Tories 'united' on Europe, says Hunt

Tories are "united" on the main issues about Britain's relationship with Europe, the health secretary says, amid claims the PM is losing control of his MPs.

Syria army 'storms' rebel-held town

Syrian government forces surround the rebel town of Qusair with opposition activists saying at least 16 people have been killed.

Lennon guitar sells for $408,000

A guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles in 1967 fetches $408,000 (£269,000) at auction in New York.

Imran Khan blames rival for killing

Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan's PTI party, is blaming one of his political rivals for the killing of PTI official Zahra Shahid Hussain.

Tyler: 'I did my best at Eurovision'

Bonnie Tyler reflects on taking the UK to 19th place out of 26 countries at the Eurovision Song Contest, which was won by Denmark's Emmelie de Forest.

Miliband pledge on tax avoidance

Labour leader Ed Miliband says he will write new rules to tackle corporate tax avoidance if he wins the next election, even without international agreement.

Tunisia police clash with Islamists

Tunisian police clash with hundreds of supporters of the radical Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia defying attempts to bar a gathering.

Cardiff delegates 'to keep talking'

Police officers, republicans and loyalists agree to resolve differences through dialogue and non-violent means.

Targets 'risk pupil well-being'

Pupils' well-being and education should not be sacrificed to meet new targets, the leader of a head teachers' union will tell its annual conference.

Bank governor in Help to Buy warning

The outgoing Bank of England governor warns a government plan to boost the housing market with part-mortgage guarantees has no long-term place.

'Sole winner' nets record US jackpot

A ticket holder in Florida has won the largest Powerball jackpot in US history, more than $590m (£388m), lottery officials say.

Climber breaks own Everest record

British mountaineer Kenton Cool reaches the summit of Everest for a record-breaking 11th time.

Grandmother's 99th birthday abseil

A great-great-grandmother celebrates her 99th birthday by abseiling from the top of an 11-storey building.

Wilkinson savours 'historic' win

World Cup-winning fly-half Jonny Wilkinson says a maiden Heineken Cup triumph is one of his greatest achievements.

Tearful Beckham signs off with win

An emotional David Beckham leaves the pitch in tears as he completes the final home match of his career.

VIDEO: MotoGP from Le Mans

Watch live coverage of the MotoGP French Grand Prix from Le Mans.

Battling Purdy beaten by Alexander

Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy goes seven rounds against champion Devon Alexander before his corner throw in the towel.

Redding claims maiden Moto2 win

Scott Redding claims maiden Moto2 win with victory at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans to take the championship lead.

Google chief defends tax affairs

Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt defends the company's tax affairs after it comes in for strong criticism from MPs.

Ofcom plans simplified phone numbers

Some people are "put off" making important calls because of confusion over the amount they will be charged, according to the telecoms regulator.

Tories attack PM over gay marriage

Winning the next election will be "virtually impossible" because of David Cameron's support for same-sex marriage, grassroots Conservatives say.

No 10 issues 'loon slur' denial

No 10 denies that "anyone in Downing Street" made comments reported in several papers describing Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons".

Rubella fears after measles epidemic

Health officials warn that action is needed to prevent a rubella outbreak, which can be particularly dangerous to pregnant women.

Time-lapse imaging 'improves IVF'

Time-lapse imaging which takes thousands of pictures of developing embryos can boost the success rate of IVF, according to British research.

Minister heckled by head teachers

Education Secretary Michael Gove receives one of the angriest receptions of his three years in office as he appears before head teachers in Birmingham.

Academy group expense 'extravagance'

A leading academy chain has been criticised for widespread financial irregularities in an official report.

Man lists 12,000 call menu options

An IT manager who grew frustrated with call centre menus has catalogued shortcuts to thousands of phone services

US questions Google on Glass privacy

US politicians are seeking reassurances from Google that its smart spectacles will respect personal privacy.

Deep sea 'gold rush' moves closer

The prospect of a deep sea "gold rush" opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer.

Expert issues UK tree threat warning

A tree expert says the biggest threat facing UK trees is likely to come from a disease currently unknown to science.