A man is charged with making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose after police found items in a garage in Cheltenham.

France's new government holds its first cabinet meeting, announcing a 30% pay cut for President Hollande and his ministers.

Striker Robin van Persie joins up with the Dutch squad having yet to make a final decision on his Arsenal future.

A Florida neighbourhood watch volunteer who shot an unarmed black teenager had a bloody nose and a cut on his head, according to police reports.

British fighter Amir Khan says compulsory drug testing must be introduced in boxing in an attempt to clean up the sport.

A major search has been under way to find a fishing boat missing with a crew of three off the Dorset coast.

The taxpayer could lose about £2bn once the assets of collapsed bank Northern Rock are wound down, the National Audit Office estimates.

Asking taxpayers and child benefit recipients to reveal information to their partners is legal, HM Revenue & Customs says, despite claims it breaks confidentiality rules.