UK: Suspect arrested after 64-year-old man is murdered in Mottingham
The victim was found with critical injuries in Luxfield Road.
Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi pledges more Daesh attacks on Israel and the West
Baghdadi made the statement in a new audio recording which has been circulated on social media.
UK: Father and three-year-old child killed in Christmas day car crash
The fatal incident involved a single car collision on the A421 near Bedford.
UK: Public urged to stay away from NHS A&E departments unless 'absolutely necessary'
People are advised to see a pharmacist for minor complaints as doctors anticipate a surge in demand at A&E.
UK: Boxing day shoppers flee in panic after machete attack in Bromley shopping centre
Police arrested one suspect and recovered two machetes after an incident at the Intu shopping centre in Bromley.
Rihanna 'forced to leave' Hollywood night club after shooting
The pop star left Project Los Angeles after shots were fired during a fight at the A list hotspot.
UK: Man in balaclava attempts to snatch boy, 10
The boy was walking on Redvale Road in Bury, when he was approached by the man, but he managed to run away.
UK domestic violence 'epidemic' as 750,000 children witness abuse in the home
Refuge has launched the #GiveThemRefuge campaign to highlight the incidence of domestic violence in the UK.
US Christmas Eve shootout: 'One dead' in shooting at North Carolina shopping mall
A gunman is dead following a shooting at mall packed with Christmas shoppers.
Ireland: Two thousand homes without power as Storm Eva strikes
29 flood warnings have been issued by the Met Office as the UK faces a Christmas flooding crisis.
Manchester: Police issue warning after sexual assault in Salford
A 22-year-old woman was attacked by a man wielding a knife as she walked along Lamb Lane.
President Obama surprises hikers during mountain trek in Hawaii
Holidaymakers were caught by surprise when they bumped into President Obama on Koko Head.
Madonna in legal battle with Guy Ritchie over teenage son Rocco
Madonna appeared in court after 15-year-old Rocco refused to return to the US, stating he would rather live with his father in the UK.
UK: Man arrested in connection with death of Leeds sex worker
The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Polish national Dario Pionko.
Kanye West auditions for American Idol in spoof video
The rapper sends himself up as he auditions before the judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr.
The Spice Girls: Mel C refuses to go back on tour without Posh Spice Victoria Beckham
Mel C fears the tour will not be a success unless it features the original line-up.
NatWest refunds pensioner who was robbed of £23k in cashpoint theft
The distraction scam was caught on CCTV as three thieves stole the 93-year-old's card.
San Bernardino shooting: Killer couple Tashfeen Malik and Syed Farook 'met on matrimonial site'
Investigators believe the pair were already radicalised and had discussed martyrdom in their email exchanges.
Prince Harry's official Christmas card captures touching moment with RAF war hero
Prince Harry described the image of himself posing with 95-year-old war veteran Tom Neil, as one of his 'most memorable moments of the year.'
London: Regent Street evacuated after abandoned black cab deemed 'suspicious'
The security alert was sparked after the driver left the car to go shopping.
Christians in Middle East risk lives by posting images of Christmas festivities on social media
My Treedom prompts sharing of photos of Christmas celebrations in Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
X factor judge Simon Cowell hits back at Zayn Malik for dubbing One Direction 'generic'
The music mogul said 'it was a bit rude' to dismiss their music and all bandmates contributed to the songs.
Police in Manchester arrest man wanted over teenager's sex assault
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a sex attack on a 19-year-old girl.
Royal family: Kate Middleton's kitsch Christmas at odds with Queen's festivities
Prince William and Kate want an informal Christmas for the children.
The Queen's speech to focus on the importance of Christianity after a year of Isis attacks
In her annual address, the Monarch will draw on her faith and reflect on terror attacks in Tunisia and Paris.
Jay McGuiness crowned winner of Strictly Come Dancing
The Wanted singer danced his way to victory with partner Aliona Vilani.
Netherlands: Dutch learner drivers can pay for driving lessons with sex after 'ride for a ride' law passed
Instructors can legally offer driving lessons in exchange for sex as long students are over the age of 18.
Callous thieves rob £23k from 93-year-old man's account after stealing card at cashpoint
The victim was withdrawing money at the St Peter's Hill branch of Natwest in Grantham when he was distracted by the thieves.
US: Tributes paid to teen hero who died shielding friends from gunfire
Zaevion Dobson, 15, was shot dead when a group of men randomly fired multiple times' at a crowd outside a house in Knoxville, Tennessee.
UK: Police appeal for 11-year-old who went missing after going out to buy bag of chips
Zakeriya Liban-Osman left his home in Harrow at around 2pm on Friday 18 December.
