An autistic man from the US state of Colorado is recovering in hospital after surviving for three weeks in a remote Utah desert.

World leaders condemn a Syrian army attack on opposition fighters in the village of Tremseh which reportedly left up to 200 people dead.

A study of behaviour on the Weakest Link quiz show suggests there is a basic instinct to be nicest to those closest to you, psychologists say.

Education Secretary Michael Gove rejects a bid by England's lowest-funded schools for £99m, blaming the current economic situation.

Brazilians scientists are trying to determine what caused the death of about 500 penguins found washed up on the beaches of Rio Grande do Sul.

BBC Sport launches a London 2012 Olympics app for Android, Blackberry and iOS smartphones.

Laura Robson reaches the semi-finals of a WTA tournament for the first time as she beats Carla Suarez Navarro at the Italiacom Open.

Perri Shakes-Drayton destroys the field at the London Grand Prix to emerge as a real Olympic medal contender in the 400m hurdles.