Two districts captured in Mosul among 'intense' fighting and suicide bombings
Nine cars were deployed in suicide bomb attacks and 30 Isis militants were killed.
At least 30 killed and 100 injured in bomb blast at Shah Noorani holy site in Pakistan
The Sufi site attracts hundreds of visitors every day.
Hundreds of Uber drivers go without payment after 'banking glitch'
Some drivers are unable to work because they cannot cover their fuel costs.
Shocking video captures moment 'Iraqi army crush boy under tank after Isis interogation'
Video shows men in Iraqi uniforms dragging boy's limp body and placing it under the tank's wheels.
Farage to meet President-elect Trump and ask him to make UK 'number one global priority'
Government says Ukip leader has no role to play in forging relationship with Trump, but he remains keen to 'help'.
Manhunt launched after British teacher found dead in Myanmar with head and chest wounds
The 47-year-old was said to be drinking with a British colleague before being found dead.
6 children killed after Syrian forces 'shelled nursery' near Damascus
Images show blood splattered across the tiled floors alongside toys and the rubble.
Whales use underwater mountains to guide them on journeys, research shows
Findings came after scientists used sophisticated tracking software to follow 34 whales over months.
'Russia has developed most revolutionary tank in a generation' says leaked report
Ministry of Defence document questions the UK's ability to fight the tank.
Jeremy Corbyn hints at blocking Article 50 vote, but his allies say his support is 'unconditional'
The Labour leader outlined 'access' to the single market and workers' rights as lines in the sand.
Nigel Farage calls for supporters to 'get even' if Brexit is watered down
The former Ukip leader also warned of 'real disturbance on the streets' if we are left with 'half-Brexit'.
Article 50 victor Gina Miller hits back at critics saying UK is not 'a tin-pot dictatorship'
The campaigner said 'everyone should be my biggest fan' after she paved the legal certainty for Brexit.
Theresa May vows to continue with Brexit despite High Court ruling on Article 50
British prime minister tells opponents not to re-fight 'battles of the past'.
Will £1.9bn British warship contract sink Scottish independence bid?
The contract for eight new frigates is considered a 'political football'.
Wall Street banker defrauded investors - including own mother - in $38m fraud
Andrew Caspersen jailed for four years as judge takes into consideration defendant's gambling addiction.
Man 'off his head on spice' raped fellow prisoner at HMP Northumberland
The 'truly institutionalised' man fashioned a weapon from a toothbrush and a razor.
Lord Chancellor backs independence of judiciary in Brexit row
But Liz Truss falls short in condemning press attacks on judges over Article 50 ruling.
Conservative MP warns Theresa May 'mob psyche' developing over Brexit ruling
Bob Neill MP said criticisms over judges' decision were 'horrifying' and reminded him of 'Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe'.
£800,000 payout to Iraqi police beaten up by SAS not properly investigated says soldier
Ex-SAS man says violence was used in self defence as team tried to fight way out of police station during riot.
City of London banker died after vital piece of hospital equipment switched off for 18 hours
He died at London Bridge Hospital after complaining of overheating.
Iraqi troops in Mosul 'took tents and water from refugees they pledged to liberate'
One refugee claimed families were thrown out of their tents while they were still in them.
Missing mother believed to be on the run with two murder suspects
The two men are wanted in connection with the death of John Smith, 52.
Hilary Benn tells Theresa May's government to come clean on Brexit negotiation plans
Benn said leaving Europe will be 'most complex task Britain has made in peace time'.
Nigel Farage won't support Suzanne Evans as Ukip leader after she calls party 'toxic'
Evans said she will try to bring Ukip back from the politics of the far right.
Three of four Brits admit to commiting petty crimes, claim pollsters
They are guilty of stealing plastic shopping bags or misusing self-service tills.
First woman to scale Everest Junko Tabei dies aged 77
She said she was told she should be raising children instead but that did not stop her.
Teddy bears laid in Downing Street in call to end Syrian violence
Protesters called on government to do more to end the civil war and protect innocent children.
Families evacuated as armed police in stand-off with man who has 'hazardous items' in Northolt
Police have not entered man's home for fear of safety although incident is not terror related.
33-year-old man stabbed to death outside north London pub
Council had threatened to revoke pub licence over fighting and aggressive behaviour at The Jolly Anglers.
British businessman banned for life from BA flights after he 'filmed up a stewardesses' skirt'
The managing director was said to have had a 'fair few drinks' during the flight.
