Students in England face a cost-of living-crisis as loans and grants fail to keep pace with rents and bills, suggest figures from the National Union of Students.

Police in Mexico arrest one of Guatemala's most wanted men - a drug lord suspected of masterminding the killing of eight policemen in June.

The United States lead the International team by one point after just two matches are completed on a rain-hit second day.

From next week, first-time buyers and current home owners who only have a 5% deposit will be able to apply for a scheme to help them buy a new property.

Novellist will not run in Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp because of a high temperature.

The US remains committed to Asia despite the shutdown that forced President Obama to cancel planned trips, Secretary of State John Kerry says.

Counting is under way in the Republic of Ireland on referendums to decide the fate of the Irish Senate, the Seanad Éireann.

Two more people are charged with helping killer Dale Cregan while he was on the run, police say.