France's impassioned battle over gay unions

India's vendors demand their share of public space

Five species of invasive non-native aquatic plants are to be banned from sale in the UK in an effort to protect native habitats, the UK government says.

The information captured by smartphone sensors could help criminals guess codes used to lock the gadgets, say security researchers.

Police in northern Mexico find 12 bodies in a well, with four being identified as those of band members reported missing after a concert on Friday.

French-led troops in Mali have entered the historic city of Timbuktu, after capturing the airport from militant Islamists, a French army officer says.

Why a Nigerian prefers Manchester to Katsina United

Research shows that juveniles whose father is present grow and mature more quickly in promiscuous baboon troops, say scientists.

Greece's finance minister is optimistic about his country coming out of recession by the end of 2013 and says chances of a euro exit are "very small".

South Korea is preparing its third and final attempt to launch a space satellite this week, after two previous attempts failed.

Only trained doctors, nurses and dentists should provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments like Botox, say surgeons.

Leading medical bodies and charities are calling for a levy on sugary drinks to be included in this year's Budget.

Six artists share their vision of how the future might look

People of Homs pull together in adversity

Do we really need a new version of the BMI?

English football is told to introduce reforms within the next year or expect the government to bring in legislation.

The Treasury should re-assert the primacy of the Budget and downgrade the significance of the Autumn Statement, MPs say.

Tiger Woods wraps up a four-shot victory at the Farmers Insurance Open in California, his 75th title on the PGA Tour

The idea the government may be able to discourage workers from Romania and Bulgaria from coming to the UK "border on the farcical," an MP says.

Manchester City begin discussions with AC Milan and Juventus about the possible sale of their Italian striker Mario Balotelli.