The Greek government made "completely unrealistic promises" to voters that it cannot now fulfil, the former European Commission president tells the BBC.

The NASUWT teaching union says an increasing number of teachers are facing abuse on social media, not only from pupils but also parents.

An electrical fire under the pavement in central London leads to some 5,000 people being evacuated from nearby buildings and a number of West End shows being cancelled.

Energy firm E.On is paying a further £7.75m penalty for overcharging customers who decided to switch suppliers.

The governor of California has announced the first mandatory water restrictions in the state's history after years of drought.

A former Syrian doctor is jailed for 40 months for having a hoard of explosive ingredients in Edinburgh and instructions on how to prepare bombs.

The co-pilot suspected of deliberately crashing a plane into the Alps had researched suicide methods and the security of cockpit doors, prosecutors say.

Seven party leaders clash over the NHS and the best way to cut the deficit in the first TV general election debate.