Isis mocks Donald Trump saying the US is being 'run by an idiot'
In their first reference to the new US president, the terror group says the country is 'bankrupt'.
South Africa's credit rating cut to junk status by S&P amid political instability
Ratings agency warns finance minister sacking and political upheaval 'endangering' economy.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says St Petersburg explosion a 'terrorist attack'
The spotlight is on a 23-year-old man from Central Asia known to have links to radical Islamist groups.
Chinese engineer builds robot and 'marries' her after failing to find wife
Zheng Jiajia is already planning on some upgrades for new 'wife' to help with household chores.
Stourbridge stabbings: Teenage daughter pays tribute to mother and brother stabbed to death
Lydia Wilkinson devastated by deaths of Tracey and Pierce Wilkinson.
Trump warns US will act unilaterally if China does not intervene over North Korea
President raises stakes that Washington will deal with Pyongyang with or without Beijing's help.
Armed police shoot dead two 'dangerously out of control' pitbull-type dogs after couple bitten
Hunt on for fifth dog that was part of pack involved in vicious attack in Bolton.
US shifts focus on Syria and is no longer prioritising removing Assad from office
New policy represents marked departure from Obama administration's stance on the conflict.
Sturgeon signs letter formally seeking permission to hold second Scottish independence referendum
The letter is expected to be sent to Theresa May on Friday (31 March).
Malaysia: Court sends strong message to Isis supporters by handing 25-year jail terms to terrorists
The two had launched a grenade attack at a nightclub in Puchong that injured 8 people in 2016.
Brexit can still be halted even after Article 50 is triggered, EU lawmakers to tell UK
This goes against previous statements from Theresa May over the permanence of EU exit vote.
Laptop and computer ban on flights not effective says international airlines' group
IATA says current measures not acceptable as long term solution to terror threats.
Unions slam government over 1% pay hike for British public sector workers
Why do MPs get 1.4% wage rise when civil servants get below inflation rise?
More than 400 former jihadi fighters are back in Britain
Militants returning to Britain from conflict zones pose increased terror threat, claims expert.
Singapore: Couple who starved their maid so she had more time to do chores, given jail time
Thelma Oyasan Gawidan lost 20kg in the time she worked for the Lim family.
Amos Yee: US welcome to grant asylum to hate speech proponents says Singapore
Island nation defends its hardline legal action against teen blogger who made vicious comments against Christians and Muslims
May to offer benefits to EU migrants living in UK even after Brexit?
Department for Exiting EU proposes allowing three million migrants in UK to keep rights to state handouts.
Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats set to win regional Saarland election
Victory would boost German chancellor's prospects of securing fourth term in September election.
Terror suspect arrested in Birmingham in relation to Westminster attack
The 30-year-old is the 12th person to be arrested in connection with the London attack.
Car ploughs into revellers queuing outside North London pub
5 arrested after pedestrians knocked over 'like dominoes'. Police do not believe incident terror-related.
Malaysia to scrap mandatory death sentence for drug offences
Government agrees to give courts discretion in imposing death penalty for narcotics offences.
Hundreds of UK Brexit negotiators jobs still vacant just days before Article 50 set to be triggered
National Audit Office says government needs to show 'greater urgency' in filling jobs.
Queen postpones Scotland Yard visit following Westminster terror attack
Police warn public to avoid certain roads for emergency services use.
Armed police raid home and close roads in Birmingham
Police refuse comment referring enquiries to Metropolitan Police.
Westminster terror attack: Global landmarks light up with union flag in solidarity with London
Symbols of support for attacked UK capital on display from Paris to Tel Aviv.
Malaysia gives in and allows uncensored release of Beauty and the Beast with 'gay moment'
Walt Disney's blockbuster will now be screened on 30 March in local cinemas.
UK mocked in anti-Brexit Tintin poster on walls of Brussels meeting room
Satirical poster titled Tintin and the Brexit Plan seems to reflect the view of many top EU officials.
5.5-magnitude quake hits holiday island Bali in Indonesia
There have been no immediate reports of structural damage or civilian injuries.
Internet lessons just as important for children as reading and writing, says House of Lords
Self-regulation online is failing, peers report warns.
Chancellor Philip Hammond urged to cap Brexit 'divorce bill' at £3bn
The divorce bill is expected to be the first hurdle in the start of the EU exit negotiations.
