Libyan rebels fighting to topple Col Muammar Gaddafi edge west from the city of Misrata, while large explosions are reported in Tripoli.

Pupils at comprehensives in England are losing out on top degree places after being "mis-sold" A-level subjects like film studies and ICT, an MP says.

One in six children are being taught in classes according to their ability by the time they are seven, research suggests.

Secondary schools in England are to be set a new target of securing five good GCSE passes for at least half of their pupils.

Defending champion Serena Williams is seeded eight for Wimbledon, while Britain's Andy Murray is seeded fourth in the men's draw.

Sir Clive Woodward is appointed chef de mission for the Great Britain team at the winter Youth Olympic Games, a move which would appear to rule him out of contention for any imminent return to the Rugby Football Union.

Luke Donald says he would swap his world number one ranking for Phil Mickelson's four major victories as he prepares for the US Open.

An artist who has been painting one of his sitters for nearly 20 years wins the £25,000 BP Portrait Award.