1Over 100 prisoners are still holding out at Strangeways Prison in Manchester, although prison officers have managed to regain control of most of the jail. Live interview with a BBC correspondent from outside the prison.

2The four New Zealanders who released details of a plot to overthrow the Tongan King have been invited to front up to the Tongan Police Minister with proof of their allegations against him.

3The controversial Casino Control Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament tonight, with the Government announcing that the rules for opening a casino are to be tightened up. The Bill, in which MPs will have a conscience vote, is now certain to pass into law.

4It is feared New Zealand could suffer a repeat of the severe drought that hit two years ago, with signs of the El Nino weather pattern reappearing in the Pacific.

5A horrifying crash between a car and two trucks near Matamata has claimed the lives of all three people in the car and closed State Highway 27 for eight hours.

6Auckland commuters will be left stranded for a fourth day as Auckland Regional Council (ARC) bus drivers continue with their strike.

7Police holding cells are quickly filling up with people as prison officers continue to refuse to accept new prisoners.

8Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke has announced a major shake-up in his fourth Labor Government. John Hewson has been chosen as the new leader of the Liberal Party in Australia, replacing Andrew Peacock.

9Black nationalist leader Nelson Mandela and South African President FW De Klerk will meet later this week to discuss the violence in Black townships.

10Iraq says it has a chemical weapons store second only to that of the United States and the Soviet Union, and Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has warned that he will not hesitate to use it if Iraq is attacked by Israel.

11New Interactive Television viewing in North America is allowing viewers more autonomy in deciding what they want to watch and when.

12The Benson and Hedges Fashion Awards were held this evening.