Mark Zuckerberg Likes: Facebook profits beat expectations as number of users grows
First-quarter profit was $512m (£341m), a fall of 20% from a year earlier - but revenues are up 42%.
Mary Doyle Keefe, the model for Norman Rockwell's iconic Rosie the Riveter painting dies aged 92
Artist later apologised to her for the image, saying he needed to make her 'sort of a giant'
Former ARM Holdings chief Warren East to take the helm at Rolls-Royce
Outgoing CEO John Rishton wants to "have a little rest and spend some time with my family"
5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Wellington, Nelson and Seddon in New Zealand
Seddon was hit by a series of earthquakes in late 2013, the largest of which measured 6.6 on the Richter scale.
British scientists say that the chances of being bitten by a mosquito is dependent on gene-induced odour
It doesn't really matter how much repellent you slap or spray on - it's in your genes.
British scientists believe Asthma could be cured within five years after drug breakthrough
Researchers at Cardiff University and Kings College London identified which cells cause the airways to narrow when triggered by irritants like pollution
Wall Street 'Flash crash' charges against Navinder Singh Sarao branded a joke by traders and spark alarm in US
To blame traders for the 'Flash Crash' is absolutely ridiculous, says one trader.
EU leaders to restore rescue operations after Mediterranean migrant boat disasters
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi says his country is 'at war' with traffickers
Canada's ruling Conservative Party balances budget and promises small surplus
Country goes to the polls in October and party wants to be seen as strong economic managers.
Britain could deploy flagship HMS Bulwark to help to tackle growing migrant crisis in the Mediterranean
David Cameron expected to break off from election campaigning to attend summit of EU leaders.
Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical offers $40.1bn for US drugmaker Mylan
World's largest generic drug maker seeks to expand portfolio after purchase of Auspex
Goldman Sachs warns that a Labour victory on 7 May will be a disaster for British businesses
Labour's crackdown on zero-hour contracts could hit the labour market.
Nick Clegg pledges that his Liberal Democrats will end public sector pay cuts if they join the next government
Party says pay would be guaranteed to rise by at least inflation until the current deficit is cut by its target date of 2017-18.
Law chief Alison Saunders under new attack over decision not to prosecute Lord Janner for alleged sex abuse
All-party group of politicians, led by Labour's Simon Danczuk, say DPP decision could spark public concerns of a 'whitewash'.
Snooker's Ronnie O'Sullivan risks fine as he plays first-round world championship match in his socks
Five time world champion had to remove his shoes after they began to hurt.
Jeremy Clarkson will be back for Top Gear last lap as BBC plans to broadcast footage from before sacking
Kim Shillinglaw, the controller of BBC Two, says last three episodes 'will definitely make it to air'.
British speed trader Navinder Singh Sarao arrested over alleged role in May 2010 US 'flash crash'
Justice Department seeks extradition of trader who allegedly made $40m from market manipulation.
Bankrupt Italian Serie A football club Parma put up for sale for €20m by judge
Team that once included Gianfranco Zola and was coached by Carlo Anchelotti hasn't paid it players all season
Investors born today may have to pay £3.4m for average UK home in 2048, says online estate agent eMoov.co.uk
Study assumes average annual increase of 8.6% in property prices.
Ukrainian oligarch Gennady Bogolyubov settles property dispute with his rabbi, Yonah Pruss
The Chabad-Lubavich claimed that he acted as a middle man for the oligarch in London.
Los Angeles calling... Or not. Conference call arranged for Manny Pacquiao knocked out due to glitch
There were so many calls the system blew, says promoter
Ed Miliband: Labour will launch emergency recruitment drive to tackle NHS staffing crisis
Labour want 20,000 more nurses by 2020, 1,000 of them this year.
Second Australian charged in connection with Anzac Day terror plot
Australian Prime Minster Tony Abbott sounds a defiant note ahead of national day.
Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd pleads guilty to threatening to kill
Lawyer says 'matter essentially revolved around an angry phone call, that was it'.
Thousands without power as Sydney, Australia lashedby wildest weather in five years
Bondi Beach closed and drivers warned to stay off roads.
Italian police arrest two in connection with people trafficking on Mediterranean migrant boat disaster
As many as 900 people are believed to have drowned.
Caught at short leg? Marylebone Cricket Club members revolt at smaller seats at Lord's cricket ground
Protesters say "in this age, with people generally being larger, it is unconscionable that the club should provide less".
Conservatives playing a 'short-term and dangerous game' in Scotland, says Tory peer Lord Forsyth
The former Scottish secretary praises Ed Miliband for standing up to SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.
London School of Economics students and workers evacuated from Aldwych campus as building collapses
Second disaster to hit the Holborn area of the capital in less than a month.
Taking too many vitamins and food supplements 'can give you cancer', warns new study
American researchers suggest that evidence shows that people who take more dietary supplements than needed tend to have a higher risk of developing cancer.
