Zika virus: Two unrelated cases confirmed in Ireland
Irish health services have said the two people confirmed with Zika had contracted the virus overseas.
US election 2016: Rand Paul drops bid for Republican White House nomination
The Kentucky senator is to concentrate on re-election to the US Senate in November.
Stoke: Hanley man set up cannabis farm worth £10k to buy £300 PlayStation 4
Phillip Morris said he had grown the majority of the crop for personal use
Boots changes rates on several products after Change.org petition against 'sexist pricing'
Petition with 42,000-plus signatures demands that men and women are charged the same for razors and eye cream.
Iran: Refugees threatened with death or deportation if they don't join fight against Isis
Asylum seekers from Afghanistan have been told they must go to fight in Syria if they wish to stay in Iran
Donald Trump ignites new Twitter feud with TV pundit and slams media for 'unfair' treatment
The GOP candidate was unhappy with the way his second place in the Iowa caucuses was reported
US election 2016: Loser.com redirects to Donald Trump's wiki page after failure to win at Iowa
Many took to social media to blast Trump's confidence ahead of the caucuses.
Campaigners optimistic as Indian Supreme Court hears petition to decriminalise homosexuality
Homosexuality was previously decriminalised in 2009 then recriminalised in 2013.
Turkey: 4,000-year-old Minoan ship discovered off the coast
The wreck is thought to be a Minoan trading ship, making it the oldest known shipwreck off the coast of the country.
CPS watchdog: Rape victims are not being properly supported in a third of cases
In a review of 85 cases, victims were dealt with by someone who did not specialise in the crime, report found.
Almost 1,000 killed or injured in terror attacks in Egypt in 2015
A report shows terror attacks in the country have more than doubled since 2014.
Taliban claims responsibility for Kabul suicide bombing that leaves 17 dead in Afghan city
All of the dead and injured are believed to be police officers.
Calais jungle camp: Church and mosque torn down as congregations look on in shock
Residents of the camp were promised their religious buildings and school were safe from bulldozers.
Dover protest: 'It was like a horror film' says man who saw 'Nazis' paint swastikas in blood
Pro-migrant demonstrators had gone to hold 'alternative' banners in response to racists' slogans
Kids Company: Negligent financial management and 'wishful thinking' caused charity collapse
The charity folded last year after financial mismanagement and allegations of sexual abuse.
Westminster Tube station evacuated due to 'security alert' during rush hour
Station remains closed and trains are not stopping at Westminster.
London mayor candidate Rosalind Readhead: The outsider who wants to abolish cars in the capital
The outsider paints a persuasive picture of a car-free London.
Cologne attacks: Leaflets handed out in city and Bonn warn refugees not to sexually assault women during carnival
The 'information for refugees' pamphlet gave instructions on consent, alcohol and public urination.
Iran and Israel are closest yet to ratifying UN nuclear test ban treaty, says official
Move brings Middle East closer to the dream of a nuclear test-free zone.
Zika virus: Brazil Olympics and Rio Carnival could be hit hard by virus
With airlines offering free cancellation and pregnant women warned not to travel, Brazil could see visitor numbers fall
Heterosexual London couple lose landmark case in fight for equal civil partnership
A High Court judge ruled the government doesn't need to offer opposite-sex couples civil partnerships in the UK.
Mock executions and thousands of protesters greet Iran's President Rouhani in Paris
People took to the streets of Paris to demand an end to executions in Iran.
Isis claims Dutch fighter carried out Yemen suicide bombing on behalf of terror group
Six people were killed in the attack outside the presidential palace in Aden.
London: Jewellery dumped at Danish embassy in protest against migrant 'anti-valuables' law
Members of Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants 'horrified' that valuables can now be taken from migrants.
Wales: Hardcore pornography played at funeral of man and newborn baby, leaving mourners in shock
Cardiff City Council has announced an investigation into the incident, which saw hardcore footage played at funeral
Zika virus: World Health Organization holds live conference on the mosquito-borne disease
Watch WHO's conference on the Zika-virus outbreak live.
Three Al Jazeera reporting staff freed in Yemen after being 'subjected to torture'
Crew kidnapped 10 days ago have been freed but are believed to have been 'exposed' to torture.
At least 10 people dead amid reports of triple-suicide bombing in north east Nigeria
Chibok reportedly hit by three explosions on 27 January 2016.
Danish teenager who pepper-sprayed sex attacker faces charges for possessing the substance
The 17-year-old girl told police the attacker only fled the scene after she sprayed him.
Bedroom Tax: Court of Appeal rules tax is 'unlawful' and 'discriminatory' in landmark case
In two cases the tax was found to have discriminated against a disabled teenager and the victim of domestic violence.
