Woman killed in shark attack in South Africa
A 65-year-old woman was killed in a shark attack at a popular beach on South Africa's southeastern coast, local authorities said.
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved
The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh on Wednesday.
Two men re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran after RAF Fairford incident
Two men have been re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service over a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford.
Prince Harry says he would like to 'reconcile' with his family
Prince Harry has spoken of how he would like to "reconcile" with his family.
Suspect arrested in France after fire at historic city hall
A man has been arrested after a fire at the town hall of Limoges, according to French media.
Channels to close as BBC announces details of cuts
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
Neglect in hospital contributed to baby's meningitis death, jury rules
Neglect contributed to the death of a five-month-old girl who died from meningitis after opportunities were missed in hospital to save or prolong her life, an inquest jury has found.
Four soldiers from UN-backed force missing after gang attack in Haiti
Four soldiers from El Salvador are unaccounted for after being attacked by heavily-armed gangs in Haiti.
Man to stand trial over murder of woman in Scotland in 1994
A man is to stand trial over the murder of a woman in North Ayrshire more than 30 years ago.
Albanians set fire to government buildings and clash with riot police in latest protests
Demonstrators in Albania have set fire to government buildings and banks, smashed shop windows during the latest clashes with police as they demand the prime minister's resignation.
Australian MP hit by vehicle has leg amputated - as suspect's father says she is family friend
Police have charged a man after an Australian MP was hit by a vehicle, causing her to undergo a leg amputation.
Britain's first storm of the season named
Britain's first named storm of the season is due to hit large parts of the country later this week.
Predatory teacher who sexually abused 12 schoolboys while 'hiding in plain sight' jailed
A predatory Renfrewshire teacher who sexually abused schoolboys while "hiding in plain sight" has been jailed for four years.
Oil-rich Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in historic referendum
Alberta has voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.
Man arrested after alleged assaults against three Jewish women, including mum pushing a pram
A man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault after three Jewish women were reportedly attacked, including one who was pushing a baby in a pram.
Australian MP loses leg after car 'reversed to hit her a second time'
An Australian MP has had a leg amputated after a man allegedly drove into her and reversed to hit her a second time.
UK unemployment rate falls to lowest level since July last year
The UK's unemployment rate has fallen to 4.7%, in a set of official figures that will support the case for a Bank of England interest rate hike next month.
Trump's approval rating hits new record low as US midterms loom
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low - indicating that next month's midterm elections could be punishing for the Republicans.
Esther Rantzen's farewell message shared by her family
The family of Dame Esther Rantzen have revealed details of a farewell message written before she died, in which the 86-year-old said she felt "deprived of any choice over my own death".
Japan launches mission to Mars to bring back samples from its moon
Japan launched a spacecraft towards Mars in a ground-breaking mission to bring back samples from the largest of the planet's two moons.
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging offices planned to 'flee' to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
A former OpenAI engineer charged with secretly installing a recording device at its offices was "mere days" away from fleeing to Saudi Arabia before his arrest, prosecutors allege.
Apollo among suitors for €7bn spreads giant Flora
A pack of buyout firms will this week submit initial offers for Flora Food Group, the spreads giant behind brands including I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.
King Charles 'sends books about soil' to Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been photographed receiving books and letters from the King Charles, officials said.
Object thought to be Amelia Earhart’s missing plane likely just 'large trees', researchers find
An expedition to investigate if an anomaly seen on a satellite image of a remote island in the South Pacific was Amelia Earhart’s missing plane has ended without recovering the wreckage.
UEFA writes to FIFA demanding answers on Trump-Infantino dealings
European football chiefs have sent a list of 42 questions to FIFA, demanding answers about Gianni Infantino's alleged "conflicts of interest" over business dealings with the Trump family and the World Cup sell-off attempt.
UN cuts food aid to half a million Gazans over funding shortages
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has said it is being forced to "drastically reduce" aid to Gaza because of funding shortages.
Second man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman stabbed to death
A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was killed in a stabbing in Manchester.
Actor and boxer among mourners of ex-gangster whose life was made into film
Family and friends paid their respects at the funeral of former Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris.
Four Canadian soldiers killed after grass fire spread 'a kilometre in 36 seconds'
The four Canadian soldiers who died during a training exercise at the weekend did so when a grass fire spread "a kilometre in 36 seconds", officials said.
Man admits Huntingdon train stabbings - but still faces trial on attempted murder charges
A man has admitted stabbing 10 people on a London-bound LNER train - but still faces trial on more serious attempted murder charges.
Two men and two women arrested after police officer shot
Two men and two women have been arrested after a police officer was shot and injured in Nottingham city centre at the weekend.
Police investigating threatening 'hoax' emails sent to schools
Police in Northern Ireland and Scotland are investigating after threatening emails, deemed to be a hoax, were sent to hundreds of schools.
Doomsday cult leader found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult
Doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie, his wife Rhoda Maweu, and 29 other co-accused have been found guilty of the murder of 190 children and one adult.
Revealed: Face of man who lived in Roman Scotland almost 2,000 years ago
The face of a man who died on the Roman frontier in Scotland almost 2,000 years ago has been reconstructed from skeletal remains ahead of a major exhibition.
Australian MP in critical condition after being hit by car - as counter-terror police investigate
An Australian MP has been attacked outside her office and is in a critical condition, the country's prime minister Anthony Albanese has said.
NHS leader: Maternity units delivering fewer than 2,000 babies may have to close
Smaller maternity units, typically those delivering fewer than 2,000 babies a year, may need to close to protect patient safety, an NHS leader has warned.
Arrests over Israeli settler attacks on US photojournalist and European diplomats in West Bank
Ten suspects have been arrested in connection with recent violence in the West Bank including attacks on an American photojournalist and European diplomats, Israeli police have said.
Wargame with a difference as Russia faces dilemma
Mutiny erupts in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad in an uncomfortable test for the Kremlin.
Young people close to a third of anxiety disorder PIP claimants, data suggests
Teens and young adults make up almost one-third of people claiming disability benefits for anxiety disorders, according to new research.
Playing music out loud on the bus? You could soon be fined £100
Fines up to £100 can now be issued to people who play music or videos out loud on buses - part of a series of new powers tackling antisocial behaviour.
Flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing after bomb threat
A flight from Tel Aviv has made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat.
Two teenagers dead after car crash in Suffolk village
Two teenagers have died after a car crash in a Suffolk village, police have said.
Second day of violence in Milan as protesters clash with police
Protesters have clashed with police in a second day of violence in the Italian city of Milan.
Bodies of four family members killed in Ireland house fire arrive at church before funeral
The bodies of four family members killed in an arson attack in Waterford have arrived at a church ahead of their funeral.
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, calling him 'great warrior prime minister'
Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the Israeli elections later this month, calling him a "great warrior prime minister".
Driver arrested after teenage boy killed in crash
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a 16-year-old boy died in a crash in Birmingham.
Chelsea star gives update from hospital bed after horror clash
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone successful surgery on a fractured jaw following a clash of heads during a 2-0 win at Everton.
Zelenskyy says US taking Putin's side would be 'historic mistake' - as Russian oil sites attacked
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the US formally siding with Russia would be a "historic mistake" - as Ukrainian drones attacked oil facilities in St Petersburg.
Violent protests a threat to EU membership, not government, Albanian PM says
Albania's prime minister has said he will not resign despite days of protest and growing unrest, warning that the escalating violence is threatening the country's chances of joining the European Union.
Pope makes public appearance a day after discharge from hospital following cancer surgery
Pope Leo has said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties, as he greeted crowds in St Peter's Square during his first public event following lung cancer surgery.
Gun pictured at scene after police officer shot - as suspects hunted
A police officer has been shot in Nottingham city centre.
Woman drives truck through soccer pitch, killing child and man
Two people, including a child, were killed and 10 others injured when a woman drove a truck through a soccer field in Kansas, US police said.
NHS faces 'more challenging' winter than normal, minister warns
The NHS faces a "more challenging" winter than normal after this summer's record-breaking heat, the health secretary has warned.
Crush at religious festival kills at least 17 and injures dozens in India
At least 17 people have died and dozens more are injured after a crush at a religious festival in India, local media reports.
US condemns 'despicable' Israeli settler attack that seriously injured American photographer
The US ambassador to Israel has condemned an attack by dozens of masked Israeli settlers on a village's harvest in the West Bank that left several people injured including an American photographer.
More NHS staff sacked after accessing medical records of Nottingham attack victims
A total of 15 NHS staff have now been sacked after accessing medical records belonging to the victims of the 2023 Nottingham attack.
Man and woman charged with assault and criminal damage after fatal house fire
A man and a woman have been charged with assault and criminal damage after a fatal house fire in Waterford, Ireland, that killed four members of the same family.
Dubois retains WBO title with crushing win over British rival
Daniel Dubois has retained his WBO world title after beating Fabio Wardley in their rematch at the O2 Arena.
Man charged with murder after fatal assault at caravan park
A man has been charged with murder following a fatal assault at a caravan park in Clacton-on-Sea.
Water bills face £40 hike if sector is downgraded, industry chief warns
Water customers face having to pay an extra £40 a year to suppliers if the industry is hit by a fresh ratings downgrade, the head of the industry's main lobbying group has warned.
UK advises against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia
The UK has advised against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia after attacks by Yemen's Houthis in the region.
Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican says
Pope Leo has left hospital, four days after his lung cancer surgery.
Heathrow expansion would boost growth, chancellor says
Chancellor John Healey has shown support for expanding Heathrow Airport after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to back plans for a third runway.
Two dead after light aircraft crash
An 80-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have died after a light aircraft crashed in Scotland, police have said.
Three men sentenced to more than 158 years in jail for murders of surfers
Three men have been sentenced to 158 years and nine months each for the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend.
Troubled housebuilder Vistry lays foundations with former Crown Estate boss
Vistry Group, the troubled London-listed housebuilder, is turning to a former executive at The Crown Estate to help repair its battered finances.
Palestine Action post by wife of PM's adviser being assessed by police
The Metropolitan Police are assessing a social media post referencing support for Palestine Action from Sarah Helm, author and wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser.
Teacher fought with Oregon gunman before parent shot suspect
A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people in a school shooting in Oregon before tackling and fighting with him, police have said.
Family 'broken and lost' after five-year-old boy killed in school shooting
The family of a five-year-old boy killed in a school shooting in Oregon say they are "broken and lost".
Man convicted of arson attacks against Keir Starmer deported from UK
A man convicted of arson attacks targeting Sir Keir Starmer has been deported, the Home Office said.
Trump's press secretary responds after leaving role days after taking job
Katie Zacharia has left her role as White House press secretary a week after being appointed, saying "it was an honor to work for" Donald Trump.
Four dead as Istanbul suffers worst floods in 80 years
At least four people have died after Istanbul suffered its worst floods in more than 80 years, Turkish officials have said.
Trump tells new White House spokesperson to consider standing down
Donald Trump has told his new White House press secretary she should reconsider her role.
Ex-soap star who conned would-be models in £13m scam jailed after fleeing UK
A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.
Tiger victim's medical records may have been improperly accessed
NHS staff may have improperly accessed information about a man killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
What the Pope said to Putin in call days after lung cancer surgery
The Pope spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday and urged a truce with Ukraine as he continued his recovery from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said.
Drugs fuelling 'horrific' events seen in Waterford, says Irish justice minister
People who take illegal drugs are "supporting the horrific events we saw in Waterford", Irish justice minister Jim O'Callaghan has said.
Madeleine McCann prime suspect could face new rape trial
The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case could face a new rape trial after German prosecutors launched a legal bid to overturn his acquittal on a string of sex charges, unrelated to the missing British girl.
Army chief says politicians to start 'frank conversation' with public to prepare for war
The head of the army says the UK's political leaders are about to start a "frank conversation" with the public about the need to prepare for war.
Pipe bomb 'pushed through letterbox' of home with mother and children inside
A pipe bomb exploded after being put through the letterbox of a Belfast home while a mother and her children were inside, police have said.
Police sergeant who raped two women jailed
A police sergeant who carried out a number of rapes and sexual attacks against two women has been jailed for 12 years.
Nicolas Maduro and wife deny new torture charges as 'false accusations'
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has rejected newly unsealed torture allegations against him and his wife as "false accusations".
Man arrested after fatal assault at Parkdean caravan park
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal assault at a Parkdean caravan park in Clacton-on-Sea.
British man fined for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus
A British father has been fined €3,000 (£2,500) for causing the death of his two-year-old son who fell from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus.
Woman killed in suspected stabbing identified by police
A woman killed in a suspected stabbing has been identified by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Bank shares fall as tax on lenders expected in budget
Major UK banks have seen their share prices fall after reports the chancellor is set to raise tax on lenders in the budget.
'Fantasist' who murdered woman at Airbnb to exact 'brutal and fatal revenge' is jailed
A "fantasist" who murdered a woman at an Airbnb to exact "brutal and fatal revenge" after she rejected him has been jailed for at least 28 years.
FBI investigates 'suspicious substances' posted to US election offices
Authorities in the US are investigating letters containing "suspicious substances" that have been posted to congressional and electoral offices.
UK to ban three types of extreme pornography next month
A ban on pornography depicting strangulation and incestuous relationships - as well as someone pretending to be a child under 16 - will come into effect next month.
Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting
Four people, including three children, have died after a school shooting in Oregon.
'Fantasist' guilty of Airbnb murder to exact 'brutal and fatal revenge' after rejection
An "fantasist" has been found guilty of murdering a woman who rejected him at an Airbnb to exact “brutal and fatal revenge".
Neanderthals capable of both violence and care, bones from Iraqi cave suggest
Neanderthals were not the unintelligent cave dwellers of popular imagination, but may have been capable of showing both violence and care, researchers who have discovered bones dating back 75,000 years have said.
19 injured after Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train
Nineteen people have been injured after a collision between a bus and a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.
Trans patients to be placed on wards according to their birth sex in England
Transgender patients should be placed on hospital wards according to their birth sex rather than their gender identity, according to new guidance.
Firing squad execution of mass killer will not be livestreamed, Trump says
The firing squad execution of an ex-US army psychiatrist who killed 13 people on a military base will not be livestreamed, Donald Trump has said.
Mother of Henry Nowak's killer will be freed early from prison, Sky News understands
The mother of Henry Nowak's killer will be freed early from prison, Sky News understands.
Wildlife park to reopen after man fatally attacked by tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, which was closed after a man was killed by a tiger, is to reopen on Friday.
Man admits raping woman drugged by her husband for over 20 years
A pensioner has admitted raping a woman who was drugged by her husband for more than 20 years.
Woman in her 20s stabbed to death
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 20s died in a suspected stabbing in Manchester.
Norwegian teenage hitman who flew to UK to commit murder jailed
A Norwegian teenager who flew to the UK to carry out murder for an Iran-backed gang has been jailed for 20 years.