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In Beijing, in the Forbidden City, three years after winning Olympic Gold, living American basketball legend and Hublot Ambassador Dwyane Wade returns to take up the “One Million RMB Basketball Chinese Charity Challenge”.

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The nominees are unveiled for the Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Awards 2011 with Ben Drew from Plan B.

29 Sept 10 Diego Maradona faced the challenge of the Hublot 1 million USD wall for the first time in his career. He raised a total of $500,000 for charity.

London, UK - Nokia today announced a family of smartphones powered by the all new Symbian platform which brings significant enhancements in speed and ease of use. The new devices, which are tightly integrated with enhanced Ovi services and apps, reinforce Nokia's vision of a mobile industry that is increasingly being defined by socially connected, location-based devices and experiences.

The 15th edition of the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad, one of Europe's best high-goal Polo tournaments, took place in Switzerland 19 to 22 August 2010.

UK Government Ministers today kickstart the first ever UK World Trade Week- a series of events and meetings highlighting the importance of trade as a tool for recovery from the global economic downturn.

London’s waterways are being used to create a new low carbon route to the 2012 Olympic Games; old canals are being restored to open up green gateways for freight barges.

Renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, alternative power sources: all themes at a major new Carbon Exhibition show and conference in Britain this week. The meeting coming only months before the UN Copenhagen Summit on climate change.

The very latest designs in gold and silver jewellery in the UK have gone on display at a special event at the Goldsmith’s Fair in London. Some 160 jewellers and designers showing off their wares.

A new environmental book from the Commonwealth gives an update on endangered marine fish stocks around the globe; and what needs to be done to further promote sustainable management of fishing.

A new UK-based environmental coalition of businesses, charity organisations and others is calling for the G-20 nations to accelerate the move to a green economy and ensure a new global climate change deal.

A major new exhibition on Moctezuma, the famous Aztec ruler and emperor is opening in Britain. The show- including some 130 exhibits never seen before outside Mexico- is at the British Museum in London

The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has been giving a speech on Parliamentary reform in Britain. BSN has a full new report.

The greatest and most comprehensive collection of ceramics from around the world has gone on display in London. The collection includes early Chinese pottery to contemporary European ceramic art.

The British Prime Minister, Mr.Gordon Brown, has been addressing the general assembly of the United Nations in New York. World leaders have ben gathering there for the past week to discuss a wide range of subjects, from climate change to nuclear weapons.

The famous World Cup soccer trophy has begun a journey around the globe to help further promote the World Cup tournament in South Africa next year. The trophy should be coming to Britain in March, 2010.

The British Prime Minister, Mr.Gordon Brown, has called for some 18-billion pounds from the international community to help the world’s poorest countries deal with the effects of climate change.

A British manufacturer is scoring well after creating what it claims to be the world’s first waterproof football socks; they’re designed to keep feet warm and dry no matter what the weather conditions.

The British Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, and FCO Minister Ivan Lewis will be joining the Prime Minister in New York this week for UN talks ranging from climate change, terrorism, poverty and nuclear proliferation.

A futuristic British-designed driverless vehicle- and electric powered machine – is being tested at Heathrow airport. It’s already generating considerable interest throughout Europe, America and the Middle East.

A spokesperson for the UK’s Alzheimer’s Society speaks on the latest medical and health developments dealing with the global disease; today is World Alzheimer’s Day.

The creation of the National Museum of the Royal Navy- an initiative bringing together the four existing Naval Service museums- has been celebrated with a broadside of 64 cannons from the famous HMS Victory.

A United Nations report on foreign direct investment in countries around the world indicates record levels of investment in Asia and south-east Asia - particularly in China and India.

British boat builders and designers continue to rule the waves. Some 30 new British models go on display at arguably one of the world’s biggest marine exhibitions: the 2009 Southampton Boat Show.

The independent think tank organisation, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, looks at Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, the Middle East and the USA in its review of global events and developments.

British female boxers are already making special preparations as their sport has been accepted to be included in the London 2012 Olympics. BSN has a special report on women and boxing – a combination that still divides opinion on its merits.

The British Prime Minister, Mr.Gordon Brown, says that as Britain moves into a full economic recovery his Government will invest and grow within sustainable public finances. He said he would “cut inefficiencies” and cut “unnecessary programmes.”

A new multi-million pound complex in the Darwin Centre at the UK’s Natural History Museum aims to educate people about the issues of global warming. The new centre opened to the public this week.

South African political analyst, Moeletsi Mbeki, is warning of growing conflict in his country; he says too many political elites are failing the people and that there should be more immediate investment and development for the future.

The Bank of England Governor, Mervyn King, gives an update on the state of the British economy and how the UK is tackling the economic recession. He’s speaking before a Treasury committee hearing in London today.

A British company has launched a new state-of the-art anti-piracy boat to be used in protection patrols in the Gulf region.

A unique festival celebrating all aspects of Indian culture including music, food and dance- and a 24-foot model of the Taj Mahal palace- has been going on in one of Britain’s leading multi-ethnic cities.

Britain’s National Health Service will have to play a leading role in the response to climate change, concludes a study launched this week. The study will help guide development of the service for the future.

British medical scientists at Bristol University have taken what’s believed to be a major step forward in understanding how to reduce the severity of the disabling neurological condition of multiple sclerosis.

The former Afghan Minister of the Interior, Ali A.Jalali, has been speaking at a UK defence conference on the situation in his country and the challenges from extremism.

A new exhibition of Islamic art and photography by British Muslim artists has gone on show in the heart of London: in the famous Durbar Court of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Whitehall.

The British Foreign Secretary and UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary have warned that the coming Copenhagen climate deal is in balance. The two politicians have held a press conference highlighting the real danger that the December talks may not reach a positive outcome.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, has unveiled the framework for a better and growing understanding between Britain and China: engaging in terms of diplomacy, trade, and helping internal reform and modernisation in that country.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, speaks about the “optimistic” future for British education. He was speaking during a visit to a school in central London that’s benefitted from government investment for improved learning facilities.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, last night hosted an Iftar reception to celebrate the humanitarian organisation- Islamic Relief’s 25th anniversary. The event was seen as a tribute to the contribution and achievements of Islamic Relief in partnership with British Muslim communities.

The UK’s Royal Society- in a special report –says the Earth’s future could rest on potentially unproven geoengineering technologies unless carbon dioxide emissions are greatly reduced.

A team of British researchers have been rebuilding fossils of 300-million year old spiders using computer 3-D technology- they say they are providing a clearer picture of how some extinct species once lived on early Earth.

The British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, will today further explain Britain’s military involvement in Afghanistan, and the continuing work being done to build democracy in that country. BSN will have a full news report.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, visits the East London Mosque and will call for greater tolerance and understanding of Muslim communities. His message comes during the month of Ramadan.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, - as part of his continuing regional engagements with local UK communities- gets the chance to meet with sporting coaches and athletes who are working with young people in Britain.

The UK Government’s top scientific advisor speaks on climate change issues- and related food and population problems. BSN has a full news report.

The British Prime Minister, Mr.Gordon Brown, today outlines further plans to help young people in Britain gain training and employment in potential growth areas, including the retail and leisure industries.

Various UK politicians, business leaders, charity organisers, celebrities, and members of the general public sign up to a 10:10 agreement to cut British carbon emissions by ten per cent during 2010.

The UK’s Development Minister, Douglas Alexander, says it is vital that developing countries benefit equally alongside those in the developed world from any climate change agreement at the Copenhagen summit later this year.