London Underground and Rail, Maritime and Transport union representatives are to meet hours before a planned three-day strike by Tube workers.

A violent armed robber dubbed "the Skull Cracker" goes missing after being allowed out of an open prison.

Levante's Papakouli Diop says he was responding to monkey chants when he danced in front of Atletico Madrid fans.

Former British number one tennis player Elena Baltacha dies of liver cancer at the age of 30.

The Bank Holiday newspapers examine the release of Gerry Adams after four days of police questioning over a historical murder case, and the rise of fraud involving care home costs.

Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan admits he still does not know the whereabouts of dozens of schoolgirls abducted last month by Islamist militants.

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius' murder trial resumes on Monday after a two-week break, with his defence team continuing its case.

Three women qualify as the first female submariners in the 110-year history of the Royal Navy's Submarine Service.