Nicholas Edmondson

Annual running of the bulls in Spain attracts thousands of tourists from around world but critics say it is cruel.

Six men from West Midlands and one from West Yorkshire detained following routine traffic stop.

Suspects arrested on suspicion of blackmail in Amsterdam and London after Europe-wide investigation.

CofE's General Synod weighs up pros and cons of explosive debate to decide whether to allow women to become bishops

Atmosphere of secrecy breached for Christopher Nolan's last Batman film in unusual move for Warner Bros.

Senior aide to Nick Clegg warns of rift in coalition unless changes to upper chamber are approved.

After breakout success of District 9, director opts for sci-fi again with Matt Damon and Jodie Foster.

Visitors to western Europe's tallest building will leave with a skip in their step - thanks to a substantially lighter wallet.

Study published in Lancet highlights struggle of countries, particularly in Africa, to reduce levels of child malnutrition.

Australia and New Zealand join WWF and Greenpeace against plans, which they declare are 'commercial whaling in drag'.

Defence secretary Philip Hammond due to announce details of restructuring as forces cuts fifth of personnel by 2020.

Magazine to hold women-only launch party to highlight claim that society accepts gay men easier than gay women.

Man stabbed in front of girlfriend in Cairo and crowd beats man to death in Islamabad in killings motivated by religion.

E-fit released of teenager suspected of serious sexual assault on 15-year-old girl at Epsom Derby.

Thinktank warns health service faces toughest budget squeeze in 50 years.

University of Manchester report warns that global warming will lead to rocketing food costs as crops die and livestock suffer.

Cameron claimed that the government and shadow cabinet agree on the substance of the banking concerns, which he said was "outrageous, spivvy and probably illegal."

Will actor's impending divorce from Katie Holmes and membership in Church of Scientology scupper adaptation of Lee Child's thrillers?

Popular radio, television and film comedy star and writer passes away after a short illness.

Dr Peter Selby, head of prison watchdog, claims cuts are failing prisoners and increasing likelihood they will commit more crime.

Japan, Norway and Iceland among countries block long-running campaign at International Whaling Commission vote.

Prehistoric world that formed heartland of Europe submerged by devastating tsunami, say University of St Andrews researchers

Sundance hit thriller based on series of scams based on police calls to McDonalds stores.

London Fire Brigade called to capital's new tallest building, but engineers claimed wind speeds were 'within safe limits'.

Young blonde woman captured on CCTV held up a Queensland petrol station.

Policeman accused of manslaughter of 47-year-old 'shocked' by footage of him pushing newspaper seller to the ground.

Amanda Seyfried, Beyonce and Colin Farrell in voice cast for new animated action adventure.

Shocked tributes pour in for British champion Nelly, snowboarding's Mr Nice.

Funding impact report by Inspectorate of Constabulary identifies Met, Devon and Cornwall, and Lincolnshire police forces as being at risk.