The Russian city once known as Stalingrad is to regain its old name during commemorations of the famous World War II battle on Saturday.

Ferrari unveil their car for 2013 and admit they must change a recent trend and perform from the start of the season.

German federal police warns about a computer virus that demands victims pay a fine for watching "juvenile pornography".

Staff at a Japanese zoo have been practising emergency procedures designed to recapture escaped animals in the event of an earthquake.

Dozens of followers bid farewell to murdered Colombian band in Mexico.

Retired Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony, who is accused of mismanaging a child sex abuse crisis, is stripped of public duties by his successor.

A retired Los Angeles cardinal accused of mismanaging a child sex abuse crisis is stripped of all administrative and public duties by his successor.

Danish brewer Carlsberg signs a joint venture in Burma to brew and market its beers in the country.

Has Hillary’s journey ended, or is more to come?

Has Hillary’s journey ended, or is more to come?

Some 100,000 people have fled their homes due to fighting over a gold mine in Sudan's Darfur region, the UN says.

Truck carrying fireworks explodes on a highway in central China

A truck carrying fireworks explodes on a highway in central China, causing part of the road to collapse and leaving at least five people dead.

Could UK airports lose out to international rivals?

A 33-year-old police officer is arrested as part of an investigation into alleged payments to public officials by journalists, Scotland Yard says.

Prime Minister David Cameron is to co-chair a meeting of the UN's high level panel in Liberia later, where he is on the final leg of his Africa trip.

Former England wicketkeeper Phil Mustard says he wants to play in the Pakistan Super League despite safety warnings.

A Ukrainian-Russian Zenit rocket carrying a US-made telecommunications satellite falls into the Pacific Ocean shortly after its launch.

A Ukrainian-Russian Zenit rocket carrying a US-made telecommunications satellite falls into the Pacific Ocean shortly after its launch.

A committee of MPs welcomes plans for more competition in the water market but says urgent action is needed to reduce flooding.