The officer leading the inquiry into the disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence two years ago says the case gives him sleepless nights.

Monkeys learn with age to recognise photographs of their friends, according to scientists.

Shells are fired at an Abidjan district opposed to disputed President Laurent Gbagbo, with reports of at least 25 dead.

Prince William offers condolences to the people of Japan, while paying tribute to victims of last month's earthquake in New Zealand.

Nasa's Messenger spacecraft successfully enters into orbit around Mercury - the first probe to do so.

A new charter for fostering is to be published which ministers hope will put an end to "myths and red tape" that have undermined some carers.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says Mario Balotelli is unlikely to be selected to face Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday after the striker was shown a red card against Dynamo Kiev.

Two men who witnessed an armed raid on a bookmakers in Surrey chase the suspects and grab their gun from them.