A high fat diet during pregnancy has the potential to alter a baby's developing brain and increase the risk of obesity, researchers suggest.

Ukraine's interior ministry says efforts to resolve the unrest peacefully are "futile" and accuses protesters of possessing weapons.

Thousands of people take part in protest marches in Vienna against an annual ball which is expected to be attended by far-right leaders.

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos tells the BBC he hopes to sign a peace treaty with the rebels this year to end a decades-long conflict.

Alastair Cook wants to remain England captain despite the difficult tour of Australia - after hinting he may quit.

Six people are killed and some 100 others wounded as militants step up attacks against the authorities with a series of explosions across Cairo.

China's Li Na is ready for the pressure of being favourite when she takes on Dominika Cibulkova in the Australian Open final.

Thai protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban promises that his supporters will not obstruct advance voting for next week's general election.