Researchers using a vast database of physical and genetic data determine the ancestor of all placental mammals was small, furry and probably ate insects.

More than 80% of patients with suspected cancer in England are referred by their GP after just one or two consultations, a study has found.

Deaths from paracetamol overdoses fell by 43% in England and Wales in the 11 years after the law on pack sizes was changed, says a study.

The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted permission for Boeing to carry out test flights of its 787 Dreamliner planes.

Over 200 million people are on the move in China to be with their families for Chinese or Lunar new year this weekend.

CIA director nominee John Brennan says drone strikes are only used as a last resort, at a Senate confirmation hearing disrupted by protesters.

Expert views on Japan and China's mounting row

A South Korean YouTube parody of Les Miserables - featuring snow-shovelling airmen, a cruel senior officer and a love struck conscript - becomes an online hit.

A recent article by David Cannadine about grown-ups with teddy bears prompted readers to write in with their own toy stories.

Los Angeles area police launch a major manhunt for a sacked officer who is suspected of killing three people, including a former colleague.

Which awards ceremony is cracking down on skimpy outfits?

Paul Epworth is named producer of the year at the Music Producers Guild Awards, automatically earning him a Brit Award.

The former home of the Bronte sisters is returned to the design of the authors' era after researchers found fragments of the original decor.

Buildings around the UK are to have art projected upon them later to celebrate the completion of a website showing the national collection of oil paintings.

BBC News spoke to Eddie Redmayne and other nominees about their experience of awards season.

Children as young as 11 years old have been using programming skills to write malicious code to steal data, a security company warns.

Investors are shifting attention away from South Africa

Hearing on allegations of rights crimes rescheduled for 21 February, after former Haiti ruler Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier fails to appear in Port-au-Prince .

Berny Sebe says hardline religious politics is gaining ground

The meat in some beef lasagne products recalled by Findus earlier this week was 100% horsemeat, the UK Food Standards Agency says.