Energy firms allowed to restart force-fitting meters
Regulator Ofgem has given three companies permission to force-fit prepayment meters in homes. Read More
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Junior doctors in NI balloted for first time over pay
The ballot announced on Monday will run for six weeks and could result in a 24-hour walk-out. Read More
Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists
The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage. Read More
Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder
Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh. Read More
Izzy Judd: ‘Music let my brother in a coma connect with us’
Rupert Johnston was left brain damaged after a car crash, but his prolific musical ability lives on. Read More
US Vulcan rocket launches on Moon mission
The Vulcan rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, with the Peregrine robotic lander onboard. Read More
Plane part lost in dramatic mid-air blowout found
Portland schoolteacher named “Bob” finds door plug that blew off Alaska Airlines plane in mid-air drama in his backyard, US officials say Read More
China sanctions five US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales
The announcement comes as Taiwan prepares to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 13 January. Read More
Hundreds of lizards seized in Australia police bust
A criminal group had planned to export the reptiles to Hong Kong for lucrative sums, police say. Read More
Maldives suspends ministers for calling India PM Narendra Modi ‘terrorist’, ‘clown’
The politicians’ derogatory comments about India’s prime minister sparked an uproar on social media. Read More