Farm 24: UK farmers share rare insight into day-to-day activities of agriculture industry The #Farm24 campaign comes amid ongoing protests by farmers over the price of milk. Aug 18, 2016
A-level results: Record number of UK university places awarded as top grades fall More than 400,000 university places have been offered, an increase of 3% from 2015. Aug 18, 2016
Indonesia sinks impounded foreign boats to celebrate 71st anniversary of Independence Day Officials refused to provide countries of origin of targeted boats but reports claimed some were Chinese. Aug 17, 2016
North Korea resumes plutonium production with no plans to stop nuclear tests N Korea's Atomic Energy Institute said they are combatting perceived US threat. Aug 17, 2016
North Korea diplomat at London embassy defects to South Korea with his family Thae Yong Ho has arrived in Seoul with his family, according to government sources. Aug 17, 2016 North Korea South Korea
Twitter reacts to Michael Gove beard rumours with hilarious photoshopped images Rumoured Gove beard even has its own Twitter profile. Aug 16, 2016 Brexit
Hinkley Point: Theresa May urges stronger ties amid nuclear project disagreement with China PM has delayed the Chinese nuclear deal due to security concerns, upsetting the Asian superpower. Aug 16, 2016 Theresa May David Cameron
UK weather: Warnings of water shortage and burning UV rays as heatwave hits Britain Thames Water prepares additional 450 million litres of water ahead of the rising temperatures. Aug 16, 2016
South China Sea dispute could lead to long and destructive US-China war A study has concluded that the US should invest in submarines and missiles to decrease the Chinese threat. Aug 15, 2016
Philippines lawyer says President Duterte could be charged with war crimes over drug deaths Leila de Lima fears President Duterte could face ICC trial over 'widespread' extrajudicial killings. Aug 15, 2016
North Korea sets up education centre to display 'history of aggression' by US and Japan The centre will teach children about the 'aggressive nature' of Japan and US in Korea's history. Aug 14, 2016 North Korea Japan
Rio 2016: Activist told to take down sign protesting Iran's treatment of women Darya Safai was holding a sign that read: 'Let Iranian women enter their stadiums'. Aug 14, 2016 Rio 2016 Olympics
Japan to develop missiles as tensions with China rise over East China Sea dispute Japanese government says Chinese military jets have approached the Senkaku Islands. Aug 14, 2016
Protests in Philippines over 'hero' burial for disgraced president Ferdinand Marcos Former President was accused of corruption and human rights abuses. Aug 14, 2016
Milwaukee shooting: Violent protests erupt overnight after police kill armed suspect Police have not said whether the man fired any shots or pointed his gun at them. Aug 14, 2016 Black Lives Matter
Kenny Baker, actor who played R2-D2 in Star Wars, dies aged 83 The Star Wars star was suffering from a prolonged illness and had lung problems in his last few years. Aug 13, 2016 Star Wars
Villeneuve-Loubet follows Cannes in banning full-body burkini swimsuits Human rights organisations have already said they will be challenging the bans in court. Aug 13, 2016
Leicester fire: Thick black smoke suffocates city as firefighters tackle huge factory blaze The fire started in Gladstone Street but has affected a number of other roads around the area. Aug 13, 2016
Bill Clinton says Hillary made mistake with personal email server but defends her actions Former US president says the email scandal isn't a reason to distrust his wife. Aug 13, 2016 Hillary Clinton
North Korea threatens nuclear strike amid claims that US is attempting to invade North Korea officials have warned that their armed forces are ready to 'deal a merciless blow to the enemy'. Aug 13, 2016 North Korea