Russian officials say they will veto a new draft UN Security Council resolution on Syria if it is put to a vote on Friday, diplomats say.

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne finds out later whether he will face charges over claims his ex-wife accepted a penalty for speeding on his behalf.

The chairman of 82% taxpayer-owned Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) says banker pay has been "high for too long" and needs to be corrected.

Egyptian protesters clash with security forces for a second day in Cairo, as anger over the deaths of dozens of football fans threatens political unrest.

Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend is backed up by a major study.

Kim Dotcom's bail appeal is rejected by a New Zealand Court, as US campaigners hint at legal action to prevent files being deleted.

The Hubble space telescope captures an image of a "barred spiral" galaxy that could help us better understand our own Milky Way.

The incoming head of fair access says universities will be fined for failing to meet their targets for recruiting students from poorer backgrounds.