Google reveals it has built and tested its own drones as part of a plan to make automated deliveries to remote homes as well as disaster-hit zones.

Hospitals in England will be expected to provide a higher standard of food under new rules being introduced by the government.

Previously confidential files reveal concerns over Margaret Thatcher's commitment to the Anglo Irish Agreement, two weeks before it was signed.

West African health ministers meeting in Ghana follow WHO advice and lift travel restrictions on countries affected by the Ebola outbreak.

The Islamic State group releases a video appearing to show militants killing a Kurdish man as a warning to forces fighting it in northern Iraq.

US President Barack Obama accuses Russia of being responsible for the violence in eastern Ukraine, as Nato prepares to hold an emergency meeting.

Andy Murray makes short work of German qualifier Matthias Bachinger as the Briton advances to the US Open third round.

Officials say there will be no charges following an incident in which a nine-year-old girl fatally shot a gun range instructor.