‘Maggot-infested’ GP surgery exposed by inspectors

The first national inspection of more than 900 GP surgeries in England has found one in three is failing to meet basic standards

The Care Quality Commission unearthed failings in some practices, many of which had been selected after concerns. I... Read more

Nelson Mandela’s body lying in state in Pretoria

Mandela memorial service: Mourners gather in Johannesburg

Tens of thousands of mourners are expected in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela. US President Barack Obama and the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will be among those paying tribute. The service will be held at the 90,000 capac... Read more

Thai PM Yingluck to dissolve parliament and call elections

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she will dissolve parliament and call an election, after sustained protests in the capital, Bangkok.

The move followed the resignation of all opposition MPs from parliament on Sunday, and a planned marc... Read more

Nelson Mandela death: Crowds gather to pay tribute

Vigils are continuing across South Africa as thousands mourn the death of former leader Nelson Mandela.

People have been remembering his legacy, dancing and singing in front of Mr Mandela's former home in Soweto. He is to be accorded a state fu... Read more