India election: BJP's Modi rally hit by deadly blasts
Five people were killed and dozens injured by bombs at a rally to launch the campaign of the controversial Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Narendra Modi, who will challenge the incumbent Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at next year's Indian general election. (BBC News)
German 'Bishop of Bling's multimillion euro mansion to be used to serve needy
The home of Catholic Bishop Franz Peter Tebartz-van Elst, who was suspended last week amid controversy over his lavish lifestyle, is to be put to better use as either a soup kitchen or a refugee centre, Church officials have announced. (Independent)
Alzheimer's study reveals new genes implicated in disease
Scientists have gained new insight into the causes of Alzheimer's, with results of an international study suggesting that at least 20 genes play a role in the disease's onset. Alzheimer's affects around 500,000 people in Britain. (Guardian)
News of the World hacking trial due to begin
The former News International executive Rebekah Brooks and the former News of the World editor Andy Coulson go on trial today at the Old Bailey, accused of conspiring to listen to voicemails. (BBC News)
New row between LSE and BBC as ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson turns up to film lecture
The head of the London School of Economics human rights centre has criticised the BBC for involving the former English Defence League leader in the filming of a documentary about the Quilliam Foundation chairman Maajid Nawaz. The corporation was filming Nawaz at an LSE lecture on human rights in the Muslim world. (Independent)
