Climate protesters occupy tunnel at Highbury Corner to save trees

Climate protesters have occupied a tunnel in a bid to save trees from being cut down to make way for new housing.

Navalny ally calls for courtyard light protests to avoid Russian police crackdown

An ally of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has urged residents of big cities to gather in residential courtyards with their mobile phone lights on.

Plans for UK’s first deep coal mine in 30 years thrown into doubt

Plans for a new coal mine in Cumbria have been thrown into doubt after the local authority said it would think again about the move following widespread criticism.

Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot flew into clouds despite being ‘legally prohibited’

The pilot of Kobe Bryant's helicopter flew into clouds when he was "legally prohibited" from doing so.

Maori leader ejected from parliament for refusing to wear tie

The co-leader of New Zealand's Maori Party has been ejected from parliament for refusing to wear a tie.

Navalny ally calls for courtyard light protests to avoid Russian police crackdown

An ally of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has urged residents of big cities to gather in residential courtyards with their mobile phone lights on.

Coldest night recorded in UK since 2010 – and temperatures could go even lower tonight

It was the coldest night in the UK for more than 10 years after -16.7C was recorded in the Scottish Highlands - and it could get even colder tonight, as snow and ice continue...

Rescuers try to reach trapped workers in India as relatives push for answers

There is a continuous sound of heavy machinery at the mouth of the main tunnel of the Tapovan power station in India's Uttarakhand state.