Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni calls on people to avoid physical contact, as the deadly Ebola virus spreads to the capital, Kampala.

A study of massive landslides on Saturn's moon Iapetus shed light on how such events occur there and on Earth.

The world's two biggest smartphone makers head to court in California for one of the biggest patent trials to date.

The UK will hold on to its top AAA credit rating, the Standard & Poor's agency says.

Thirty-three Chilean miners who were rescued in 2010 after being trapped underground are launching a range of souvenirs.

Sir Jimmy Savile's trademark Cuban cigars, chunky jewellery and tracksuits are among items being sold for charity at the request of the late entertainer.

Housing charity Shelter Scotland urges ministers to scrap the right to buy for council and housing association tenants.

The code allowing Welsh councils to produce free newspapers is to be reviewed, as figures show more than £1m is put into publishing them each year.