Frenchwoman ‘smothered newborns’

Prosecutors say a Frenchwoman has admitted killing eight newborn babies after remains are found in a northern village but says her husband knew nothing.

Frenchwoman ‘admits baby killing’

Prosecutors say a Frenchwoman has admitted killing eight newborn babies after remains are found in a northern village but says her husband knew nothing.

Child heart op ban ‘should stay’

Children’s heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.

An Arizona Morgue Grows Crowded

A growing number of border crossers have been found dead in the deserts around Tucson.


Japan robots chat, play — and help find lost specs

TOKYO (Reuters) – Robots that can chat, find misplaced glasses, draw airplanes and play with your children are attracting thousands of visitors during an expo in Tokyo as Japan adapts to changes in society.

Japan robots chat, play — and help find lost specs

TOKYO (Reuters) – Robots that can chat, find misplaced glasses, draw airplanes and play with your children are attracting thousands of visitors during an expo in Tokyo as Japan adapts to changes in society.

Cameron defends Pakistan comments

David Cameron says it is important to “speak frankly” after criticism of his comments about Pakistan’s record on tackling terrorism.

Scottish review warns of major job cuts

Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.

Dramatic fall in pupil expulsion

There has been a dramatic fall in the number of pupils excluded from schools in England in the past year, official figures show.

Mother bear rescues cub from a fishing net in Alaska

Amateur video captures footage of a mother bear saving her cub from a fishing net in Anchorage, Alaska.