Evidence of a previously unknown species of human that lived alongside our ancestors 40,000 years ago has been uncovered in Siberia.

A volcano in Iceland is continuing to erupt, raising fears of flooding from melting glaciers.

A Dallas police officer was speeding up to catch a speeding driver last week, when he slammed into another car.

Officials are investigating what caused a mid-air collision between two RAF Red Arrow jets over the Greek Island of Crete.

European shares have fallen, surrendering early gains after Portugal had its sovereign rating downgraded.

Pope Benedict has accepted the resignation of a senior Irish bishop who stood down over his mishandling of child sex abuse allegations.

US President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have met at the White House in Washington.

President Obama has signed a landmark healthcare bill into law in a ceremony at the White House