Gay couples wed in their hundreds in New York after it becomes the sixth and most populous state to recognise same-sex unions.

A teenager is charged with the murder of a man found with fatal stab wounds on a pavement in Sheffield.

St Helens cruise into the last four of the Challenge Cup with a ruthless 10-try destruction of Hull Kingston Rovers.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is substituted by boss Roberto Mancini after showing disrespect.

The deaths of 17 women in London in 18 months could have been avoided with proper maternity care, according to documents seen by BBC Panorama.

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley attacks the government's public sector pension changes in a leaked private letter.

Energy firms should compensate customers who have been mis-sold energy deals, a committee of MPs says.

China fires three senior railway officials and orders nationwide safety check following the high-speed train crash.