The former BP chief executive Lord Browne admitted visiting Elton John's apartment in Venice, explained that he rarely discusses business with his butler and said he was unaware that his nickname was "Elf".
Texas City
Browne speaks of Elton, elves and etiquette – but little of Texas City
Court rules on BP blast victims rights
A federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday that the rights of victims in BPs fatal Texas City explosion in March 2005 were violated by US prosecutors who reached a secret plea agreement with the UK oil group late last year before consulting victims.