The idea of a UK flying-ant day, an annual event when swarms of flying ants emerge and take to the air in mass mating flights, is a "myth", scientists say.

David Cameron's former policy chief calls for profit-making firms to be brought in to run England's persistently failing schools.

The UK government is accused of inconsistency in its dealing with other countries' over human rights, with MPs citing the stance over sporting events.

A suicide car bomber injures Afghan-Nato military base in eastern Paktia province, with a number of Afghan casualties reported.

Coca-Cola, the world's biggest soft-drinks maker, warns that it expects slower growth in China amid a slowdown in the Chinese economy.

Craig Levein insists he wants to stay on as Scotland boss despite sitting bottom of World Cup qualification Group A.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill heaps praise on his players after an outstanding 1-1 draw with Portugal in Porto.

Pension funds call for rule changes so they can offset the effects of the Bank of England's policy of quantitative easing.