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Woman tries to drive into House of Commons
A woman was detained by police tonight after trying to drive through the main gates of the House of Commons.
Cameron may dump Lib Dems and govern alone
David Cameron has hinted that he could attempt to govern without the Liberal Democrats if disputes within the coalition made it impossible to continue.
Notre Dame cathedral evacuated as far right activist shoots himself in the mouth
POLICE evacuated Paris' Notre Dame cathedral on Tuesday after a well-known far-right former activist committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth in front of its main altar, a police source said.
Wagner's heirs to open archives for probe into Nazi links
The heirs of the composer Richard Wagner have promised to open private archives to researchers seeking to establish the extent of the family's collaboration with the Nazis.
Briton to face court after confessing to slitting his two children's throats in Lyon flat
A BRITISH man yesterday confessed to killing his two children, aged five and 10, by cutting their throats, police sources said.
I sometimes doze off while praying – Pope
Pope Francis waves after Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican; inset, a gust of wind blows the Pope's mantle over his face. TONY GENTILE/ReutersPOPE Francis has revealed that he sometimes nods off while praying, writes Philip Pullella.
Video: Russian 'Terminator' has Bullet removed from head
Incredible footage emerged online showing a real life 'Terminator' having a bullet removed from his forehead with a pair of pliers.
‘Mentally ill woman’ asks UK courts to make termination case
A mentally-ill woman today asked a High Court judge to listen to her views before deciding whether she was capable of making a decision about terminating her pregnancy.
Unconscious baby sent to morgue in body bag
A British toddler pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead, writes Antony Stone.
Tony Blair to advise next government of Albania
TONY BLAIR has agreed to advise the next government of Albania, opening the way for a deal which could be worth millions of pounds.
Briton to face court after confessing to slitting his two children's throats in Lyon flat
A BRITISH man yesterday confessed to killing his two children, aged five and 10, by cutting their throats, police sources said.
Injured toddler sent to morgue in body bag
A TODDLER pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead.
Man dies and boy fighting for his life after plane crash
A man has died while a boy and another man are fighting for their lives after a light aircraft crashed on the approach to an airport runway.
Like a faded film star, Cannes loses some of its allure
When Carey Mulligan ditched the Tiffany spangles and Prada sequins of her screen role in The Great Gatsby in favour of a baggy jumper and the dingy folk music venues of the new Coen brothers film, Inside Llewyn Davis, it seemed like a comment on this year's Cannes film festival.
Police hunt mother of toddler found dead at home
Police are continuing their hunt to find the mother of a 20-month-old girl who was found dead at her home as searches at the property end.
France legalises gay marriage
FRENCH President Francois Hollande has signed into law a bill allowing same-sex marriage, making France the 14th country to legalise gay weddings.
Girl (5) dies in holiday hotel pool tragedy
A five-year-old British girl who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named by her family, according to reports.
Hollande vows to lift lethargy that is 'wiping out' Europe
French President Francois Hollande has vowed to launch an initiative to end Europe's "lethargy" and promised closer political union within the bloc in two years.
British teen gets eight years in jail for stabbing soldier to death in Cyprus during bar fight
A TEENAGER from London was jailed for eight years in Cyprus today for fatally stabbing an off-duty British soldier at a holiday resort on the island last year.
Christianity is rapidly 'collapsing' in Britain
CHRISTIANITY could be facing a catastrophic collapse in Britain, according to figures that suggest it is declining 50pc faster than previously thought.
New blow to Cameron on EU exit vote
Eurosceptics have delivered a strong warning to David Cameron over his handling of Britain's future relationship with Brussels.
Cocaine found in cakes at Gatwick
Two people have been charged with drug trafficking offences after cocaine worth up to £1 million was found hidden inside cakes at Gatwick Airport.
British teen gets eight years in jail for stabbing soldier to death in Cyprus during bar fight
A TEENAGER from London was jailed for eight years in Cyprus today for fatally stabbing an off-duty British soldier at a holiday resort on the island last year.
Shamed cardinal must leave Scotland to atone
THE Vatican has ordered a disgraced Scottish cardinal to leave Scotland for several months to pray and atone for sexual misconduct, issuing a rare public sanction against a "prince of the church" and the first such punishment meted out by Pope Francis.
Premier League soccer star arrested over rape
Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy pictured, has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Scientists make first embryos in human cloning breakthrough
Scientists have finally made the long-awaited breakthrough in human cloning by turning skin cells into early-stage embryos that were then used to create specialised tissue cells for transplant operations.
Taking the biscuit: Burglar caught after fingerprints found on box of Jaffa Cakes
A burglar who was caught after helping himself to Jaffa Cakes from an elderly couple's home has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.
'Depraved' gang guilty of forcing 11-year-old girls into prostitution
Girls as young as 11 were forced into prostitution and trafficked around the country by the Oxford paedophile ring.
Olympic cyclist caught growing £24k of cannabis said it was for 'personal use'
A former British Olympic cyclist caught growing cannabis worth £24,000 claimed it was all for his own use, a judge heard today.
Tia Sharp's mother wants to visit daughter's killer in prison
THE mother of murdered schoolgirl Tia Sharp wants to visit Stuart Hazell in prison so she can ask why he killed her daughter, she said today.
Video: Czech President accused of being drunk during official ceremony
New Czech president Milos Zeman appeared somewhat under the weather while attending an event last week. He is seen in the video leaning up against a wall and also struggling with a step.
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