Search for US tornado survivors

The search for victims of the gigantic tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb continues into a second day, with 24 people confirmed dead.

NHS boss set to retire next year

The head of the NHS in England Sir David Nicholson is stepping down from the post next year.

Apple's Tim Cook to defend tax claim

Apple chief executive Tim Cook is set to defend the tech giant's tax strategy during a Senate grilling.

Scotland 'can afford independence'

Scotland can "more than afford" to be a successful independent country, its first minister says as he launches a paper outlining the nation's economic strength.

UK shared exam system faces break up

The shared A-level and GCSE system for England, Wales and Northern Ireland should no longer be continued, says Education Secretary Michael Gove.

Deadly virus kills Tunisian man

A man has died of the novel coronavirus (NCoV) in Tunisia, in what is believed to be the first such case in Africa.

Family urges domestic violence probe

The family of a woman murdered by her ex-partner call for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police.

Marks and Spencer sees profits fall

Marks and Spencer reports a big fall in annual profits, as troubles in its clothing division continue.

Bone in April case 'from skull'

Bone fragments found in the fireplace of the man accused of the murder of five-year-old April Jones were from a human skull, a jury is told.

PM plea as gay marriage row rages on

MPs continue debating gay marriage as David Cameron seeks to renew his vows with grassroots Tory members angry over alleged "loon" slur.

Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'

Sharing a bed with your newborn baby increases the risk of sudden death syndrome - commonly known as cot death - fivefold, research suggests.

Union boss clashes with Mandelson

Unite leader Len McCluskey hits back at claims by Lord Mandelson that his union is trying to rig Labour candidate selection.

Suicide inside Notre Dame de Paris

A man has shot himself dead in front of an altar inside the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, police say, forcing its evacuation.

Ant abilities could aid robot design

A study showing how ants tunnel their way through confined spaces could aid the design of search and rescue robots, say scientists.

Flightless penguin puzzle 'solved'

The underwater prowess of the penguin may have cost the bird its ability to fly, scientists believe.

Pound falls after dip in inflation

The pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April.

Former Saab cars chiefs arrested

Three former top executives from car maker Saab Automobile have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of accounting fraud charges.

A&E units on cliff edge - NHS chiefs

A&E units are on a cliff edge, say NHS leaders as MPs start an inquiry into the state of emergency care.

Sir Cyril abuse claim inquiry widens

Police investigate 10 people over allegations of sex abuse at a residential school after claims former MP Sir Cyril Smith abused boys there.

Flu drug bill 'shocking waste'

The government squandered taxpayers' money on a drug to treat flu, a public spending watchdog says.

Bipolar woman's battle for abortion

The High Court in London is judging whether a pregnant woman with bipolar disorder has the mental capacity to request an abortion.

School cuts 'no harm to standards'

A think tank report argues that 18% of public spending on schools could be cut without damaging standards.

FE college teaching 'must improve'

An advisory group for Labour calls for a tougher line on teaching standards in further education colleges.

Flickr revamp unveiled by Yahoo

Yahoo revamps its Flickr photo-sharing service, offering users up to 1TB of storage if they accept adverts.

Pirate movie sites blocked in UK

Big UK net firms have begun blocking access to two movie streaming sites accused of flouting copyright laws.

Vaccine developed for farm disease

A vaccine to protect sheep and cattle from a livestock virus spread by midges has been approved by government vets.

EU bathing water 2012 data released

The latest data on EU bathing water quality is released, showing that 93% of more than 22,000 sampled locations meet the minimum standards.

Eric and Ernie's writer Braben dies

Eddie Braben, the writer credited with contributing to the huge success of comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, dies aged 82.

Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies

Ray Manzarek, keyboard player and founder member of the 1960s rock band The Doors, dies aged 74 in Germany after a long battle with cancer.

How religions change their mind

History suggests that religions that don't change die out - but how do they manage it without undermining themselves?