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One dead, 73 hurt in chemical blast
A ground-rattling explosion at a chemical plant in Louisiana has ignited a blaze that killed at least one person and injured dozens of others.
2100 could see 11bn people on Earth
The world's population could swell to nearly 11 billion by the end of the century, according to a new forecast.
Genes can't be patented, court says
The US Supreme Court says companies cannot patent human genes, a decision that could profoundly affect the medical and biotechnology industries.
Argentina trains in deadly crash
Several people have died after a crash between two trains during the morning rush hour in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, officials say.
General strike in Greece in TV row
Unions in Greece are holding a general strike following the closure of state-run TV and radio which has divided the government coalition.
Prism leaker 'still in Hong Kong'
The former CIA employee who leaked top-secret information about US surveillance programmes is still in Hong Kong, according to the editor of a newspaper that published an interview with him.
Tribute to rally tragedy woman
The father of a woman who died in a rally crash has paid tribute to his "lovable" daughter.
Thousands flee Colorado wildfires
Thousands of residents have been evacuated and dozens of homes destroyed by three Colorado wildfires fuelled by hot temperatures, gusty winds and thick, bone-dry forests.
PM to meet protest representatives
Turkey's prime minister is to meet representatives of the protesters occupying Istanbul's Gezi Park, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.
Surveillance 'stopped terrorists'
Information collected by once-secret US surveillance programmes disrupted dozens of terrorist attacks, the director of the National Security Agency has told Congress.
Jellyfish sting ends marathon swim
Australian endurance swimmer Chloe McCardel has ended her attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida after 11 hours in the water after she was stung by a jellyfish.
93,000 killed in Syria, says UN
Almost 93,000 people have been confirmed killed in the Syrian conflict, but the real number is likely to be far higher, the UN says.
Kidnap Briton reunited with family
A British oil worker kidnapped in Indonesia has been reunited with his family after a two-day ordeal.
Workers rescued from NYC skyscraper
Two maintenance workers left dangling from a collapsed scaffold near the top of a New York City skyscraper have been rescued.
Turkey clashes disturbing - Cameron
Violent clashes between anti-government protesters and the Turkish authorities are "disturbing and concerning", David Cameron has said.
Erdogan 'offers protest-row vote'
The Turkish government is open to holding a referendum over an Istanbul development plan that has underpinned nearly two weeks of mass protests, a ruling party official said.
Birthday Bush is a 'man of heel'
Former US President George HW Bush is showing off his love for colourful, outlandish footwear by donning Superman socks to celebrate his 89th birthday.
Tunisia jails topless activists
A Tunisian court has convicted three European feminist activists who staged a topless courthouse protest last month, sentencing them to four months and a day in prison, a court official said.
Banana cocaine stash lands in shop
A consignment of smuggled drugs in banana boxes ended up at a Danish supermarket instead of on the streets.
Messi faces £3.4m tax investigation
Footballer Lionel Messi is facing legal action for £3.4 million in unpaid income tax in Spain.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
MP demand over watchdog 'cover-up'
An MP has called for an urgent question to be tabled in the House of Commons following allegations that health bosses covered up a failure to investigate a hospital where mothers and babies died through neglect.
Father's grief over train deaths
The father of a teenager who was killed by a train in an apparent suicide pact with a school friend has spoken of his grief.
Boy charged over 'wrestling' death
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder over the death of his five-year-old half-sister after investigators said he told them he repeatedly struck her with wrestling moves imitated from TV.
Latest Sport
Reality check for Lions - Gatland
Warren Gatland admitted the British and Irish Lions had been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten Australia tour record.
Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling
British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.
Carroll passes West Ham medical
Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.
Latest Showbiz
Edward Furlong charged with assault
Terminator 2 star Edward Furlong has been charged with assault after a May 21 incident in which his girlfriend called police and reported he attacked her.
Apprentice hopeful 'nightmare date'
Apprentice candidate Alex Mills plays the role of a nightmare date - as a team leader steps down for the first time in the history of the BBC One show.
Bieber's car hits man in Hollywood
Los Angeles police have confirmed Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood.