Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years

The number of wins of some Premium Bond prizes will increase from next month, pushing the prize fund rate to its highest level for 14 years.

Brother says he took her to hospital

Medical report belonging to Abdel Wahab confirmed her need to stay in hospital for treatment, while her brother confirmed that she was abusing drugs which prompted him to take her to hospital.

Tony Blair resigns as envoy of Quartet to Middle East

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced on Wednesday his intention to resign from his post as the Quartet's envoy to the Middle East.

City of Edinburgh Council reviews clause affecting live music scene

Live music venues in Edinburgh, Scotland are awaiting a review later this year on the 2005 licensing policy, which places limitations on the volume of amplified music in the city.

'Very serious': Chinese government releases corruption report

A report by the Chinese government states corruption is "very serious". Officials, it says, have investigated over 240,000 cases in the past seven years including bribery and embezzlement.

Father's tough love made me player I am - Walker

England and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says the tough love of his father helped him become an elite player.

Gallagher 'focusing on England', not club future

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher says he is only "focusing on England" at Euro 2024 amid reports he could leave his boyhood club this summer.

Macron snap election leaves rivals stunned after EU vote

France's political leaders are scrambling to prepare for snap elections after President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament in response to a stinging European vote defeat by the far-right National Rally.

Napoli appoint Conte as new manager

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has been appointed the new boss of Napoli on a three-year deal.

Controversial demolition of empty Museum of London and neighbouring office block expected to go through

The plans are being discussed by councillors on April 17

Danny Murphy: Former Liverpool and England midfielder became addicted to cocaine after retirement

Former England midfielder Danny Murphy says he became addicted to cocaine after his playing career ended.

Andreas Brehme: Germany World Cup winner dies aged 63

Former Germany defender Andreas Brehme, who scored the winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, has died aged 63.

Steve Wright: BBC Radio 2 presenter dies aged 69

DJ Steve Wright, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades, has died at the age of 69.

World's first year-long breach of key 1.5C warming limit

For the first time, global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year, according to the EU's climate service.