The trial of a man and woman accused of killing British student Meredith Kercher will remain open to the media despite concerns about releasing sensitive details of an alleged sexual attack, a judge ruled today.

The long-awaited trial of two former lovers charged with murdering British student Meredith Kercher begins tomorrow amid fears it could be prejudiced by sensational coverage.

An American student slit the throat of her British housemate in a Satanic rite, prosecutors have told an Italian court.

An American student slit the throat of her British house mate in a Satanic rite, prosecutors told an Italian court today.

An Italian judge today postponed a ruling on whether three people held over the murder of British student Meredith Kercher should continue to be held in jail.