A rescue operation is under way after a cargo ship runs aground near a quarry jetty off the Conwy coast in rough seas.

Thousands of homes in the North East are affected by power cuts caused by wintry weather.

At least two "large and extremely dangerous" tornadoes wreck homes, flip trucks, uproot trees and ground flights in Texas.

A 24-year-old east London man is charged over terrorism offences, including possessing 44 Ways to Support Jihad, police say.

The obesity problem in the US may be much worse than previously thought, according to researchers.

Facebook responds to Yahoo's recent legal action over patents with a lawsuit of its own.

A new financial institution set up by the government to finance charities and community groups is launched with £600m in funds.

Formal talks will begin later to try to resolve the fuel dispute which led to panic buying at pumps over the past week.