Russia defends visit to Norwegian island despite sanctions

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Monday its deputy prime minister had every right to visit a Norwegian island despite travel restrictions imposed on him over Ukraine, dismissing Oslo's condemnation of the trip.

Pilot arrested over knives find

An airline pilot due to fly more than 260 passengers from London to Hong Kong is arrested for allegedly possessing knives.

The great housing benefit scandal

Panorama sees how rogue landlords are making millions out of cramped and unsafe housing.

Faldo to play last Open in July

Six-time major winner Sir Nick Faldo will play in his last Open at St Andrews, 25 years after winning the title there.

Sinn Féin seeking £1.5bn for NI

Sinn Féin is to seek an extra £1.5bn for Northern Ireland in negotiations with an incoming government following the general election.

Three Dead After Migrant Boat Runs Aground

Footage shows the moment a wooden boat, carrying more than 80 migrants, sank off the Greek island of Rhodes.

Google Search Change Could Cause 'Mobilegeddon'

Websites which look bad on mobile phones will drop down Google's search rankings tomorrow - cutting off a major traffic source.

Timeline: Australia's terror threat

Concern has been growing in Australian over the effect on domestic security of Australian nationals fighting with Islamist militant groups in Iraq and Syria. The BBC looks at how events have developed.

Mortgage rates 'getting cheaper'

Competition among mortgage lenders has intensified, brokers say, with a greater willingness to lend to those without huge savings.

Draft security law raises concerns about rights in new Tunisia

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian political parties and unions have criticized a draft security law draft, saying it could harm freedom of expression and other rights in Tunisia four years after an uprising that ushered in democracy.