The influential Congolese music star Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast, media reports say.

The UK could take up to 10 years to negotiate trade deals with the US if it leaves the EU, US President Barack Obama says.

A complete picture of what the immune system attacks to cause type 1 diabetes is revealed by scientists.

Prince has been cremated with a small, private service for family, friends and musicians, his publicist confirms.

Thousands of people are preparing to take part in the 36th London Marathon, which this year will be started from space.

There is a danger the government's plans to force all state schools in England to become academies will not raise standards, warns a group representing 37 largely Conservative local authorities.

Companies that cold call customers will no longer be able to hide or disguise their phone numbers, under government plans to target nuisance calls.

A group of MPs calls on Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to pilot the use of a new NHS contract in a bid to end the ongoing row with junior doctors.