Baghdad: Suicide bomber and mortar attacks in Iraqi capital kills 19 Shiite pilgrims
A suicide bomber targeted central Baghdad where pilgrims were buying food and drink on their way back from the shrine of the Imam Ali.
Alabama: Joyce Hardin Garrard gets life sentence for running grandchild to death
An Alabama woman convicted of running her nine-year-old granddaughter to death was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Roswell hoax: UFO researcher admits 'dead alien' picture was the mummified body of child
The UFO community was shocked by the confession.
Florida: George Zimmerman injured in apparent road rage shooting
George Zimmerman, who was cleared of shooting dead Trayvon Martin. was wounded in an alleged road rage shooting in Florida.
Ancient Egyptian mummy scandal uncovered by British scientists
Academics lift the lid on a scandal involving ancient Egyptian mummified animals in which a third of the mummies examined were empty.
Sgt Emile Cilliers: Wiltshire soldier named on attempted murder charge after wife's parachute fall
British Army sergeant Emile Cilliers held on suspicion of attempted murder.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling thanks her supporters over Twitter abuse by trolls
Multi-millionaire writer JK Rowling has thanked people who defended her against troll attack.
Conservatives eye £12bn welfare cuts and Bedroom Tax rise
Prime Minister David Cameron embarks on a programme of welfare cuts with fears for the most vulnerable in society.
VE Day 70th anniversary: Queen Elizabeth attends Westminster Abbey Service
Queen Elizabeth will be at a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey to commemorate VE Day.
Michael Gove new UK Justice Secretary will oversee Human Rights Act abolition
David Cameron has charged his former Chief Whip Michael Gove to supervise the controversial plans to abolish the Human Rights Act.
Typhoon Noul: Thousands evacuated as storm advances on Philippines
Thousands evacuated from the Philippines as typhoon brings gales of 122mph.
Military plane crashes near Seville airport
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has said that the crew onboard the plane have been killed.
David Lammy MP considers standing for Labour leader
MP for Tottenham David Lammy has thrown his hat in the ring as successor to Ed Miliband.
VE Day: Cathedrals and churches ring out their bells across the UK
At 11am churches and cathedrals will ring their bells to mark the end of the Second World War.
Dave Goldberg: Hotel denies SurveyMonkey CEO was a guest and did not die while exercising in their gym
The Four Seasons Resort has refuted claims that the husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg was staying at the hotel.
Kentucky police officer shoots his mother by accident at Baptist church wedding
Police detective Cory Golightly was put on administrative leave after accidentally shooting his own mother at a wedding in Kentucky.
Ukip candidate Robert Blay suspended over threats to 'put a bullet' in his Conservative rival
The candidate for North East Hampshire Robert Blay was suspended with immediate effect, according to the party.
Isis revamps five-star Ninawa Hotel in Mosul for its top military commanders
The Islamic State have renovated and opened a luxury hotel in Iraq which will be used by its Jihadist commanders.
Election 2015: Sandi Toksvig launches Women's Equality Party
TV broadcaster Sandi Toksvig is helping to create a new political party focusing on gender inequality.
New York police officer Brian Moore dies after gunshot wound to the head
Police officer Brian Moore has died two days after being shot in the face on Saturday in Queens.
Freddie Gray: Police van driver accused of murder was on duty because he volunteered for overtime
Police officer Caesar Goodson charged with second-degree murder in the death of Freddie Gray was 'in the wrong place at the wrong time' according to colleagues.
Royal Baby: Princess honoured with £5 coin unveiled by Royal Mint
Limited edition £5 coins offered as lucky silver pennies to babies born on 2 May.
Royal Baby: Prince Charles and family visit princess as speculation grows over her name
Duchess of Cambridge's mother and her sister were the first to arrive to meet the latest addition to the family.
2 men arrested as 'wealthy Arab' dies at London's Dorchester hotel
Police holding two suspects after staff find body of a wealthy Arab in his room at the 5-star Dorchester hotel.
New York policeman in coma after being shot in the head
Plainclothes officer was attempting to question a suspect from his police car in Queens, New York.
Royal Baby: Princess spends first night at Kensington Palace
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge returned home to spend the first night with their new baby daughter after leaving the hospital to cheers from fans.
David Beckham celebrates 40th birthday in Arabian tent decorated with giant golden balls
Footballer kicked off his 40th birthday with a snap on Instagram, 24 hours after opening his account.
Freddie Gray: Baltimore police officers 'did nothing wrong' claims union lawyer
Police union lawyer says manslaughter charges against Baltimore police officers was due to media focus.
Russell Brand interviews Ed Miliband: Labour leader says he will stand up to global business
Russell Brand has released a trailer of his interview with Ed Miliband posted on his YouTube show the Trews.
Thousands take part in candlelit vigil for Nepal earthquake disaster at London's Trafalgar Square
London's Nepalese community led a mass tribute on Tuesday night, as a large banner reading "Pray for Nepal"
