The US and the EU express concern at reports of a build-up of separatist reinforcements in eastern Ukraine after a day of shelling in Donetsk.

Former X Factor boy band One Direction take home three awards from this year's MTV Europe Music Awards.

Police detain at least 14 people in Mexico City after attacks on government buildings during protests over the suspected murder of 43 students.

An informal vote on independence for the Spanish region of Catalonia has shown more than 80% in favour, officials say.

Nearly 40% of under-25s who have weight-loss surgery in the UK are classified as super-obese, according to new figures.

The first TV advert showing e-cigarettes will be broadcast on Monday but critics warn the move could normalise smoking imagery.

Business leaders are to urge ministers to offer more free childcare and cut taxes for the low paid at the CBI annual conference later.

MPs are due to vote on whether the government should sign up to a range of law and order measures drawn up by the European Union.