UK political parties watching closely as polls close in local elections
Results are expected to be key predictors for the general election on 8 June.
US-led air war against Isis reaches 1,000 days – but at what human cost?
The US first bombed Islamic State targets in Iraq on 8 August, 2014.
NHS waiting lists set to soar to 5.5 million by 2019
Number of patients waiting more than four weeks for surgery expected to double.
Young women are biggest binge drinkers in the UK
And old drinking habits die hard for the baby boomers.
Macron and Le Pen clash on terrorism, trade and the euro in final TV debate
French voters will choose their next president on Sunday.
Kelvin MacKenzie sparks fresh outrage with 'disgusting' Jeremy Corbyn comments
Former Sun editor said his favourite fake headline would be 'Corbyn knifed to death by asylum seeker'.
Pensioner 'hired hitmen to murder partner' to be with brothel worker, court hears
David Harris, 68, however claims the men were hired as research for a crime novel.
Officers involved in killing Alton Sterling 'will not be charged' – reports
His death at the hands of police officers in Baton Rouge last July sparked dozens of angry protests.
Unesco passes resolution criticising Israel's annexation of east Jerusalem
The move drew further condemnation from Israelis, but was celebrated among Palestinians.
Juncker report is proof Theresa May is 'leading Britain over cliff edge' says Labour
It is after the European Council president accused the PM of being 'deluded' on Brexit expectations.
Trump cuts CBS interview short after being asked about Obama wiretapping claims
The interview was supposed to mark his 100th day as president.
Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully launches top-secret spy satellite
The rocket was launched in spite of unusually high winds.
Philippines' President Duterte may be too 'tied up' to attend meeting with Donald Trump
The controversial figure has a busy calendar, meeting leaders of China, Russia and Israel.
EU's Jean-Claude Juncker believes Theresa May is 'deluded' over Brexit talks
Leaks reveal the European Commission president's meeting with the PM went badly for the UK.
Three women arrested on terror offences in east London
Police confirmed the arrests were linked to an earlier raid in Harlesden Road, Willesden.
Marketing chief shot by burglars in £1m home named as Guy Hedger
A manhunt has been launched by Dorset Police.
Theresa May gives campaign speech in place so remote, TV crews could not find reception
The village was so small it only comprised of 50 houses.
London Isis propagandist Akeem Samuels jailed for four years
Akeem Samuels used Instagram to call for the murder of non-Muslims.
EU leaders show 'unity' announcing the bloc's Brexit negotiating stance
European Council President Donald Tusk said 'firm and fair' mandate for negotiations are now set.
Jeremy Corbyn urges young voters to 'step up' as he warns of 'reckless' Brexit
The Labour leader said that a 'Brexit for the few is being cooked up by this government'.
London terror suspect Mohamed Amoudi tried to join Isis and was involved in 'active plot'
Mohamed Amoudi, 21, was snatched in anti-terror raid in north-west London on 27 April.
More than 500 school heads accuse May of decimating education system
Government is asking schools to cut £3bn from budgets by 2020.
Putin and Abe call for de-escalation of North Korea tensions
Russian and Japanese leaders say 'belligerent rhetoric' must be avoided.
One woman shot and six people arrested in London anti-terror operation
Swoop came hours after a man armed with knives was arrested in Whitehall.
Boris Johnson 'could be axed as foreign secretary after election'
Foreign secretary's allies confide they are 'worried' for his future.
'Marine A' Alexander Blackman freed from jail
Royal Marine shot dead an injured Taliban insurgent in Afghanistan in 2011.
Uber driver charged with rape after woman fell asleep in his car
California victim allegedly awoke to find Angel Sanchez sexually assaulting her.
US slams Turkey for unapproved airstrikes in Syria and Iraq
Erdoğan defends strikes that killed Kurdish fighters battling Isis.
Tories look to oust high-profile Labour MPs in election
Tom Watson, Liz Kendall and Vernon Coaker are all in the Conservatives' sights.
US to toughen sanctions on North Korea to tackle rogue state's nuclear threat
It follows days of rising tensions between the two nations.
