SNP spent too long focused on independence process – Swinney
The first minister's comments from a private session at his party's conference were recorded and leaked to a newspaper. PA Media The SNP has spent...
Search for woman swallowed by 8m sinkhole now ‘too risky’
More than 100 rescuers have worked eight days non-stop in search of the missing tourist. EPA An extensive search for an Indian woman who disappeared...
Publishers and authors sue over Florida book ban law
Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster and others are arguing Florida's law violates free speech. Major book publishers have sued the US state of Florida...
What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK’s future
In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit? BBC Jack Berman takes a long drag and then exhales,...
Labour MP ‘profoundly sorry’ over state of flats
The MP says he was "shocked" by a BBC report highlighting issues with the flats he rents out. UK Parliament A Labour MP has said...
China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide
The crash is the latest incident in an escalating row over key zones in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines have accused each...
Thunderstorm warning for England and east Wales
There is a risk of flooding in some areas, with Met Office saying hail and lighting are also likely. Getty Images Warnings for thunderstorms and...
US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage
The New Yorker, who has collaborated with artists like Mariah Carey, collapsed during a gig in Connecticut. US rapper Fatman Scoop has died aged 53...
Oasis gigs selling out as fans scramble for tickets
Some fans face difficulties accessing the websites selling tickets for the band's comeback gigs in the UK and Ireland next year. Getty Images The Oasis...