US Scientists Invent Harry Potter-Style 'Invisibility Cloak'
Researchers at the University of Rochester launch invisibility device that bends light to make objects appear to vanish.
Tony Blair Makes List of Influential Gay Icons
Controversial former UK prime minister listed in Gay Times' 30th anniversary 'gay icons' list.
UK RAF Jets Begin Air Strikes Against Isis in Iraq
UK joins US-led military campaign against Isis in Iraq as two RAF Tornado GR4 jets deployed in Iraq.
US-Led Air Strikes Force Isis and al-Qaida to Cooperate
Isis and al-Qaida exchange prisoners in first collaboration since severing ties earlier this year.
Chelsea Clinton Announces Birth of Baby Daughter
Daughter of former US president and former secretary of state Bill and Hillary Clinton announces birth of Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky.
Greek Woman Buried Alive Heard Screaming From Inside Coffin
Woman heard screaming from inside grave in northern Greece an hour after being buried alive.
South-East Asia to Overtake Japan's Economy by 2025
Increased trade with China and ASEAN Economic Community will boost region's economy, according to Singapore's United Overseas Bank.
Thousands Stage Black Cloth Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong
Up to 4,000 silent protesters march through Hong Kong to protest against Chinese involvement in local elections.
US Urges North Korea to Release Detained American Matthew Miller
White House says securing release of Matthew Miller and two fellow US detainees from North Korea is a 'top priority'.
New Nasa Research Aims To Help Detect Alien Life
Nasa scientists simulate distant planets' atmospheres to find environments best suited to alien life.
FBI Hunting UK 'IsisGang' Hackers Over US Terror Threats
FBI searching for three UK hackers accused of waging terror campaign against US schools.
Chilcot Inquiry Into UK Involvement in Iraq War Beset by Severe Delays
Inquiry chairman still filing 'steady stream' of declassification requests, fuelling fears report may be delayed until after general election.
North Korea Sentences US Man to Six Years' Hard Labour for 'Hostile Acts'
North Korean court sentences Matthew Miller to six years in prison after he allegedly tore up his tourist visa at Pyongyang Airport.
David Haines Beheading: Brother Leads Global Tributes to British Aid Worker Murdered by Isis
Mike Haines leads tribute from world leaders to British aid worker beheaded by Isis militants.
SanDisk Launches 512GB SD Card - Highest Capacity Memory Card Ever Made
SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card could store around 30 hours of HD video and will go on sale for $800.
California Man 'Cooks Girlfriend's Dog and Feeds it to Her'
Ryan Watenpaugh charged with animal cruelty, domestic violence, stalking and false imprisonment after feeding his girlfriend her Pomeranian dog.
Botox Injections Stunt Young People's Emotional Growth, Experts Warn
Research suggests Botox injections prevents young people from learning how to express emotions.
US Embassy in Uganda Warns Citizens of Imminent Terror Attack
US embassy warns Americans in Kampala to seek shelter amid Ugandan government operation against suspected terror cell.
Scottish Independence: Phone Bills Will Rise for Millions if Scotland Leaves UK
BT, Vodafone and EE say higher costs for all Scottish families will be 'inevitable' if Scotland leaves UK.
David Haines' Family Appeals to Isis to Release Abducted UK Aid Worker
Family of David Haines appeals to Isis for his release, in a statement released by Foreign Office.
Ukrainian Soldiers Filmed Wearing Nazi Helmets Deny Neo-Nazi Links
Ukrainian Azov battalion fighters depicted on ZDF TV wearing uniforms with swastikas and Nazi runic symbols.
Pelé Launches World's First Player-Powered Football Pitch in Brazilian Slum
Football pitch in Rio de Janeiro slum is fitted with kinetic tiles which produce energy when stepped on.
NFL Star Adrian Peterson Charged With Child Cruelty
Minnesota Vikings running back indicted on child cruelty charge after injuring son with branch.
Torrential Downpours Could Widen Massive County Durham Sinkhole
Fears are mounting that heavy rains forecast for Monday could increase the size of the 200ft-deep sinkhole.
California Earthquake: 'Worst to Hit Region in 25 Years'
At least 87 people have been injured and several buildings damaged by the 6.0-magnitude earthquake with hit Northern California on Sunday.
Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Escape UK Border Agency Checks
Figures reveal 3,500 immigrants absconded in the UK after failing immigration checks last year.
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California
Earthquake strikes four miles from Napa County and is felt in San Francisco, leaving thousands without power.
Iraq Crisis: UK to Equip Kurds Fighting Isis With 'Non-Lethal' Supplies
Government plans to supply Kurds with body armour and night-vision goggles to combat Isis militants.
Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day Amid Fighting in Rebel-Held East
Hundreds of soldiers march in military parade in Kiev as Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko pledges $3bn to re-equip army.
UK Special Forces in Hi-Tech Hunt For James Foley's Killers in Iraq
SAS and Special Reconnaissance Regiment troops are hunting Isis in Iraq and Syria using hi-tech equipment.
