One of the best-preserved skeletons ever found in ancient Roman city of Pompeii

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a former slave in Pompeii and described it as one of the best-preserved skeletons ever found at the ancient Roman city.

Seventeen injured in stampede at gates to Kabul airport as people rush to flee Afghanistan

Seventeen people have been injured in a stampede at a gate to the airport in the Afghan capital of Kabul, a NATO security official has said.

‘One of the funniest men I ever knew’: Comedy stars lead tributes to Sean Lock

Fellow comedians and TV stars have paid tribute to Sean Lock, who has died from cancer aged 58.

One of the best-preserved skeletons ever found in ancient Roman city of Pompeii

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a former slave in Pompeii and described it as one of the best-preserved skeletons ever found at the ancient Roman city.

Seventeen injured in stampede at gates to Kabul airport as people rush to flee Afghanistan

Seventeen people have been injured in a stampede at a gate to the airport in the Afghan capital of Kabul, a NATO security official has said.

Daniel Craig will not leave children substantial inheritance as he finds practice ‘distasteful’

Daniel Craig has said he will not leave his children a substantial inheritance because he finds the practice "distasteful".

US lab reports it is on the cusp of major nuclear fusion breakthrough

A laboratory in the US is on the cusp of a breakthrough in nuclear fusion research which would see the fuel it generates release more energy than is needed to ignite it.

Sean Lock: Comedian and 8 Out Of 10 Cats panellist dies aged 58

Comedian Sean Lock, best known for panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, has died aged 58, his agent told the PA news agency.