A severe power cut leaves large areas of northern Scotland without electricity, with almost 200,000 properties said to have been affected.

Indians are voting in the biggest day of the general election, pitting the ruling Congress party against the main opposition BJP.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pledge to return to Australia's famous Blue Mountains, after visiting the area as part of a 10-day tour of the country.

The Co-operative Group has announced losses of £2.5bn for 2013, marking the worst results in the group's 150-year history.

Gareth Bale proves he can be a game-changer on the big occasion for Real Madrid with the winner in the Copa del Rey final

Royal Bank of Scotland says law firm Clifford Chance has cleared it over allegations that it forced small firms to close so it could make a profit.

England's Lee Westwood shoots an opening-round 65 at the Malaysian Open to lead by one shot from Nicolas Colsaerts.

Smoke from fireworks was "not to blame" for a pile-up on the M5 near Taunton which killed seven people, a coroner rules.