Detectives are questioning a 21-year-old man over the brutal murders of two gifted French research students.

Relatives of a 16-year-old knife victim gathered at the spot where he died as his stepmother called for violent teenagers to be forced to join the army.

The extent of the divisions within the Church of England over the introduction of women bishops were laid bare in a key debate at the Church's ruling body.

A man and a woman arrested in connection with the death of a 10-week-old baby boy have been released on bail while inquiries continue.

Rich nations must not abandon action to tackle climate change and world poverty in the face of the credit crunch, Gordon Brown has warned fellow G8 leaders.

Labour MSP Margaret Curran has announced she will stand as a candidate for the Glasgow East by-election.

Hundreds of mementoes that give a unique below stairs insight into the Royal household went under the hammer and fetched hundreds of thousands of pounds.

London Mayor Boris Johnson donned a pink cowboy hat as he led the annual Gay Pride parade through London.

Seven firms have won contracts worth £91 million as part of work on two giant aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy.

The NHS faces "major challenges" to its survival, the head of an influential health think tank said as the service celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday.

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