Russia and the US accuse each other of failing to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine, following raids by Kiev on pro-Russian separatists in the east.

Former Rangers, Hearts and Scotland defender Sandy Jardine dies aged 65 following a battle with cancer.

The government says it is making "urgent inquiries" into reports Whitehall computers were used to make insulting comments about the Hillsborough disaster.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police arrest a man in London on suspicion of financing and encouragement of terrorism.

Mortgage applicants will face tougher questions about their lifestyle from lenders, under new rules about to come into force.

Claims that the coalition is split over the role of the Church of England and interviews given by the girlfriend of the Duchess of Cornwall's late brother make headlines.

A young girl offered US First Lady Michelle Obama her father's CV during questions at the White House's Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone denies charges of bribery at the start of his trial in Munich and says he will fight to clear his name.