Italy is poised to make a comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest after a break of 13 years, event officials say.

Business Secretary Vince Cable will back a rise in tuition fees in next week's crucial Commons vote, it has emerged.

Novak Djokovic beats Gilles Simon to ensure Serbia end day one of the Davis Cup final in Belgrade level with France at 1-1.

The Met Office issues warnings of icy roads for most parts of England, with heavy snow predicted for the North West overnight.

A massive forest fire is raging in northern Israel for a second day despite efforts by thousands of Israeli and foreign firefighters to contain it.

An anonymous buyer has bid $506,500 for a first edition copy of the Star-Spangled Banner, whose words were adopted for the US national anthem.

Spain closes airports and most of its airspace as air traffic controllers stage unofficial strike action ahead of a holiday weekend.

Chelsea defender Alex is expected to be out for eight weeks after surgery on a knee injury.