A baby has been born in the US using a new method for screening embryos during IVF which could dramatically reduce costs, researchers report.

The plane that crash-landed at San Francisco airport was below its target approach speed and the pilot tried to abort the landing, US officials say.

The Church of England's ruling General Synod will attempt later to overcome deep disagreement and agree on plans for a new draft law on women bishops.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada is held in a high security jail near the Jordanian capital Amman, after being deported from the UK.

A children's charity is launching what it calls an "underwear" campaign to get parents to talk to their children and protect them from sexual abuse.

A shortage of affordable housing in England will reach "crisis" situation by 2021 unless action is taken, a report for a youth homelessness charity is suggesting.

Archaeologists are drafting a volunteer army to help map every ancient hill fort across Britain and Ireland.

Trade talks between the United States and the European Union on a free trade area are set to open amid tensions over spying allegations and protected industries.