The defence secretary's spokesman says he apologised to Julia Hartley-Brewer at the time in 2002.

Fallon 'touched journalist's knee'

Leaders from three leading parties say the election system favours President Nicolás Maduro's party.

A file photograph shows the Speaker of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Julio Borges, in Caracas, Venezuela, on 07 August 2017 (re-issued on 26 October 2017).

Venezuela opposition to boycott election

What will tighter regulations of fixed-odds betting machines mean for Britain's betting industry?

Bookies brace for possible sales hit

Everton will approach Sean Dyche, Chelsea to offer Cesc Fabregas new deal, Tammy Abraham commits to England, plus more.

Tuesday's gossip column

Mesut Ozil v Kevin de Bruyne, missed penalties and foxes in the box - the best Premier League statistics from the weekend

Where Ozil matches De Bruyne & more stats

An indictment against Trump's once-campaign manager? The real headline is about an unknown adviser.

The biggest news wasn't about Manafort

Layvin Kurzawa becomes the first defender to score a Champions League hat-trick as Paris St-Germain thrash Anderlecht to confirm their place in the last 16.

Paris St-Germain 5-0 Anderlecht

Mustafa al-Imam is accused of taking part in the attack that killed four US citizens at a compound.

The US building in Benghazi is seen in flames September 11, 2012.

US seizes man in Libya over Benghazi raid

Adam Osmayev survives but his wife Amina Okuyeva dies as their car is ambushed in Ukraine.

File picture showing Adam Osmayev, accused of trying to kill Russia's President Putin, 30 October 2017

Man 'who plotted to kill Putin' wounded

Leicester winger Demarai Gray, 21, signs a new four-year contract with the former Premier League champions.

Gray signs new four-year Leicester deal

Welsh judoka Natalie Powell is targeting the European and World Championships in 2018 after becoming world number one.

Powell targets more gold medals in 2018

Stars of the hit BBC gang drama pose for selfies with crowds at a Birmingham premiere.

Fans snap up Peaky Blinders stars

President Trump's former campaign chair was indicted on 12 charges, including conspiracy against the US.

Manafort charges: Where did money go?

Carles Puigdemont's lawyer says one of his options is to seek asylum, but nothing has been decided.

Sacked Catalan leader in Belgium

As further talks at Stormont break up without a deal, Westminster party whips are asked to set time aside for a budget bill.

NI budget planned amid deadlocked talks

Lee Selby hopes signing with promoter Frank Warren will open the door to a showdown with Carl Frampton.

Selby hopes for Frampton showdown

The former PSNI officer now uses a wheelchair after being injured in a dissident bomb attack.

Injured officer's anger with former club

British Paralympian Karen Darke spent a daily average of 10 hours, covering up to 75 miles.

Cycling 2,000 miles - using only her arms

The battle to end harassment in Parliament.

'Inappropriate kissing the norm'

A judge rules care can be stopped after relatives were divided over the 72-year-old's condition.

Woman's life-giving treatment 'can end'

Ards beat holders Linfield 1-0 in the County Antrim Shield quarter-finals and a late Paul Heatley double sees Crusaders beat Cliftonville 3-2.

Ards and Crusaders into Shield semis

Tiger Woods will return to golf after nine months out at the Hero World Challenge from 30 November to 3 December.

Woods to return at Hero World Challenge

Tim Jacobus, illustrator for the Goosebumps children's horror stories series, reveals his own fears.

Goosebumps: '25 years of scaring kids'

Chelsea become the first English team to lose a Champions League game this season as they are well beaten by a clinical Roma.

Roma 3-0 Chelsea

Nottinghamshire Police captured the moment on bodycam.

Modern slave found in loft

One of the defectors says that after the EU referendum "many voters feel this is UKIP's job done".

Seven UKIP councillors defect to Tories

The way Kevin Spacey chose to come out has "upset" a lot of people, says filmmaker Carol Gould.

Spacey has 'offended' gay community

League One strugglers Bury sack manager Lee Clark after eight months in charge, with Ryan Lowe taking interim charge.

Struggling Bury sack manager Clark

Chi Onwurah raised concerns about MPs’ behaviour in a parliamentary bar but said they were ignored.

Westminster harassment 'happens in pubs'

Wales' football internationals against France and Panama in November will be broadcast live by BBC Wales television, radio and online.

BBC to broadcast Wales friendlies live

The £3bn HMS Queen Elizabeth sails out of Portsmouth for the first time.

HMS Queen Elizabeth makes first departure from Portsmouth

As Uhuru Kenyatta wins a second term in office, what did we learn about the Kenyan leader from his first?

How has Kenya fared under Kenyatta?

Alvaro Morata says he would probably sign a 10-year contract at Chelsea if he could after denying he dislikes London.

Morata insists he is happy in London

England's Under-17 World Cup-winning squad arrive back in the country showing off an extensive collection of silverware.

'We can go on to achieve big things' - England's U17 world champions return

Jupp Heynckes says he will find an answer to Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller's absence for Bayern Munich against Celtic.

Heynckes hopeful despite duo's absence

Vicky Anne Bloxham was sacked by University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

'Nosy' midwife viewed friends' records

A fan who says he was left paralysed after being pushed by the crowd at a gig in Manhattan says he will sue.

Travis Scott 'being sued' by fan

Hibernian go third in the Scottish Premiership with victory at Kilmarnock, who lose for the first time under Steve Clarke.

Kilmarnock 0-3 Hibernian

Former internationals come to the defence of Rabah Madjer, whose appointment as Algeria coach earlier this month has been the subject of fierce debate in the North African country.

Former players rally behind Madjer

Final scores from Monday's two County Antrim Shield quarter-finals as Ards beat holders Linfield and Crusaders see off Cliftonville.

Results: County Antrim Shield q/finals

One MP says she raised concerns about inappropriate behaviour, but it was dismissed as "pub" chat.

MPs reveal sexual harassment complaints

He has not played in the event since 2008 but will Paul Casey's decision to rejoin the European Tour help Europe regain the Ryder Cup?

Is Casey key for a Europe Ryder Cup win?

Double Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead says changes to the classification system are "a big step backwards".

Whitehead critical of rule changes

Tottenham ban two fans for life after what appeared to be a cup of urine was thrown at West Ham fans in Wednesday's League Cup defeat.

Spurs ban fans for throwing urine

Residents in Llangammarch Wells are shocked by a house fire that killed a number of people.

Village mourns 'unprecedented tragedy'

Amnesty International denounced what it called a "blatant scheme" to punish UK-based Sayed Alwadaei.

File photo of Hajar Mansoor Hassan and her son Sayed Nizar Alwadaei

Bahrain court jails activist's relatives

Four men have been jailed for their part in a scam defrauding dozens of elderly victims.

Charles Michael Hugh Doherty was one of the men to be jailed

Scam builders 'took victims to the bank'

The Coastguard rescued the pup which is now being cared for by vets at Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry.

Baby seal rescued from N Ireland rocks

Barcelona are held to a 0-0 draw by Olympiakos as they fail to score in a Champions League group stage game for the first time in five years

Lionel Messi looks dejected as Barcelona fail to score

Barcelona held by Olympiakos in Greece

As power-sharing talks between the parties continue, what are the prospects for Northern Ireland?

Stormont deadlock: Need-to-know guide

The 24-year-old victim died three weeks after the attack in Slough in July.

Man arrested over park stabbing death

The former prisoner of war was set to retire from selling poppies last year but is carrying on aged 100.

Poppy seller, 100, 'no plans to retire'

Mike Costello questions whether Joshua is being overrated as a boxer as a result of his epic win over Wladimir Klitschko in April.

'My fear is everybody’s overrating Joshua on the basis of Klitschko fight'

Listen: 'My fear is everybody's overrating Joshua on basis of Klitschko fight'

USA national captain Blaine Scully agrees a contract extension with Cardiff Blues, who hope more "will follow his lead".

Scully agrees Blues contract extension

Rangers director of football Mark Allen says the club must "do our due diligence" over appointing a new manager.

Rangers must take their time - Allen

A councillor said the soft drink giant's festive vehicle promotes a "grossly unhealthy" product.

Calls to ban Coca-Cola Christmas truck

The White House on alleged collusion between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia.

'Nothing to do with the president'

Russia's leader honours victims of Soviet-era crimes but some accuse him of continuing repression.

Vladimir Putin in front of the Wall of Grief memorial

Putin opens memorial to Stalin's victims

An agreement over pay for construction workers at the new nuclear power station has been reached.

'Devastating' Hinkley Point strike off

A gang are sentenced to up to six years in prison after conning people to set up fake phone contracts.

Students cheated in £2m phone scam

Police have jailed a man after this raid in Nottingham.

Moment modern slave found in loft

Two PCs are facing misconduct charges over the death of a man who was hit by a police car in Reading.

'No justification' for police car death

Sunderland draw with fellow strugglers Bolton in what proves to be Simon Grayson's final match as Black Cats boss.

Sunderland 3-3 Bolton Wanderers

Jill Lunn suffered a heart attack while trapped under a heavy metal gate that had fallen on her.

Gate-fitter jailed over crush death

Daryll Rowe, 26, denies deliberately infecting six men and attempting to infect a further four.

HIV strains 'were closely related'

Former Labour leader Kezia Dugdale says there is a problem with sexual harassment at Holyrood.

Female MSPs 'harassed at Holyrood'

Two former Swansea City directors are given a court date for their unfair dismissal claim against the club.

Left to right: Steve Kaplan, Jason Levien and Huw Jenkins

Swansea to face ex-directors in court

The Chinese agency that represented Vlada Dzyuba, 14, denies claims she died from overwork.

The photo shows a laptop screen with three images of the model, in a black top and trousers in various poses

Outcry over Russian teenage model's death

No-one else was hurt in the fire which killed an 80-year-old, police say.

Elderly woman dies in house blaze

A pair of lion statues removed from Sheffield's City Hall during renovation work return after 55 years.

Lions return to Sheffield City Hall

Edinburgh boxer Lee McGregor turns professional after deciding against going to next year's Commonwealth Games with Scotland.

McGregor misses Gold Coast to turn pro

Belief is the most important aspect for young players' success, says the Football Association's new national coach developer.

England Under-17s return home at Heathrow Airport after winning the World Cup in India

'Belief' vital for England youngsters

National League side Solihull Moors sign former Preston and Leicester centre-half Sean St Ledger on a deal until January.

Solihull Moors sign defender St Ledger

President Trump's reasons for banning transgender personnel are not based on fact, a judge rules.

This file photo taken on July 26 2017 shows protesters against US President Donald Trump during a demonstration in front of the US army career centre in Times Square, New York

Judge halts US transgender military ban

"Lives at risk" as some salons in Wales offer hair colour appointments for under-16s.

Hair dye dangers warning for children

The victim was attacked when he refused to hand over his phone, say police.

Gardens clue to attack on man with pram

The move to limit catch sizes is because of falling numbers in Manx territorial waters, the government said.

'Strict' rules for Manx scallop season

Ex-world champion Manon Carpenter is enjoying mountain biking again after her shock retirement from downhill racing.

Carpenter happy after shock retirement

Ex-world champion Manon Carpenter tells BBC Sport Wales she's enjoying cycling again after retiring from downhill racing.

No regrets after retirement - Carpenter

A police officer on trial for theft claims she was subjected to emotional and physical abuse.

Police shoplift accused 'force-fed drugs'

Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni is called into the England squad as a replacement for the injured Elliot Daly for the autumn internationals.

Rokoduguni called up by England

Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham apologises for betting breaches but denies placing bets on his own matches.

Bingham denies betting on own matches

Middlesbrough move to within one place of the play-off positions with victory at 10-man Hull City.

Hull City 1-3 Middlesbrough

Nicola Sturgeon calls on all organisations to take stock of their policies on harassment in the workplace.

'No woman should have to put up with this'

Relive the wonder of David Attenborough's latest documentary with the Greenwood family.

Did you watch Blue Planet last night?

An aquatic mammal was filmed swimming near Putney Bridge on Sunday.

Was a dolphin spotted in the Thames?

Enniskillen rower Holly Nixon says the success of fellow Great Britain competitors from Northern Ireland at the London 2012 Olympics has helped to motivate her to pit her skills against the best in the world.

Nixon takes inspiration from success of NI rowers

A recent court ruling has got South Africans of all ages discussing the merits, and otherwise, of smacking children, as the BBC's Pumza Fihlani reports.

South Africans divided over smacking ban

Richard Branson tweets his company will no longer sponsor the event after 22 years.

V Festival to get a new name

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says his side are always confident at home before the visit of Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Rodgers targets 'big result' in Europe

Celtic defender Kieran Tierney signs a new contract with the Scottish champions, tying him to the club until 2023.

Celtic's Tierney nets new six-year deal

Met Police numbers could drop to their lowest level in 19 years, says City Hall.

Police may 'scale back' if numbers drop

Murder detectives believe the cab drivers may have information about the fatal stabbing of Sam Cook.

Taxi images released in bar murder probe

He admits impeding an inquiry into links between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia.

George Papadopoulos is seen on the street in this undated photo.