The "unexplained" death of a 15-year-old girl in Merseyside is being investigated by police.

First Minister Alex Salmond is to visit California in a bid to build on economic links and boost inward investment in Scotland.

Ministers say up to 300,000 families in England could benefit from plans to scrap council tax for so-called granny flats and ease rules on garage conversions.

Andy Murray expects a tight encounter when he meets Richard Gasquet in the French Open fourth round on Monday.

Nintendo reveals plans for the Miiverse on the eve of announcements about the Playstation and Xbox at the E3 games show.

Asian markets drop after weaker-than-expected jobs data from the US triggers concerns about the health of US economic recovery.

EU officials are expected to press Russian President Vladimir Putin to take a stronger line on Syria during a summit in St Petersburg.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be marked with a concert at Buckingham Palace later, featuring a host of musical stars.