UK borrowing is likely to be £64bn higher in 2014-15 than forecast in 2010, says a closely watched report, thanks to a weaker-than-expected economy.

AC Milan's vice-president is accused of using racist language to describe new signing Mario Balotelli.

AC Milan's vice-president is accused of using racist language to describe new signing Mario Balotelli.

David Cameron says he is proud that love between a same-sex couple will now "count the same" as a heterosexual couple.

David Cameron says he is proud the love of a same-sex couple will now "count the same" as that of a heterosexual couple.

NHS staff should face prosecution if they are not open and honest about mistakes, according to a public inquiry into failings at Stafford Hospital.

A video posted by North Korea is taken offline after games maker Activision makes a copyright claim over use of footage from Call of Duty.

China announces a ban on the broadcast of adverts for luxury gifts, as part of a campaign against extravagance ahead of new year celebrations.

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French forces are involved in a "real war" with "terrorists" around the Malian town of Gao, the defence minister says.

French forces are involved in a "real war" with "terrorists" around the Malian town of Gao, the defence minister says.

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A video has emerged showing AC Milan's vice-president Paolo Berlusconi, the brother of the former-Prime Minister and AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi, making a racist remark about Mario Balotelli at an event on Sunday.

A comet that looks likely to dazzle in the night skies later this year is spotted by a spacecraft dedicated to much closer comet observations.

A former treasurer of Spain's governing Popular Party arrives for questioning by prosecutors over claims of secret payments.

A former treasurer of Spain's governing Popular Party arrives for questioning by prosecutors over claims of secret payments.

Thousands of computers running Microsoft's Windows XP operating system are unable to connect to the internet after installing an anti-virus update.

Saeed Mortazavi, the former prosecutor general of Tehran, is released after two days in prison.

Classical star Andrea Bocelli has said he still gets stage fright even after an illustrious career performing for presidents, popes and at the Olympics.

At least 32 people including several children are killed after three days of heavy rain and storms in Pakistan, officials say.