Powerful tornadoes hit the US states of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, killing at least three people, levelling houses and overturning vehicles.

Richard Wilson is honoured for his outstanding contribution to television and film at this year's Bafta Scotland awards.

The Dubai Airshow has begun with Boeing and Airbus both unveiling a string of new orders.

Hands-free phones should be banned from vehicles in addition to hand-held ones, road safety campaigners urge.

Environmental groups sharply criticise the Polish government for hosting a coal industry meeting while UN climate talks are held in the country.

The Church of England prepares for a debate at its ruling general synod about how to create women bishops.

Philippines President Aquino criticises some officials in disaster areas for not being prepared for Typhoon Haiyan, despite facing censure himself.

A plane carrying UK government aid leaves Britain bound for the typhoon-devastated Philippines, with another flight due to take off.