Armed forces may be deployed across UK as terror threat level raised to critical Armed police will be more visible. May 23, 2017 Theresa May
Duterte declares martial law in southern Philippines The president who is in Russia has decided to cut short his official visit and return to Manila. May 23, 2017 Isis Islamic State
EU states approve plans to force social media platforms to tackle hate speech The proposals will be the first legislation at EU level targeting Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. May 23, 2017 Facebook YouTube Google Twitter European Union Netflix
Thousands gather at vigil for Manchester terror attack victims in Albert Square Mancunians of every creed and colour swept into the city centre to create a united front against terror. May 23, 2017
Muslim youth group urges re-examination of Islamic texts to fight extremism Gerakan Permuda Ansor warns extremists are gaining upper hand in face of moderate Islam. May 23, 2017
General Election 2017: Labour party sees surge in support in Wales, outstripping Tories Latest YouGov polls show Jeremy Corbyn's party leading by 10 points. May 22, 2017 Jeremy Corbyn Theresa May
WHO spends more on staff travel than on TB, Aids and malaria Internal documents show staff spent $200m on air tickets and accommodation. May 22, 2017 AIDS
Trump says no politician in history has been treated 'more unfairly' The president however insisted he will 'fight, fight, fight' and never give up. May 17, 2017 Donald Trump
European Court ruling paves way for easier post-Brexit trade deal National parliaments may not be able to block the terms of an EU deal, the ruling suggested. May 17, 2017 European Union
Japan Emperor's granddaughter Princess Mako to marry former university classmate The 25-year-old princess is expected to marry Kei Komuro in 2018 May 16, 2017
Never mind geography, Duterte says Mongolia and Turkey could join Asean Philippines president says he is willing to sponsor the two countries to join the 10-member group. May 16, 2017
China's Silk Road initiative off to a bumpy start due to the UK and the EU's reluctance Initiative not clear on public procurement and social and environmental standards. it is claimed. May 16, 2017 European Union
A chef tried to cover up the murder of his transgender wife by cooking her Australian police thought human feet in Marcus Volke's cooking pot was Halloween prank - but it was his wife. May 15, 2017
Top London school mulls gender neutral uniforms and ban on phrases like 'man up' Ex-pupils oppose changes but school says growing number of children questioning their identities. May 15, 2017
Seven NHS Trusts still turning away patients from A&E departments after cyberattack Patients also told to stay away from GPs unless urgent. May 14, 2017
Toyota Motor backs flying car project that its young employees are voluntarily working on Prototype for a manned test flight expected in 2018. May 14, 2017
China considering mission to 'capture' asteroid and fire it into moon's orbit Chinese space programme appears far more ambitious than its Nasa equivalent. May 12, 2017 NASA
Theresa May reflects on not being able to have children: 'It has been very sad' Prime minister says her Christian faith helped her through deaths of parents. May 11, 2017 Theresa May General Election 2017
Goldman Sachs to launch new, upgraded private-stock trading platform Called the dark pool, Sigma X2 will be run by Nasdaq. May 11, 2017
Major-general, running mate... and sexy dancer join Duterte's administration Philippine president appoints yet more high-ranking military men to Cabinet. May 11, 2017 Philippines