Nearly 600 people cross English Channel to UK in a single day in new record

Nearly 600 people have crossed the English Channel on a single day this week, setting a new daily record.

Magnitude 7 earthquake hits western Haiti as people flee their homes

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7 has struck western Haiti, as people fled their homes fearing that buildings might collapse.

Magnitude 7 earthquake hits western Haiti as people flee their homes

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7 has struck western Haiti, as people fled their homes fearing that buildings might collapse.

‘A witch-hunt’: Filmmaker Ken Loach kicked out of Labour Party ‘for supporting expelled members’

British filmmaker Ken Loach has said he has been kicked out of the Labour Party for supporting others who have been expelled.

Nicola Sturgeon’s sister charged over alleged domestic incident

Nicola Sturgeon's sister has been charged over an alleged domestic incident.

Student who moved to UK as a child fears what Taliban could do to his family in Afghanistan

There is little Abdullah Ghafoor remembers from his childhood in Afghanistan, but the fear of Taliban repercussions for not wearing a turban to school is unforgettable.

Student who moved to UK as a child fears what Taliban could do to his family in Afghanistan

There is little Abdullah Ghafoor remembers from his childhood in Afghanistan, but the fear of Taliban repercussions for not wearing a turban to school is unforgettable.

Woman charged with murdering three-year-old boy in Nottinghamshire

A woman has been charged with murdering a three-year-old boy who was found with serious injuries at a home in Nottinghamshire.