Researchers have demonstrated the first soap that responds to magnetic fields.

At least 15 men are killed in the southern Philippines when gunmen open fire on three boats, in what military officials say was fishing turf rivalry.

A £10,000 reward for information is being offered by police investigating the escape of a man from a prison van.

The government has overestimated the number of people who will be helped back into employment by its work programme, the National Audit Office says.

European stock markets open lower as eurozone ministers put pressure on Greece's private creditors to accept a lower interest rate on their loans.

Scientists say the Earth is being bombarded by radiation from the strongest solar storm since 2005, with effects that could last through Wednesday.

Another body has been found in the wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship in Italy, bringing the death toll to 16, officials say.

Tycoon Asil Nadir used millions of pounds he stole from his Polly Peck empire to bolster its share price, the Old Bailey hears.