Investigations begin into the cause of a tower block fire which left six people, including three children, dead.

North Korea reportedly fires four short-range missiles amid speculation it may be planning another long-range test.

British diplomats are trying to establish if Iran intends to act on its threat to prosecute staff from the UK's Tehran embassy.

BT offers staff the chance of long holidays in return for a big pay cut in a bid to reduce costs during the economic downturn.

British forces on a major operation in Afghanistan say they have encountered little resistance from the Taliban.

Burma's junta refuses to allow visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Ministers must fund more university places in England, or risk forcing tens of thousands of teenagers onto the dole, an MP warns.

Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.

Government officials refuse to name dozens of prisoners who have escaped from an open prison.

Britain's long wait for a men's finalist at Wimbledon goes on after Andy Murray loses a nail-biting semi-final against an inspired Andy Roddick in four sets.