An investigation has been launched into how a fake bomb was put on a cargo plane and flown from the UK to Turkey without being detected.

Ivorian incumbent Laurent Gbagbo appeals for an immediate ceasefire after advances by forces loyal to President-elect Ouattara.

US President Barack Obama says he does not rule out arming the rebels in Libya as government forces push them back.

The chief inspector of constabulary says some police forces in England and Wales will struggle to make cuts without losing front line officers.

The NHS could save £400m a year if a blood flow monitor, developed in the UK, was used more during surgery, health watchdog NICE says.

Police are concerned for missing BBC Bristol radio presenter Peter Rowell who did not turn up for work on Tuesday.

GPs in Leicester say they are noticing an increase in teenagers with health problems linked to shisha pipe smoking.

Most people are unwilling to get involved in their community despite wanting to engage more with local issues, research suggests.