The US president plays down the chance of an Ebola outbreak after a second nurse became infected and then took a domestic flight.

Basic mistakes in hospitals in England cost the NHS up to £2.5bn a year, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to say.

Hong Kong's government is ready for new talks with student protesters as early as next week, says Chief Executive CY Leung, as tensions continue.

One of the men accused of killing two British tourists in Thailand is being made a "scapegoat" by police, his mother says.

Global shares fall sharply as concerns about weak global economic growth knock investor confidence.

Political talks in Northern Ireland must "lift the blockages" preventing its power-sharing executive from delivering effective government, says Prime Minister David Cameron.

Labour promises first-time buyers will be given priority when communities in England "take the lead" in building new housing.

A new test has been developed that could help doctors identify ovarian cancer more accurately and cut down on instances of unnecessary surgery.