The Greek government made "completely unrealistic promises" to voters that it cannot now fulfil, the former European Commission president tells the BBC.

The NASUWT teaching union says an increasing number of teachers are facing abuse on social media, not only from pupils but also parents.

The leaders of seven political parties gear up for a live, two-hour televised general election debate later.

A trawler sinks off the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's Far East, with 54 confirmed dead and 15 still missing in freezing seas.

An electrical fire under the pavement in central London leads to some 5,000 people being evacuated from nearby buildings and a number of West End shows being cancelled.

At least two people are killed and some 30 wounded as gunmen storm a university compound in the north-eastern Kenyan town of Garissa.

Energy firm E.On is paying a further £7.75m penalty for overcharging customers who decided to switch suppliers.

The governor of California has announced the first mandatory water restrictions in the state's history after years of drought.