Arkansas law lets men block wives having an abortion even in cases of rape and incest
New US legislation states that a husband can sue his wife's doctor for damages if she has an abortion.
China to destroy 5,000-year-old Buddhist city in Afghanistan for copper extraction
Two state-owned companies will build a copper mine on Unesco world heritage site Mes Aynak.
Is David Hockney trolling The Sun with 'childlike' redesign of newspaper logo?
British artist designed the new tabloid logo on an iPad.
EU students shun UK universities after Brexit vote
7% fewer EU students have applied to UK universities since Brexit referendum, latest figures show.
Dutch election 2017: Ballots to be counted by hand as software vulnerable to hackers
'It's back to good old paper', Minister of Interior declares after experts warn electoral system is easy to hack.
MP Philip Davies opposes 'honour killings' legislation because it does not include male victims
The Tory was only MP to oppose a bill stopping authorities from describing murders as 'honour killings'.
Dutch election 2017: The most popular and strangest political parties taking part
A record 31 political parties have registered to take part in the Dutch General Election on 15 March.
Dutch General Election: Voter registration closes for citizens living abroad on 1 February
Dutch citizens who live abroad and wish to vote in the General Election on 15 March should register by end of 1 February
Scottish Steve Bannon mistaken for Trump's chief strategist
Scottish father abused on Twitter after he is mistaken for Trump adviser Stephen Bannon
MPs condemn 'disgraceful' state of UK aslyum-seeker housing infested by rats and bed bugs
Too many UK asylum seekers live in unsafe, dirty, rat-infested accommodation, a Home Affairs report says.
Anti-homeless spikes in Manchester are 'demeaning' and 'cruel' say residents and councillors
Residents outraged at installation of metal spikes designed to deter rough sleepers in city centre.
TSSA suspends Tube strikes over staffing after negotiations with London Underground
The union called off next week's strikes after LU offers to recruit extra 325 station staff.
Fred Korematsu: Google doodle honours American activist who protested Japanese internment
The civil rights activist won a landmark Supreme Court case after refusing to go to an internment camp.
Mohamed Abrini, 'Man in the hat' Brussels airport bombing suspect, charged over 2015 Paris attacks
Man allegedly behind Brussels Airport bombing has been charged over 2015 Paris attacks.
Harold & Kumar actor raises $500,000 for refugees after racist troll: 'You don't belong in this country'
Kal Penn raised more than $500,000 for Syrian refugees – all donations go to International Rescue Committee (IRC).
French court strikes down law prohibiting smacking of children
France's top court has rejected a law condemning the smacking of children.
Burger King employees held for 'selling marijuana to customers ordering fries extra crispy'
Pair at New Hampshire chain allegedly sold marijuana to customers who used the coded phrase 'fries extra crispy'.
Barcelona passes accommodation law to curb tourist numbers
Barcelona introduces moratorium on licenses and restrictions on hotel rooms to reduce overwhelming tourism.
Global destruction looms as Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight
Clock predicting end of humanity moved 30 seconds closer to midnight
Watch Doomsday clock announcement live: How close is Earth to catastrophe?
Doomsday Clock expected to move closer to midnight as global threats loom.
Is your IKEA chair too dangerous to sit in?
Ikea customers required medical treatment after deckchairs collapsed and trapped their fingers.
Prison crisis: Suicides and self-harm incidents rise to record level
Prison deaths rise by 68% in 10 years due to ageing jail population and a steady increase in suicides.
Greenpeace call for Trump resistance from top of huge crane near the White House
Greenpeace activists climbed a 270ft crane near White House with 'Resist' banner in Trump protest.
MPs call for tougher law to tackle dress code discrimination
Female employees forced to wear high heels and revealing clothes at work require stronger law to halt discriminaton
Trump inauguration riot arrests sweep up journalists in 'affront to freedom of speech'
Charges are "inappropriate" and send a "chilling message" to journalists says Committee to Protect Journalists.
Dutch TV trolls Trump by parodying 'America first' message
Dutch TV show urges US president to change his slogan to: 'America First, Netherlands Second'
Israel approves construction of 2,500 settlement homes in West Bank
It is the second Israeli building proposal to be announced since Donald Trump became US president.
Irish women set to go on strike if denied referendum on abortion law
Women threaten to strike if referendum on abortion ban is not held before 8 March.
Pair arrested for animal cruelty after Florida house fire kills 53 pets
Dogs, cats, raccoons and a parrot all perished in the fire
The Supreme Court judges who voted against the Article 50 ruling
Three justices voted against majority ruling that Government needs parliamentary approval to trigger Article 50.
