An al-Qaeda leader in Yemen wanted in connection with the 2000 bombing of the American warship USS Cole, Fahd al-Quso, is killed in an air raid.

The public should be vigilant about persistent coughs as they could be a sign of lung cancer, a new government advertising drive is warning.

A chemical found in curry is to be tested for its ability to kill bowel cancer tumours in patients.

Almost half of the courtrooms handling the most serious criminal cases in the capital will be closed down by the Olympics, according to official plans.

Drug-driving could become a specific offence, with a potential jail term and fine, under proposed laws to be set out in the Queen's Speech.

Asian markets dip on fears that the eurozone may have to rein in austerity measures seen as key to solving the debt crisis.

A respected economic forecasting group says unemployment in most parts of the UK will continue to rise over the next five years, despite recent falls.

Francois Hollande celebrates becoming France's first socialist president since 1995, saying "austerity can no longer be the only option".