The watchdog probing police conduct during the Hillsborough disaster could formally investigate a complaint about the Metropolitan Police Commissioner.

An American rapper says sorry for a "wildly irresponsible" dive off a 35ft lighting rig that put two of his fans and himself in hospital.

An investigation is launched at the Co-op Bank into any "inappropriate behaviour" by its former chairman after he is filmed allegedly buying drugs.

Smoke from fireworks helped block the view of drivers on the M5 leading to a pile-up that killed seven people, a court hears.

The Afghan government rejects a key proposal of a security agreement with the US, putting the deal in doubt days before tribal leaders consider it.

The main US share indexes reach record highs, with the Dow Jones index rising above the 16,000 level for the first time.

A host of celebrities including boy band One Direction have taken telephone donations for the Philippines typhoon disaster appeal.