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A gunman opened fire at an off-campus college party in Texas, leaving two men dead and 14 injured before he escaped in the ensuing chaos.

Rising Democratic star politician Katie Hill announced her resignation on Sunday amid an ethics probe, saying explicit private photos of her with a campaign staffer had been “weaponized” by her...

A rugby fan who booked flights to Tokyo “four or five pints down” after watching England's win over New Zealand is poised to arrive in Japan on crutches with no...

Photos taken in the White House Situation Room during the killings of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Saturday and of al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden eight years...

Paul Barrere, guitarist and singer for the rock group Little Feat, has died aged 71.

Argentines headed out to the polls on Sunday after a year of twists and turns in a dramatic election race that is likely to oust conservative President Mauricio Macri and...

The Angel of the North “disappeared” in front of astonished onlookers during a stunt to show how many artworks might not exist without National Lottery funding.

An old painting found in the kitchen of an elderly French woman who considered it of little importance has made her a multimillionaire.

Some 180,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes as powerful winds threaten to spread a wildfire in northern California's wine country.

Paddleboarders dressed as witches were spotted exploring the harbour during Whitby Goth Weekend.

Some 180,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes as powerful winds threaten to spread a wildfire in northern California's wine country.

The death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of so-called Islamic State (IS), marks the demise of one of the most brutally effective jihadist leaders of modern times.

The shadowy leader of so-called Islamic State, who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world's most wanted man, is dead after being targeted by a US military...

A masterpiece attributed to the 13th-century Italian painter Cimabue that was discovered in an elderly French woman's kitchen is expected to sell for millions at auction.

An old painting found in the kitchen of an elderly French woman who considered it of little importance has made her a multimillionaire.

Three people arrested in connection with the deaths of 39 people found in a lorry container, have been released without charge and on bail, Essex police have confirmed.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead after a US military operation in Syria targeted the leader of so-called Islamic State, President Donald Trump said.

The leader of so-called Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died after running into a dead-end tunnel and igniting an explosive vest, killing himself and three of his young children, US...

Pope Francis has thanked Amazon regional bishops for their “candour” at a meeting which called for ordaining married priests and other changes to help the Catholic church's far-flung flock in...

A gunman opened fire at an off-campus college party in Texas, leaving two people dead and 14 injured before he escaped in the ensuing chaos, a sheriff has said.

Two people have been killed in a shooting at an off-campus Texas A&M University-Commerce party that also left at least 14 others injured.

British travel tech start-up Duffel has raised 30 million dollars (£23.4 million) from early-stage backers in Deliveroo, Twitter and Uber.

The UK's only fracker Cuadrilla has revealed it will make small “goodwill payments” to locals who claim their homes were damaged by a violent tremor caused by the company's Lancashire...

The taxman collected an extra £9.8 billion through investigations into the UK's biggest 2,000 companies last year, according to new research.

A bespoke chinos retailer has trousered £8.5 million to drive its rapid growth.

The boss of Frankie & Benny's restaurants has unveiled plans to revamp the brand and bring back customers put off by a heavy family focus as he seeks to turn...

The leader of the so-called Islamic State Abu Bakr al Baghdadi is believed to have been killed following a raid in the Idlib province of Syria.

Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas on Sunday to disperse a rally called over concerns about police conduct in months-long pro-democracy demonstrations, with protesters cursing the officers and calling...

BP will likely want to focus eyes on its production and away from profitability as chief executive Bob Dudley presents his final third quarter results on Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed the leader of the Islamic State militant network is dead after being targeted by a US military raid in Syria.

The shadowy leader of so-called Islamic State, who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world's most wanted man, is dead after being targeted by a US military...

The leader of the Islamic State militant network is believed to be dead after being targeted by a US military raid in Syria.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed the leader of the Islamic State militant network is dead after being targeted by a US military raid in Syria.

Fugitive Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died "whimpering and crying" in a raid by US special forces in northwest Syria, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, fulfilling what he...

'Split" Waterman, who has died aged 96, was a speedway star of the post-war era, an Errol Flynn lookalike of great daring and charisma who could draw crowds of 80,000...

The sectarian and ethnic civil wars that have ravaged a large part of the Middle East over the past 40 years are coming to an end. Replacing them is a...

Roberto the 'coyote' can see a stretch of border fence from his ranch in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, about a mile south of El Paso. Smuggling drugs and people to "el...

The leader of the Islamic State militant network is believed to be dead after being targeted by a US military raid in Syria.

The leader of the Islamic State militant network is believed to be dead after being targeted by a US military raid in Syria.

Children are dressing up as Boris Johnson this Halloween as families take inspiration from Brexit for their plans, according to new research.