The World Cup could reach up to a billion TV viewers as hosts Canada kick off the biggest staging of the tournament on Saturday.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron will urge world leaders at the G7 summit to take corruption more seriously in the wake of the Fifa scandal.

Millions of rail passengers who suffer travel delays will soon be able to claim refunds in cash, after a major policy change, the BBC learns.

A blood test for Down's syndrome can reduce the number of pregnant women needing risky tests, say UK doctors.

A total of 331 people have been confirmed dead following the righting of the Eastern Star cruise ship, which capsized on Monday in the Yangtze River.

The eldest son of Zimbabwe's first lady Grace Mugabe is convicted of manslaughter and fined $800 (£520) for knocking down a man in his car.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage will present the party as a key voice in the campaign against the UK's membership of the EU, during its first post-election conference.

Pope Francis arrives in Bosnia-Hercegovina, where he is expected to make a plea for peace and reconciliation in the country.