The UK and US governments warn Russia not to use humanitarian assistance as a pretext for sending troops into eastern Ukraine.

Torrential rain in Cambridgeshire traps drivers, causes parts of a river bank to collapse and leaves more than 800 homes without power.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declares the outbreak of Ebola "a national emergency" and approves funds to help contain the deadly virus.

The US and UN condemn renewed exchanges between Gaza and Israel after a three-day truce ended on Friday, urging both sides to cease fire.

The death of ex-Ronald Reagan aide James Brady is ruled a homicide, 33 years after he was wounded in an assassination attempt, police say.

A health warning is being issued by councils across England and Wales about the dangers of inhaling nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas".

Firefighters in England and Wales start a new period of strike action in a long-running pensions row with the government.

The US conducts its second drop of aid to Iraqis fleeing jihadist fighters in the north, hours after fresh air strikes against the militants.