A leading MP calls for clarification on whether a university will be able to teach its overseas students this term.

The number of deaths from drug poisoning, from both legal and illegal substances, fell by 6% in men in England and Wales between 2010 and 2011.

Tory MP Brian Binley accuses the prime minister of being a "chambermaid" who allows the Lib Dems to "run ragged over the government".

Barclays confirms it is facing a probe from the Serious Fraud Office over some payments between the UK bank and Qatar.

Two attendees were ejected from Republican National Convention on Tuesday for throwing nuts at a black CNN camerawoman, officials say.

Large volumes of methane - a potent greenhouse gas - could be locked beneath the ice-covered regions of Antarctica, according to a study.

Top seed Victoria Azarenka beats Belgian qualifier Kirsten Flipkens 6-2 6-2 to reach the third round of the US Open.

Professor Stephen Hawking launches a spectacular London Paralympics opening ceremony in front of 80,000 spectators with a "big bang" theme.