Private girls' school in London to allow students to choose their own identity
St Paul's Girls' will allow students to use boys' names and boys' clothes.
Germany aims to deport record number of rejected asylum seekers in 2017
Announcement comes as Angela Merkel faces political backlash over 'open door' immigration policy.
Kraft Heinz 'amicably' drops takeover bid for Unilever
Both companies issue a surprise joint statement announcing no deal to go ahead.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao to decide on Regina Lopez's fate as Philippines' environment secretary
Lopez's appointment up for review on 1 March, according to the Commission on Appointments.
Monopoly board game drops the thimble token from new versions
The thimble is the second token to be ditched after the iron was replaced by a cat in 2013.
Is the Church of England moving towards allowing same-sex marriages?
Clergy reject bishop's report which insisted that only a man and woman can marry in church.
Singapore charges former German banker Michael Frank Hartung for promoting sex tours with minors
The 45-year-old has also been charged with the possession of 245 obscene and 8 uncensored films.
North Korea tried to stop autopsy being carried out on Kim Jong-un's half brother
Malaysia has not decided whether to hand over Kim Jong-nam's body to North Korea.
Philippines: Mining industry takes another hit as Regina Lopez scraps 75 projects
Environment secretary had recently tried to close down 23 mines and suspend 5 others.
Malaysian police confirm Kim Jong-un's estranged half brother killed at KL airport
North Korea has requested that the body of Kim Jong-nam be handed over to its embassy.
Former head of UK civil service claims it is 'not in a fit state' to negotiate Brexit
Lord Kerslake expresses concern that Whitehall is slashing staff levels as workload mounts.
Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Paris 20 years after Princess Diana's death
Diana died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997.
Seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau dies at age of 76
Cause of death not immediately known but star was in hospital for exhaustion.
RBS set to slash 15,000 jobs when it announces 9th year of losses
An additional £1bn-£1.5bn of savings needed to boost bank's recovery.
Philippines: Environment minister slams government for siding with big businesses on mines closure
President Duterte and his cabinet revoke Regina Lopez's decision to close 23 mines.
Local government finances at 'breaking point' according to survey of councils
Local councils looking to hike charges for parking, leisure services and even green waste collection.
Big brands unwittingly advertising on Muslim extremist, white supremacist and porn websites
Extremists are generating tens of thousands of pounds a month from ad revenue.
Carmen Miranda: Google doodle celebrates iconic samba singer-dancer and film star
Google marks star's 108th birthday with doodle showcasing her trademark fruit-filled turban.
Scottish Parliament votes to oppose UK government triggering Brexit process
Despite vote being only symbolic, Nicola Sturgeon says it is one of most significant since devolution.
UK's tax burden to hit its highest level in more than 30 years
Tax receipts to exceed 37% of national income for first time since Thatcher government of 1986.
Philippines government scramble to deal with fallout from mines closure decision
Environment Minister stands by decision to close 23 of 41 mines and says country 'unfit for mining'.
Sajid Javid admits housing market 'broken' and promises tough action to build new homes
Promise to protect green belt remains but may be allowed in 'exceptional circumstances'.
David Beckham's emails used in blackmail bid by alleged Eastern European hacker
Portugal-based Doyen Sports indicated that the hacker had also breached other sports agencies.
Queen Elizabeth becomes the first British monarch to celebrate Sapphire Jubilee
Britain's longest serving Royal ruler marks 65 years on the throne on 6 February 2017.
Foreign patients to pay upfront for non-urgent NHS care
Patients will have to prove eligibility for free treatment in clampdown on 'health tourism'.
Hunt urged to stop GPs charging fees for medical letters for domestic violence victims
Health Secretary asked to ban doctors from charging up to £175 for letters needed to get legal aid.
Philippines: 19,000 people risk losing their jobs after Manila orders closure of half its mines
The mines account for about 10% of global nickel supply and half of Manila's annual output.
1MDB scandal: Coutts ordered to pay £5.2m by Swiss financial watchdog for money laundering breaches
Regulator also threatens to initiate 'enforcement proceedings' against the bank's employees.
China: Three residential buildings collapse in Wenzhou, people reported trapped
Rescue operations underway.
No more 'expectant mothers' please! Doctors urged to use phrase 'pregnant people' instead
Guidance by British Medical Association is aimed at avoiding causing offence to transgender people.
