Labour party launch independent inquiry into claims activist Bex Bailey was 'discouraged from reporting rape'
Bex Bailey was told by a party official that if she reported the incident it would be "damaging to her career". Jeremy Corbyn said that he has called on Labour's general secretary, Iain McNicol, to launch an independent investigation into the allegations.
New York Terror Attack: President Trump condemns attack by 'sick and deranged person' as New Yorkers react to tragedy
8 people are dead and more than a dozen injured after Sayfullo Saipov, 29, deliberately plowed a rented truck into a bicycle path striking pedestrians in lower Manhattan. The governor of New York Andrew Cuomo said the city was a target because it is an "international symbol of freedom and democracy".
Teenager, 17, stabbed repeatedly in the back in Manchester attack
A 17-year-old boy is in a serious condition after he was attacked on Ashton Old Road, in Manchester. Police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
Netflix cancels House of Cards amid Kevin Spacey sex assault allegations
Streaming site Netflix has stalled production of House of Cards following the "deeply troubling" claims against the star of the political drama, Kevin Spacey.
Dundee man dressed up as Madeleine McCann for Halloween
Daniel Gearie, 25, was branded "vile" and "sick" by outraged social media users after a photo he shared went viral. He has apologised for the stunt, sayinghe is "disgusted" with himself.
Seven members of the same family killed in farmhouse blaze while they were sleeping
Single father David Cuthbertson, 65, perished in the blaze along with four of his children. Three younger children escaped the burning farmhouse in Powys, Wales and alerted emergency services.
Rose McGowan claims Harvey Weinstein tried to silence her with $1 million 'hush-money'
Rose McGowan said a representative for Harvey Weinstein offered to pay her off if she signed a non-disclosure agreement.
Eurasian lynx escapes from wildlife park in Wales
A lynx went missing from Borth Wild Animal Kingdom, near Aberystwyth some time during the last five days.
Boy, 17, stabbed to death outside Croydon shopping centre
Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenage boy was killed in a knife attack in North End, next to the Whitgift shopping centre.
Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry to launch first royal hashtag
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have applied to trademark #stopspeaksupport to raise awareness of mental health issues on social media.
Missing woman found 'safe and well' in Glasgow after husband's emotional toy shop appeal
Jock Brown travelled to London's Hamleys toy store where his wife Karen Brown,47, was last seen. Police were able to trace her in Glasgow.
Woman's body found hanging in shop doorway in Chichester
The body of a 28-year-old woman was found hanging in a shop doorway in an alleyway in Chichester.
Channel 4 documentary reveals why Meghan Markle is perfect for Prince Harry
The Channel 4 documentary When Harry Met Meghan Markle reveals why Prince Harry believes the Suits star could handle the pressures that come with a royal romance.
Liam Payne's 'painful' performance on X Factor live show sparks Twitter backlash
Liam Payne performed his new solo track Bedroom Floor on the first live show of The X Factor. Girlfriend Cheryl was in the audience to support him.
Woman who hacked off husband's penis after he tried to rape her faces attempted murder charge
The woman from Sirisedu in India, was enraged when her drunk husband began groping her in front of her children and severed his manhood.
Cyclist, 61, dies after colliding with parked car in Edinburgh
The cyclist crashed into a parked dark grey Mitsubishi car. He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary but later died in hospital.
Barack Obama called for jury service in home city of Chicago
Former president Barack Obama has been selected for jury service in Chicago. The 56-year-old will sit in either criminal or civil proceedings.
One Direction songwriter Teddy Geiger announces transition on social media
Teddy Geiger responded to a fan who asked about the music producer's changing appearance saying: "This is who I've been for a long time."
Quebec man charged with 'honour based violence' after assaulting daughter for removing hijab
The man subjected his daughter to continued assaults after discovering she was not wearing her traditional Islamic dress while away from the family home.
Husband appeals to missing wife Karen Brown to meet him in toy shop
Karen Brown, 47, has been missing for two weeks after leaving her home in Clydesdale. She was last seen on CCTV at Hamleys in London.
Tiger Woods sentenced to 12 months probation and DUI program after admitting reckless driving
Tiger Woods, 41, will be required to do 20 hours of community service, pay a $250 fine and undergoing mandatory drug testing. The golf pro was arrested in August after being found slumped at the wheel of his Mercedes.
Last letter recovered from the Titanic sets world record at auction
The water-stained letter, written on Titanic notepaper was bought by a British collector for £126,000.
British man, 23, feared kidnapped in Vietnam, found safe and well
Connor Leslie, from Aberdeenshire, went missing after a night out with friends in Hanoi. He was found by police after his family launched an appeal.
Evening Standard apologies for cropping Solange Knowles' braids in cover photo
The Evening Standard explained that the photo of Solange Knowles was amended for "layout purposes" but admitted it was "the wrong call."
Harvey Weinstein denies claims he sexually harassed Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o alleges that Harvey Weinstein coerced her into giving him a massage and later propositioned her.
'World's fattest baby' weighs over 4 stone at just 10 months old
Luis Manuel, from Colima in Mexico, may suffer from Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes people to over-eat.
Ohio baby sitter jailed for giving Xanax to 17-month-old toddler who later died
Summer Shalodi, 32, from Westlake, Ohio apologised for her actions as she admitted to giving Xanax to Nadia Gibbons and leaving her alone at home.
British actress Lysette Anthony accuses Harvey Weinstein of 'raping her in her London home'
Woody Allen actress Lysette Anthony is the latest star to come forward with allegations against disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.
Four dead after French military plane crashes off the Ivory Coast
The plane which was chartered by the French military to transport goods for an anti-jihadist operation, crashed near Abidjan airport during a heavy storm.
Harvey Weinstein expelled by Oscars Academy for his 'sexually predatory behaviour'
In a statement the Academy said they had decided to "immediately expel Harvey Weinstein" following a vote "in excess of the required two-thirds majority".
