The Greek government made "completely unrealistic promises" to voters that it cannot now fulfil, the former European Commission president tells the BBC.

The NASUWT teaching union says an increasing number of teachers are facing abuse on social media, not only from pupils but also parents.

An electrical fire under the pavement in central London leads to some 5,000 people being evacuated from nearby buildings and a number of West End shows being cancelled.

Energy firm E.On is paying a further £7.75m penalty for overcharging customers who decided to switch suppliers.

The governor of California has announced the first mandatory water restrictions in the state's history after years of drought.

A man is jailed for four years after he pleads guilty to attacking disabled pensioner Alan Barnes, for whom more than £300,000 was raised in donations.

Houthi rebels in Yemen intensify their push to control the port city of Aden, amid reports of troops landing from the sea.

A former Syrian doctor is jailed for 40 months for having a hoard of explosive ingredients in Edinburgh and instructions on how to prepare bombs.