Key UK economic growth figures are published later that will show whether the economy has rebounded or fallen into a double-dip recession.

The planned shake-up of the NHS in England could put patient care at risk, warns an influential group of MPs.

The deadline for buying Olympics tickets expires after organisers extend the deadline by an hour due to a last-minute surge in demand.

Ivory Coast's new President Alassane Ouattara says preliminary investigations into alleged crimes committed by his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, have begun.

Forecasters say there is currently just a 20% chance of poor weather conditions keeping shuttle Endeavour from launching on its final mission on Friday.

A military walk-through of Friday's royal wedding route and a music rehearsal is taking place in central London.

A pipeline carrying gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan explodes after an attack by an armed gang, Egyptian security officials say.

Ministers say they will use President Barack Obama's UK state visit to renew their appeal for the US to free the last UK resident at Guantanamo Bay.