A health trust apologises to cancer patients treated by a consultant who was later sacked, saying his treatment "resulted in your harm".

The US president plays down the chance of an Ebola outbreak after a second nurse became infected and then took a domestic flight.

The sentencing hearing for South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is due to resume for a fourth day at a court in Pretoria.

Basic mistakes in hospitals in England cost the NHS up to £2.5bn a year, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to say.

The World Health Organization says a major outbreak of Ebola in the West is unlikely, as US President Obama orders a "more aggressive" response.

Hong Kong's government is ready for new talks with student protesters as early as next week, says Chief Executive CY Leung, as tensions continue.

Australia's Channel 10 apologises for a "sexist" question on the Family Feud quiz asking contestants to "name a woman's job".

Rapes reported to and recorded by police in England and Wales are at their highest ever level but overall crime has fallen, police figures show.