EU referendum: Britain sees surge in applications for citizenship amid Brexit fears
Applications for British citizenship rose to 5,245 in the fourth quarter of 2015 from 4,179 in the third quarter.
EU referendum: Poll shows French are least supportive of UK staying in the bloc, Spain most keen
62% of the 4,277 people polled in UK, France, Spain, Germany and Italy hoped Britain votes to remain in EU.
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits western Japan, no casualties reported
The epicenter of the earthquake was about 170km south east of Osaka.
Saudi tourist with fleet of gold cars faces parking fines worth about £320
Billionaire Turki Bin Abdullah is on a London visit with a fleet of four gold supercars.
UK greenhouse gas emissions for 2014 at record low, shows government report
UK greenhouse gas emissions were 7.7% lower in 2014 at 514.4 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent from 2013.
EU referendum: Two polls show Remain has a slight edge over Leave supporters
ORB and Ipsos MORI polls both show a slight edge for UK staying in the EU over leaving the bloc.
France: Exodus of 10,000 millionaires amid rising Muslim tensions
UK, Belgium, Germany, Sweden at risk of rise in millionaire outflows amidst emerging signs of unrest.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says both missiles and talks vital for national security
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said those endorsing only talks are either 'thoughtless or traitors'.
Internet privacy campaigners warn Snooper's Charter will cost UK more than £1bn
Denmark shelved similar plans to collect web browsing records of citizens due to high costs.
UK and US to simulate cyberattack on nuclear facility to test resilience
Government sources claim exercise part of prudent planning rather than prompted by imminent threat.
Football legend Pele sues Samsung for $30m
Brazilian footballer begins action for alleged use of his likeness in an advert.
Pakistan conducts 160 raids, detains more than 5,000 suspects since Lahore Easter blast
Extensive raids were carried out jointly by Pakistan's police and counter-terrorism agents.
NHS trust bosses irked by £600m penalties as it deepens cash crunch
NHS England, which levies the fines, said instead of penalties, NHS trusts will be incentivised from 2017.
Georgia governor vetoes anti-LGBT bill but supporters seek to overturn decision
House Bill 757 allows businesses to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people on religious grounds.
Sharia law supporters stage protests around Pakistan parliament, demand martyr status for deceased convict
Protesters demand martyr status for Mumtaz Qadri, the killer of Punjab governor Salman Taseer.
Germany drafting new law to ensure refugees integrate with society for permanent residency
Refugees will be required to learn German and integrate with the society to gain permanent residency.
Iran to gouge man's eye in 'eye for an eye' punishment
Iranian Supreme Court has reportedly ordered the sentence against the accused, identified as Saman.
Chinese official says Dalai Lama is 'making a fool' of Tibetan Buddhism
Zhu Weiqun, a former Chinese politician, denounces Dalai Lama's claims about his reincarnation.
Sacked Christian magistrate suspended from NHS Trust role over remarks on adoption by gay parents
Magistrate Richard Page was struck off early this month for gay parent comments he made on national TV.
London mayor Boris Johnson wants UK archaeologists to help rebuild Palmyra
Johnson calls Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's recapture of Palmyra a 'victory for archaeology'.
14 suspected al-Qaeda militants killed by US drone attacks in Yemen
Attacks come days ahead of talks between warring Houthis and Saudi-led forces starting 18 April.
Japan lauches first 162 mph bullet train service to Hokkaido at a cost of £3.5bn
The new bullet train service to Hokkaido, covering approximately 92 miles, has been built at a cost of $5bn.
Megacities Asia exhibition in Boston to showcase artists' views of their own megacities
The exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston features creations by 11 Asian artists.
Easter celebrations could be hit by Storm Katie as Met cautions those with travel plans
Severe weather warning issued for England and south Wales.
UK's nuclear regulator warns of rising terror threat to nuclear industry
Releasing its strategic plan, the Office for Nuclear Regulation will continue to manage the threat of cyberattack.
Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor wants Barack Obama to tour city during Japan visit in May
If Barack Obama visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he will become the first sitting US president to do so.
Brussels attack: What is TATP, the 'Mother of Satan' explosive used by terrorists?
TATP was the primary explosive material used in bombs and suicide vests in the 2015 Paris attacks.
Energy Secretary Amber Rudd warns Brexit could give UK 'massive electric shock'
Minister will claim in a speech that UK energy costs will rise by £500m or more if it exits EU.
Around 81% of South Asian population at risk of natural hazards but ill-equipped to cope says study
The research covered 198 countries and assessed the risks posed to them by 11 different natural calamities.
MH370: Piece of debris possibly belonging to missing Malaysia Airlines flight found in South Africa
The piece was discovered by an archaeologist near Mossel Bay in Western Cape province on the southern coast.
