Police search Berkshire property belonging to Sir Cliff Richard in relation to alleged historical sex offence.

A US military team in Iraq flies to Mount Sinjar, where tens of thousands of people are trapped, to assess the situation, officials say.

Pupils receiving A-level results will have more university places to choose from than ever before.

Failing GP practices will face closure under plans being unveiled in England.

Being overweight raises the risk of developing some of the most common cancers, according to a study of more than five million adults in the UK.

Moving Trident nuclear submarines out of an independent Scotland would be "very difficult but not impossible", according to a study.

Mexico's conservative PAN party replaces its leader in the House of Representatives after a video showed him allegedly dancing with escorts.

Pope Francis arrives in South Korea for a five-day visit, in his first trip to Asia since he took over the papacy in March 2013.