Chavez thanks Sean Penn for support (13:06)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has thanked American actor Sean Penn for defending him against his critics in the US media.

Call to reconsider Hamill decision (12:46)

A public inquiry into an infamous sectarian murder in Northern Ireland has called for the authorities to reconsider their decision not to prosecute a police officer accused of protecting one of the killers.

Woodgate recovering from groin surgery (12:46)

Tottenham centre-back Jonathan Woodgate has undergone surgery in Australia in attempt to cure his long-standing groin problem.

Man remanded on gun murder charge (12:41)

A 25-year-old man has been remanded in custody over a gun murder last month.

Dukes to become bank's chairman (12:41)

Former Finance Minister Alan Dukes is to take over as the new chairman of nationalised Anglo Irish Bank.

Giggs ready for title run-in (12:16)

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Ryan Giggs' month-long absence with a broken arm has provided him with the rest required to be a major weapon for Manchester United in the title run-in.