Andy Murray is guarding against a major upset when he takes on another of the tennis world's lesser lights in Michael Berrer of Germany at the French Open on Saturday.

Girls from poorer backgrounds are more likely to start their periods at a younger age, thereby increasing their risk of breast cancer, says a study.

Egypt is set to ease restrictions at its border with Gaza, allowing more Palestinians to cross but banning trade and keeping limits on men under 40.

Residents are evacuated from their homes following flooding from a burst water main in west Edinburgh.

A major police operation takes place in Blackpool for demonstrations by the English Defence League and anti-facist groups.

Qualifying gets going at 1300 BST after Ferrari's Fernando Alonso sets the fastest time in final practice.

Andy Murray and Michael Berrer play on day seven at the French Open, with Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro resuming at one-set all and Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova also in action.

Russia is to lift a ban on grain exports from 1 July, a year after drought and wildfires destroyed millions of tonnes of crops, pushing up global food prices.