CRIME

Gu Kailai, wife of tainted Chinese politician Bo Xilai, stands accused of poisoning British businessman Neil Heywood - in one of the most sensitive political trials in recent Chinese history.

FBI says white supremacist gunman who killed six Sikh worshippers took his own life in standoff with police.

Francoise Jansen had boiling water poured on her arm and was threatened with drowning during a robbery in Surrey.

Two children were the first ones to spot the gunman, and played a crucial role in maintaining calm.

Gunman who killed six Sikhs before being shot dead may have mistaken them for Muslims.

Institution says it cannot deviate from its Catholic rules, but Muslims see the ban as violation of state policy.

Further examinations are on to find the precise cause of the 50-year-old's death.

Iftikhar and Faranza Ahmed sentenced to life in prison with minimum term of 25 years for killing 'Westernised' daughter in Warrington home

Metropolitan police investigating disappearance of millionairess find body in garage in New Malden.

28-year-old Dan Harris was killed when he was struck by the double decker bus filled with journalists.

Have-a-go-hero defends Kelvedon Hatch convenience store by throwing 12-pack of Carling lager at assailant.

Billionaire admits he was 'selfish' after hiding wife Eva Rausing's body under clothes and rubbish

Russian girl punk band on trial for anti-Putin 'hooliganism' in Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral have it coming, says senior official.

Police and emergency services sent on wild goose chase to locate emergency call address by two 10-year-old girls in Yorkshire.

Police release recording of little girl's call saying her mum had fallen down and was 'not moving' in their Leeds home.

Teenager arrested in Weymouth after sending death threats and abuse regarding dead fatherof Diver Tom Daley.

Former detective who stabbed Heather Cooper to death found dead in his prison cell.

Switzerland footballer Michel Morganella has been expelled from the London Olympics for posting a racist message on Twitter.

Joseph and Antony Jenkins lured man back to their flat for macabre attack before cutting off his head and setting fire to the body.

Police in central Vietnam pull over speeding car and find two tiger carcasses in the back.

Murderer who called himself 'Psycho' gets life for random murder of Indian student in Salford.

High court judges back claim by frustrated air passenger Paul Chambers that Twitter threat to blow Doncaster airport sky high was a joke.

Defendant shot dead Indian student in cold blood on night out with friends in Salford - then booked into a hotel overlooking crime scene.

Wife of disgraced politician alleged to have poisoned business partner Heywood after argument over illicit funds

Armed police and bomb squad raid Woking house in response to reports of an explosive device - but none found.

DIY cosmetic surgery that ended in death of British student leads to murder charge against Padge Windslowe.

Survivor of gun rampage at Dark Knight Rises screening in Aurora's Century 16 cinema claims trauma from slaughter in auditorium.

Star of Dark Knight Rises meets victims, families and staff members in surprise visit to Colorado hospital.

Full list of charges against eight individuals accused of phone hacking conspiracy at the News of the World.