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Euro Crisis: Markets Tumble After Downgrades

World stock markets have suffered further steep falls in volatile trading as a result of the eurozone debt crisis after downgrades in the credit ratings of Greece and 16 Spanish banks. [more]

 

Father 'Disgusted' By IRA Bomb Plaque Theft

The father of a boy killed in the IRA bombing in Warrington has told Sky News he is "horrified and disgusted" by the theft of a plaque honouring his son and another young victim of the attack. [more]

 

Leveson: News Corp Lobbyist To Give Evidence

News Corporation lobbyist Frederic Michel, whose discussions with ministerial aides have put Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt under pressure to resign, will give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry next week. [more]

 

Babies' Bodies Found In Luggage: Brit Held

A British citizen has been arrested in Thailand after the bodies of six babies thought to have been used in a black magic ritual were found in luggage in a Bangkok hotel room. [more]

 

Trayvon Martin: Pics Show Zimmerman Injuries

Photographs showing injuries to the alleged murderer of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin are among a mass of evidence that has been made public for the first time. [more]

 

See You Later Alligator: Zoo Man's Lucky Escape

An American zoologist has been attacked by a 10ft-long alligator as he tried to capture it from beside a highway. [more]

 

For Sale: Brand New Fruit Called A 'Papple'

A fruit so new it is yet to be named, but described as a pear disguised as an apple, is to go on sale in the UK next week. [more]

 

Facebook Frenzy Peaks With $100bn Flotation

The frenzy of hype and excitement surrounding the flotation of Facebook will peak as its shares go on offer in the biggest flotation of an internet-based company in history. [more]

 

Northern Rock Rescue 'Costs Taxpayer £2bn'

The rescue of the collapsed bank Northern Rock is likely to cost the taxpayer at least £2bn, a report has revealed. [more]

 

Back Of The Net: Alan Partridge Returns To TV

Alan Partridge is to make a long-awaited return to TV after Steve Coogan signed a deal to move the character to Sky from the BBC. [more]