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VIDEO: US mayor to push tornado shelter law (23 May 04:38 am)

The mayor of the tornado-devastated town of Moore in Oklahoma has vowed to push for a new law on shelters, after a huge twister there killed at least 24.

Montreal told to boil drinking water (23 May 03:39 am)

More than one million Montreal residents must boil drinking and cooking water after a mishap at a water treatment plant, officials warn.

US tax official refuses to testify (23 May 02:03 am)

The US tax official at the centre of a furore over the agency\'s targeting of conservative groups invokes her right to silence when questioned by Congress.

Ryan Gosling film divides critics (22 May 10:48 pm)

There are boos and walk-outs for Ryan Gosling\'s film Only God Forgives at Cannes, but it still earns some five-star reviews.

PM hails tax deal amid Google row (22 May 10:36 pm)

David Cameron hails an EU agreement to close tax loopholes as a \"turning point\", as Google\'s boss urges politicians to \"sort\" the system.

More centrifuges at Iran plant - UN (22 May 10:31 pm)

The UN\'s nuclear watchdog says hundreds of advanced centrifuges have been fitted at Iran\'s Natanz nuclear plant.

Feet home to more than 100 fungi (22 May 10:30 pm)

Fungi live all over the human body but their favourite spots are the heel, under toenails and between the toes, according to a US study.

Climate 'spurred human innovation' (22 May 10:28 pm)

Abrupt climate change in Africa helped trigger technological and cultural advances in early modern humans, according to new research.

Oklahoma damage bill 'could be $2bn' (22 May 10:23 pm)

The damage from the Oklahoma tornado could reach $2bn (£1.3bn), the Oklahoma Insurance Department warns, although many tenants may have no insurance cover.

Man dead in suspected terror attack (22 May 10:22 pm)

A man is killed and two are injured after a reported machete attack in south-east London which government sources say is being treated as a suspected terror incident.

Scots students may be 'squeezed out' (22 May 10:01 pm)

Researchers suggest students in Scotland could be \"squeezed out\" if there is a yes vote on independence and the free tuition system continues.

April accused told 'web of lies' (22 May 09:42 pm)

A man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones told a \"complex web of lies\" about her death, the prosecution says.

Man dead after attack in Woolwich (22 May 09:39 pm)

One person has died and two are injured after police responded to a reported knife attack in Woolwich, south-east London.

Ethiopian awarded anti-FGM prize (22 May 09:37 pm)

Ethiopian activist Bogaletch Gebre wins an international prize for her campaign to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM).

Tesco crash mayor 'blames brakes' (22 May 09:37 pm)

A mayor who drove through the doors of his local Tesco Express is blaming his car\'s brakes, his colleague tells the BBC.

Concern over Afghans' UK visa rights (22 May 09:36 pm)

Many Afghan interpreters who worked with the British army could be excluded from a scheme to give them refuge in the UK, a lawyer and campaigners say.

Ai Weiwei song rages against state (22 May 09:18 pm)

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei releases a foul-mouthed music video in which he recreates his detention and rages against abuses of state power.

UKIP donor quits over controversy (22 May 09:13 pm)

UKIP donor Demetri Marchessini, who wrote a book saying women should not wear trousers, says he will not give any more money to the party.

Hezbollah plunges deeper into Syrian conflict (22 May 08:46 pm)

Hezbollah plunges deeper into Syrian conflict, says the Jim Muir

Police attending Woolwich 'attack' (22 May 08:38 pm)

Police say they are responding to an incident in Woolwich, south east London, amid reports that a man has been attacked.

April accused's evidence challenged (22 May 08:35 pm)

The man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones is challenged under cross-examination about what he did with her body.

Icelanders to vote on EU membership (22 May 08:32 pm)

The new government of Iceland calls off talks with Brussels on EU membership and promises a referendum to give Icelanders their say.

Boston bomb investigators kill man (22 May 08:29 pm)

Boston bombing investigators have shot dead a man who became violent as they questioned him in Orlando, Florida, FBI officials say.

Costa Concordia charges announced (22 May 08:29 pm)

The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner which ran aground off Italy will face trial on 9 July on multiple manslaughter charges, a judge rules.

Jury told how April was 'run over' (22 May 08:14 pm)

A man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones tells a court of the moment he says he accidentally knocked her over in his vehicle.