The Queen to step down from patronages of 25 organisations at end of 2016
Her Majesty is copying Prince Philip in reducing her official workload at the age of 90.
Egypt arrests five over 'faked Syria propaganda' images
Their aim was 'to convince viewers that those pictures are the outcome of the ongoing events in the city of Aleppo'.
Ex-Stanford professor claims she was 'forced out' after making sexual harassment allegations
Michelle Karnes claims university retaliated after she reported advances by older academic.
Families of Orlando massacre victims sue Facebook, Twitter and Google for 'spreading IS propaganda'
Victims' families say social media sites and YouTube help to support and finance Islamic State.
Photographer describes shocking moment he captured assassination of Russian ambassador
Burhan Ozbilici describes assassin Mert Altıntaş as 'agitated' as he murdered Andrey Karlov.
12 dead and 50 injured after truck ploughs through Christmas market in Berlin
An ISIS-linked group has reportedly claimed responsibility but police have not confirmed terrorism.
Synthetic cannabis is behind a 'zombie outbreak' in the US
The legal high was leaving its users glassy-eyed, aimless and sprawled on the streets.
Russia to veto UN resolution on Aleppo evacuation deal in Syria
Vitaly Churkin, Russian ambassador to the UN, labelled the resolution a 'disaster'.
Hull prison 'like a powder keg waiting to go off' after prisoners from Birmingham arrive
Staff were assaulted, CCTV cameras torched and inmates refused to return to cells.
Militants torch buses evacuating wounded and elderly in Syria
Initial reports suggest fighting was between Ahrar al-Sham and al-Nusra Front.
Kurdish football teams withdraw from Iraqi Premier League after Isis chants
Kurds refused to play after fans chanted 'Peshmerga is Isis' and 'Erbil is Isis'.
Brexit is 'greatest act of protectionism in British history' warns Osborne
Ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer said that the world bets against Britain when it pushes away from Europe.
Civil servants and public office holders 'should pledge allegiance to British values'
Communities secretary Sajid Javid said those who do not share British values 'struggle' in society.
Travel 'chaos' across the UK as fog swoops in
Thousands of flights and trains have been delayed or cancelled.
Philippines' President Duterte fires officials for corruption after admitting killing 3 men
'I said before that corruption will have no place in my government,' said Duterte.
Teacher-turned-lapdancer faces jail after having sex with 17-year-old pupil
The 24-year-old sent her pupil photos of her wearing black lingere.
It's not only Santa at 14,000ft! 155 skydivers donning red suits smash world record
TV reality stars Keira Maguire, Kiki Morris, Olena Khamula and Noni Janur all took part in the charity event.
Russian dubbed the 'She-Wolf of Wall Street' is arrested in tax scam
Police reportedly saw her glitzy pictures displaying her champagne lifestyle and vast sums of wealth.
Up to 240 inmates at HMP Birmingham to be moved after 12-hour riot
Comments drew criticism on social media for not acknowledging lack of funding and staffing.
UK rejects asylum claims from hundreds of Calais child refugees
Some of the children have gone on hunger strike, others have pledged to go back to Calais.
13 dead and 48 wounded in Turkey bomb blast that struck military bus carrying soldiers
Images of the attack show the blast left a massive whole on one side of the bus.
Ex-Conservative councillor 'cannot be suspended' after foul-mouthed slur about MP Jo Cox
A standards committee ruled it does not have the legal authority to kick Peacock off the council.
More than 300 children sexually abused in US gymnastics facilities, investigation reveals
Children as young as 6 were victims of the abuse, which involved molestation and indecent images.
More than 3,000 evacuated from eastern Aleppo after Syria, Russia and Turkey strike deal
Evacuation could 'take days' as the exact number of people still awaiting rescue remains unclear.
Legendary US basketball reporter Craig Sager has died aged 65
He made his name reporting on NBA games with the Turner network.
California threatens Uber with legal action if driverless cars not taken off the road
Move comes after two driverless Uber cars passed through red lights in first day of trials.
Fire breaks out at busy M3 motorway service station between London and Southampton
More than 50 firefighters are tackling the blaze, which is expected to burn for 'fair few hours'.
Brexit Secretary 'does not know' if Brexit can be reversed
The government claim that Article 50 cannot be revoked, has been put into doubt.
Isis 'hiding in plain sight' among migrant flows, warns head of Britain's military
Sir Stuart Peach told RUSI think tank militants are using the tactic to escape as they lose fight in Syria and Iraq.
One billion Yahoo accounts hacked in new breach exposing personal data
Names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and hashed passwords have all been exposed.
