Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn calls the coalition's amended changes to the NHS in England the "biggest car crash" in the service's history.

Tunisia defends a controversial advertising campaign to attract tourists who deserted the country after its uprising in January.

Gabrielle Giffords, the US congresswoman shot in the head in January, is released from hospital after her cognitive abilities and strength improve.

Music Nation, a weekend of live and orchestral events, will form part of the Cultural Olympiad for London 2012.

Every fire engine in London is now equipped with defibrillators after concerns were raised about the response to the 7/7 bombings.

The first total lunar eclipse of 2011 and the longest in nearly 11 years is taking place, offering a spectacular sight to large parts of the world.

The White House says President Barack Obama does not need congressional authorisation to engage in the Nato-led mission in Libya.

A gay Christian writer is embarking on a pilgrimage to make amends for what he says was his past "hurtful" homophobic behaviour.