Gerry Adams denies ordering the killing of British spy in the IRA Denis Donaldson
The Sinn Fein president said allegations made about the 2006 killing 'were totally untrue'.
Boris Johnson cites 'strong' evidence Russia hit UN aid convoy as US urges grounding Syria planes
The UK Foreign Secretary says there were only two possible culprits in the attack that killed 20.
Labour seeks to stamp out internet abuse of its MPs through new online pledge
The National Executive Committee said party members had to follow strict social media rules.
British university professor cracks iPhone security code for just £75
Sergei Skorobogatov beat the FBI, who attempted to force Apple to access phone of San Bernadino terrorist.
Home Office grants Australian family right to stay in UK after long visa fight
The Brain family had been in the Highlands since 2011 but faced deportation after visa terms changed.
Ukrainian separatist militant gunned down in elite Moscow restaurant
A witness said Yevgeny Zhilin was killed by a man in a Panama hat and a false moustache.
Attorney General 'stopped David Cameron' from closing down UK troops investigation
The ex-PM was warned not to shut the Iraq Historic Allegations Team or IHAT.
'Hard Brexit' would hurt Britain's status as a financial hub says Bundesbank chief
Jens Weidmann warned of a bad impact on the UK if it left the single market.
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party maintains power in parliament - election exit polls
Turnout for the Duma elections was low in the urban centres.
George Osborne vows to push ahead with his Northern Powerhouse economic plan
The ex-Chancellor will chair a new think tank aimed at boosting England's northern cities.
Ben Needham: Witness says toddler who went missing in Greece may have been 'killed by digger'
The 21-month-old disappeared on the island of Kos in 1991.
Chinese supply of CCTV cameras in Britain sparks security concerns
Beijing-controlled Hikvision has over 1m of its security cameras based around British sites.
Mobile phone use at the wheel has reached 'epidemic proportions' says road charity RAC
Nearly a third of drivers admit to using a mobile phone while driving.
Home Secretary to announce inquiry into 'Battle of Orgreave' miners' strike clashes
Amber Rudd is set to lay out the terms of the probe into police conduct during the 1984 clashes.
List of MPs who 'undermined' Jeremy Corbyn sparks furore in Labour Party leadership race
Corbyn faced down questions about 'deselection list' from candidate Owen Smith in Sky News debate.
The European Union is split by post-Brexit disunity EU Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker will warn
In his annual state of the union address, Juncker will say the EU needs to come together.
UN says Syrian regime is not letting aid convoy of 20 trucks into Aleppo
However a truce has largely held as aid preparations got cautiously under way.
Too much British aid overseas is 'wasted' says international development secretary
Priti Patel wants the £12bn to be focused on creating jobs in poorer countries.
UK judges to decide whether to deport daughter-in-law of Islamist preacher Abu Hamza
It follows a ruling by the European Court of Justice.
Inquiry says David Cameron 'ultimately responsible' for Libya chaos after botched 2011 intervention
The Foreign Affairs Committee has issued a scathing report into the ex-PM's actions in deposing Gaddafi.
Libor trader 'ringmaster' slams SFO probe amid proposals for new UK white collar crime bill
Tom Hayes says the Serious Fraud Office had not pursued senior UBS bosses over the rate-rigging scandal.
Explosions reported as Syria's seven-day ceasefire comes into effect
If the seven-day truce holds then the US will team up with Russia to target militants.
Legalise cannabis for medical use says UK cross party group
A report outlines how the drug eases nausea and pain for many patients.
Jeremy Corbyn and George Osborne constituencies at risk in proposed UK electoral boundary changes
Labour could lose more than 30 MPs under the Boundary Commission proposals.
UK government plans to crack down on white collar crime on company boards
Plans to bring British companies into line with the tough approach in the US.
Britons may have to pay for visas to visit Europe under terms of Brexit
EU is looking to operate a visa programme based on the US system.
Revise policy and reunite refugee families in the UK faith leaders plead
A letter signed by 200 leaders across faiths has called on the Government to act.
Study confirms statins are safe in preventing strokes and heart attacks
The research published in the Lancet rejects a 2013 study claiming the drug had bad side effects.
Theresa May to give go ahead for new grammar schools in UK education system shake up
The selective schools were outlawed in 1998 but the prime minister says present system is 'unfair'.
North Korea carries out its 'biggest nuclear test' causing 5.3-magnitude earthquake
Pyongyang said it carried out the detonation in light of 'US hostility'.