Christians who believe their faith is "under attack" in Britain are launching a campaign to defend it.

Eric Pickles urges councils in England to make use of the £10bn in reserve funds at their disposal in the tough climate but local authorities say the money is set aside for "very good" reasons.

Some UFO sightings could be explained by ball lightning and other atmospheric phenomena, says an Australian astrophysicist who studied a fireball event over Brisbane.

The length of a man's fingers can provide clues to his risk of prostate cancer, according to new research.

David Cameron and Ed Miliband clash at Prime Minister's questions over revelations in US diplomatic cables obtained by website Wikileaks.

The government is reconsidering its plan to cut funding for school sports after concern "at local level", Downing Street has said.

The Scottish Parliament rejects new laws giving terminally ill people the right to seek help to end their life, despite claims of wide public support.

The 15-year-old boy who shot himself after taking 23 students and a teacher hostage at his school in Wisconsin dies of his wounds.