World number one Roger Federer eases to straight-sets victory over Donald Young in the first round of the US Open.

The search is due to resume for the body of a man who was among four people who died after a canoeing accident in Scottish Highlands.

Shares of Foxconn International Holdings, the world biggest contract mobile phone manufacturer, slump more than 8% after a dismal earnings report.

The wife of Tony Nicklinson, who died after losing a legal bid to end his life, said she hoped the campaign would continue.

Security firm G4S says the contract to provide security for the London 2012 Olympic Games has cost it £50m, after it failed to provide enough guards.

Britain's Andy Murray produces a patchy performance but still sweeps past Alex Bogomolov Jr and into the US Open second round.

Young people who smoke cannabis run the risk of a significant and irreversible reduction in their IQ, according to one of the largest studies ever carried out.

A celebration parade will take place in London on 10 September to mark the success of Team GB athletes at London 2012.