South Sudan becomes the world's newest nation, the climax of a process made possible by the 2005 peace deal that ended a long and bloody civil war.

Fires caused by faulty Beko fridge-freezers began as long ago as 2007, the BBC learns

The news industry expects a busy Sunday, with the final News of the World predicted to sell highly and rivals competing to attract its readers.

The price of a church wedding could soon increase by up to 50% under plans being considered by the General Synod.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Los Angeles as they continue their first official overseas trip as a married couple.

Former US First Lady Betty Ford, the widow of former President Gerald Ford and founder of a renowned rehabilitation centre, dies at the age of 93.

The Tall Ships Races arrive in Greenock for a weekend of public events, expected to draw over half a million visitors.

A 15-year-old boy becomes the third teenager to be charged following the murder of 16-year-old Yemurai Kanyangarara in south-east London.