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A lack of exposure to a "natural environment" could be resulting in more urban dwellers developing allergies and asthma, research suggests.

The government has run out of "excuses" for the "failure" of its economic policy, Labour leader Ed Miliband says.

Almost 800 doctors are sacked after going on an indefinite strike over pay, which Nigeria's Lagos state government says is illegal.

Ex-News of the World editor Andy Coulson can appeal against a court ruling that his former employer does not have to pay his potential legal costs in the phone-hacking affair, judges rule.

Leading bureaux de change are selling euros at a rate of 1.20 to the pound for the first time in three and a half years.

Centre-left and protest parties score well in Italy's local elections amid widespread discontent with the government's austerity drive.

The Avengers superhero movie has smashed the record for the biggest US opening weekend, taking $200m (£123m), early figures show.

The family of a teenage girl who died at a Shropshire campsite from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning say they are "devastated".

Labour's defeated candidate for London mayor Ken Livingstone rules out returning front line politics as a member of the House of Lords.

Australian project seeks insight into change impact

UN and Arab League envoy Kofi Annan tells the UN Security Council that his peace plan could be the last chance to avoid civil war in Syria.

HSBC announces a fall in profits due in large part to revaluing debt on its books.

Brazil's sports minister goes to Zurich to reassure Fifa officials that venues will be ready in time for the 2014 World Cup.

A tourism body welcomes a study underlining the economic benefits of the UK's only Dark Sky Park in Galloway.

Some tenants in east London claim they are being asked to leave their homes at short notice because landlords want to profit from Olympic rentals.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls on Pakistan to do more to crack down on militancy, at the close of a two-day trip to India.

BBC Sport chief F1 writer Andrew Benson and commentary legend Murray Walker look back on the career of Nelson Piquet.

Mr Punch, the squawking red-nosed prince of slapstick, has reached his 350th anniversary.

Former Northern Ireland U-21 footballer James McClean is subjected to sectarian abuse after being named in the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 squad.

Thomas Cook announces a refinancing package worth £1.4bn which gives the troubled tour operator a further three years to repay its debts.