Powerful tornadoes hit the US states of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, killing at least three people, levelling houses and overturning vehicles.

Richard Wilson is honoured for his outstanding contribution to television and film at this year's Bafta Scotland awards.

Leading search engine companies agree measures to make it harder to find child abuse images online.

The Dubai Airshow has begun with Boeing and Airbus both unveiling a string of new orders.

Hands-free phones should be banned from vehicles in addition to hand-held ones, road safety campaigners urge.

The US Maven mission to study the atmosphere of Mars will launch on Monday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

Environmental groups sharply criticise the Polish government for hosting a coal industry meeting while UN climate talks are held in the country.

The Church of England prepares for a debate at its ruling general synod about how to create women bishops.