NEWS

Nazanin Ratcliffe was detained in 2016 as she tried to return to the UK after a family vacation. She was accused of leading a "soft coup" and sentenced to five years in prison.

Kidnapping for ransom is common in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, where militant groups have waged a war against the federal government.

Jose Mourinho is confident that current injured crop are in good positions and can bolster Manchester United's squad for busy festive period.

BT chief executive calls for clarity around Brexit, as he warns that a Brexit scenario would not be 'good for anyone'.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross tells CBI conference that preliminary trade talks between US and UK governments are already underway.

Samsung has poked fun at Apple's iPhones in a new ad released just days after the launch of the iPhone X. Here are some of the best shots fired by Samsung at its biggest rival.

Kardashian, 37, is known for her show-stopping red carpet looks and her latest outfit didn't fail to please her fans.

Politicians in Wisconsin are on the verge of passing a law that would remove an age limit on the use of hunting rifles.

Gary Neville feels the absence of Paul Pogba and Michael Carrick through injury cost Jose Mourinho's side dearly at Stamford Bridge.

Scottish firefighter was punched in the face by a youth during celebrations in Edinburgh that turned violent .

Roma sporting director Monchi says Leicester City repeatedly turned down their efforts to sign Riyad Mahrez, with the Foxes also rejecting Barcelona's advances.

The driver was attacked after carrying out a routine check of the tube train which had finished its service.

Jamie Valeri joins Kristie Love in accusing TripAdvisor of deleting posts about being drugged and sexually assaulted while staying at Iberostar Paraiso Maya hotel in Mexico.

Barcelona target Yerry Mina returned from injury during Palmeiras' 3-2 defeat to Corinthians on Sunday.

Samantha the Sex Robot is so popular that the creators cannot meet global demands. North Wales identified for major manufacturing site.

Children as young as 10 have been reported to police after being caught sending sexual images, as data shows these "sexting" cases have more than doubled in two years.

Allardyce publicly admitted he would consider succeeding Ronald Koeman at Goodison Park and is seen as the frontrunner for the Everton hotseat.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not played since April owing to a severe knee injury but Mourinho remains hopeful that he will return in 2017.

The first snow of the year hit Britain overnight (6 October), as the country braces itself for temperatures that are set to tumble to -10c tonight.

Labour leader urges businesses to tackle sexual harassment on the workplace and warns subdued productivity will hamper Britain.

Scott has admitted that the Alien franchise's alien stars may be a spent force on the big screen, saying in a recent interview: 'The beast has almost run out, personally'.

Gary Cahill, Harry Winks, Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson will all be assessed ahead of England's friendly double-header against Germany and Brazil.

The goal of the exercise was to test the response capability of the network by characterising Asteroid 2012 TC4 as a "potential impactor".

Paco Alcácer and Andre Gomes were destined to leave Barcelona, but their new roles under Ernesto Valverde have given them a renewed lease of life at the Nou Camp.

Lascelles and Atsu picked up their injuries during Newcastle's 1-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, while Merino has missed his side's last two matches with a back problem.

Liverpool star Alberto Moreno has confirmed he turned down different offers to leave Anfield during the summer transfer window.

LA-born Markle, 36, is expected to join boyfriend of 18 months Prince Harry in London sometime this month to pursue humanitarian causes.

Angel Gurria tells CBI conference recently sensationalised tax practices were being clamped down on and no longer the norm.

Abbas' visit comes when Saudi regime purged several princes and top ministers in sweeping anti-corruption probe, and Lebanese prime minister's resignation annoucement from Riyadh.