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Housing trans inmates in women's jails 'unlawful', judge rules
A judge has ruled that it is unlawful for trans women to be housed in the female prison estate, in a blow to the Scottish Government.
'Completely made up': Italy's PM on Trump's comments she begged him for photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused Donald Trump of making up a story about her, after the US president told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to take a picture with her at the G7 summit in France.
Ebola outbreak kills 17 healthcare workers as Chinese medical team arrives in DRC
Seventeen healthcare workers have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a World Health Organisation official has said.
Former West Ham striker facing trial after motoring conviction quashed
Former West Ham player Michail Antonio has had a motoring conviction quashed after telling a court he almost died in a car crash.
Producer who worked with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyonce dies aged 29
Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.
Why are tennis players protesting and who are the British hopefuls? All you need to know as Wimbledon starts
Wimbledon season is upon us again, with the greatest in tennis descending on SW19.
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan suspended by UK's Bar Standards Board
The UK's Bar Standards Board (BSB) said it has imposed an interim suspension on Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Asda losses grow to almost £1bn as it fends off Aldi
Asda slumped deeper into the red last year, according to accounts showing hits from price cuts to lure back shoppers and one-off costs.
Three prisoners given whole life orders for murder of child-killer inmate
Three prisoners will never be released from jail after the murder of a fellow inmate.
Toddler hurt at zoo was attacked by crocodile, Sky News understands
A three-year-old boy who was seriously injured after ending up in the crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo was attacked by at least one of the reptiles, Sky News understands.
Why the Tories' by-election win in Scotland is significant
The SNP defended two Westminster seats vacated by politicians joining Holyrood this week.
Tories and SNP win Scottish by-elections - as Labour come fourth in both races
The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.
Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35.
Lib Dem MP arrested and suspended from party
A Liberal Democrat MP has had the party whip withdrawn after he was arrested amid a police probe.
Woman jailed for killing stepdaughter in scalding bath almost 50 years ago
A woman who killed her five-year-old stepdaughter by scalding her in a hot bath as punishment has been jailed for 12 years.
Boy, 3, seriously hurt in crocodile pen - with man 'not known to him' arrested for 'attempted murder'
A toddler was left in a critical condition after ending up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure, while a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Attempted murder probe after boy, 3, ended up in crocodile enclosure
A boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he ended up in a crocodile enclosure, while a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Explosions and sustained gunfire reported at Niger airport
Soldiers have been searching for militants around the main airport and military airbase in Niger's capital Niamey.
Preston Davey: Timeline of baby's tragically short life
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley have been jailed after the murder and sexual abuse of Preston Davey, their adopted baby.
Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of alleged hitman
A jury has failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Norwegian teenager accused of flying to the UK to murder an unknown target on behalf of an Iran-linked gang.