Two Britons arrested by British armed forces in Afghanistan have been freed, the Ministry of Defence says.

The US House comfortably passes a bill to avert a debt default, in a vote marked by a surprise show from a lawmaker shot in the head in January.

Tanks and troops open fire in the Syrian city of Hama as people leave prayers on the first day of Ramadan, say reports.

Kings of Leon cancel their US tour amid reports of problems within the Grammy Award-winning band best known for their global hit Sex On Fire.

More that 2,000 charities across England have seen their funding cut or completely withdrawn by local councils, according to research.

The charity Crimestoppers appeals for help to find 10 criminals thought to be responsible for at least £200m of fraud.

A chemical found in bear bile - used in many traditional Chinese medicines - could help heart attack victims, new research suggests.

A brooch by the Victorian designer and architect William Burges is expected to make up to £10,000 when it goes up for auction in Leicestershire.