Prince Philip will be seen in public for the first time in two months when he visits the Royal Society of Edinburgh on 12 August.

Double Olympic gold medallist Laura Trott pips rival Hannah Barnes in a sprint finish to the inaugural RideLondon Grand Prix.

Thousands of Tunisians gather at a rally in the capital Tunis in support of the government, as opposition groups prepare a counter-protest.

Japan launches the world's first talking robot into space to serve as companion to astronaut Kochi Wakata who begins his ISSmission in November.

A government adviser on immigration has questioned whether recent high-profile operations targeting illegal immigrants are effective.

More people think the UK economy will improve next year than those who think it will get worse, a survey by consumer group Which? suggests.

US and EU envoys meet officials from the military-backed government and supporters of ousted President Morsi to seek a solution to the crisis.

Classicist Mary Beard is sent a bomb threat on Twitter hours after the UK boss of the site apologised to women who experienced abuse.