Russian jet shot down in rebel-held area in Idlib, Syria
A Russian Sukhoi-25 ground-attack aircraft has been shot down in Syria's north-western province of Idlib.
Rose McGowan reveals she was raped when she was 15-years-old by a 'prominent man in Hollywood'
Rose McGowan has revealed she was raped by a man 'who has won Oscars' when she was 15. She refrained from naming the alleged rapist.
'Rush hour prowler' Kevin Bond, 51, charged with sexual attacks of six women, including two teenagers
Kevin Bond, 51, from Chislehurst, was investigated in connection with 26 attacks on women and children.
Man, 22, fatally wounded in knife attack in Tottenham
A 22-year-old man was found in a residential street in Tottenham with fatal stab wounds in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Drag Queen Courtney Act crowned winner of Celebrity Big Brother
Australian reality star Courtney Act has won Celebrity Big Brother after a final showdown with rival Anne Widdecombe.
Ashwin Daudia, 51, who murdered ex-wife and stuffed body in a suitcase, jailed for life
Ashwin Daudia, 51, strangled Kiran Daudia using her own scarf. He stuffed her body in a suitcase andd dumped it in an alley.
BAFTA expels disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein from academy
BAFTA have formally expelled Weinstein from the academy as the producer is investigated by police in the UK and US over allegations of rape and assault,
Man arrested after dismembered remains of Oregon woman, 28, 'found in suitcases'
28-year-old Sara Zghoul's body parts were found inside two suitcases in a black BMW parked on a residential street in Aloha, near Portland
14 people killed in Brazil nightclub shooting
14 people have been killed after gunmen stormed the Forro do Gago club in the northeastern city of Fortaleza. Two minors are reportedly among the victims.
Amanda Knox charging fees of '£7000 to speak about Meredith Kercher murder'
Amanda Knox is charging £7000 to speak at public events about the murder of Meredith Kercher.
One of the world's oldest gorillas dies, aged 60
One of the world's oldest gorillas in captivity has died at San Diego Safari Park zoo. The gorilla named Vila was the matriarch of five generations.
Singer Paul Young's wife Stacey has died after a two-year battle with brain cancer
Paul Young announced on Twitter that his wife Stacey has died, aged 52, after battling brain cancer.
Jimmy Tarbuck compares conduct of men at Presidents Ball with 'bad behavior' of women at a hen-do
Jimmy Tarbuck responded to criticism of the President's Ball saying it was unfair that money raised would not go to charity.
Dog almost dies of allergic reaction after owners dye her fur purple
A dog in Florida suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction after its owners dyed its fur purple using human hair dye.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invite charity supporters to wedding 'viewing party'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have invited supporters of the charity Sentable to share their wedding day at a viewing party.
State of emergency declared in Montego Bay due to escalating crime wave
A major police operation is underway in St James parish following a spate of murders. British tourists have been urged to remain in their hotels.
The Kinks bass player Jim Rodford dies, aged 76
The Kinks bass player John Rodford dies aged, 76. Fans and bandmates have been paying tribute to the British musician.
Parents warned of hooded stranger who followed girl, 11, as she walked to school
Parents in the Blackley area of Manchester have been warned of a hooded man following an 11-year-old girl. There have been two incidents in the same area.
Gunmen open fire at guests at five-star hotel in Kabul
Four gunmen stormed a hotel in Kabul taking several hostages. An Afghanistan security official said one of the attackers has been killed.
British PM Theresa May to meet President Donald Trump in Davos, Downing Street confirms
British PM Theresa May will meet President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan to be buried at a private funeral service in Ireland
The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan will be laid to rest at a private funeral service in Ireland on Tuesday (23 January.)
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West name newborn daughter Chicago West
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have named their third child Chicago West. The announcement sent Twitter into meltdown as the choice of name sparked a mixed reaction.
Mark Wahlberg has donated his £1.5 million re-shoot fee to the Time's Up campaign
Mark Wahlberg had donated his fee for re-shooting scenes in All The Money In the World to the Time's Up campaign.
Ant McPartlin 'sad to announce the end of his marriage' to Lisa McPartlin after 23 years together
A spokesperson for Ant McPartlin said he and his wife Lisa are to divorce after 23 years together.
Panic in Hawaii after residents are sent false alarm warning of incoming ballistic missile
Islanders in Hawaii were told to 'seek immediate shelter' after a warning message was sent to their mobile phones in error.
Woman, 28, dies after attack at TUI travel agents in Southport
A man, 30, is in police custody on suspicion of murder after a woman was attacked at a TUI travelagents. The 28-year-old victim died in hospital from her injuries.
President Trump is 'not on the guest list' for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding
A source from the royal household said 'there is no reason why Donald Trump would be on the guest list.'
Hillary Clinton slams Donald Trump for 'racist, ignorant views' on anniversary of Haiti earthquake
Hillary Clinton blasted President Trump for his remarks in the Oval Office when he allegedly described Haiti as a 's***hole' country.
Couple admit burning body of murdered French nanny Sophie Lionnet
Sabrina Kouider, 34, and her partner Ouissem Medouni, 40, pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice, but deny murdering Sophie Lionnet.
Royals seeking highly skilled female bodyguard for Meghan Markle
Prince Harry is keen for Meghan Markle to have a female bodyguard who woud be trained by Kate Middleton's personal secrutiy officer Sergeant Emma Probert.
