'I, Daniel Blake' effect? Government to announce Work Capability Assessment reform
The scheme has been widely criticised by charities and activists since its inception.
Rachel Johnson danced with Michael Gove to Blurred Lines while his son was left alone in hotel
The child was said to have been left alone for six hours while his parents attended a party.
James Bond inspires Mexico City's first Day of the Dead parade
The Mexican Tourism Board said the film had created an expectation that the city would hold a parade.
Sailors held hostage by Somali pirates freed after four years
The 29 Asian seamen were captured close to the Seychelles but three – including the captain – died.
Over 55 and female? You're likely to be among quarter of British women who are teetotal
While women are more abstemious than men there are those who knock back a bottle of wine in one go, a survey reveals.
Donald Glover gets role as smooth-talking Lando Calrissian in Star Wars spin-off
The Atlanta star will play Han Solo's friend in the standalone film.
Battle for Mosul: Chemical plant torched by Isis leaves many injured from 'toxic smoke'
US soldiers are wearing masks to protect against sulphur fumes.
Shocking number of police sexual misconduct cases revealed
Forces are investigating more than 150 cases with some victims said to be targeted within police stations.
American black bear enjoys one last back scratch before hibernation
Video footage of the black bear was captured by a wildlife biologist in Washington State.
Russian helicopter crash survivor's desperate plea to emergency services
Three survivors waited for five hours to be rescued as 19 people - thought to be oil workers - died.
Ben Needham excavation work concludes in Kos
800 tonnes of soil were excavated in the search which lasted 21 days.
Two dead in Virginia speedboat crash
The men from Georgia were well-known in the boating community.
Police reopen Whiston murders case after 36 years
Gary Miller and John Greenwood's were beaten and left for dead 36 years ago.
Trump campaign expecting $1.25m from Paypal co-founder Peter Thiel
Thiel will be one of few US tech industry figures to donate to Trump, says the New York Times.
London buses move slower than horse and cart as Britain's motorists waste hours in traffic jams
The average speed of buses on the busiest London roads was just 3.8mph.
John Simpson's doctors feared Russian spies had poisoned him with polonium
Doctors worried Simpson was poisined in the same way as murdered Alexander Litvinenko.
Pickup truck plunges off bridge and crashes into festival crowd below leaving 4 dead
Nine people were injured by the crash in Chicano Park, San Diego.
Dozens killed in suicide attack on mourners in Iraq's capital Baghdad
The lunchtime attack in the Shaab neighbourhood wounded at least 60 more.
HS2 to 'stress test' construction consortiums
An estimated £900,000 has been ring-fenced for psychological examination of contract bidders.
Scottish Government 'absolutely serious' about second referendum after Brexit
Fiona Hyslop said the SNP were serious about protecting Scotland's interests.
Born Free actress Virginia McKenna recalls complex relationship with author Joy Adamson
McKenna said Adamson was physically needy and had a strained relationship with her husband.
Two killed as US Aid worker kidnapped in Niger
The kidnappers were said to be taking the hostage across the border to Mali.
Saudi Arabian forces accused of killing hundreds in Yemen funeral air strike
As many as 450 have been killed and wounded in the bomb attack, according to Houthi sources.
Gatwick to continue 3rd runway expansion bid regardless of government decision
MPs will vote on whether Gatwick or Heathrow Airport should be awarded a new runway.
London Woman's hijab pulled off in racist attack
The Metropolitan police launched an investigation into the incident which took place in September.
Toddler pulled from stranded car in North Carolina flooding
Fayetteville police shared a video of a child and its mother being rescued on Facebook.
Torchwood star John Barrowman 'yards away' from Palm Springs shooting
Doctor Who actor shared a video of himself on his Twitter page after the incident.
'Game-changing' cancer drug could double survival rates
A study found the drug improved survival rates for patients with relapsed head-and-neck cancer.
Robert De Niro pulls no punches in Donald Trump assessment
The two-time Oscar winner delivered a damning verdict in a video encouraging people to vote.
'Brex-pats' to take legal action against EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker
British expats said a ban on Brexit negotiations before the triggering of Article 50 is "wrong, unlawful and unfair".
