The leader of the anti-government demonstrations in Thailand calls for a general strike starting from Monday, amid ongoing clashes in Bangkok.

Former band mates of "depraved" paedophile Ian Watkins, who has admitted a string of child sex offences, appeal for other victims to come forward.

The Rugby League World Cup was a huge success - and the momentum it generated must be used to boost the domestic and international game

Owner Assem Allam tells fans they "can die as soon as they want" after protests about his plans to change Hull's name.

Lidl, the German discount supermarket chain, is planning to double the number of its stores in the UK, its managing director tells a newspaper.

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls is "lovely" at home and does "all the cooking", his wife and fellow Labour politician Yvette Cooper tells the BBC.

A Nigerian man who has been on hunger strike is back in the UK after a Home Office flight deporting him had to turn around, his lawyers say.

A Nigerian man who has been on hunger strike is in the UK after a Home Office flight deporting him had to turn back, his lawyers say.