Warnings issued as torrential downpours set to batter UK following final heatwave Britain could be seeing the last of heatwave – before rain and thunder return this weekend. Sep 14, 2016
Theresa May likely to give Hinkley Point nuclear power plant the green light May and critics have had concerns about the security implications of Chinese investment. Sep 14, 2016 Theresa May David Cameron
UK weather: Hottest day of 2016 and hottest September day in 105 years see temperatures hit 34.4C A record-breaking 34.4C has been recorded in Gravesend. Sep 13, 2016
Hottest September day for more than 50 years expected as heatwave brings highs of 31C Health warnings have been issued as temperatures are set to remain high until the end of the week. Sep 13, 2016
North Korea threatens 'merciless nuclear strike' that would 'wipe out' the US Pyongyang has said that they are 'fully ready' to 'wipe them out to the last man any moment'. Sep 13, 2016 North Korea
Italian earthquake town to sue Charlie Hebdo over cartoon depicting victims as various pasta shapes Nearly 300 people died in the earthquake satirised by Charlie Hebdo. Sep 12, 2016
UK Sikh groups condemn arrest of 55 men protesting at inter-faith wedding ceremony The men, carrying ceremonial knives, were held on suspicion of trespass as armed police called to Gurdwara. Sep 12, 2016
North Korea says 'foolish' Obama has 'lost face' amid threats of sanctions over nuclear test Pyongyang says US president is the reason why North Korea needs a strong nuclear programme. Sep 12, 2016 North Korea
Man jailed for using air mattress to illegally cross river into Canada John Bennett was reportedly trying to save is pregnant Canadian girlfriend from a threatening ex-boyfriend. Sep 9, 2016
Twitter mocks irony of #Grammerschools hashtag debate Thousands took to Twitter to voice their views on grammar schools - and used the wrong spelling. Sep 9, 2016 Theresa May
Philippines President Duterte says he didn't insult Obama but thinks UN's Ban Ki-Moon is a 'fool' President Duterte has previously threatened to withdraw the Philippines from the United Nations. Sep 9, 2016
UK weather: Heatwave returns to the south-east with sweltering highs of 31C Warm air from Europe is being drawn into southern England, causing temperatures to rise dramatically. Sep 9, 2016
North Korea nuclear test: International community condemns 'grave threat' to region US holds talks with South Korea and Japan as Pyongyang atomic test confirmed. Sep 9, 2016
South Korea's dog meat trade debated in UK Parliament as MPs urged to step in With the 2018 Winter Olympics set to be held in South Korea, activists are hoping British MPs will step in. Sep 5, 2016
Australia man charged for driving with frying pan instead of steering wheel The man has been arrested and refused bail. Sep 5, 2016
President Duterte calls Barack Obama a 'son of a b****' for opposing drug killings Obama expected to raise concerns about death squads at a Laos summit on 6 September. Sep 5, 2016
Thailand bombings: Suspect linked to Muslim separatists arrested over attacks Abdul Kadae, detained on 3 September, is the first to be arrested since the attack on tourist hotspots. Sep 5, 2016
Delhi's former women's minister arrested for rape as 'objectionable' posters appear in Goa The arrest comes days after a leaked sex tape involving Sandeep Kumar was broadcast across the country. Sep 5, 2016 India rape
Twin sons of Iraqi diplomat 'protected by diplomatic immunity' over brutal assault on teenager Iraqi ambassador to Portugal could be expelled from position over his sons' actions. Aug 19, 2016
UK weather: Heatwave with highs of 28C to return following stormy weekend of wind and rain Forecasters are predicting highs of 27-28C for much of the following week. Aug 19, 2016