Millionaire peer claimed over £40,000 in expenses from House of Lords simply for showing up
Swraj Paul came to the upper chamber 136 times, but only spoke on three occasions.
Spain boosts Nicola Sturgeon's hope for Scottish Independence referendum
Alfonso Dastis said Spain would not block Scotland's bid from rejoining the EU.
Britain will go to war over Gibraltar's sovereignty, say senior Conservatives
Sir Michael Fallon says the wishes of the enclave's residents must be respected.
Unexploded World War Two 'bomb' found in River Thames before Boat Race
It was discovered 24 hours before Oxford and Cambridge are due to go head-to-head in the race.
At least 14 arrested as EDL and Britain First protesters clashed with anti-fascists in London
Far-right groups were compared to Nazis for using Westminster attack as propaganda.
'Conspiracy-filled gold': FBI releases images of September 11 attacks from Pentagon
The 27 images had previously disappeared from the FBI's website following a 'technical glitch'.
Brexit Secretary David Davis reassures EU of commitment to security
European leaders accused Theresa May of trying to 'blackmail' EU to get a better trade deal.
Britain's armed forces face £10bn budget shortfall
Royal Marines expected to take a hit as service chiefs struggle to cut costs.
Sculptor defends Cristiano Ronaldo bust: 'Not even Jesus could please everyone'
Self-taught sculptor Emanuel Santos made the bust after he was fired as an airport cleaner.
Israel approves first new settlement in occupied West Bank for nearly 20 years
Netanyahu gives green light despite promising Trump he would 'hold back' on fresh settlements.
UK government to pick and choose which EU laws to keep without scrutiny
Brexit Secretary David Davis will set out how laws are transferred in the Great Repeal Bill.
Cristiano Ronaldo's new statue turns heads – for all of the wrong reasons
The bronze figure of Portugal's footballing talisman is bust in more ways than one.
Merkel deals May body blow on Brexit trade talks
German chancellor says negotiating trade deal must wait until Britain leaves the EU.
Brexit: Theresa May accused of 'blackmailing' EU over cooperation on counter-terrorism
European politicians stress that security must not be used as a UK bargaining chip.
Marine A: Alexander Blackman to receive police protection over fears terrorists could target him
The former Royal Marine is to be released next month after his murder conviction was quashed.
Protesters block Stansted Airport's runway to prevent 'inhuman' deportations
Asylum seekers were due to be flown back to Nigeria and Ghana.
Brexit: Theresa May signs historic letter giving EU withdrawal notice under Article 50
Britain's EU ambassador, Sir Tim Barrow, will deliver it to European Council president Donald Tusk.
François Fillon's wife Penelope charged and placed under formal investigation in 'fake jobs' scandal
His Welsh-born wife is accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of Euros for work she did not do.
Theresa May urged to settle £50bn Brexit divorce bill to secure trade deal
But Brexit Secretary David Davis insisted: 'I don't think we're going to see that sort of money change hands'.
Children are being tricked into watching sadistic videos about Peppa Pig on YouTube
Over 250 companies have already boycotted Google's video service.
Daily Mail sparks 'sexism' row after May and Sturgeon compared in 'Legs-it' headline
The newspaper put more emphasis on body parts rather than Brexit or Scottish independence.
Arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny condemned by UK
The vocal Putin critic was sentenced to 15 days in prison for organising the rally.
Violent clashes in California after pro-Trump rallies descend into chaos
Numerous people were pepper sprayed and four people were arrested.
Labour to vote against Brexit deal unless 'same benefits' of current EU relationship agreed
Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer outlines six tests Theresa May has to meet.
Putin critic Alexei Navalny arrested at anti-corruption protest in Moscow
Fellow protesters tried to prevent the police van from taking him away.
Terrorism means WhatsApp encryption 'unacceptable' – Home Secretary Amber Rudd
Rudd's claim follows reports Khalid Masood used WhatsApp before launching the Westminster attack.
Family of Westminster attack victim PC Keith Palmer 'overwhelmed' by messages of support
MP Tobias Ellwood was also thanked for his heroic efforts.
Canada passes anti-Islamophobia motion among heated debate and protests
Critics argued motion M-103 stifles free speech and legitimate criticism.
At least 200 civilians killed in US air strikes in western Mosul
The UN said it was 'profoundly concerned' by the high loss of life.
Thousands gather in London to protest Brexit in 'Unite for Europe' march
March comes days before Prime Minister Theresa May gets set to trigger Article 50.
