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Prisons at 'high risk of terrorist incident' as Islamic extremism spreads through cells

Former governor Ian Acheson warns that radical preachers have become increasingly influential behind bars.

High Muslim birthrates to make Islam world's biggest religion by end of century, according to study

Study projects that from 2030-2035, there will be 225m babies born to Muslims to 224m to Christians.

Pilot captures terrifying footage of their plane spinning out of control during stall

A student pilot was practicing a stall while flying over Arizona.

Rwanda genocide anniversary: Harrowing pictures of Nyamata church massacre

On 7 April, Rwanda will commemorate 23 years since genocide that killed at least 800,000 people.

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In pictures: Bizarre army lottery in Thailand where transgender women must prove they're not faking it

Thai men can volunteer to serve in the army for six months or enter a lottery that can mean exemption or two years' service. Transgender women are forced to undergo embarrassing examinations.

California murder suspect looks set to walk from jail after raising unprecedented $35m bail money

Tiffany Li, accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend, is expected to be granted bail after offering the huge amount.

Is this entirely pink, £1,800-a-night house 'magical' or the worst Airbnb ever?

It's available for wedding receptions too.

Term-time holidays: Dad who took daughter out of school for Florida trip loses landmark court battle

Jon Platt had challenged a £120 fine for taking six-year-old to Florida for a week.

Hamas claims it executed 3 Palestinians on suspicion of collaborating with Israel

The men were hanged at a police compound on 6 April morning, the group said.

Monk stayed at Catholic school eight years after police feared he should be 'nowhere near children'

Father Jeremy Sierla lived at Ampleforth College after sexual abuse claims first emerged.

Exiled Syrian activists pelt Paris embassy with eggs and flour to protest chemical attack

They were protesting against the Khan Sheikhoun air strike that killed 73 people in Syria.

First video evidence of Burundi's ruling party youth wing inciting rape in song

Regime slams 'inappropriate language' by Imbonerakure as IBTimes UK hears calls for rapes are widespread.

Israeli killed in West Bank in car-ramming attack

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) arrests a Palestinian man after the attack.

Nun who was raped inside convent sues Catholic Church

Chilean nun's lawyer said fellow sisters blamed the victim for having been raped.

Hong Kong tram driver arrested after vehicle topples over, injuring 14

The driver was later released on bail pending an investigation.

CCTV footage of Stockwell sexual assault suspect released by police

Officers want to identify man after woman in her 20s attack at Strudwick Court in south-west London.

Former Nigeria oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with money laundering

Madueke, said to be 'at large', is accused of bribing three officials before the 2015 presidential election.

Australia warns of possible Gallipoli terror attack in Turkey at World War I commemoration service

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said the plot related to Anzac Day commemorations.

High school principal in Kansas resigns as student journalists question credentials

The Pittsburg Community Schools Board of Education said on its website that they had accepted her resignation.

Women divorced through newspaper ad and postcard amid triple talaq row in India

India's top court is in the process of deciding whether the practice of triple talaq is unconstitutional.

Thousands evacuated as remnants of Cyclone Debbie pound New Zealand

Rescuers used boats, helicopters and tractors to ferry around 2,000 people out of Edgecumbe town in North Island.

South Africa constitutional court lifts ban on domestic trade in rhino horns

South Africa has more than 80% of the world's rhino population.

Colombian authorities order investigation into Mocoa landslide

It aims to find out if authorities enforced building codes and adequately planned for natural calamities.

Westminster terror attack victims and families unite in 'service of hope'

Melissa Cochran paid tribute to her husband, Kurt, who died during the assault in London.

Heartbroken Syrian father pictured cradling twins lost 25 relatives in Idlib gas attack

'My kids, Ahmad and Aya, and my wife... they were all martyred,' said Abdul Hamid Youssef.

Tillerson: Russia needs 'to think carefully' about continued support for Assad

The US Secretary of State's remarks come ahead of his visit to Moscow next week.

First images of attacked Croydon asylum seeker in his hospital bed

Hate crime victim Reker Ahmed can be seen with two black eyes and a drip in his arm.

Pence Secret Service agent reprimanded for alleged hotel meet-up with prostitute

Off-duty agent has reportedly been charged with solicitation and placed on leave.

Myanmar leader claims there is no ethnic cleansing of Rohingyas

Aung San Suu Kyi has been widely condemned for her silence on the persecution.

1MDB scandal: Switzerland's top prosecutor criticises Malaysia for not cooperating

Attorney General Michael Lauber hails progress in 1MDB, Petrobas and Fifa investigations.

Alabama man faces charges after 'faking being a woman' on Facebook to lure teenage boys

Venderius Holyfield allegedly performed sex act hidden under blanket while pretending to be a female.

Nivea apologises for 'white is purity' advertising campaign praised by white supremacists

German company withdraws offending ad after horrified reaction on social media.

Trump: 'Heinous acts by the Assad regime' can no longer be tolerated after Syria chemical attack

President condemns Khan Sheikhoun attack that killed 73 as 'an affront to humanity'.

Grieving mother put body of anorexic daughter in suitcase and threw it in sea

Remains of former Russian model were discovered by Italian fisherman in Rimini.

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