Tens of thousands of people protest in France against plans to legalise same-sex marriage and allow gay couples to adopt.

Israel strikes Gaza from the sea and air, hitting a media building, as its bombardment enters a fifth day and militant rocket-fire goes on.

The remains of what is believed to be one of Scotland's earliest homes are uncovered during construction works for the new Forth crossing.

People are being asked to call in on their elderly neighbours this winter amid fears that pensioners will be hit harder than ever.

David Cameron urges Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to do "everything possible" to end the crisis in Gaza.

Security is tight in Mumbai as large crowds gather for the funeral of controversial Hindu nationalist politician Bal Thackeray.

Children as young as 11 were held in police cells in England and Wales in 2011 because officers thought they were mentally ill, the BBC learns.

A south-east London police team is axed after gross misconduct including the playing of poker while on duty was uncovered.