UK economy grew better than previously thought over the spring – ONS

The UK economy grew more strongly than previously thought in the second quarter as consumers dipped into their savings to fuel a spending splurge.

Florida man uses wheelie bin to capture alligator in his front yard

A US army veteran who discovered a hissing alligator outside his house used a wheelie bin to corner and capture the reptile.

At least 116 killed and 80 injured in Ecuador’s ‘worst prison massacre’ ever

At least 116 people have been killed and 80 injured during a battle between gangs in a jail in what has been described as the worst prison massacre in Ecuador's history.

At least 116 killed and 80 injured in Ecuador’s ‘worst prison massacre’ ever

At least 116 people have been killed and 80 injured during a battle between gangs in a jail in what has been described as the worst prison massacre in Ecuador's history.

‘How am I going to heat my house?’: Dark days ahead for gas customers in Northern Ireland

There's a warning that "there are dark days ahead" in Northern Ireland, with energy bills set to rise sharply this winter.

Double-jabbing children ‘could stop thousands of long COVID cases’

Thousands of long COVID cases in children could be prevented if they are given two vaccine doses, a study suggests.

Kim Jong Un calls to restore cross-border hotlines between North and South Korea

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is looking to restore communication hotlines with Seoul to promote peace.

Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens could be handed whole life order when sentenced today

The police officer who kidnapped Sarah Everard before raping and strangling her could be handed a whole life order when he is sentenced later today.