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Former Israeli PM and President Shimon Peres has died aged 93 following a stroke two weeks ago.

The most senior lawyer working for the inquiry into child sexual abuse in England and Wales is considering resigning, the BBC understands.

Sam Allardyce says he is "deeply disappointed" to have left his role as England football manager after 67 days and one match in charge.

The first US presidential debate is watched by 84 million people, breaking a record set by Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Wells Fargo chief executive John Stumpf forfeits $41m (£31.5m) in share bonuses as the bank giant tries to stem a scandal over its sales practices.

The Malaysian firm TripFez is a bit like TripAdvisor - except it is focussing on serving global Muslim travellers.

How China's desire to become a footballing superpower could provide a big business opportunity for British firms and clubs.

Pop star Britney Spears stages a stripped-down version of her Las Vegas show in her first UK concert since 2011.

Wells Fargo chief executive John Stumpf forfeits $41m (£31.5m) in share bonuses as the bank giant tries to stem a scandal over its sales practices.

Junior doctors wait to hear whether the High Court in England will agree to stop the government imposing a new contract.

Royal Bank of Scotland agrees to pay $1.1bn (£846m) to settle two mis-selling claims in the US.

Eight current or former Premier League managers have taken bribes for player transfers, claims the Daily Telegraph.

Switzerland has again been ranked as the world's most competitive economy by the World Economic Forum.

With big name brands like Ford, Volvo, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini and Aston Martin staying away from this year's Paris Motor Show, should the organisers be getting worried?

With big name brands like Ford, Volvo, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini and Aston Martin staying away from this year's Paris Motor Show, should the organisers be getting worried?

The child of two Holocaust survivors talks about being the keeper of their memories – and projects working with children of survivors of massacres in Rwanda and Bosnia talk about the impact handed down through families.

The child of two Holocaust survivors talks about being the keeper of their memories – and projects working with children of survivors of massacres in Rwanda and Bosnia talk about the impact handed down through families.

Garden ponds are playing a role in the spread of deadly frog diseases across the UK, a study suggests.

Street UK, which says it is the first ethical provider of online short-term loans in the UK, expands its operation to borrowers in London and Manchester.

Veteran retailer George Davies - noted for the likes of setting up clothing firm Next - says women should be in far more top fashion jobs.