Consumers need more protection against hidden charges tucked away in the small print, say the two law commissions responsible for promoting legal reform.

A bill containing harsher punishment for rapists, including the death penalty, is due to be introduced in India's parliament.

Women seeking a well-groomed bikini line are at greater risk of skin infections, say researchers.

The government has promised to create a "better" childcare system for parents, by allowing them to claim back up to £1,200 a year in costs per child.

The Cyprus finance ministry now says bank depositors with savings under 20,000 euros (£17,000) would be exempt from a levy, amid continuing outrage over a bailout plan.

Prices paid for UK homes by first-time buyers in January were 2% higher than a year earlier, official figures show.

A British woman is injured after jumping from a hotel balcony to escape from alleged harassment in Agra, India, local police say.

Proposed changes to marriage would open the way for Star Wars Jedi to perform ceremonies, says a church.