Andy Murray is guarding against a major upset when he takes on another of the tennis world's lesser lights in Michael Berrer of Germany at the French Open on Saturday.

Serbia's president says the investigation into arrested Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic will focus on those who protected him.

A second teenager dies in hospital hours after a shooting attack in Milton Keynes which claimed the life of a 19-year-old man.

Several towns in Austria are checking their archives to see if Adolf Hitler is still an honorary citizen of their communities, the BBC's Bethany Bell in Vienna reports.

UCU lecturers' union leader Sally Hunt says industrial action targeting examination and admissions work is necessary to fight pensions changes.

The last ever space-walk in the 30-year history of the US shuttle programme is completed at the International Space Station.

Girls from poorer backgrounds are more likely to start their periods at a younger age, thereby increasing their risk of breast cancer, says a study.

The first funeral for a confirmed victim of last week's devastating tornado in the US state of Missouri is held, as the death toll rises to 132.