Louisiana police trooper charged after beating black man 18 times with torch during traffic stop

A former Louisiana police officer has been charged with a civil rights violation after hitting a black motorist 18 times with a torch during a traffic stop.

UK paid out for 289 Afghan civilian deaths, analysis shows – with one family getting just £104

At least 16 children are among almost 300 civilian deaths in Afghanistan that the UK government paid out compensation for, analysis suggests.

Nirvana’s Nevermind was the ‘reinvention of rock’, Kurt Cobain’s friend says

Thirty years on, and Kurt Cobain's "scream" is the reason people are still listening to Nirvana's iconic album Nevermind, according to friend of the band Everett True.

Close associate of Italy’s ex-PM Berlusconi cleared of negotiating with mafia after bombings

A close associate of ex-Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi and three former police investigators have had their convictions overturned, in a case where the state was accused of colluding with the mafia during its 1990s...

Close associate of Italy’s ex-PM Berlusconi cleared of negotiating with mafia after bombings

A close associate of ex-Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi and three former police investigators have had their convictions overturned, in a case where the state was accused of colluding with the mafia during its 1990s...

Life finds a way: ‘Unusual’ fossil found in Morocco is new species of dinosaur

A new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Morocco, after scientists found an "unusual" fossil was believed to be at least 20 million years older than similar types previously uncovered.

Notting Hill film director Roger Michell dies aged 65

Film, TV and theatre director Roger Michell has died, aged 65.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Sabina Nessa

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of teacher Sabina Nessa, police have said.