Phil.

At least four people, including a Frenchman, are killed in Senegal's Casamance region, in a raid on a bank by suspected rebels, officials say.

At least four people, including a Frenchman, are killed in Senegal's Casamance region, in a raid on a bank by suspected rebels, officials say.