The number represents a 60% increase on the total 2014 applications.
One in seven alleged child abusers arrested were employed in 'positions of trust' such as teachers.
Leading cosmologist says dark matter could have caused dinosaur-killing comet to hit Earth.
Device is already in use on the battlefield and will now be used on the US population.
Fugitive drug lord is fuming about Isis destroying his cartel's shipments
Story of 68-year-old Luigino D'Angelo, who lost everything in operation to save failing bank, causes outrage.
US president issues indirect rebuke of Donald Trump's campaign slogan in wildly popular post.
Up to 6% of their diet was from human leftovers such as beef and grapes.
Casillas says he is "sick" of repeat questions about his relationship with his former boss.
DRC government asked to take 'urgent action' over political repression ahead of 2016 elections
TV chef takes issue with fad diets.
Former midfielder says the team lacked 'special players' and passion.
French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet said the decision was "heart breaking".
Comments come amid a heated and racially sensitive period in the US presidential race.
Killer was jailed for murdering Wilson when she tried to break up row between him and his partner.
One killed as breakaway region accuses Turkey's ally Baku of breaking ceasefire with tank shelling.
Entity is launching DDoS attacks against crucial internet infrastructure supporting top level domains.
Aaron Ramsey has been restored to his preferred midfield position after Santi Cazorla suffered a knee injury.
Gaitan was linked with a swap move involving Rafael da Silva during the summer transfer window.
Fury made controversial comments in an interview in November.
A rundown of everything that happened this week in Walford.
Tangier Islands will be submerged beneath the sea within 100 years if sea level rises at current rate.
Beata Szydlo says she did not see 'eye to eye' with her British counterpart on the benefits issue.
London accounted for about 40% of the total number detained under the Terrorism Act in 2015.
The former World Cup winner says Anfield is the right place for him to become the best.
Alicia Vikander earns a nomination in two categories, while Jacob Tremblay is snubbed for supporting actor.
Labour says move will end in upheaval for tenants and the break-up of communities.
Supporters gave the goalie a rousing reception when he played against Liverpool.
Online account named after bitcoin creator Nakamoto denies claims he is also known as Wright.
Day four of our bumper 50-game preview of 2016.