A series of methane gas explosions at a mine in Pakistan's Balochistan province kill at least 21 workers, officials say.

Prince William visits parts of Victoria later that have been devastated by floods, on the last leg of his tour of New Zealand and Australia.

The findings of the public inquiry into the outbreak of Clostridium Difficile in Northern Trust hospitals will be released on Monday.

Rangers midfielder Steven Naismith has withdrawn from the Scotland squad for Sunday's friendly against Brazil.

An Iron Age gold hoard found by an amateur treasure hunter is secured for the nation after a fundraising campaign.

A father accused of shaking his baby son to death walks free from court after prosecutors drop a charge of manslaughter against him.

Fifa presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam says he will make the bidding process for future World Cups more open if he is elected to the post.

Four "very different" community projects across Scotland share more than £1.7m in grants from the Big Lottery Fund.